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Stellar/160 Stand-aid lifter User instruction Important information This user instruction must be read before the mobile lifter is used. This user instruction is intended for technicians, installers, therapists and other personnel, in connection with the use, servicing and maintenance of the Stand-aid lifter.
Contents 1. Aim and use Purpose Safety instructions Daily check Terminology Unpacking Assembling instruction Mounting of lifting slings 2. Functions Pictograms and functions – control box Pictograms and functions – hand control Safety functions Charging Transport 3. Use Adjusting the knee support Using the lifting slings Using the control box 4.
1. Aim and use 1.1 Purpose Stellar/160 is a mobile stand-aid lifter designed to transfer persons in institutions such as nursing homes, hospitals, care centres and in home care. Stellar can be used for transfer between bed and chair/wheelchair, from chair to another chair and from wheelchair to a toilet/commode.
Check the lifting slings for any damages especially as regards to the lifting straps for tears in the material. The slings must not be used if defects are detected. If in any doubt concerning the use of stand-aid lifter or lifting slings, contact Ergolet for advice and guidance.
Check that all the parts are present and undamaged. Any suspicion of damage or shortage should be reported to your dealer or Ergolet. We recommend that the box packaging is kept if the stand-aid lifter is to be used on other sites or for return shipment in case of repair or annual check.
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3. Mount the foot plate into the corresponding holes on the leg base.(Fig. 1.6D) Fig. 1.6D 4. Fit the actuator piston rod to the lifting arm. Use the Allen key and the spanner to tighten the bolt/nut. (Fig. 1.6E). Put the cap on the nut.
The stand-aid lifter is equipped with lifting arms where there in the end is a hook, which is designed for use with Ergolet lifting slings. Ergolets lifting slings have 4-6 lifting straps and are designed for lifting hooks larger than ø8mm.
2.2 Pictograms and functions – hand control (1) Turtle – This function operates the lifting arm up/down in a low speed. (2) Max Kg – indicates an overload (see section 3.3) (3) Hare – This function operates the lifting arm up/down in a high speed.
Fig. 2.3B For both functions; If the emergency button/lowering has been activated due to an emergency the stand-aid lifter must not be used again before a check has been made and any defect repaired. In any doubt, please contact Ergolet.
2.4 Charging The stand-aid lifter is equipped with a battery that requires regular charging. Ergolet recommends that the battery is charged when the stand-aid lifter is not in use or every night. The stand-aid lifter can be charged from the mains (wall outlet).
3. Use Stellar/160 is ready for use if all assembly instructions have been followed and the emergency stop has been released. 3.1 Adjusting the knee support Height adjustment: The knee support is adjusted by loosening the hand screw (1). ...
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Fit the side pieces under the user’s arms and fasten the sling loops on the sling hooks on the lifting arm. The user may have their arms outside as illustrated or if the user is semi-paralyzed, it may be necessary to keep the arm inside the lifting arm/sling.
3.3 Using the control box Display information’s: To activate the display press up and down at the same time on the hand control Total cycles – lifting actuator Total work (Amp/sec) Number of overloads Day since last service/days between services Service indicator: When it is time for a service on the lifting actuator the diode lights on the hand control and the wrench symbol will be shown on the...
The stand-aid lifter must always be maintained by qualified and authorised personnel who have been approved by Ergolet. The manufacturer Ergolet stipulates that this lifter MUST be checked by a qualified and authorised person at least once a year. This annual check is also recommended in the Standard (EN/ISO 10535) for lifters.
Possible cause: Charger is not connected to the main supply. Solution: Connect charger. Possible cause: Defective control box. Solution: Try another control box. Order a new control box from Ergolet or your dealer. Possible cause: Defective battery. Solution: Replace battery.
Output voltage: Control box (Output): 250 VA Battery capacity: 2,9Ah IP-class: IPx4 Noise: Lwa during lifting/lowering without load is 49dB(A) Lwa during lifting/lowering at maximum load is 52dB(A) Material: Powder coated steel More test results may be available by contacting Ergolet.
6.2 Dimensions Highest point Maximum reach point Lowest position a) Maxi. reach at 600 mm (reference height): 89mm b) Maxi. reach from base 553mm c) Reach from base with legs spreading to 700 mm 232mm d) Min. Dist. from wall to CSP* at maxi.
7. Environment and quality Stellar/160 has an expected life time of minimum 10 years under the assumption that all recommended service checks have been carried out and that the normal maintenance and care instructions have been followed. 7.1 Disposal Disposal of this stand-aid lifter can be made through Ergolet. After useful lifetime Ergolet will receive the stand-aid lifter back and dispose of the individual parts in an environmentally friendly way either through reuse or recycling.
7.4 Symbols and abbreviations Direct current Double insulated The patient is not separated from the ground and the chassis The product should be reused where possible Refer to user instruction Safe working load (user + sling)
Stellar/160 011-01310US 011-01310AUS 011-01615CN Hand control 018-08021 Standard hand control Foot plate 722-11100 Foot platform, 50mm 722-11099 Foot platform, 100mm 017-00010 Angle handle Battery 018-08014 Battery module A complete list of spare parts is available. Please contact Ergolet for details.
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