Sunrise Medical 98000 User Manual

Guardian®Voyager Portable

Installation

Ceiling Lift System

Model 98000

& Instruction Manual

Introduction

Important Safeguards

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................................................ 2

Important Safeguards ............................................................................... 3

Description of Equipment .......................................................................... 4

Operation................................................................................................ 6

ow to Use the Voyager Portable.......................................................... 6

Emergency Lowering Feature ................................................................ 7

Battery Information............................................................................ 7

Maintenance & Care.................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 14

Parts and Accessories................................................................................ 15

Log ........................................................................................................ 15

Warranty ................................................................................................. 16

This manual contains important safety and maintenance instructions. Please read

it carefully before using your Guardian Voyager and refer to it as often as needed

or safe and efficient use.

If you have questions regarding the safe use and/or assembly, maintenance or specifications of your Guardian Voyager, you should call Customer Service at 800-333-4000, 303-218-4600 or from Canada at 800-263-3390.

For service and repair, remember your authorized Sunrise supplier is able to provide the assistance you need. Save this manual for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

SUNRISE LISTENS

Thank you for choosing a Guardian Voyager Lift. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your Voyager Lift and the service you receive from your Sunrise Medical Supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:

Sunrise Medical

Customer Service Department

7477 East Dry Creek Parkway

Longmont, Colorado 80503

(303) 218-4600 or (800) 333-4000

OUR QUESTIONS

FOR ANSWERS T

Your authorized supplier knows your Voyager Lift best and can answer most of your questions about its safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in the following:

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er:

Suppli

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ess:

Telephone: __________________________________________________________________

Serial #:____________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased: _____________________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

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RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

Upon receipt of the equipment, verify it against the packing list to ensure complete delivery. Inspect the equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, DO

SE the equipment and notify the carrier immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete

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N information concerning damage claims or shipping errors to your supplier. Include all equipment identification numbers along with a full description of damaged parts.

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dentification number (specification, model, serial number) appears on a name-

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL.

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual before installing, operating or servicing this equipment.

ything is not completely understood, please contact your supplier for more details. Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may

If an result in injury or damage.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep key provided with the lift where it is readily available should emergency lowering ever be required.

Contents of this book are subject to change without prior notice to users. Importan

tion provided under these headings.

NOTE– Offers helpful information concerning certain operating procedures.

Additional copies of this manual can be obtained from your supplier. Please quote the product model number.

IMPORTANT - READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE EMERGENCY DESCENT KEY WITH THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES.

READ THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

t information is highlighted by the following terms which appear throughout the manual. Pay particular attention to the informa-

WARNING– Symbol is intended to alert user to the hazards or unsafe practices which could result in serious bodily harm.

UTION–

FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

tended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions, which could prevent product damage or

In possible personal injury.

WARNING:

• Before attempting lift, read user’s manual.

• Your lift is for transferring persons only. Do not use the lift for any other purpose.

• Always carry out the daily checklist before using the lift.

• Guardian ceiling lifts are specifically designed for Guardian ceiling rail systems, slings and accessories. Slings and accessories designed by any other manufacturer should not be used and will void Guardian’s warranty. Use only Guardian slings and accessories to maitain user safety and pr

• DO NOT use a Guardian sling on any other manufacturers' lifts.

• Guardian ceiling lifts are intended to be used for persons within the specified weight limit indicated for the lift. Do not attempt to lift more than the weight limit indicated.

• Always plan your lifting operations before attempting to transfer a person.

• Do not use a sling that is not recommended for the lift.

• Never use a damaged, torn or frayed sling. May result in serious injury or death.

• Always fit the sling according to the instructions in the sling user manual.

• Always follow the lifting procedures outlined in this manual.

• Use all controls and safety features according to the instructions in the user manual. Never attempt to force an operating or safety control. Forcing will only strain or damage a control and may compromise safety.

• DO NOT store the charger in a shower, bath or other area with high humidity.

• DO NOT drop the lift or battery. Dropping the battery or lift may cause internal damage that is not easily seen. If damage is suspected have it examined by a qualified person.

• Replace any precautionary or instruction labels that cannot be easily read.

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Voyager Portable

Description of Equipment

SHOCK PREVENTION

WARNING:

DO NOT touch or use a lift with bare conductors or a damaged power cord.

• Electrically live equipment can electrocute a person. If the lift has any exposed or damaged wires, contact your local dealer immediately. IMPORTANT: The safety of this equipment relies on a properly installed EARTH

• connection. DO NOT connect to an unearthed mains plug or socket. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the mains supply in their premises is

ectly earthed.

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• DO NOT splash or expose electric parts of the device to water or moisture.

• Check the nameplate for voltage and cycle requirements. These requirements may differ fr that has different voltage and cycle requirements.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION

om country to country. Do not attempt to use the lift in an area

WARNING:

• Batteries may explode, leak and cause personal injury if not disposed of properly.

• Do not place or store the battery under direct sunlight or near a heat source.

• Do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not short the battery terminals.

• Do not incinerate.

• Flush with water if electrolyte (Acid) comes in contact with skin or eyes.

• Batteries must be recycled; dispose of them according to local law instructions. When returning batteries, insulate their terminals with adhesive tape, etc.; otherwise the residual electricity in used batteries may cause fire or explosion.

EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS

Inspect all precautionary labels on the equipment. Order and replace all labels that cannot be easily read.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT

OPERATING FEATURES

• Lifting capacity: 440 lbs. (200 kg)

• Ultra-light: 12 lbs. (5.45 kg) (battery included)

• Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control

• Easily accessible controls on both sides of the unit

anual emergency lowering device in case of electrical failure

•

• Emergency brake in case of mechanical failure. Operates on the same principle as a car safety belt mechanism

ck-Release feature allows very fast winding and unwinding of the strap before and

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• after transfer operation.

• Anti-crush feature stops the lift when there is no tension on the strap, avoiding any injury to th machine.

• Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload Low battery disconnect system to protect batteries from been drained

•

• Lifting speed: 1.6 in/sec (4 cm/sec)

• Strap length up to 88 in (2.2 m); tested for 3000 lbs. (1363.6 kg)

The CE mark

The Voyager Portable carries the CE mark and complies with the following EC directives:

e user. This feature also prevents the strap from getting twisted inside the

WHAT'S INCLUDED

ITEM QTY

oyager lift 1

V Battery 1 Charger 1 Power cord 1 4mm Allen k Instruction manual 1

PARTS DESCRIPTION

ey 1

SPECIFICATIONS

2 3

4 5

6 7

9 10

11 12

1. Hook

2. Strap

3. Carry handle

4. Battery eject button

5. Control buttons

6. Carry bar

7. Optional handset

8. Battery

9. Charge indicator

10. Charger

11. Power cord inlet

12. Fuse magazine

13. Power cord

Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC)

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ective (89/336/EEC)

EMC Dir

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• Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)

Voyager Portable

Operation

OPERATION

Read “Safety Instructions and Warnings” before attempting to use the Voyager Lift.

Always perform the daily checklist before each lift use.

CAUTION– Carry the Voyager Portable by its handle only. Do not carry the lift with the reacher accessory

or other accessory not intended to be used to carry the lift. Damage to the lift may occur.

HOW TO USE THE VOYAGER PORTABLE

1. Install the sling (see instructions included with your sling).

2. Take the battery out of the charger and insert it into the lift. Make sure the silver contact points go inside the lift.

3. Once the sling is installed, unwind the strap. There are two ways to unwind the strap: a. Press the button while holding tension on the strap with the other hand.

(There must be tension on the strap for the lift to function.)

b. The other way to unwind the strap is to use the Quick-Release. Push the knob (1)

and pull the strap out of the lift (2) (Figure 1).

CA CAUTION– Quick-Release will not work if there is tension on the strap. Make sure the strap has some

CAUTION– Hold the lift with one hand at all times when near a person.

Voyager Portable

Push kn

UTION–

ob completely over to ensure the Quick-Release will work properly.

slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over. DO NOT force the knob. It should slide easily.

4. Attach the round hook to the trolley in the track (Figure 2).

5. Move the lift over to the person being lifted.

6. Lower the lift below the chin before beginning to attach the sling straps (to avoid the risk of facial contact caused by movement of the lift). For a person in a lying position, lower the lift near the thorax, then install the straps.

7. Attach the straps of the sling as described in the Sling Instructions for the sling to be used.

8. Carefully observe the user's safety as you lift the person slightly by pressing the control button.

BEFORE LIFTING:

• Make sure that all straps are attached to the carry bar.

• Make sure the person being lifted is comfortable.

• Make sure the sling is not caught on an obstruction (wheelchair brake or arm of chair).

If any problems occur, lower the person being lifted immediately and correct the problem.

Lift un

til th

e buttocks o

f the person being lifted clear the arm supports or the top of

the bath or bed before moving the person (Figure 3). Guide the legs past any obstacle.

10. When the person being lifted is located above the desired point of transfer and ready ess the button.

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Slide the lift away from the person being lifted.

13.

e lift with one hand at all times when near a person.

14. Unhook the lift from the trolley in the rail and use the Quick-Release to shorten the

strap. To do so, push the knob (1) and hold the strap while it winds itself into the lift (2) (Fi

gure 1).

UTION–

CA CAUTION– Quick-Release will not work if there is tension on the strap. Make sure the strap has some

CAUTION– When using the Quick-Release, hold the strap in your hand and release the knob only when

Sling may be removed from around the person being lifted.

15.

ob completely over to ensure the Quick-Release will work properly.

Push kn

slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over. DO NOT force the knob. It should slide easily.

the strap is not moving in or out of the lift. This will prevent wear of the internal components.

EMERGENCY LOWERING FEATURE

Figure 1 Figure 4

The Voyager Portable has an emergency manual-lowering feature in the event of an electrical or fun

ctional failure.

If the lift malfunctions when a person is being transferred, the emergency manual lowering device provides a safe way of lowering the person onto a chair or bed.

To operate the emergency lowering feature:

1. Find the rubber stopper and label on the side of the lift (Figure 4).

2. Pull the rubber stopper out of the Voyager Portable casing - DO NOT DISCARD.

3. Move the person being lifted over a bed or chair.

4. Using the allen key provided with this manual, turn the key clockwise to lower the person being lifted into the chair (Figure 5). As the key turns the motor directly, each key turn will move the user slightly.

5. To lower the person being lifted more quickly, use a power drill with a 4mm allen key bit.

6. Once the person being lifted is lowered safely into a chair or bed, take the lift to a certified technician to be serviced.

Figure 5Figure 2

BATTERY INFORMATION

• 24 Vdc, 2.0 Ah interchangeable and rechargeable battery.

• Provides 10 to 30 transfers per battery charge. This will vary depending on user weight and battery condition.

Figure 3

CAUTION– Do not drop battery. A dropped battery may have internal damage that is not visible. It may

Due to internal damage caused when the battery is dropped, the battery may indicate it is fully charged, when in fact the battery cannot hold a full charge. A green light indicated on the charger may not accurately reflect a full charge on a damaged battery.

CAUTION– NEVER attempt to use a battery that appears to be damaged or dented. CAUTION– DO NOT store battery near a heat source. Heat will damage the battery.

Always keep metal battery contacts clean.

The life cycle (number of charging cycles) of the battery is largely dependent on the depth of discharge in each cycle. The deeper the battery is drained the shorter the battery life. The life of the battery is also related to such factors as varying temperatures and rest periods between charge and discharge.

NOTE– To prolong battery life, put the battery into the charger WHENEVER THE LIFT IS NOT IN USE.

Guardian uses sealed lead-acid batteries. Unlike nickel-cadnium batteries, these batteries do not have any memory effect. Therefore, batteries should not be completely drained before recharging.

NOTE– Do not drain battery excessively. This will dramatically reduce the battery life.

If th

lose its ability to recharge.

The battery will not over-charge.

e low battery buzzer soun

, be sure to recharge the battery as soon as possible.

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