User Instruction Manual Oxford® Dipper To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. For alternative languages, contact your authorised service provider. Always refer to Joerns.co.uk for latest revision.
® Oxford Dipper English Contents 1. Oxford Dipper Lift Illustration ............................................................................................ 3 2. Introduction: About Your Lift .............................................................................................. 4 3. “A” Socket Fitting .............................................................................................................. 6 4. Installation of the Oxford Dipper Base Socket ................................
® Oxford Dipper English 1. Oxford Dipper Lift Illustration 360° ROTATION OF MAST 1482 mm 2108 mm 1422 mm 311 mm 1226 mm 230 mm (Min) 812mm (Max) (A & B Socket) BOTTOM OF CHAIR HIGHEST POSN. 883mm ABOVE FLOOR LOWEST POSN.
® Oxford Dipper English 2. Introduction: About Your Lift Please take time to read this manual thoroughly prior to using your Oxford Dipper. The information contained in this manual is vital for the correct operation and maintenance of the equipment and will help ensure that both the patient and caregiver remain safe and free from injury throughout the lifting and transfer process. Furthermore, it will ensure the user is familiar with the lift’s features and functions.
® Oxford Dipper English Statement of Intended Use: The Oxford Dipper is a hydraulically operated patient lift intended for use in swimming pools and similar facilities. The Dipper has a seat or a sling option. Each lift is fully assembled, load tested and certified before being partially dismantled for packing. The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton and is used for both export and domestic markets to ensure the safe arrival of the lift.
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® Oxford Dipper English 4. Installation of the Oxford Dipper Base Socket WARNING Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need the assistance of a second person with the heavier assemblies. The base socket of the Dipper is subjected to high loading during use. It is essential the immediate area around the socket is a good sound concrete construction able to withstand the substantial forces imposed.
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® Oxford Dipper English 6. Assembly and Commissioning Instructions WARNING Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need the assistance of a second person with the heavier assemblies. Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully.
® Oxford Dipper English 10. Open the release valve fully anticlockwise and check the boom descends. NOTE: The release valve is fully open and encounters a positive end stop in less than two full turns of the knob. DO NOT force the valve past the end stop as this will result in damage to the valve and could cause loss of hydraulic fluid. 11. Close the release valve and raise the boom until it is approximately parallel to the floor. 12.
® Oxford Dipper English 8. Safety Precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR “DIPPER” LIFT WARNING: Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury. CAUTION: Information for preventing damage to the product.
® Oxford Dipper English WARNING • The Oxford Dipper should NOT be operated by any person who is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or prescribed medication, that may adversely affect their ability to operate the equipment safely. • ENSURE a full risk assessment is conducted prior to attempting to lift or transfer a patient. • If the Oxford Dipper is being used to lower or raise a patient into water e.g.
® Oxford Dipper English 9. Operating Instructions WARNING The Oxford Dipper should only be operated by fully trained/competent care givers. 1. First check the Dipper is assembled according to the instructions in the ‘Assembly and Commissioning’ section. 2. Connect the Ranger chair to the chair support arm on the lift. NOTE: An unloaded boom will not come down under its own weight, it will be necessary to apply some pressure to the boom before it will descend.
® Oxford Dipper 14 English 5. Lower the seat into the water by turning the hydraulic unit release valve anticlockwise. 6. To raise the seat, rotate the release valve until closed (finger tight only) and then pump the hydraulic unit handle. 7. Swing the boom back from the water, position the seat over the Ranger chassis and lower the seat until the chair is reconnected. 8. Release the latch from the chair support arm. The Ranger seat can now be wheeled away. 9.
® Oxford Dipper English 10. Daily Check List and Maintenance Schedule All Oxford products are designed for minimum maintenance, however a number of safety checks and procedures are required. A schedule of DAILY tasks are detailed below. Daily checks and a bi-annual inspection and annual service and test will ensure a lift is kept in optimum safe working condition. A list of spare parts is available upon request.
® Oxford Dipper English 11. Maintenance, Inspection and Test Joerns Healthcare recommend a thorough inspection and maximum safe working load test of the Oxford Dipper and lifting accessories, slings etc. is carried out every six months. The examination and test should be conducted according to the recommendations and procedures below. Joerns Healthcare recommend maintenance, inspection and certified testing is carried out by authorised service dealers only.
® Oxford Dipper English • GENERAL: Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Tighten if necessary. • LOAD TEST: The maximum safe working load test should be carried out at each and every 6 monthly inspection in accordance with the manufacturers test procedures and the directive detailed in EN ISO 10535:2006 - Annex B - Periodic Inspection B1 - see excerpt below. It is strongly recommended the testing is carried out by an authorised service dealer.
® Oxford Dipper 12. Technical Specifications Safe Working Load ........................................................................................................140kgs Boom Length .............................................................................................................. 1498mm “A” & “B” SOCKET: Height (Boom Lowered) ............................................................................................. 1422mm Height (Boom Full Elevation) ...................................
® Oxford Dipper English KEY SYMBOLS: The following symbols are used for the Oxford Dipper. This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. For indoor use. ATTENTION, consult accompanying documents. Refer to the user instructions before use (Blue background). Certification mark indicating conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain.
® Oxford Dipper English 13. Slings For Use with the Oxford Dipper Lift Joerns Healthcare range of Polyester net slings can be used with the Oxford Dipper Lift. The Oxford Dipper fitted with spreader bar option is suitable for patients in the SITTING, SITTING/RECUMBENT and RECUMBENT positions.
® English Oxford Dipper 14. Warranty Joerns Healthcare has an established network of authorised distributors and service agents who will be pleased to handle all of your purchasing, warranty, repair and maintenance enquiries. It is recommended that our products are commissioned by your authorised distributor or service agent.
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