P-440 Owner’s Manual Use and Care Troubleshooting Warranty Information Prism Medical 45 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO. 63043 | T (314) 692-9135 F (314) 692-7858 | (866) 891-6502 info@prismmedicalltd.com | www.prismmedicalltd.
Table of Contents P-440 Lift Introduction........................................................................................... 3 Overview ................................................................................................ 3 Components of lift system ............................................................... 4 Component List.................................................................................... 5 Specifications.............................................................
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. Introduction Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your P-440 lift carefully read this entire manual, especially the section on “Cautions”. The P-440 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 reference them while reviewing this manual.
Components of the P-440 Lift system BATH Track Trolley eyelet BATHROOM LIFT BED TRACK #1 TRACK #2 Lift BEDROOM CUPBOARD Figure 1B - P-440 Lift mounted onto track Figure 1A - Sample floor plan showing basic components of a portable ceiling lift system.
Component List The following components are included with your new P-440 lift system: • P-440 lift • Pneumatic Hand Control • Lift Charger • Owner’s Manual • Warranty Card SLINGS: If a sling has been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with the sling. ACCESSORIES: If additional accessories such as a turntable, or gate system, have been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with those items. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, the lift unit must be charged for 5 hours.
NOTES: • Please use the following type of plug for P-440 lifts installed in the UK: • Please use the following type of plug for P-440 lifts installed in Australia. • The P-440 lift shall be connected to a center-tapped single phase supply circuit when users in the United States connect the equipment to a 240 V supply system.
Cautions ● The P-440 must be installed prior to use. Contact your local authorized dealer to ensure that it is properly installed. The P-440 must be installed only by persons authorized by Prism Medical. ● Under no circumstance should the track, lift and sling (s) or entire system be put in control of a person who has not been properly trained in the use and care of this equipment.
Operation Caution: Always, before using the P-440 lift system, the lift, track and sling (s) must be visually checked for any unusual wear and tear. Refer to the user manual with each piece of supplied equipment to determine what should be checked. Should anything look unusual then contact your local dealer prior to use. Failure to comply with this caution could result in serious injury to the operator, the individual being lifted and/or damage to the lift.
Operation Raising/lowering the lift By pressing the DOWN arrow button, or the UP arrow button, the lift can be lowered or raised to the correct height for attaching the sling or positioning an individual. Refer to figure 5A and 5B UP It is recommended that the caregiver (operator) steady the lift with one hand when it is close to the individual in the sling so that it will not accidentally sway and bump the individual or close object.
Moving the lift along the track The lift can be easily moved along the track by simply pushing it by hand. For ease of use it is recommended that the lift be first lowered to a comfortable height at which it can easily be pushed along the length of the track by hand. Care must be taken when moving the lift along the track. Ensure that the lift or the individual in the sling of the lift does not come into contact with any objects such as desks, counters, walls, etc..
Mounting the lift to the track The first step in being able to use the P-440 lift is to mount it onto the trolley of the lift track. There are several ways of making this connection. Refer to figures 8A through to 11B to determine the type of ceiling connection that has been installed with the purchased system. Caution: Always check to ensure that the lift hook is attached properly to the eyelet of the trolley, or the reacher, or the lanyard.
Basics in transferring an individual Caution: The following steps are intended to generally describe the procedure involved in the lifting and transferring of an individual from one location to another using the lift, track and sling. Track configurations will vary by installation. The manual for the sling that was purchased with the lift should be reviewed in detail prior to attempting these steps. Contact your local authorized dealer should you have any questions or concerns.
Basics in transferring an individual … continued Step 6) Once at the correct height the individual can be moved along the track to the desired location. Caution: Always be cautious when moving an individual along the track. Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the lift or individual in the sling. Step 7) Once at the desired location the individual in the sling can be lowered/raised to the correct height in order to complete the transfer.
Charging the lift The batteries of the lift should be charged on a regular basis. It is recommended that the lift be left on charge when not in operation, and at the end of each day. This will maximize the life cycle of the batteries. “DC” charger connection Lift Charger “DC” lift plug The lift may remain connected to the charger indefinitely since the charger has a built-in regulator, eliminating the danger of overcharging. Step 1) Familiarize yourself with the basic components of the charging system.
Emergency Lowering The DOWN blue button located on the front right side of the lift can be used to lower an individual should the hand control buttons fail. Refer to figure 14B. Figure 14A –Lift showing DOWN button located on front right side of lift. Figure 14B –RED emergency lowering button located on middle of the front of the lift.
Attaching the airline tube to the lift Should the gray rubber airline that connects the lift to the hand control become disengaged from the front left side of the lift it must be re-connected in order for the lift to work properly. The rubber airline may become disconnected for the following reasons: Figure 15A - Gray rubber grommet located on front right side of the lift. Rubber airline is not connected. Note ridge on grommet. 1) The lift is pulled along the track by the airline.
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization The exterior of the lift should only be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized using isopropyl alcohol. Damp a cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe down entire exterior of lift including strap and hook. No other chemicals and/or liquids should be used to clean, disinfect and sterilize this lift. Caution: Take great care to ensure that no liquids get inside the lift. This lift is not drip proof or water tight.
Troubleshooting Should problems arise with the use of the P-440 lift review the following chart. Find the fault and complete the recommended solution. If the fault is not found and/or the solution does not correct the problem contact your local authorized dealer for service immediately. Fault Recommended Solution The airline tubing that connects the hand control to the lift has become disengaged. Refer to the section of this manual titled “Attaching the airline tube to the lift”.
General Inspection and Maintenance A) Each Use - To be completed by User Prior to each use the P-440 lift and associated track, accessories and sling (s), must be visually inspected. Refer to the accessory and sling user guides for specific details regarding their inspection. Should any of the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service. Visually check for the following: The lift strap shows NO signs of fraying or breaking along its entire length.
Lift Accessories The following is a list of available accessories for the P-440 lift. Items such as the track, turntables and brackets are installed at the time of purchase. Add-on pieces are available to after the initial purchase, however your local authorized dealer must be consulted as to suitability, purchase and installation. Slings are the most common after purchase accessory. A variety of styles, sizes, and colors are available. Custom slings can also be manufactured to meet special needs.
Service Record History - Initial Information • • • • Complete the following section on Purchase and Service Information as soon as this equipment is installed. Use the service record history to record to any completed service and repairs. Ensure that the service record is signed and dated each time it is used.
Service Record History Date: _______________________ Service Type: □ Periodic Inspection Complete this section after each service, repair inspection and/ or maintenance. Photocopy additional pages as required.
Service Record History Date: _______________________ Service Type: □ Periodic Inspection Complete this section after each service, repair inspection and/ or maintenance. Photocopy additional pages as required.
Service Record History Date: _______________________ Service Type: □ Periodic Inspection Complete this section after each service, repair inspection and/ or maintenance. Photocopy additional pages as required.
Warranty This Warranty does not affect or in any way limit your Statutory Rights 1) Subject to the exclusions set out in Clause 2, the conditions set out in Clause 3 and the limitations set out in Clause 4, Prism Medical, as sole licensed representative of Corven Healthcare Inc., guarantees all equipment supplied as new against failure within the period of 1 year from date of purchase by virtue of defects in material or workmanship.
