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Summary of Contents for Evocare GLS5
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.01 ..Where to use GLS5 ...... -
Page 3: Manufacturer
2 .00 . Intended .use . GLS5 is a mobile active lifter which is designed to assist the user from a sitting to a standing position. It can also be used to assist the user in the toileting procedure or the beginning of the rehabilitation process. The lifter is suitable for lifting or moving a person who is capable of actively participating in the process, the user must also have good communication skills. -
Page 4: Definitions
3 .00 . Definitions 1. Sling attachment hooks 2. Lifting boom 3. Hip support sling attachment 4. Battery 5. Electronic control box 6. Hand control 7. Emergency stop 8. Emergency lowering electrical 9. Emergency lowering manual 10. Push handle 11. Calf strap 12. -
Page 5: Use .Of .Active .Lifter
4 .00 . Use .of .Active .lifter The lifter is designed to lift from a sitting position only. It is NOT designed to lift from lying position. Before using the lifter we strongly recommend that a full risk assessment is carried out by a qualified person to ensure the user capability, the cor- rect slings are used and the environment is suitable. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
4 .02 . . Safety .precautions • Risk of entrapment between the top of the lifting actuator and lifting arm. • Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the legs. Fig . .2 Fig . .1 4 .03 . -
Page 7: Operation
DOWN arrow on the hand control or the control box. • On GLS5 active lifter the leg spread width adjustment of the chassis is operated via the sideways arrows on the hand control or the control panel on the control box. -
Page 8: Safety Functions
5 .01 . . Safety .functions Only use the emergency stop button and emergency lowering functions in emergencies. If it has been necessary to apply the emer- gency/safety functions due to an error on the lifter, the supplier must be contacted prior to using the lifter again. -
Page 9: Important
Use .of .foot .bar The foot bar is there to assist the helper to initiate movement, and to facilitate the clear- ing of door thresholds or to assist loading into vehicles. This is achieved by placing one foot onto the foot bar and gently pulling back on the push handle. -
Page 10: How .To .Use .The .Sling
6 .00 . . How .to .use .the .sling Standing .Sling NOTE: Label must be facing away from the user and must not be turned upside down. Place the sling on the user’s shoulders and / or the chair’s backrest. Ask the user to lean forward and let the sling go behind the user’s back positioning the sling two fingers beneath the shoulder blade and above the... - Page 11 Raise the lifting boom to gain tension on the sling - ENSURE THAT THE SLING IS STILL SECURE AND ATTACHED BEFORE CONTI- NUING WITH THE LIFT. Communication with the user should be maintained throughout the lifting procedure. Alternatively you have the option to attach the sling onto the lower hooks;...
- Page 12 Hip .Support .Sling .with .the .Standing .Sling NOTE: Label must be facing away from the user Before fitting the standing sling ask the user to lean forward and introduce the hip support sling. This should be positioned at the base of the spine either side of the hips.
- Page 13 As the lift progresses at approximately 60% into the standing procedure the hip support sling will loosen and once in standing the sling will be redundant allowing access to lower garments. Communication should be maintained throughout the lifting procedure. Alternatively you have the option to attach the standing sling onto the lower hooks, this will facilitate an alternative lifting position and is more suitable for the shorter user.
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Page 14: Charging .Procedure
7 .00 . . Charging .procedure Recharge lifter every night or when it is not in use. This maintains the batteries and ensures a long life span. Only use power supply provided by Guldmann. Recharging . • Recharge by plugging the power supply lead into the wall socket •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
9 .00 . . Troubleshooting Error: Lifter does not react to input from the buttons on the hand control. 1 . . . Does .the .green .or .yellow .LED .illuminate .on .the .lifter .when .the .control . buttons .on .the .hand .control .are .activated? Yes see point 6. -
Page 16: Method .Of .Cleaning .And .Disinfection
10 .00 . . Method .of .cleaning .and .disinfection Cleaning We recommend that any parts of the active lifter that users/helper may come in contact with are cleaned with Novadan Des Wipes, Novadan Desinfect O or similar disinfection product. Desinfect .O: . A broad-spectrum disinfectant system as tablets. -
Page 17: Transportation .And .Storage
Guldmann active lifter has intelligent monitoring of the usage pattern. The control box monitors the numbers of lifts and duration of the lifts. The service light on the control panel will then indicate when the lifting actuator needs replacing. This means that the lifespan of the actuator is dependent on the usage pattern of the lifter. -
Page 18: Technical .Specifications
How .to .pack .the .lifter .for .transport Guldmann recommends that the dismantled lifter is always transported in its original packaging. Storage .of .active .lifter The active lifter should be stored in a dry room, where the humidity does not exceed 70%. The active lifter must never be stored in bathrooms and similar areas. - Page 19 Measurements A: ............25 mm B: .
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Page 21: Indicator Lamps And Audio Signals
GLS5 GLS5 GLS5 Example: GLS5 205 560 000 GLS5 GLS5 Hand control Manual emergency down, motor turned 90° Castor size ø75/ø125 mm Safe Working Load SWL: 205 kg Lifter, type GLS5... -
Page 22: Labelling
14 .00 . Labelling Pictograms/labels .used .on .product .and .user .manual Read instructions before use CE-marking Type B in accordance with EN 60601-1 Activating the emergency lowering function Activating the emergency stop function Battery condition and charging Must not be disposed of as standard household waste, but must be recycled. Lifting boom vertical up and down movement Leg spread movement Emergency stop button... - Page 23 User .guide .on .control .box...
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Page 24: Ec-Declaration .Of .Conformity
Examples .of .labels . Serial number labels GLS5 (xxxx) xxx xxx xxxx GLS5 (xxxx) xxx xxx xxxx max 205 kg / 450 lbs max 205 kg / 450 lbs Part no. xxxxxx Prod. date yyyy-mm-dd Serial no. x x x x x... -
Page 25: Environmental .Policy .Statement .- .V
16 .00 . Environmental .policy .statement .- .V . .Guldmann .A/S Guldmann is continuously working towards ensuring that the company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a minimum. It is Guldmann’s goal to: • Comply with the current environmental legislation (e.g. WEEE and REACH directives) •... -
Page 26: Usa .And .Countries .Outside .The .Eu
USA .and .countries .outside .the .EU A . . Users .guide Before using the product, read the entire operation manual including warranty. B . . . WARRANTY Guldmann warrants its equipment is free from material defects under normal use, and will perform substantially in accordance with the specifications set forth in documentation provided with the equipment.
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