LF1030 HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT LF1040 BATTERY POWERED PATIENT LIFT USER MANUAL LF1030-INS-LAB-RevC12 © 2012 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: Unauthorized modification of your patient lift or the use of non-Lumex replacement parts may change the structure of the lift and could create a hazardous condition, which may result in serious personal injury and will void the warranty. WARNING: LF1030 Hydraulic Patient Lift only: The hydraulic pump is sealed at the factory.
3 FEATURES Battery (LF1040 only) Boom Battery charger (LF1040 only) Actuator (LF1040 only) Control box (LF1040 only) 6-point spreader bar (suspension) LF1040 Battery Powered Patient Lift Mast Push handle Hydraulic pump (LF1030 Hydraulic Patient Lift only) See above left for LF1040 Battery Powered Patient Lift components Base adjustment handle Locking casters Adjustable base LF1030 Hydraulic Patient Lift LF1040 Battery Powered Patient Lift (unless otherwise specified, callout applies to both lifts)
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/s in which it was received (the LF1030 is shipped in one carton; the LF1040 motor may be packaged separately from the frame). 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.
5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The LF1030 patient lift is packed in one carton. The LF1040 motor may be in a separate carton. Components are shown in illustration below and called out in list below illustration.
ASSEMBLY Base and mast 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. install locking pin 5. Secure the locking pin by attaching the locking cable to the other end of the locking pin. secure locking pin 6.
8. Screw the push handles into the mast and tighten them. install push handles 9. 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 10. Install the base adjustment handle in the socket located behind the mast sleeve on the base.
LF1040 only: attaching actuator / motor, power bracket, components Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, M3 hex key boom mast power bracket Phillips head screw mounting points 1. Attach actuator / motor to mast boom and mast using the pre-attached bolts as shown at near right; note that attach actuator / motor illustration shows mounting to boom and mast points after assembly; shown components will not yet be present. 2.
LF1040 only: electrical power connections The control box is the heart of the electrical system. The battery charger and battery are plugged into the control box via built-in stacking connectors, depending on battery charger options. The hand control pendant and actuator / motor are plugged into the control box via the lower control box connectors, shown at right. When standing behind the patient lift, the hand control pendant connection is on the far left of the control box. 1.
LF1040 only: charging the battery The battery used on the LF1040 has an audible alarm that sounds when the battery charge has been depleted by 50%. Charge the battery as soon as possible upon hearing this alarm. There is also a light on the hand control pendant that illuminates when it is time to recharge the battery. Info: This patient lift uses a lead acid battery. To prolong the life of the battery, charge the battery fully for 24 hours before initial use.
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LF1040 ONLY: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency stop: The control box is equipped with a red emergency stop button. This button, also known as the control box power switch, is to be used in the event the hand control pendant ceases to function correctly. To engage, hit the button firmly with the palm of your hand. The button will lock in the depressed position, stopping all motor function. To disengage, turn the button clockwise; it will pop out and return to the ON position.
LIFT OPERATION: PATIENT TRANSFER 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. DO NOT exceed the maximum weight capacity of the selected sling.
2. Center the patient over the bed, and rotate the patient to face the foot section of the bed. SLOWLY release the pressure knob by turning it counter-clockwise for gradual lowering of the patient (LF1030) or using the hand control pendant (LF1040). Carefully lower the patient onto the bed. Support the patient’s head, if necessary, while being lowered. Remove the sling by reversing the procedures used when lifting patient from bed. Lifting the patient from the floor 1.
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. Always support the patient by keeping one arm around the patient’s shoulders when placing or removing the sling.
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.
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 under water pressure or steam clean.
LF1030 ONLY: INSTALLATION OF 1010S005 HYDRAULIC PUMP Removal of Existing Pump existing pump existing pump upper boom bracket boom detach existing pump from upper boom mast lower mast bracket detach existing pump from lower mast 1. Follow the instructions in this section to remove the existing pump, shown at above left. If installing pump for the first time, proceed to Installation of new pump on next page. 2.
Installation of New Pump Tools needed: two 9/16" wrenches Info: The hardware to attach the Hydraulic Pump (GF #1010S005) to the LF1030 mast and boom comes with the lift frame. boom mast upper boom bracket attach new pump to lower mast detail — attach new pump to lower mast attach new pump to upper boom 1.
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. LF1030 HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT 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. LF1030 HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT / LF1040 BATTERY POWERED PATIENT LIFT Base width Open: 39.4" Closed: 25.6" Base height clearance 5-1/2" Base length 45.30" Lifting height range Info: As measured from point where spreader bar attaches to boom. Minimum: 27.4" Maximum: 77.7" Range: 50.3" Mast height 55.1" Weight capacity 400 lb (181 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED Caster size 4.
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.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, CREDIT AND/OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.
11 INDEX A Assembly instructions 8 B Battery care 18 Before each use 18 C Care and maintenance 18 Care of slings 19 CAUTION statement, significance 3 Checking for damage and wear 19 Cleaning 19 Components 8 F Features 6 H Handling Procedures 7 I Info statement, significance 3 Inspection 7 Introduction 3 S Safety precautions 4 Safety statements, significance of 3 Shipping and transportation instructions 7 Specifications 24 Storage 7 T Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or comm
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