AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ....................18 LUBRICATION ........................18 CLEANING .......................... 19 CARE OF SLINGS ......................19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................... 19 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................20 9 SPECIFICATIONS ........................20 10 LIMITED WARRANTY ......................21 11 INDEX ............................23 LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
“operator” or “attendant”. Intended use The Lumex LF500 Patient Lift is intended to aid in the transfer of an individual who is unable to independently transfer between bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, and / or commode.
WARNINGS WARNING: Important! Read and understand these instructions before assembling or using the Lumex LF500 Patient Lift. If you do not understand any part of these warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional for direction in the use of this product. If the Lumex LF500 Patient Lift is not properly assembled, personal injury and damage to the LF500 could result.
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal, state or local laws or ordinances. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
Control box on / off and emergency stop button Control buttons Battery release clip LCD screen Battery pack Charger connector Hand pendant connector Lifting actuator connector Base leg actuator connector s NOTICE: DO Not operate the lift while it is charging. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
2. Inspect all components. Storage 1. Store the repackaged patient lift in a dry area. 2. DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged patient lift. s NOTICE: DO Not operate the lift while it is charging. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
3. Tighten the 3 black bolts and place the blue plastic soft cover on the base as shown above. 4. Attach boom to top of mast and place the blue plastic soft cover on top of mast and boom as shown above. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
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Hand pendant Base leg Lifting actuator actuator 7. Insert the actuator and hand pendant connectors as shown above. Info: Ensure the connectors are fully seated inside mast. Info: Before using the lift, charge the battery. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
• The charger light will be green if the battery is more than 80% charged. • The charger light will be orange if the battery is less than 80% charged. The LF500 comes with a spare battery pack. For convenience, keep the spare battery fully charged.
Long press to lower lift Open / Close Base Legs Long press 4. Press the button to open to close base legs button to close the lift Long press base legs. to open base legs LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
Open / Close Base Legs Long press to close base legs Long press to open base legs 2. Press the button to open or the button to close the lift base legs. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
WARNING: During lifting and lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base legs of the lift in the widest position. WARNING: Use only Lumex slings specially designed for the Lumex LF500 Patient Lift. WARNING: Do not put anything (e.g. cushion, pad, etc.) between the user and the sling.
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2. Center the patient over the bed, and rotate the patient to face the foot section of the bed. SLOWLY lower the patient onto the bed. Support the patient’s head, if necessary, while being lowered. Remove the sling by reversing the procedures used when lifting patient from bed. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
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Info: If possible, the patient should be encouraged to take an active part in removing the sling. The patient can lean forward, lift their thighs, and help in removing the leg sections. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
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12. When patient is seated, push down on boom to slacken sling loops. Patient can remain seated on sling. 13. For commode chair use (use full body sling with commode opening), adjust clothing before moving lift to straddle commode chair. Keep sling loops taut and ensure that patient is in a comfortable position. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
EMERGENCY RELEASE In case of lift failure while using the Lumex LF500 Patient Lift, follow the procedure below to safely lower the user. The Emergency Lowering Device is located at the top of the actuator shaft. It is intended for use if the actuator fails to operate while a patient is suspended.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex LF500 Patient Lift in a safe operating condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance checks should be done. WARNING: It is extremely important that the patient lift be inspected before each use.
NOTICE: DO NOT wash patient lift under water pressure or steam clean. CARE OF SLINGS Lumex slings are washable at 120°F or less. If there is a removable plastic insert in the head support, remove insert before washing. Air dry or dry at temperature less than 120°F.
The following list of encountered problems and their solutions will assist you in determining what may be causing your Lumex lift not to function as designed. If you have a problem occurring which is not listed below, contact GF Tech Support at 1.770.368.4700 for further information.
GF; 6) Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair; 7) Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning; and 8) Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
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Failure to abide by those regulations may result in a denial of the freight claim. GF will assist you in filing the freight claim. 3) Claims for any short shipment must be made within three (3) days of the invoice date. LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
Lowering the patient onto a bed 14 Lubrication 18 Maintenance schedule 19 NOTICE statement, significance 4 Operating instructions — using the control box 11 Operating instructions — using the hand pendant 12 Preparation before lifting 13 Removing the sling 15 LF500-INS-LAB-RevC18...
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