Product Manual

C1000 - User Guide Rev: 9SEP2011 Page: 2
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL.
Introduction
Overview of C1000 lift system
Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your C1000 lift, carefully read this entire
manual, especially the section on “Cautions”. The C1000 is designed to be used in conjunction with Prism
Medical lift track, accessories and slings. Please refer to any user guides supplied with these components and
refer to them while reviewing this manual.
Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Prism Medical dealer.
Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator, or the individual
being lifted/transferred. Damage to the lift and/or related components may also occur. Be sure that the contents
of this manual are completely understood prior to using this piece of equipment.
Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system and sling (s). Contents of this manual are
subject to change without prior written notice.
The C1000 is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift, posi-
tion and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The C1000 lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift tech-
nology which takes advantage of lifting from above and not from below or the side. Additionally the ceiling
lift does not take up valuable floor space as most traditional methods do. Finally, the ceiling lift makes it possi-
ble to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing com-
plete safety, dignity and comfort for the client or family member.
The C1000 lift is one of three major components that make up this technology. The other two components are
the track and sling. The C1000 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling structure of
the institution, or home with the use of ceiling brackets. The track itself is made of specially designed alumi-
num and comes in many different shapes, lengths and configurations, and is custom tailored and installed to
meet your specific requirements. The third component, the sling, is a specially designed fabric accessory that
attaches to the lift by means of a carry bar and straps, and holds an individual while the lift, positioning or
transfer takes place. Both the track and sling are generally supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase.
Please refer to any user guides supplied with the C1000 lift and reference them while reviewing this manual.
The C1000 is a fixed ceiling lift, that is, it always remains on the lift track. It has the ability to lift an individu-
al up from one location such as bed, move the individual along the track to another location and
finally lower the individual into a chair or bath. It is moved along the track in one of two ways. The first is by
manually moving the lift along the track with the aid of a caregiver. The second is by having the lift power it-
self along the track. The functions of lifting up or down, or moving to the left or right, are accomplished by
pressing buttons of a pneumatically (air) operated hand control. The hand control is attached to the lift by way
of a rubber airline tubing. Due to the design of the lift system, it takes very little effort to press a button to per-
form the desired motion.
Please refer to figures 1A and 1B to see sample floor plans of an installed lift system. Refer to figures 2A and
2B to familiarize yourself with the components of the C1000 lift. Figures 3A and 3B show the underside view
of the lift as it would be seen by an operator.