LF1050 PATIENT LIFT USER MANUAL LF1050-INS-LAB-RevE13 © 2013 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.com.
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 3 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 4 WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 4 3 FEATURES .........................................................................
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Lumex LF1050 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: When transferring a patient, always keep the patient centered over the base. WARNING: Ensure that lifting sling loops are correctly attached to the hooks to prevent the patient from sliding or falling out of the sling, which could result in personal injury. Never use the patient lift to lift or transfer anything other than a person. WARNING: Do not lock the brakes or block the wheels when lifting.
3 FEATURES LIFT COMPONENTS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
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 in which it was received. Unpacking WARNING: The lift is heavy. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT attempt to remove the lift from the box without assistance. 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier or your Graham-Field authorized distributor. 2.
5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The lift is heavy. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT attempt to assemble the lift without assistance. 1. Engage the lift brakes, as shown above. 2. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the mast and base. 3. Pull the mast, boom, and spreader bar to an upright position, as shown above. 4. Reinstall the bolts in the holes at bottom of mast. Tighten the nuts. 5. Attach the control box hanging bracket to the mast, as shown above. Tighten the nuts.
6. Place the control box in the bracket, as shown above. 7. Attach the actuator bottom to the mast bracket and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert retaining ring through retainer pin hole to secure actuator base to mast bracket. 8. Attach the actuator top to the boom bracket and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert retaining ring through retainer pin hole to secure actuator top to boom bracket.
9. Attach the spreader bar bracket to the boom and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert retaining ring through retainer pin to secure spreader bar to boom. Pendant plug Actuator plug 10. Insert the actuator plug into the control box, as shown above. 11. Insert the pendant plug into the control box, as shown above. Info: Before using the lift, charge the batteries for ten to twelve hours (see instructions on following page).
CHARGING THE BATTERIES Charge the batteries after assembly. 1. Ensure the battery box power switch is ON (i.e., the red button is up). 2. Insert the charger plug into the battery box charging socket (the top slot). 3. Insert the other charger plug into the power supply. 4. All LED indicator lights should illuminate during charging (see table below). 5. When one green LED indicator light illuminates, the batteries require approximately two to three hours to be fully charged. 6.
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: During lifting and lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base legs of the lift in the widest position. WARNING: Use only Lumex slings specially designed for the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift. WARNING: Do not put anything (e.g. cushion, pad, etc.) between the user and the sling. This may cause user to slide out of the sling and could cause injury. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. strongly recommends that two caregivers take part in the lifting process.
Lifting the patient from a bed 1. Position patient face-up in center of bed. Roll patient onto their side facing away from you. 2. Fold sling lengthwise, outside out, and place it halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees and sling handle on the outside, facing away from patient. If the sling has a head support, ensure that it supports the patient’s neck and head. 3. Roll patient onto their side facing you. Pull sling out beneath patient inside up, smooth it, and center patient on sling. 4.
Lowering the patient to the floor 1. Place a pillow on the base to protect the patient’s head and neck (this is unnecessary when using a sling with a head support). 2. Reverse the above procedures to lower. Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or commode chair WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. recommends that two attendants be used when transferring a patient to and from a wheelchair. 1. Fold the sling. 2. While maintaining support, gently lean the patient forward.
Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or commode chair 1. For smooth, easy lifting, have the wheelchair or commode chair in ready position with wheel locks in locked position. 2. With patient face-up in center of bed, roll patient onto their side away from attendant. 3. Place sling, folded lengthwise, halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees. 4. Roll patient to side toward attendant, pull sling to smooth it, and center patient on sling. 5.
EMERGENCY RELEASE In case of lift failure while using the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift, follow the procedure below to safely lower the user. The Emergency Lowering Device is located at the top of the actuator shaft. It is intended for use if the actuator fails to operate while a patient is suspended. Turn clockwise to lower The device consists of a plastic collar ring that should be turned clockwise continually until the patient has been lowered.
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex LF1050 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 a Graham-Field authorized distributor. WARNING: It is extremely important that the patient lift be inspected before each use.
CLEANING Regular cleaning is recommended every three months; clean the lift more often as needed. 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 patient lift under water pressure or steam clean.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING The following list of encountered problems and their solutions will assist you in determining what may be causing your Lumex lift not to function as designed. If you have a problem occurring which is not listed below, please contact your distributor or GF Health Products, Inc. Technical Support for help. Do not attempt to repair components or parts on your lift, as this may invalidate your warranty or cause further problems that may result in patient injury.
9 SPECIFICATIONS Info: All dimensions are given in inches unless otherwise specified. Base width Open: 37.5" Closed: 26" Base height clearance 4.75" Base length 44" Lifting height range Minimum: 27" Info: As measured from sling hooks.
10 LIMITED WARRANTY GF Health Products Inc. (“Graham-Field”) 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 Before each use 17 C Care and maintenance 17 Care of slings 18 CAUTION statement, significance 4 Cleaning 18 F Features 6 H Handling Procedures 7 I T Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or commode chair 15 Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or commode chair 14 Troubleshooting 19 U Unpacking 7 V Videos, instructional, at www.grahamfield.
GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2368 www.grahamfield.
