Allegro ALTO MKII 200 User Manual

Mobile patient lifting hoist

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ALTO

200

MKII

MOBILE PATIENT LIFTING HOIST

USER MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the ALTO

200 PATIENT LIFTING HOIST

MKII

Without having first read this manual.

Unit 9, 110-120 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia

Phone: 02 9749 7812 Fax: 02 9749 2144

Email: sales@allegroconcepts.com.au

www.allegroconcepts.com.au

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Page 1 ALTO MKII MOBILE PATIENT LIFTING HOIST USER MANUAL IMPORTANT: Do not use the ALTO 200 PATIENT LIFTING HOIST MKII Without having first read this manual. Unit 9, 110-120 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Phone: 02 9749 7812 Fax: 02 9749 2144 Email: sales@allegroconcepts.com.au www.allegroconcepts.com.au...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ALTO 200 Overview MKII Important safety considerations ALTO 200 Assembly instructions MKII Hoist operation and charging Lifting procedures Maintenance Trouble shooting 13 Specifications Warranty 15 Slings Key to symbols Parts list Log book ALTO 200 User Manual Doc Alto1.1...
Page 3: Alto Mkii 200 Overview
ALTO MKII Overview The ALTO 200 is a compact ergonomic designed medium MKII sized heavy duty mobile patient lifting hoist with a safe working load of 200kg. This lifter is ideally suited for institutional use or as a compact heavy duty home care hoist for the bariatric patient. The ALTO 200 whilst being compact provides superior MKII...
Page 4: Important Safety Considerations
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT The ALTO 200 compact mobile patient lifting hoist has been MKII designed to lift and transfer a less able person with the assistance of a carer. The ALTO 200 should be used with one of the ALLEGRO range MKII of patient slings, as assessed by a competent trained person.
Page 5 Mast Padded Spreader Push Actuator Handle Battery & Control Base Chassis Direction of Travel ALTO 200 User Manual Doc Alto1.1...
Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ALTO MKII The ALLEGRO range of patient lifting and transfer hoists are fully assembled, load tested and certified at the factory before being partially dismantled for packing and shipping. Use the instructions below as a guide to assemble your ALTO MKII hoist.
Page 7: Hoist Operation And Charging
HOIST OPERATION AND CHARGING HANDSET ✓ The handset activates the lift actuator by the use of two low pressure buttons, protected by a strong plastic cover. These are symbolised by arrows (diagram). The arrows indicate the direction of travel to raise or lower the hoist jib. When either button is released the jib will remain in position.
Page 8 ACTUATOR The ALTO 200 mobile patient lifting hoist uses a LINAK single MKII speed actuator with an emergency controlled lowering release handle. (twist red collar located at top of actuator shaft clockwise). This allows the patient to be lowered in the event of a fault in the hoist or deep discharged batteries.
Page 9 ALTO 200 External Charging Unit MKII CHARGING DOs & DON’Ts Do charge the battery whenever possible. This will extend the battery life. A large number of cycles can be obtained from operating on the batteries, but battery lifetime is reduced with frequent discharging. ✓...
Page 10: Lifting Procedures
LIFTING PROCEDURES ✓ Carer should be fully conversant and trained in the use of lifter and sling. This will decrease patient apprehension and increase their co-operation and overall safety of the lifting process. ✓ Where possible always pull the lifter for maximum safety and comfort.
Page 11 MOVING THE PATIENT A PATIENT HOIST IS PRIMARILY A LIFTING DEVICE. If possible always move patients from room to room in a wheelchair or other transport device. However, If you must move a patient while supported in a lifter the following are suggested: ✓...
Page 12: Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE To prolong the working life of the lifter and for trouble free operation it is recommended that periodic inspections should be performed routinely and as often as necessary. Periodic inspections should be performed by a person who is suitably qualified and well acquainted with the design, use and care of patient lifting hoists.
Page 13: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING TROUBLE SHOOTING SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY ALLEGRO CONCEPTS AUTHORISED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH BOTH USE, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FEATURES OF PATIENT LIFTING HOISTS. The following is a guideline only to general trouble shooting. Before carrying out any trouble shooting ensure that. ✓...
Page 14: Specifications
ALTO 200 SPECIFICATIONS MKII Safe working load (SWL) 200kg Base length 1150mm External base width 645mm Internal base width closed 578mm Internal base width open 1130mm Maximum internal length 860mm Base width adjustment Electric Adjustment Base height / under bed clearance 125mm Minimum height of spreader bar 300mm...
Page 15: Warranty
WARRANTY ALLEGRO CONCEPTS PTY LTD warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service and will within the period stated below, from the date of purchase, repair or replace without cost to the original customer, any part assembly or portion thereof which shall be returned to ALLEGRO CONCEPTS PTY LTD and from OUR inspection shows to be defective.
Page 16: Slings
SLINGS ALLEGRO CONCEPTS PTY LTD manufactures a large range of patient lifting slings in both mesh and fabric to suit the ALLEGRO range of patient lifting hoists. A range of custom made to specification slings is available on request. SLING SIZES AVAILABLE •...
Page 17: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on the lifter and attachments including the range of General Purpose and Pivot slings. Safe working load: this symbol represents the maximum load the lifter, sling or attachment is rated to for safe operation. SLING CARE SYMBOLS Wash at a max temp of Do not use bleach.
Page 18: Log Book
LOG BOOK Service Type Condition Report Date: Inspected by: Signature: Action taken: Date: Service Type Condition Report Date: Inspected by: Signature: Action taken: Date: ALTO 200 User Manual | 18 Doc Alto1.1...
Page 19 Service Type Condition Report Date: Inspected by: Signature: Action taken: Date: Service Type Condition Report Date: Inspected by: Signature: Action taken: Date: ALTO 200 User Manual | 19 Doc Alto1.1...
Page 20 Distributed by: Unit 9, 110-120 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater, NSW 2141 Australia Phone: 02 9749 7812 Fax: 02 9749 2144 Email: sales@allegroconcepts.com.au www.allegroconcepts.com.au ALTO 200 User Manual | 20 Doc Alto1.1...