Patient hoist Operating manual Date: 2011_12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 4 2 Intended purpose 5 3 General safety instructions 6 4 Scope of delivery 7 5 Product description 8 6 Assembly 10 7 Commissioning 13 8 Operation 15 9 Patient transport 21 10 Accessories / Combinations 24 11 Troubleshooting / fault clearance 26 12 Care / cleaning 27 13 Shutdown times 28 14 Storage 28 15 Reuse 29 16 Service life 29 17 Disposal 29 18 Warranty 30 19 Declaration of conformity 30 20 Maintenance 31 Page 3
1 Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you very much for purchasing an aks-clino II patent hoist. You have decided on a hoist which is equipped with a fast lift drive and can be manoeuvred extremely easily thanks to special castors. It guarantees you mobility, independence and as a result increased quality of life. In addition to a high level of safety, it provides support during lifting and moving for the care personnel. The mature technology and the convenient configuration ensure safe use. The aks-clino II is distinguished by the following basic characteristics: fast lift drive easy to manoeuvre electric motor operated lifting function spreadable chassis legs 24 V system with removable battery pack Read and observe this operating manual before every use. The present operating manual gives you the information which is important for safe use. Keep the operating manual in the vicinity of the aks patient hoist so that it is available for reference at any time. Include this operating manual in the case of change of ownership of the aks patient hoist. Page 4
2 Intended purpose General The aks-clino II patient hoist (Figure 01) is an active Class I medical product according to EU Council Directive 93/42/EC, Appendix IX. It can be universally used in the entire care sector (except potentially explosive areas). Its use compensates for the disability or incapacity of the patient and makes the working conditions easier for the care personnel. It is provided exclusively for transfer and transport of a patient with restricted mobility caused by illness or disability. Moving the aks-clino II patient hoist is only suitable for short distances inside the residence / sphere of activity of the patient and on one building level. It is only permitted to be used on a flat and level surface. It is intended for short-time use without contact with injured skin and needs a suitable hoist sling for use. The patient is picked up in sitting position as standard; however a lying position is also possible when an aks lying transport clamp and lying transport sling are used. Even picking up a patient from the floor is possible. The aks-clino II is suitable for a patient weight up to maximum 150 kg. The operation is performed by an instructed carer. The aks-clino II is suitable for use at an ambient temperature from 0 C to 40 C, humidity of 20% to 80% and air pressure of 700 hpa to 1060 hpa in normally composed atmospheric air. It may be used in humid rooms such as bathrooms and toilets. Do not use this hoist under a running shower. Syndromes such as osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis or spinal column damage and mental aberration or epileptic attacks can be contraindications. The aks-clino II is only permitted to be used after careful consideration of the individual patient by the doctor and the care personnel. Page 5
3 General safety instructions Only use the patient hoist in accordance with its intended purpose, the requirements of the medical products law and all related legal regulations, the occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations as well as the generally recognised rules of standard engineering practice. Note that the patient hoist is a medical product and the Medical Products Operator Regulations (MPBetreibV) are binding for the operating organisation / user. The requirements for the electrical installation of the room / area where the patient hoist is operated must comply with the state of the art. Only use the patient hoist if you have been instructed about its handling and you have the corresponding expert knowledge. Read the operating manual completely before commissioning in order to avoid damage due to incorrect operation or hazards. It contains important information and instructions which are necessary for the proper operation of the patient hoist. Only use the patient hoist in accordance with the present operating manual. Keep the operating manual safely for possible reference. Include this operating manual with the aks-clino II in the case of change of ownership. Ensure the patient hoist and its accessories are in proper, fault-free condition before every use. If you want to use the patient hoist in combination with other medical products or non-medical products, check whether this product combination is permissible and can be operated safely. Note that the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the patient hoist must only be performed by suitable qualified personnel. You as the user / owner must ensure (e.g. by corresponding instructions and precautions) that mechanical load of the charging cable (e.g. kinking, pulling, shearing, driving over the cable with the hoist itself or with equipment trolleys) during the charging or room cleaning is avoided. This also applies to cables for other equipment which is used in combination with the patient hoist. Pay attention to compliance with the activation time and the maximum load. These must not be exceeded, otherwise reliable operation can no longer be guaranteed (see Chapter 7 Commissioning and Chapter 21 Technical Data). Protect the aks patient hoist against direct sunlight and heat. Ensure that no moisture penetrates into the electrical system. Charge the batteries at a well ventilated place. The patient hoist is not EX-protected and must not be operated in potentially explosive areas. Note that possible electromagnetic or other influences between the patient hoist and other equipment cannot be ruled out. If there is a risk of interactions, remove the interference source or do not use the patient hoist. Page 6
Faults due to the use of mobile communications devices cannot be completely ruled out. Therefore, maintain a safety distance of at least 3.3 m to guarantee reliable operation of the hoist. - See position paper of the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Products (BfArM) (reference No.: 9 / 0508) - Do not leave children in the surroundings of the patient hoist unsupervised. The patient hoist is not a toy! Observe the storage conditions in chapters 13 Shutdown Times and 14 Storage in the case of not using the patient hoist for a long time. In the case of unusual noises, damage or malfunction, the patient hoist must not be further operated. Do not connect the hoist to the charger and contact your authorised dealer. Ensure that only original spare and accessory parts which have been approved for this product are used. These are tested specifically for the product and comply with the existing type approval for spare parts; for accessory parts, they guarantee a safe and functional combination. 4 Scope of delivery The aks patient hoist has already been inspected at the factory for freedom from defects and completeness. Nevertheless, check the product immediately after receipt for possible transport damage. Check whether all items are present using the delivery note and thus that the delivery is complete. Table 01 Carton Contents Quantity Patient hoist aks-clino II aks-clino II 1 Battery pack (removable) 1 Mains battery charger 1 Operating manual 1 Transport clamp (depending on order) - The lying transport clamp with 8-point attachment is packaged separately 1 Hoist sling (depending on order) 1 Page 7
5 5.1 Product description Product overview Mains battery charger Connection cable Lifting arm Grab handle Transport clamp with padding Manual control unit mechanical emergency lowering Battery pack Control unit with EMERGENCY STOP button Lift drive Chassis Stand mast Foot pedal for the spreader bar Front castor Figure 01 Rear castor with locking device Page 8
5.2 Functional description The aks-clino II is a mobile patient hoist with electrically operated lifting and lowering function. The U-shaped chassis is equipped with four castors of which the rear ones are lockable. The chassis can be spread manually using a foot pedal. Spreading can be required to adjust the chassis to the width of the seating of the patient or to increase the stability. The stand mast is mounted on the chassis and can be folded forwards for transport and storage purposes. An ergonomic grab handle is attached to the stand mast for pushing the patient hoist. The control unit and a removable battery pack are located on the side of the stand mast. The lifting arm holder which can be adjusted using an electric lift drive is mounted at the top end of the stand mast. Various aks transport clamps for the accommodation of the various hoist slings can be attached to the lifting arm. The lifting arm is moved using the manual control unit by the lift drive which is equipped with manual emergency lowering. The necessary electrical energy is provided by a powerful 24 V battery pack which is located on and can be removed from the control unit. This can be charged either on the patient hoist via the mains battery charger or at a separate wall charging station. Page 9
6 6.1 Assembly Locking plate The aks patient hoist is equipped with a universal bolt and locking plate at several places. This locking plate enables fast installation and removal without tools of individual components, particularly for the assembly and folding of the patient hoist and for attachment and replacement of a transport clamp. The correct installation and removal of Locking plate the locking plate are described below. Installation of the locking plate Push the locking plate into the groove at the end of the pin (Figure 02). In doing so, the curved end of the plate slides over the chamfer of the pin. The locking plate is seated correctly when it audibly engages and can be freely turned in the groove of the pin. Figures 03 and 04 show the incorrect and correct position respectively. Universal bolt Figure 02 incorrect correct Figure 03 Figure 04 Removal of the locking plate Pull the curved end of the plate back somewhat and push the locking plate out of the groove of the pin (Figure 05). Figure 05 2 1 Page 10
6.2 1. Assembly of the hoist Place the chassis with the castors on the floor and brake the rear castors (Figure 06). Figure 06 2. Remove the universal bolt with locking plate from the hole for the transport lock (Figure 07). Universal bolt 2 Locking plate 1 Figure 07 3. Upright the stand mast (Figure 08) and then secure it again using the universal bolt and locking plate (Figure 09). Figure 08 Universal bolt 1 Figure 09 Locking plate 2 Page 11
4. 5. Remove the cable tie which holds the lifting arm and stand mast together as transport lock. In order to attach the lift drive to the lifting arm, remove the universal bolt with locking plate from the motor retaining plate on the lifting arm. Pay attention to correct fastening of the universal bolts with locking plates (see section 6.1 Locking Plate) for subsequent installation of the lift drive 6. Raise the lifting arm and align the drill hole of the lift tube with that of the motor retaining plate. Fasten the lift drive to the motor retaining plate of the lifting arm by inserting the universal bolt and securing afterwards using the locking plate (Figure 10). Lifting arm Motor retaining plate Universal bolt with locking plate Lift tube Figure 10 7. 8. For mounting the transport clamp, remove the attached universal bolt with locking plate for transport and the retaining bolt with collar at the end of the lifting arm. Then insert the retaining bolt with collar from below through the holding sleeve of the transport clamp. Fasten the transport clamp with the inserted retaining bolt by connecting it to the universal bolt on the lifting arm and securing with the locking plate against loosening (Figure 11 / 12). Locking plate Universal bolt Lifting arm Figure 11 Retaining bolt with collar Figure 12 Standard transport clamp Page 12
7 Commissioning Before commissioning, note that the Medical Products Operator Regulations are binding for the operating organisation / user of medical products. 1. Check the plug connections on the control unit (Figure 13). HS = Manual control unit M1 = Lift drive M2 = not used (blanking plug) AC = Charging socket 2. 3. 4. Charge the battery pack before the first use of the patient hoist. Proceed according to section 8.6 Batteries. Unlock the EMERGENCY STOP button (Figure 13) if it has been pressed by turning clockwise. Finally, establish the safe condition of the patient hoist using the maintenance plan in section 20.2 Maintenance Plan. Charging cable Dummy plug Lift drive Manual control unit yellow LED green LED EMERGENCY STOP button Control unit Figure 13 Charging cable Page 13
The motor operated movement is not suitable for continuous operation. The following activation time must not be exceeded: 15% for max. continuous operation of 2 minutes; max. 5 activation cycles per minute Explanation: After the maximum activation time of 2 minutes, there must be a cooling down phase of at least 11 minutes. A maximum of 5 activations per minute is permitted in the maximum activation time. In order to counteract any overload, the control unit is fitted with a self-resetting safety device. If the activation time is exceeded or the minimum cooling time is not achieved, the overload protection automatically switches off the drive system. After an adequate cooling down phase, the overload protection automatically releases the drive system again. For this reason, several electrical functions must not be performed simultaneously for the adjustment of the patient hoist. Page 14
8 8.1 Operation Parking brake The parking brakes are important safety elements of a patient hoist. The rear castors are fitted with parking brakes which act directly on the wheels. Press the locking lever down with your foot until it engages to lock the castors. The patient hoist can no longer be moved in this state. Press the locking device upwards to release the castors (Figure 14). Foot brake unbraked braked Figure 14 If the castors should be braked, always lock both castors. When only one castor is locked on a sloping floor, the unlocked wheel rolls downwards around the braked wheel. Depending on the slope of the surface, there is the danger of the patient hoist tipping over sideways. Page 15
8.2 Spreader Spreading can be required to adjust the chassis to the width of the seating of the patient or to increase the stability. Press the right foot pedal down with your foot to spread the chassis (Figure 15). Press the left foot pedal down to realign the chassis parallel (Figure 16). In order to be able to spread the chassis legs of the patient hoist more easily, move it slightly forwards and backwards. Ensure there is sufficient freedom of movement for the spreading. Neither objects nor limbs must be located in the adjustment range. Foot pedal Figure 15 Foot pedal Figure 16 8.3 EMERGENCY STOP button The power supply to the motor of your patient hoist is disconnected immediately by pressing the red EMERGENCY STOP button on the control unit (Figure 17). This function enables you to avoid damage in emergencies. The button is unlocked again by turning it clockwise (arrow direction). Figure 17 EMERGENCY STOP button Page 16
8.4 Mechanical emergency lowering The patient hoist is equipped with mechanical emergency lowering for the case of a defect in electrical parts or complete discharge of the battery pack. Fold up the clamp (Figure 18) at the red fork head of the lift drive and turn the lift tube (as seen from above) clockwise for this. In this way, you lower the patient. Clamp Fork head Lift tube 2 1 Figure 18 8.5 Manual control unit The manual control unit is used for controlling the lift drive. It has a rocker switch (Figure 19). Press the left side of the rocker switch (up arrow) to raise the lifting arm and the right side (down arrow) for the lowering. Left button: Raise lifting arm Right button: Lower lifting arm Figure 19 Page 17
8.6 Batteries General The batteries used in the aks patient hoists are lead gel batteries. These batteries must be permanently charged (similar to a passenger car battery). There is no memory effect for the batteries. A deep discharge damages the batteries so severely that they become unusable. New, freshly charged batteries have a capacity of approx. 25 lifting cycles under full load. Mains battery charger Connection cable Figure 20 Batteries must be completely charged before their first use. Always charge the batteries at a well ventilated place. Connection Connect the mains battery charger (Figure 20) with the charging cable to the control unit (Figure 21) using the connection cable. Now plug the mains battery charger into a 230 V / 50 Hz mains power socket. The patient hoist does not function with a charger connected to the mains power supply! For the charging, always connect the mains battery charger to the patient hoist first and not to the mains power supply until afterwards. Non-observance can result in damage to the unit. After the charging, disconnect the mains battery charger from the mains power supply first and then from the patient hoist. Page 18
Indicator lamps on the control unit Green LED The correct connection of the mains battery charger to the control unit is indicated by the green LED on the control unit (Figure 21). If the green LED does not light, there is no charging voltage present, i.e. the mains battery charger or the connection is defective. Yellow LED The yellow LED indicates the charging process (Figure 21). It also lights for every connection of the mains battery charger. In the case of completely charged batteries, the yellow LED Figure 21 yellow LED green LED Charging cable goes out and the mains battery charger is automatically switched to the standby mode. If the battery capacity is less than a specified value after some time, the mains battery charger switches on again automatically and the yellow indicator lamp is lit again. If the batteries are almost fully charged, flashing of the yellow indicator can happen for a short time. This is not a fault. Charging time and capacity indicator on the manual control unit The batteries of the patient hoist should always be charged during the idle times. Depending on the condition of the batteries, the charging process can take up to 24 hours; however 12 hours are usually sufficient. The batteries should be completely charged at least once per month in order to avoid a deep discharge which can result in destruction of the batteries. If the battery capacity drops below a minimum value, the capacity indicator lamp in the manual control unit (Figure 22) changes from green to red when the buttons are pressed and a warning tone sounds at the same time. In this case, the batteries must be charged immediately. Capacity indicator lamp (green/ red) As long as the green capacity indicator in the manual control unit is lit and the batteries when red are connected for charging, the time until (signal tone) the batteries are fully charged again is only a few hours (fast charge). If the manual control unit indicator changes from green to red, the Figure 22 patient hoist must no longer be operated. A lifting cycle already started can of course be continued to the end. Further operation in this condition (i.e. capacity indicator lamp lit red) results in a deep discharge and can thus result in damage to the batteries. If the batteries are now connected for charging, the charging voltage is reduced for the protection of the batteries. In this condition, the charging time is significantly increased (up to max. 3 days). If the batteries are not completely charged after 3 days, they are defective and must be replaced. Page 19
Do not use the aks patient hoist any more for lifting if the capacity control indicator on the control unit, the manual control unit is lit red and/or the warning tone sounds. In the case of non-observance, damage to the batteries cannot be ruled out. Removal and installation of the battery pack The battery pack on the patient hoist can be removed without tools. This gives you the possibility to replace the battery pack quickly or to charge it separately at a wall charging station. 1. 2. 3. Reach into the recessed grip on the battery pack from above and pull the unlocking lever up with your fingers (Figure 23). At the same time, pull the battery pack slightly away from the mounting rail and then upward out of the mounting (Figure 23). Proceed in reverse order for installing. Ensure that the locking lever engages in the mounting rail and that the battery pack is firmly on the mounting rail (Figure 24). Recessed grip with unlocking lever Battery pack Mounting rail Control unit Figure 23 correct incorrect Figure 24 Figure 25 Page 20
9 9.1 Patient transport Safety instructions Observe the following safety instructions before every lifting / uprighting and conveying of the patient: The care personnel (user) must have the corresponding expert knowledge to select and use a suitable hoist sling. Check the permissibility of the combination of transport clamp and hoist sling based on Chapter 10 Accessories / Combinations before using the patient hoist. Verify the actual maximum load of the combination. In the case of differences between the maximum loads of patient hoist, transport clamp and sling, the lowest maximum load is always mandatory for you. Check the correct sling size and sling form in relation to the patient. Check the safe condition of the sling before every use. The sling must have neither tears in the material nor damaged seams. Check whether the correct loop combination has been attached. All loops have 3 different mounting levels: long - medium - short. Each loop pair (e.g. leg loops, shoulder loops) must only show the following mounting combination: long long, medium medium or short short. Check whether all loops are attached in the mounting hook. Lock the rollers/castors/wheels of the wheelchair, the homecare bed, the stretcher etc. in order to be able to raise and lower the patient safely. In doing so, leave the castors of the patient hoist unbraked. Arrange the patient transport to be as short as possible and never leave the patient hanging unsupervised in the hoist sling. Observe the patient during the transfer. Violent movements of the patient or holding on to objects during the transfer can result in hazards. Only lift the patient as high as is necessary. Keep the hoist slings away from intense heat or open flame; they are not flame retardant. Page 21
9.2 Patient transport In order to lift and convey a patient with the aks-clino II, it must have been assembled properly according to Chapter 6 Assembly. Chapter 7 Commissioning must also be noted previously. A suitable hoist sling is also needed for this application. The type and size of the sling always depends on the stature of the patient and the type of use. aks provides a wide range of hoist slings (see Chapter 10 Accessories / Combinations) which are suited to the respective requirements. The following describes attaching an aks standard sling (Figure 26) to a lying patient (Look for descriptions of further slings and applications in the particular user guide of the slings): aks standard sling Shoulder loop Manoeuvring handle Sling back part Leg part Leg loop Figure 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If the patient is lying on his back, turn him so that he is facing away from you. Fold the aks standard sling in half in the longitudinal direction. Place the aks standard sling with the folded side on the back of the patient. In doing so, the aks logo and the labels must face downwards. Ensure that the bottom edge of the sling back part is on the coccyx and the top edge is on the shoulders of the patient. Now roll the patient over the aks standard sling to the other side. Now pull the folded half of the aks standard sling under the patient and place it properly. 6. 7. 8. 9. Now turn the patient back onto his back. The patient is lying correctly on the aks standard sling if his back is completely on the sling back part and the leg supports are next to the thighs. Now raise the back part of the homecare bed until the patient is almost sitting upright. Fold both the leg supports from the outside to the inside around the respective thighs of the patient. Page 22
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Position your aks patient hoist with the aks standard transport clamp so that the aks standard transport clamp is at eye height in front of the patient. Ensure there is sufficient clearance between the face of the patient and the aks standard transport clamp. Ensure before attaching to the clamp that both the shoulder loops as well as both the leg loops are at the same height. Now hang both the shoulder loops in the outer hooks of the aks standard transport clamp. Afterwards, hang both the leg loops crosswise on the inner hooks. Raise the lifting arm of the aks patient hoist slightly until the leg and shoulder loops are tensioned. Now check whether the aks standard sling is attached correctly and comfortably. You can now lift the patient. Use the manoeuvring handle located on the top edge of the sling back part for easier manoeuvring. Page 23
10 Accessories / Combinations Only use original aks accessory parts as accessories (Table 02) because only these are approved by ourselves and guarantee faultless and safe functioning. Accessories: Table 02 Accessories Order No. Standard transport clamp (150 kg, light grey), including padding 89137 Lying transport clamp (150 kg, light grey), including padding 89138 Lying transport clamp with 8-point attachment (150 kg, light grey) 89173 Clamp padding 75101 Charger 17219 Battery pack 89154 Wall charging station for battery pack (without battery pack) 89136 aks-dw 150 (digital hoist scales with adapter, adjustable) 89016 aks-efw 150 (hoist scales which can be calibrated with adapter and standard transport clamp) 89054 Head support for the standard sling and bath sling 79712 See Table 03 for other hoist slings Table 03 The aks-clino II has been tested and approved for safe use with the aks transport clamps shown in Table 02 and the aks hoist slings shown in Table 03. The user must have the corresponding expert knowledge to be able to correctly assess the suitability of the sling for the patient and the application. Page 24
Product Application / posture S = sitting L = lying A = for uprighting Table 03 Standard transport clamp Lying transport clamp Lying transport clamp (8-point attachment) Standard sling S x x - Standard sling with back reinforcement and head support Comfort sling with integrated head support S x x - S x x - Bath sling S x x - bath sling with back reinforcement and integrated head support comfort bath sling with integrated head support Bath sling aqua blue S x x - S x x - Order No.(sorted by size) 79706 (S) 79700 (M) 89029 (L) 89030 (XL) 89031 (XXL) 79707 (S) 79701 (M) 89032 (L) 89098 (S) 89024 (M) 89033 (L) 89034 (XL) 89035 (XXL) 79708 (S) 79703 (M) 89036 (L) 89037 (XL) 89038 (XXL) 79714 (S) 79713 (M) 89039 (L) 89099 (S) 89100 (M) 89101 (L) 89102 (XL) 89103 (XXL) S x x - 89025 (M) Hygienic sling S x x - Comfort hygienic sling S x x - Fast transport sling with breast loop S x x - Lying transport sling 89104 (S) 79702 (M) 89105 (L) 89106 (S) 89026 (M) 89107 (L) 79715 (S) 79710 (M) 89040 (L) L - x - 79704 (M) Lying transport sling 8-point (without filling material) Seat sling for patients with amputated limbs (without filling material) Bath sling for patients with amputated limbs Uprighting sling (2 single slings) L - - x S x - - L x - - 89027 (M) 89041 (L) 89042 (XL) 89043 (XXL) 89028 (M) 89108 (L) 89109 (M) 89110 (L) S x - - 79705 (M) Page 25
11 Troubleshooting / fault clearance If a fault occurs and the patient hoist no longer functions, check the malfunction using Table 04. Contact your authorised dealer if the cause of the fault cannot be rectified. Table 04 Fault possible causes Remedy Emergency stop button pressed Unlock emergency stop button Manual control unit cable not plugged in or not plugged in Plug in manual control unit cable aks patient hoist does not lift correctly (LED on the manual control unit does not light) aks patient hoist does not lift (LED on the manual control unit lights green) aks patient hoist does not lift Hoist connected to the charger Battery pack discharged Battery pack defective Drive cable not plugged in or not plugged in correctly Battery pack discharged Wait until the charging process is complete; then disconnect the charger from the hoist Charge battery pack Replace battery pack Plug in drive cable Charge battery pack (LED on the manual control lights red) Battery is not charged (green LED on the control unit does not light) Battery pack defective no correct connection between charging cable and mains battery charger Connection cable or mains battery charger defective Replace battery pack Check plug connections replace defective part Page 26
12 Care / cleaning The patient hoist must always be disconnected from the charger for cleaning and disinfection in order to prevent risk of electric shock, fire hazard and functional failure. The existing plug connectors and sockets on the patient hoist are only protected against spray water when plugged together. The patient hoist is suitable for manual cleaning with a moist cloth. Cleaning and care materials suitable for wooden and plastic furniture can be used as cleaning materials. Thereby, observe the following points: Do not use any abrasive agents or cleaning materials containing ammonium chloride. Only use dermatologically tested materials. Do not use any basic and alkaline cleaning agents. Do not use any aggressive cleaning materials (e.g. solvents) or hard brushes etc. Only use alcohol-free and chlorine-free disinfectants and methods from the RKI (Robert-Koch Institut) list or the disinfectants list of the VAH (Verbund für Angewandte Hygiene e.v.) for spraying and wiping disinfection. Observe the instructions and safety precautions of the cleaning and disinfectants materials manufacturers. The electrical components of the patient hoist are protected against spray water according to IPX4. Never clean the patient hoist, particularly the electrical system, with a high pressure cleaner, water hose or in an automatic bed washing system because the surfaces and seals can be damaged and water can penetrate. Page 27
13 Shutdown times If the patient hoist is not needed, it should always be connected to the mains battery charger in order to guarantee the full capacity of the batteries for the next use. The integrated charging electronics prevent overcharging of the batteries and switch to trickle charging when the batteries are completely charged. Always charge the batteries at a well ventilated place. 14 Storage Select an as cool as possible and dry storage location for storing the patient hoist. The climatic conditions of the storage location should be an ambient temperature from 0 C to 40 C, relative humidity from 20% to 80% and air pressure from 700 hpa to 1060 hpa in normally composed atmospheric air. Avoid direct sunlight. Use the original packaging for the storage. In the case of long storage, it must be ensured that the batteries are completely charged at least once per month so that no deep discharge occurs. A deep discharge results in destruction of the batteries. Page 28
15 Reuse The patient hoist is suitable for reuse. Ensure that the patient hoist has been cleaned according to Chapter 12 Care / Cleaning and serviced according to Chapter 20 Maintenance before the reuse. 16 Service life The service life of the patient hoist basically depends on the number of lifting processes, intended use and regular maintenance. The aks-clino II patient hoist verifiably complies with the endurance functionality of 11000 lifting processes required in EN 10535. 17 Disposal If the patient hoist has outlived its purpose, the electrical components must be treated as waste electrical equipment according to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and disposed of properly. This is indicated by the symbol in Figure 27. In the case of electrical equipment brought into circulation as new equipment after 13/08/2005, the owner is legally obligated not to give its electrical components to municipal collecting points but to send them directly to the manufacturer. Our General Terms and Conditions are applicable for the return. Unusable batteries must not be disposed of in domestic waste. These must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations for the return and disposal of used batteries and accumulators. The plastic and metal parts used in the aks-clino II must be separated and disposed of properly. Contact your local disposal company for this. Figure 27 Page 29
18 Warranty The aks-clino II patient hoist is distinguished by its long service life and high reliability. Nevertheless, should technical problems arise which cannot be rectified using the measures from Chapter 11 Troubleshooting / Fault Clearance, contact your authorised dealer. The dealer will provide assistance as quickly as possible. We guarantee our aks patient hoists for faultless condition in the context of our sales and delivery conditions. We make a factory warranty of 24 months from date of purchase for material defects. We reserve the right to make technical changes for the purpose of improvement. Refer to the rating plate on the lower end of the stand mast for the model designation and serial number. Non-observance of the operating instructions, improperly carried out maintenance work and technical modifications and additions without the permission of the company aks result in voidance of the warranty and general product liability. Include this operating manual with the aks patient hoist in the case of change of ownership. 19 Declaration of conformity The aks-clino II patient hoist complies with the requirements of the EU Council Directive 93/42/EC Medical Products taking account of the amending Directive 2007/47/EC. The following standards have been applied for the development: EN 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1 : General requirements for basic safety and essential performance EN 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests EN ISO 10535 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods EN 12182 Assistive products for persons with disability General requirements and test methods Page 30
20 20.1 Maintenance General maintenance instructions The service life of the patient hoist is basically influenced by the handling. In order to ensure safe operation, a visual inspection and functional check according to the maintenance plan must be carried out at least annually by suitable qualified personnel. In Germany, the checks must be made in accordance with the Medical Products law, the Medical Products Operator Regulations and EN 62353 in the respective applicable version. The corresponding national requirements are applicable in other countries. If the patient hoist is not regularly maintained properly, safe use is no longer guaranteed. Wear, damage or also loosening of connecting elements can thus not be detected. In order to rule out hazards in advance, e.g. due to damaged insulation on the cables, the patient hoist must be disconnected from the mains battery charger for the visual inspection. In the case of damage to load-bearing parts, electrical cables or parts of the electrical system, the patient hoist, if connected, must be disconnected from the mains battery charger and must no longer be used. In the case of damage and defects, inform your authorised dealer who will replace these parts. Only original aks spare parts and aks accessories which have been approved for this product are permitted to be used, otherwise any warranty and product liability are excluded. You must not make any technical modifications and additions without permission from aks. The Medical Products Operator Regulations are binding for the operator / user of medical products. The operating organisation / user of electrically operated patient hoists is obligated in accordance with the applicable (BGV A3) accident prevention regulations to check this equipment before every start-up, after every repair and otherwise in the course of the annual maintenance by a qualified electrician. Page 31
20.2 Maintenance schedule Check the patient hoist according to EN 62353 at least annually, before every reuse and after every repair. Check the hoist slings according to EN 62353 at least every 6 months. Pos. Check point OK 1 Check of the basic requirements 1.1 Appropriate and safe use (no collision points for the lifting function and during transport) 1.2 Permitted accessories or equipment combination 1.3 Rating plate, manufacturing date and warnings sticker present (see Table 05) 1.4 Presence of operating manual 2 Visual inspection of the mechanical parts (the patient hoist must be disconnected from the charger) 2.1 No unauthorised interventions, modifications or improper handling 2.2 No soiling (in particular the lift tubes) 2.3 No surface damage or corrosion 2.4 No deformation or sheared weld seams 2.5 No mechanical wear 2.6 Connection elements (bolts tightened and pins secured with locking plate) 2.7 Castors: undamaged and fastened 2.8 Spreader mechanism (both rubber caps present on the foot pedal) 2.9 Universal bolt with locking plate (replace universal bolt in the case of signs of wear, e.g. embedding) 2.10 Retaining bolt with collar of the transport clamp (replace in the case of wear, e.g. embedding; the collar height must be at least 4 mm) 2.11 Transport clamp not damaged, with sticker, see Table 05, padding and protective caps 3 Visual inspection of the electrical parts (the patient hoist must be disconnected from the charger) 3.1 Mains battery charger not damaged (case with connector, connection cable, rating plate / lettering) 3.2 Connection cable (damage, routing, risk of getting caught) 3.3 No visible damage of the electrical system. (no cracks on cases, fork heads and lift tubes). 3.4 All sockets on the control unit are closed with connectors or dummy plugs with sealing ring. The sealing rings are not torn or porous. 3.5 The lift drive is securely attached. The mountings of the fork heads on the case and those on the lift tube are secured with the universal bolt and locking plate (see section 6.1 Locking Plate) 3.6 Capacity indicator lamp in the manual control unit. (green = battery capacity OK; red + acoustic alarm = below fast charge limit) Connect mains battery charger 3.7 - no additional sockets, e.g. multiple socket strips used for the connection, - green LED indicates the correct connection of the mains battery charger) 3.8 Charging indicator (yellow LED shows the charging process) 3.9 Note service life of the batteries (batteries must be replaced after 4 years at the latest) 4 Functional check 4.1 All castors can be turned easily and swivelled freely by 360 4.2 Both parking brakes can be locked and released without faults 4.3 The battery pack can be removed properly and securely replaced 4.4 The chassis can be spread with the foot pedal to the intended width (dimension p in section 21.2 Data) and aligned parallel again 4.5 The emergency stop button can be pressed and engaged; interrupts any electrically operated movement 4.6 The emergency stop button can be unlocked again by turning it clockwise Page 32
4.7 The mechanical emergency lowering functions without faults 4.8 The lift drive is moved over the complete adjustment range (limit switch in both directions, no unusual noises). 4.9 The lifting arm can be moved electrically with the maximum load of 150 kg in the complete lifting range (dimension m in section 21.2 Data); self-locking is present 5 Sling visual inspection 5.1 Sewn-in label (type label) and size marking present and legible 5.2 No damage (general condition) 5.3 No high local wear of the fabric (e.g. cuts, holes or burn marks) 5.4 No contamination / damage from chemicals 5.5 No seams with ruptured, removed or undone stitches Patient hoist overall assessment Patient hoist OK: yes no Test date: Inspector: Signature: Company: Product / Accessory Serial number and date of manufacture next service Transport clamp (please enter type): Sling (please enter type): Notes for the maintenance schedule: If indications of damage / defects arise for these checks, the patient hoist must no longer be operated until they are rectified. Defects / damage must be checked, assessed and repaired by suitable qualified personnel. Checking and assessment for electrical components must only be performed by a qualified electrician. Page 33
21 Technical Data 21.1 Rating plates and stickers (see Table 05 for explanations) 4 7 3 2 7 3 4 6 2 4 3 5 1 Figure 28 Page 34
Table 05 Rating plates and stickers Pos. Pos. 2 Date of manufacture 1 3 aks-clino II rating plate maximum load 4 5 Safety sign Safety instruction for locking plate 6 Type plates of the usable transport clamps 7 aks-clino II product sticker Page 35
21.2 Dimensions drawing Reference body 1 Travel direction Reference body 2 Figure 29 Page 36
Table 06 Technical Data a) Maximum range at 600 mm reference height: 675 mm b) Maximum range starting from chassis: 675 mm c) Range from the chassis when spreading the leg supports to 700 mm: 313 mm d1) Castor diameter, back: 100 mm d2) Castor diameter, front: 75 mm e) Overall height: 1290 mm f) Turning diameter: 1443 mm g) Chassis length: 1273 mm k) max. attachment height: 2025 mm l) min. attachment height: 821 mm m) Lifting range: 1204 mm o) min. outer width: 621 mm p) max. inner width: 944 mm q) Inner width for maximum range of the attachment point: 866 mm r) min. inner width: 520 mm t) Height of the chassis: 120 mm u) Clearance of the chassis: 70 mm w) Grab handle width: 452 mm x) Minimum distance from the wall to the attachment point for its maximum height (leg supports spread): 607 mm y) Minimum distance from the wall to the attachment point for its minimum height (leg supports spread): 341 mm z) Minimum distance from the wall to the attachment point for maximum range (leg supports spread): 230 mm overall dimensions (without transport clamp and sling): 38 kg / 39.5 kg Maximum load: 150 kg Operating force of the manual control unit: 2 N Sound power level: 51 db (A) Used Materials: steel (powder coated), commercial plastics such as POM, ABS, PVC, PA6.6 and rubber. - ambient temperature from 0 C to 40 C Climatic conditions: - relative humidity from 20% to 80% - air pressure from 700 hpa to 1060 hpa - normally composed atmospheric air Page 37
21.3 Electrical Data Input voltage (charger): Output voltage (charger): Input voltage (lift drive): max. current consumption (lift drive): Operating voltage (battery unit): Capacity (battery unit): Protection type (battery unit): Protection type (control unit): Protection type (lift drive): Activation duration: Electrical Data 230 V AC / 50 Hz / 26 W 24 V AC / 830 ma / 20 VA 24 V DC 9.5 A 24 V DC 4.5 Ah IPx4 IPX4 IPX4 ED 15% for max. continuous operation of 2 minutes; max. 5 switching cycles per minute Explanation of the symbols Protection class II Type B operating manual Attention (safety sign) only suitable for dry indoor areas WEEE marking (The device must not be disposed of with the domestic waste) This product complies with the basic requirements of the Medical Products Directive 93/42/EC Normal washing program; max. washing temperature 60 C do not bleach (new symbol) do not iron no chemical cleaning possible Tumbler drying; dry with reduced thermal load All parts and data are subject to constant further development and can thus be different from the information shown in this document. Page 38
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