SPAN F500S Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model: F500S

SIT-TO-STAND PATIENT LIFT

Ensure the product has been assembled according to the instructions in this manual.
All operators should read and understand the instructions for safe and proper operation of the
patient lift.

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INSPECT YOUR MERCHANDISE

Upon receipt of your lift, verify that it is complete and free from any shipping damage.
Refuse delivery if the packaging appears to be badly damaged. If the merchandise is
damaged or any component is missing, contact the shipping company immediately

and  le a claim. For further assistance, contact your local dealer or Span-America.

DEFINITIONS & SYMBOLS

In this manual the user refers to the patient or resident and may be used

interchangeably at different times. Caregiver refers to the operator or person who is
assisting with the transfer.

Symbols used in this manual and their meanings:

Warning! Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the product

or serious injury to the operator and/or user.

Important instructions follow. Read and understand the instructions in the
manual before using the product.

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Note! Important information concerning the product and/or its correct and
proper usage follows.

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Safety Instructions

The Span-America series of patient lifts refl ect innovative state of the

art design to increase user mobility. The product will provide years of
service if it is properly maintained as any electric and/or mechanical

equipment requires. Please pay careful attention to the following important
information regarding the care, maintenance, and operation of the patient lift.
Carefully read these instructions before assembling the lift, or attempting to lift a user
with the device.

Please Note

• Special care must be taken with users/patients who cannot
themselves provide assistance while being lifted. (i.e. patients who are

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not be used for transporting or moving any patient from one location to another
location.

• During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base of the lift in

the widest position.

• The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift.

• Do not roll casters over any object while the user/patient is in the sling.

• Do not lock casters during lifting.

• While being lifted in a sling, always keep the user/patient centered over the base

and facing the caregiver operating the lifter.

• Never leave the user/patient unattended during lifting.

comatose, spastic, agitated, or otherwise severely handicapped.)

• The patient lift should be used solely for transferring a user/patient from
one utility (beds, chairs, toilets, etc.) to another. The patient lift should

The F500S can assist a person to be lifted and transferred safely, with minimum
physical effort provided by the caregiver. Before attempting to lift anyone, please

practice operating the lift. Also prior to actual lifting, explain the lifting procedure to
the user/patient.

Service personnel may contact Span for any information, instructions or certain parts
for servicing purpose.

Class II Equipment

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WARNING!

• NO modi cation of this equipment is allowed. It is unsafe to modify the

equipment from its original state. This product is deemed safe to use with

only the original parts as delivered. Unauthorized use of any modi ed

equipment may result in serious injury or death.

• DO NOT replace any components of the lift without consulting with Span,
and follow proper instructions when replacing any components.

• DO NOT service any parts of the lift while in use with a patient.

• It is NOT safe to load the equipment more than the indicated maximum safe
working load.

• IF any accessories with lower load capacity than the equipment itself is used,
DO NOT load the equipment more than the lowest maximum safe

working load.

• REMOVE the battery pack if the lift will not be used for some time, to prevent
battery leakage. Periodically check the battery pack as well as the charger if
necessary

• This equipment DOES NOT consist of any materials or ingredients to
which patients are exposed, that may cause bodily harm or injury.

• Prolonged exposure or physical contact with any part of the equipment will
not cause skin irritation, allergic reaction, etc.

• Using accessories, detachable parts, or materials not described in the
instruction manual MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.

• Keep the equipment away from children and pets when in use. IT MAY

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• Keep the equipment away from pests or pest infested area. Diseases
transferred from pests to the equipment MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS
to patients upon contact.

• If the lift is left under the sun for long period of time, be CAUTIOUS as the
surface of the lift may be hot.

• There are no risk if the lift is exposed to reasonably foreseeable
environmental conditions

• Caution! The controller contains parts and assemblies that could be
susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce
the likelihood of this from happening, one should be grounded prior to
operate the controller.

• DO NOT use the lift on a inclined surface that that greater than 5°

FEATURES & OVERVIEW

1 Boom

8.4 lb

(3.8 kg)

6 Rear Caster 11 Emergency Lowering

2 Footplate

10.1 lb

(4.6 kg)

7 Front Caster 12 Knee Pad

2 lb

(0.9 kg)

3 Control Unit

11 lb

(5 kg)

8 **Base

42.3 lb

(19.3 kg)

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4 Hand Control

0.7 lb

(0.3 kg)

9 Mast

14.3 lb

(6.5 kg)

Emergency Stop Button

5 Leg Opening Lever

1.1 lb

(0.5 kg)

10 Actuator

7.3 lb

(3.3 kg)

Prior to assembly, unpack all parts from the shipping carton and check for any

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missing parts. Contact you dealer immediately if a part is missing.

Easy Tools

Screw Driver

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11

10

12

8

13

3

4

5

9

** Heaviest detachable part

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6

7

4

J

1500.5 (59.1)

B

K

L

A

C

600

M

D

E

N

F500S

mm (in)
A
B 559.7 (22.0)
C 940.7 (37.0)
D 19.8 (0.8)

E 386.8 (15.2)

F

700

G

H

F 816.1 (32.1)
G 749.8 (29.5)
H 547 (21.5)

I 291.9 (11.5)

J 646.3 (25.4)

K 200.8 (7.9)

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L 201.2 (7.9)

M 123.4 (4.9)

N 33.4 (1.3)

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A

G

C

F

E

B

D

Additional Dimensions & Specifications

Model F500S

Safe Working Load

500 lb

A

Base Ext. Width - Closed

24.9"

B

Mast Height

40"

C

Base Length

33.5"

D

Front Caster Height

4.7"

E

Knee Pad Depth Range

4"

F

Knee Pad Height Range

21”, 20” or 19”

G

Turning Diameter

45”

Standard Features

1

4-Points Boom

2

4" Rear Caster with Brake

3

3" Dual Front Caster

4

Power Control Unit

5

Single Piece Molded Kneepad

Depth Adjustable Kneepad
Position

Optional Features

1

Charging Cradle

2

Second Battery Pack

Lift Weight Unloaded (lb)

Lift Weight Unloaded (kg)

48.7

SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS

Specifi cations of Control Unit

Input Voltage 220-240VAC 50Hz / 110-120VAC 60Hz

Output Voltage 24 VDC

Battery Pack 24 VDC 5AH

Lift Control Handset and Panel

Protection Class IP54 (Protection against dust and splash of water)

Sound Level Under Full Load 16db

Sound Level Under No Load 11db

Cycles Per Charge 25 full cycles under full load

Overload Warning by LCD

Battery Status by LCD

Duty Cycle 10% Duty cycle (Max 2 minute ON,18 minute OFF)

* Span-America is committed to continuous improvements of our products therefore
the specs, dimensions, and features listed above are for guidance only and subject
to change without prior notice.

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F500S

107.1

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F500S

TC12 Control Box

TA24 Actuator

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