LF1031FP HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT WITH FOOT PEDAL USER MANUAL LF1031FP-INS-LAB-RevA11 © 2011 GF Health Products, Inc. Read this manual before operating your Patient Lift. Save this manual for future use. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www.grahamfield.
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 3 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 4 WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 4 3 FEATURES .........................................................................
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Lumex patient lift. The following pages will provide you with important safety and operating instructions on the use of patient lifts, slings, and accessories, as well as maintenance and warranty information. Read this manual carefully before operating your patient lift and refer to it as often as needed.
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Before using patient lift, please read and adhere to the following safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to your patient lift. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant and patient lift by having it serviced regularly.
WARNING: Replace any worn or broken parts immediately! Torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings can fail, resulting in personal injury. Use only slings that are in good condition. WARNING: The hydraulic pump is sealed at the factory. If service is required, the unit must be returned to the factory for repair. DO NOT attempt to open the hydraulic pump or obtain local service; this will void the warranty and may result in damage to the unit. Consult your Lumex Dealer for further information.
3 FEATURES boom (height-adjustable) mast 6-point spreader bar (suspension) adjustment handle (boom height adjustment) hydraulic pump push handle pump knob (pump locking and unlocking) foot pedal (base width adjustment) locking casters swivel casters base (width-adjustable) LF1031FP Hydraulic Patient Lift with Foot Pedal 1031FP-INS-LAB-RevA11 6
4 HANDLING PROCEDURES SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS If the patient lift is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the same carton in which it was received. Unpacking 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier or your authorized Lumex Dealer. 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.
5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Components are shown in illustration below and called out in list below illustration.
ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the locking pin from the mast sleeve located on the rear of the base. remove locking pin 2. Install the L-inserts in the base. install L-inserts 3. With the boom pointed in the same direction as the base legs, insert the mast into the sleeve. 4. Insert the locking pin through the holes of the sleeve and mast, and attach the locking cable to the end of the pin. install mast and locking pin 5. Screw the two mast attachment bolts into the holes in the sleeve of the base.
6. Screw the push handles into the mast and tighten the nuts. install push handles 7. Insert spreader bar attachment rod into spreader bar. Insert spreader bar rod into the U-bracket at the end of the boom. Align holes. Insert spreader bar attachment bolt and tighten. install spreader bar 8. For shipping purposes, the boom is in its lowest position. To elevate, turn the pump knob clockwise until hand tight and operate the pump handle. 9. Operate the foot pedal to adjust the base width.
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIFTING THE PATIENT WARNING: Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the patient’s healthcare professional and without having read the instructions and practiced using the patient lift. WARNING: Use special care for those patients who cannot cooperate while being lifted. WARNING: Ensure all bolts, hooks, and loops are securely fastened. WARNING: Use only Lumex slings with Lumex patient lifts.
Lifting the patient from the floor 1. Position the patient lift behind the patient, placing a pillow over the base to protect and support the patient’s head and neck. Place the patient's head carefully on the pillow. The patient lift should be positioned with the spreader bar centered over the patient. 2. Lower the spreader bar. Attach the sling to the spreader bar hooks. 3. Lift the patient up above the floor. Position the patient in the sling by pulling the handle on the back of the sling. 4.
ping forward. Removing the sling Gently pull the leg sections to the side, out from under the patient’s thighs. Standing by the patient’s side, lean the patient forward while supporting the patient with one hand. Pull the sling up from behind the patient’s back and position the patient in the chair. WARNING: Pulling sharply on the sling may cause the patient to fall forward, resulting in personal injury.
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex patient lift in a safe operating condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance checks should be done. We further recommend that this unit be serviced at least once annually by an authorized dealer. WARNING: It is extremely important that the patient lift be inspected before each use. Ensure that all hardware and accessories are secure and that the actuator is functioning properly.
CLEANING Regular cleaning is recommended. A soft cloth, dampened with water and a mild NON-ABRASIVE detergent (household cleaner, soapy water, or hospital grade disinfectant) is all that is needed to clean your patient lift. Automobile wax or furniture polish will help maintain the finish over a long period of time. s NOTICE: DO NOT wash patient lift under water pressure or steam clean.
INSTALLATION OF 1010S005 HYDRAULIC PUMP Removal of Existing Pump 1. Follow the instructions in this section to remove the existing pump, shown at near right. If installing pump for the first time, proceed to INSTALLATION OF NEW PUMP. 2. Remove the top of the existing pump from the upper boom bracket, as shown at mid-right: Use two 9/16" wrenches to remove the hardware that secures top of pump to upper boom bracket. This will free the pump to rotate downward. 3.
Installation of New Pump Info: The hardware for attaching the Hydraulic Pump (GF #1010S005) to the mast and boom comes with the lift frame. 1. Attach the bottom of the new hydraulic pump to the lower mast bracket with the pressure knob and pump lever toward the bottom of the pump, as shown at near right, and the “FRONT” label toward you, as shown at far right. Use a hex bolt, washers, and hex nut to secure pump to mast. Use two 9/16" wrenches to tighten. 2.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Info: Only qualified persons should service and repair your Lumex patient lift. Regular maintenance of your patient lift is necessary to ensure continuing proper and safe operation.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you experience a problem with your lift and are unable to service it yourself, contact your Lumex dealer. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Patient lift does not go up or down Air in the cylinder Bleed the cylinder by turning the release knob and push down on the mast. Pump up the lift again and turn the release knob again.
9 SPECIFICATIONS * Info: All dimensions are given in inches unless otherwise specified. Base width Open: 39.7" Closed: 25.4" Base height Clearance 4.5" Base length 51" Lifting height range Minimum: 24" Info: As measured from point where sling attaches to spreader bar. Maximum: 75.5" Mast height 55.1" Weight capacity 400 lb (181 kg) Caster size 4.00" diameter, both locking and non-locking Product Weight 90 lb Shipping weight 103 lb Range: 50.
10 LIMITED WARRANTY GF Health Products Inc. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for its period of warranty that is in accordance with industry standards. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer of this new product and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc.
TIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state (province to province).
11 INDEX A Assembly instructions 8 B Before each use 14 C Care and maintenance 14 Care of slings 15 CAUTION statement, significance 3 Checking for damage and wear 15 Cleaning 15 Components 8 F Features 6 H T Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or commode chair 13 Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or commode chair 12 Troubleshooting 19 U Unpacking 7 V Videos, instructional, at www.grahamfield.
USA Company Headquarters: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 www.grahamfield.