Product Manual

P440 Lift- User Guide Rev: 21DEC2010 Page: 3

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT

WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF

THIS MANUAL.

Introduction

Overview of P-440 lift system

Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your P-440 lift carefully read this entire man-

ual, 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.

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 the operator, or the individual being

lifted/transferred. Damage to the lift and/or related components may 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 P-440 lift 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 P-440 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 possible to

move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete

safety, dignity and comfort for the client or family member.

The P-440 lift is one of four major components that make up this technology. The other three components are

the track, trolley and sling. The P-440 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling struc-

ture of the institution, or home with the use of ceiling brackets. The track itself is made of specially designed alu-

minum 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 carry bar hooks by the sling straps, and holds an individual while the lift, positioning or trans-

fer takes place. The fourth component, the trolley, is mounted inside the track and has wheels that allow the lift

to move along the track. The lift attaches to the trolley by means of the eyelet of the trolley. The track, trolley

and sling are supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase.

The P-440 lift is a portable ceiling lift. It is designed to be easily moved from one track location to another.

Track are typically installed in the bedroom, bathroom and/or the living room. The

P-440 lift has the ability to

lift an individual 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 bathtub. It is moved along the track manually with the aid of a care-

giver. The functions of lifting up or down are accomplished by pressing the buttons of a pneumatically (air) op-

erated hand control. The hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing. The

P-440 lift is

Please refer to figure 1A to see a sample floor plan of an installed lift system and figure 1B to see a photo of the

P-440. Refer to figures 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B to familiarize yourself with the components of the P-440 lift, and

charger.