Unihoist Ltd Graduate 150, Scholar 175, Master 200 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

for

Graduate 150

Scholar 175

Master 200

KEY SYMBOLS:

The following symbols are used on the hoist:

ATTENTION, consult accompanying documents.

For indoor use only.

Class II - double insulated

Electric Shock Protection Type B

WEEE Regulations.

Contents

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Unihoist Ltd Electric and Hydraulic illustrations ……..........….. 2 - 3

Introduction ……………………………………………………….. 4

Assembly and commissioning instructions …………............... 5 - 6

Safety precautions …………………........………………………. 7

Electric hoist controls illustration ………………………………. 8

Operating instructions ………………………………………...... 9 - 10

Charging instructions ………………………………………….....11-12

Maintenance schedule & Daily check list …………………….. 13-15

Technical Specifications ……………………………………….... 16-17

Slings for use with the Unihoist …...............................……........ 18

Sling chart ………………..…………...............................……....... 19

Sizing and Washing Instructions ................................................. 20

Instruction guide for the Easifit Sling ……………………....... 21 - 23

Instruction guide for the Easifit Deluxe Sling ……………… 24 - 26

Instruction guide for the Trinity Toileting Sling ……………. 27 - 28

Instruction guide for the Deluxe Hammock Sling ………….. 29 - 30

Trouble Shooting Guide ............................................................... 31

Servicing, Repairs, Inspections and Testing …………………..... 32

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Unihoist Ltd Range – Graduate 150, Scholar 175 Master 200

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Hydraulic Pump

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The Unihoist range of mobile lifts are available in both hydraulic and electrical
versions. This manual covers both versions.

A Unihoist will arrive partially dismantled. It has been fully assembled and load
tested at the factory and is supplied with a certificate of testing.

Documents relating to the lift are supplied in a wallet packed with each lift. They
should be kept for future reference.

Documents:

• Test Certificate • Dealer Guarantee Card

• User Manual • Customer Satisfaction Card

The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and is valid for six months.
When the certificate has expired it can be renewed after a satisfactory thorough
examination and test carried out by a competent person. Servicing and periodic
testing can be carried out by your supplier.

The Unihoist Graduate 150, Scholar 175 and Master 200 are suitable for the
following CATEGORIES of lift within the working parameters of the lifts specified
in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

• Category A – Wheelchair

• Category B – Bed

• Category C – Bath

• Category D – Toilet/Shower

• Category E – Floor

• Category F - 90˚ Rotation
The Unihoist range is suitable for patients in the SITTING, SITTING/RECUMBENT
and RECUMBENT positions.

The Unihoist range carries the CE mark and complies with the following EC
directives:

The Unihoist Range of Mobile Lifts

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CE Mark on this product
demonstrates conformity with the
Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC)

Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)

INTENDED USE

The University Graduate 150, Scholar 175 and Master 200 are for patient lifting. DO NOT use

them, or allow them to be used, for any other purpose.

All patients lifted with these hoists should be assessed for suitability by trained, professional staff

and be attended by a carer during use.

The University Graduate 150, Scholar 175 and Master 200 are used in conjunction with a range of

slings, sized to suit patients of varying builds.

The hoist can be used for lifting from the floor, wheelchair, chairs, bed and toilet.

Whilst these hoists are capable of transporting patients from room to room, it is recommended

other transportation methods are used in order to minimize the patient’s time in the sling.

We do not supply or fit any Weigh Scales on our hoist.

The Master 200 should not be moved with the patient in the highest position.

Only use the hoist on a flat surface and never attempt a lift on a slope.

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Assembly and Commissioning Instructions

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The packing carton contains:

• Wheeled base

• Mast and boom assembly

• Leg opening handle

• Document Wallet

• Handcontrol (electric version only)

• Battery charger/control box (electric version only)

• Battery pack (electric version only)

• Charging cable (electric version only)

1. Remove all the parts from the carton and place on the floor, taking care to

protect the finish from damage.

SAFETY NOTE: Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with

care. Heavier assemblies may require two people to lift.

2. Apply the brakes on the rear castors of the base

3. Fit the mast to the base. The mast fits into a rectangular hole in the top of the

base.

SAFETY NOTE: Possible finger trap. Keep fingers away from the end of the

mast when fitting to the base.

4. When the mast is fully engaged with the base, fit & fully tighten the mast

locking knob.

Holes to be

lined up then

the mast

locking knob

fitted

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Assembly and Commissioning Instructions contd.

5. Remove the screw from the leg opening lever located at the rear of the
chassis. Fit the leg opening handle through the gate on the mast and push the
open end over the leg opening lever. Retain the handle with the screw removed
earlier from the leg opening lever.

6. Check the legs of the lift open and close satisfactorily.

Electric Hoists only

7. Check the RED emergency stop button located on the controller is in off (out)
position.

8. Fit the handcontrol to the handcontrol socket located at the base of the power
pack.

Important

The handcontrol plug is indexed and can only be fitted one way. Make sure the

plug of the handcontrol is firmly pushed into the socket. Do Not Force

9. Fit the battery pack to the control box as illustrated on page 8, making sure
that it clicks into position.

10. Plug the actuator jack plug into the actuator socket located at the base of the
Control Box. The indicator label will identify the correct socket.

11. Push the up and down buttons on the hand control and confirm the boom
rises and lowers. The lift is now ready for use.

Hydraulic models only

7. Close the hydraulic unit release valve by turning the knurled aluminium knob

on the unit fully clockwise.

Note:

The release valve requires only minimal tightening to operate and should

only be closed finger tight. DO NOT apply excessive force to the

valve knob as this will result in damage to the valve.

8. Pump the handle of the hydraulic unit and confirm the ram raises the boom.

9. Open the release valve fully anticlockwise and check the boom descends.
An unloaded boom will not come down under its own weight, it will be
necessary to apply some pressure to the boom before it will descend.

Note:

The release valve is fully open and encounters a positive end stop in less

than two full turns of the knob. DO NOT force the valve past the end

stop as this will result in damage to the valve.

10. Close the release valve. The lift is now ready for use.

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Safety Precautions

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Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and the
use of the Unihoist patient lift is straightforward. These basic safety precautions
will help make lifting operations easy and trouble free.

• ALWAYS carry out the risk assessment and plan your lifting operations before
commencing.

• ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the hoist.

• ALWAYS read this manual and familiarise yourself with the operating control
and safety features of a hoist before lifting a patient.

• DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the hoist.

• ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the
correct size and capacity.

• NEVER use a sling which is frayed or damaged.

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

• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the hoist is suitable for the weight of
the patient.

• ALWAYS carry out lifting according to the instructions in the user manual.

• NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because is seems
easier to operate the hoist.

• NEVER force an operating or safety control. Forcing will only strain or damage
the hoist and may compromise safety.

• DO NOT lift a patient with the castor brakes on.

• DO NOT attempt to manoeuvre the hoist by pushing on the mast, boom or
patient.

• ALWAYS manoeuvre the hoist with the handle provided. It is recommended
that the hoist is pushed with the patient in front.

• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.

• DO NOT push a loaded hoist at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace.

• DO NOT push the hoist over uneven or rough ground, particularly if loaded.

• DO NOT attempt to push or pull a loaded hoist over a floor obstruction which
the castors are unable to ride over easily.

• DO NOT bump the hoist down steps; loaded or unloaded, this will damage the
castors.

• DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded hoist on a slope.

• ALWAYS apply the brakes when parking a hoist.

• NEVER use electric hoists in a shower.

• NEVER charge an electric hoist in a bathroom or shower room.

• YOUR hoist is for patient lifting. DO NOT use it, or allow it to be used, for any other
purpose.

• ALWAYS ensure mast locking knob is in position before lifting a patient.

• ALWAYS use the hoist on a flat and level floor.

• FOLLOW a regular charging routine to prolong the life of the battery.

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Control Box , Battery Pack and Hand control (Pre July 2012)

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Control Box and Hand control (after July 2012)

Operating a Unihoist Lift

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1. Leg adjustment. The legs on a Unihoist lift can be opened for access around
armchairs and wheelchairs etc. For transferring and negotiating narrow
doorways and passages the legs should be in the closed position. The leg
opening mechanism is located at the rear of the lift and leg adjustment is
achieved by moving the leg opening handle to the left for open and the right for
closed. It is easier to make the leg adjustment when the lift is moving.

2. Castors and Braking. The Unihoist lift is provided with two braked castors at
the rear of the base. The brakes should only be applied when the lift is parked.
The brakes should always be released when a lifting operation is taking place
With the brakes released the lift will be able to move to the centre of gravity of
the lift and prevent the client from swinging when completely lifted. Swinging
can prove disconcerting and uncomfortable and may even cause injury.

3. Raising and lowering the boom. The boom is raised and lowered by
a powerful electric actuator controlled by a simple handcontrol unit. The
handcontrol has two buttons with directional arrows UP and DOWN. The
actuator will stop automatically at the limit of travel in both directions. The
handcontrol is plugged into a socket at the base of the Controller. The
handcontrol can be hooked on the mast or boom when not in use.

4. Emergency stop. The large, red emergency stop button is located on the
Control box and is activated by pressing in. This will cut all power to the Lift.
It can be reset by twisting the button clockwise and releasing.

5. Emergency raise/descent. Emergency raise/descent buttons are provided.
These are located underneath the emergency stop button. These can be
activated by pushing with a ballpoint pen tip or similar. This will raise or lower
the boom if the handcontrol fails.

This function is to be used in an

emergency only.

Caution should be exercised when using this control as there is no automatic

cut-out of the actuator when the bottom stop is reached.

6. Emergency descent on actuator (2012 Models onwards). An emergency
descent handwheel is located at the top of the actuator. By turning it
clockwise, this will lower the boom if the handcontrol fails.

7. Batteries. The batteries are protected from deep discharge by a LOW
VOLTAGE ALARM. This will sound when the batteries need recharging and
the handcontrol is being operated. It will not sound independently of the
handcontrol being operated. DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING ALARM.
Complete the lifting operation and place the Lift on charge (see charging
instructions).

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8. Raising and lowering the boom (hydraulic models). The raising and
lowering of the boom is achieved by a powerful hydraulic ram which is
operated by two simple controls. The release valve, which is identified by an
aluminium knurled knob, and the pump handle which is a long lever on the
side of the hydraulic unit.

To raise the boom, ensure the release valve is closed. The valve is closed by
gently turning the knurled knob fully clockwise. When closed, pump the
handle with smooth even strokes for maximum effect. The handle strokes
from an upright position through an arc of 90˚. Leave the handle in the upright
position when not in use. DO NOT force the handle beyond the upper or
lower stops. The hydraulic unit can be rotated to allow the handle to be used
from either side of the lift.

To lower the boom, turn the release valve anticlockwise. The release valve is
progressive, the more it is opened the faster the descent. This facility allows
for a "hands free" descent. If the release valve is opened a fraction (a quarter
turn) a very slow speed of descent will allow the carer to work "hands free"
while assisting or comforting the patient.

REMEMBER to close the release valve before commencing lifting operations.
The release valve only requires gentle pressure to open or close.

DO NOT apply excessive force to the release valve, either to open or close.
It is not necessary and will only damage the valve.

9. Slings. The selected sling is attached to the spreader bar hooks, each sling
is supplied with instructions and they are reproduced in this manual. The
instructions should be followed carefully.

Operating a Unihoist Lift contd.

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