Product Manual

C450/ C625 - User Guide Rev: 18NOV2011 Page: 2

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT

WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF

THIS MANUAL.

Introduction

Overview of C450/ C625 lift system

Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your C450/ C625 lift, carefully read this en-

tire manual, especially the section on ―Cautions‖. The C450/ C625 is designed to be used in conjunction

with Waverley Glen lift track, accessories and slings. Please refer to any user guides supplied with these com-

ponents and refer to them while reviewing this manual.

Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Waverley Glen 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 C450/ C625 is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift,

position and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The C450/ C625 lift is part of what is termed ceil-

ing lift technology 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 pro-

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

The C450/ C625 lift is one of three major components that make up this technology. The other two compo-

nents are the track and sling. The

C450/ C625 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceil-

ing structure of the institution, or home with the use of ceiling brackets. The track itself is made of specially

designed aluminum 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 ac-

cessory that attaches to the lift by means of a carry bar and straps, and holds an individual while the lift, posi-

tioning 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 C450/ C625 lift and reference them while review-

ing this manual.

The

C450/ C625 is a fixed ceiling lift, that is, it always remains on the lift track. It has the ability to lift an in-

dividual 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

C450/ C625 lift. Figures 3A and 3B show the underside

view of the lift as it would be seen by an operator.