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- Page 1 OpeMax 500 Passive Hoist User Manual www.opemed.net...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Taking the caretaker out of the OpeMax ..........26 Maintenance Cleaning instructions ................27 Daily/Weekly maintenance..............28 Annual inspection and maintenance ............28 If the OpeMax does not function ............29 Disposal ....................30 Appendix Warranty statements................31 About OpeMed..................31 Contact details..................31 • • • User Manual ref0208... -
Page 3: Introduction
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduction About this manual The aim of this user manual is to enable carers to operate the OpeMax and to let them carry out small (preventive) maintenance jobs. This manual deals with the following aspects related to operating the OpeMax: •... -
Page 4: The Opemax Hoist
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduction The OpeMax hoist The OpeMax is a sling hoist for passive transfers of caretakers. The OpeMax is a compact, highly manoeuvrable hoist with a high range and a maximum lifting height of about 2 meters. -
Page 5: Points Of Attention
When passing a door casing, always check whether there is sufficient space above the lifting arm. • Only use the OpeMax in combination with a sling that is delivered by OpeMed. Always contact OpeMed before using alternative slings. -
Page 6: Description
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description 2.1 Overview OpeMax The parts from figure 1 will be described further on in this manual. Under frame Mast Lifting arm Hanger bar page 13 - paragraph 2.8 Lifting engine page 6 - paragraph 2.3... -
Page 7: Wheels
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description Wheels The OpeMax has four swivelling wheels, two wheels without a brake on the end of the legs and two braked wheels on the side of the mast. The easiest way to move the hoist is when the wheels are in line with the driving direction. -
Page 8: Battery
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description Battery " ure 5 Placing the battery 1 Handle 2 Fixing stop (2 x) Figure 6 Fixing mechanism on the backside of the battery Always make sure the battery is sufficiently charged before using the OpeMax. The battery has an easy- to-use fixing mechanism to attach it to the control box (or the battery charger). -
Page 9: Battery Charger
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description Battery Charger Figure 7 Placing the battery onto the battery charger Batteries for the OpeMax are charged with a battery charger. This battery charger is delivered separately with the hoist. -
Page 10: Life Span Of The Batteries
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description 2.5.2 Life span of the batteries Capacity The number of lifting cycles that can be done with a fully charged battery depends on the time the lifting cycle takes, the lifted weight and the age and condition of the battery. -
Page 11: Emergency Button
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description 2.6.1 Emergency button When the emergency button is activated, the hoist will stop lifting immediately. The emergency button is controlled as follows: Activate emergency button (figure 9a). Press the red emergency button. De-activate emergency button (figure 9a-c). -
Page 12: Emergency Control
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description 2.6.2 Emergency control The emergency control can be used when the hand-held control is broken or when the battery is out of power. The emergency control switches the brake from the engine and will use spare power in the battery and will therefore only work when the battery is placed. -
Page 13: Hand-Held Control
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Description Hand-held control 1 Hoist up 2 Hoist down 3 Under frame open 4 Under frame close 5 Hanger bar to sitting position 6 Hanger bar to lying position Figure 12 Hand-held control The OpeMax is operated with the hand-held control. -
Page 14: Hanger Bar
The way this is done is described below. Point Loop hanger bar A standard width 2 point spreader bar that can be used with OpeMed loop slings or standard loop slings from approved competitors. Balanced hanger bar A balanced hanger bar is influenced by the caretaker. -
Page 15: Slings
Figure 14, Sling attachment E-Clip Attachments The OpeMed E-Clip sling can also be used on the OpeMax 500. To attach the e-clip squeeze the two grey sides of the clip to open the levers. Attach the clip over the attachment and release the grey levers. Check that the clip has attached correctly and the levers have closed. -
Page 16: General Information About Slings
A general guideline to determine the required size is given in table 2. Standard OpeMed slings can be used up to a maximum weight of 200 kg., person specific slings can be used up to a maximum of 160kg (unless otherwise stated). -
Page 17: Use
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Before use Check the OpeMax on the following points before use: • Place the battery on the OpeMax • Turn on the OpeMax by turning the emergency button clock-wise •... -
Page 18: Placing The Caretaker Into The Opemax
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Placing the caretaker into the OpeMax Step 1 Before starting check the following points: • Is the emergency button de-activated? • Is the battery fully charged? See also paragraph 2.5, page 9. •... - Page 19 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Guide the leg slips along the buttocks of the caretaker toward the front. • After this, pull the leg slips slightly forward, this way the caretaker already sits ‘inside’ the sling. •...
- Page 20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Step 3b Lifting from a bed: place the sling • Roll-up one slide of the sling for about half the total width of the sling. • Roll the caretaker over on one side, facing the carer. •...
- Page 21 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lift one of the caretaker’s legs and bring one leg slip of the sling to the inside of the leg. • Do the same with the other leg slip. •...
- Page 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Step 4 Put the hanger bar in the correct starting position Lifting from a chair • The attachment points on the head side of the hanger bar need to be higher than the attachment points on the leg side.
- Page 23 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Step 6 Attach the sling to the hanger bar • Make sure the caretaker is facing the hanger bar. • Attach the two clips on the head side of the sling to the attachment points on the head side of the hanger bar.
- Page 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Step 7 Check the position of the caretaker’s arms With standard slings • Place the arms of the caretaker inside the sling on the lap of the caretaker. This is especially required to prevent the caretaker’s fingers from getting between the hinging parts of the hanger bar.
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Page 25: Moving The Caretaker With The Opemax
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Moving the caretaker with the OpeMax Step 1 Lift the caretaker using the hand-held control • Adapt the lifting speed to the situation. Do not lift the caretaker higher than necessary for moving the hoist. -
Page 26: Taking The Caretaker Out Of The Opemax
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Taking the caretaker out of the OpeMax Step 1a Lifting towards a bed • Bring the caretaker into a lying position. • Position the caretaker as good as possible above the bed. •... - Page 27 Step 1c Lifting to a toilet • Follow the same instructions as when lifting to a chair. • Only us a toilet sling when lifting to a toilet. • Lower the caretaker’s pants until the knees before placing the caretaker on the toilet. Further lower the pants after placing the caretaker on the toilet.
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Page 28: Maintenance
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning instructions OpeMax hoist - The best way to clean the OpeMax is with a moist cloth. Use normal (house)cleaning detergents. Slings - Slings can be machine washed at 60 degrees Celsius. When disinfecting always use the concentration as directed on the package of the disinfectant. -
Page 29: If The Opemax Does Not Function
Disposal For disposal the OpeMax can be returned to OpeMed. This is also possible with batteries, chargers, slings etc. If you chose to dispose the batteries yourself, be aware of the fact that these batteries are chemical waste. -
Page 30: Appendix 5.1 Warranty Statements
Appendix Warranty statements OpeMed gives a 1 year warranty on the OpeMax. OpeMed does not give warranty on any parts that are exposed to wear, like wheels, slings or batteries. This warranty does not apply to damage or failure of the OpeMax which is caused by improper or un- professional use or repairs done by others than OpeMed.
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