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  • Page 1 Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions and Warnings 1.1 Caution ......3 1.1 Symbols used ..... 4 1.2 Contraindications .

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    1.0 Safety Instructions and Warnings 1.1 Caution Do not attempt to use this equipment without first understanding the contents of this manual. The hoist can easily be operated Failure to comply with warnings by one person. in this manual may result in; injury to the operator and/ To ensure the safe operation or client and/or damage to...

  • Page 4: Symbols Used

    1.0 Safety Instructions and Warnings 1.1 Symbols used Caution - consult instructions for use Caution - consult instructions for use Manufacturer Please observe local laws on recycling Two-person lift may be required Refer to user manual Date of manufacture Serial number Temperature range Humidity range...

  • Page 5: Contraindications

    1.0 Safety Instructions and Warnings 1.2 Contraindications There are no known The manufacturer does not ‘contraindications’ associated recommend a required number with the usage of the mobile hoist of caregivers for the use of our and its accessories, provided they products.

  • Page 6: Components/Key Parts

    2.0 Components/Key Parts Please familiarise yourself with the components of the mobile hoist by referring to the diagram below: Mast Boom Control Box and battery Emergency lowering collar Emergency stop button Emergency lowering button Actuator Carry bar Front castors Base Rear brake castors...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    3.0 Assembly Instructions 3.1 Unpacking WARNING Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with care. Heavier items may need two people to lift. (Please refer to technical specifications on page 20 to 21) The hoist will arrive to you in a robust box, please be careful when removing the components from the box.

  • Page 8: Hoist Assembly

    3.0 Assembly Instructions 3.3 Hoist assembly WARNING Do not use a sharp knife/edge to open the packaging. a. Carefully open the box and remove all loose parts and excess packaging from the carton. b. Carefully lift the hoist components out of the carton. WARNING 2-person lift recommended.

  • Page 9: Electrical Connections

    3.0 Assembly Instructions 3.4 Electrical connections Connect all the cables to the control box as shown in the pictures opposite. a. Connect the up/down actuator cable connector to the second circle (marked No. 1) from the left side of the control box (as shown in Fig.

  • Page 10: Final Inspection

    4.0 Final Inspection Before first operation of the hoist: • Confirm all cables are located and secure. • Ensure the red emergency stop button on the control box is in the out position (rotate clockwise to release if required). • Press the up button on the handset and confirm the actuator raises the boom.

  • Page 11: Hoist Operating Instructions

    The Mackworth Essentials 180 mobile hoist has two rear casters with brake. The rear casters can be braked for rotation (by applying a single brake), lateral movement, and parking.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Hoist Leg Opening Width

    5.0 Hoist Operating Instructions 5.2 Adjusting hoist leg opening width The legs of Mackworth Essentials 180 Hoist are electrically operated for opening and closing to adjust the base width. The legs can be opened to enable access around arm chairs or wheel chairs. When relocating the hoist, manoeuvring through narrow doorways and/or passages, the hoist legs should be in the closed position.

  • Page 13: Emergency Lowering Of The Boom

    Prism Medical Representative. WARNING Do not use the hoist after the manual lowering mechanism has been used. The lift must be reset by a qualified technician after use. Contact your local authorised Prism Medical UK Service Provider.

  • Page 14: Handset Operation

    5.0 Hoist Operating Instructions 5.6 Handset operation The Hand Control has four functions: up/down and legs in/out. Press down on each symbol to operate the desired function. It is not possible to use two functions at the same time. Once the hoist has reached the extent of its travel in a given direction, an audible beep will sound.

  • Page 15: Battery Pack

    5.0 Hoist Operating Instructions 5.8 Battery pack The battery pack is protected from full discharge by a low voltage alarm & illuminated LED. The alarm will sound or LED illuminate when the battery needs recharging. Complete the lift and place the battery on charge.

  • Page 16: Slings

    5.0 Hoist Operating Instructions 5.9 Slings This is not an exhaustive list, check with the supplier for available slings. Hammock sling Universal sling Universal C/W Head support Dual access sling Dual access SRS sling Comfort recline The range of slings are the result of many years of experience in assessment and clinical expertise, combined with input from professional workers and users of slings.

  • Page 17: Hoist Safety Advice

    6.0 Hoist Safety Advice 6.1 Caution WARNING Your hoist is for patient lifting. Do not use it, or allow it to be used, for any other purpose. WARNING When not in use, remove the sling from the hoist system to reduce the potential for entrapment or strangulation.
  • Page 18 6.0 Hoist Safety Advice Please read and follow the safety precautions below. These basic safety precautions will help make lifting operations easy and trouble free. ALWAYS Carry out the Daily Checks (detailed in section 6.2) Conduct a risk assessment, including patient, hoist capacity and sling suitability, prior to any lifting operation Ensure you have had basic training in moving and handling before using the mobile hoist...

  • Page 19: Daily Checks

    6.0 Hoist Safety Advice 6.2 Daily checks The following checks are those recommended by Prism Medical UK and are supplementary to requirements that may be applicable for current Lifting and Handling and other Health and Safety regulations such as The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations...

  • Page 20: Technical Specification

    7.0 T echnical Specification 7.1 Dimensions Total weight: 39.8kg Actuator thrust: 10,000N 1208.50 1185.43 1740.19 381.55...

  • Page 21: Sound Levels

    7.0 T echnical Specification 7.2 Sound levels Loaded Up 41.7dBA Down 40.9dBA Unloaded Up 38.5 dBA Down 38.5dBA 7.3 Electrical specifications Battery type: 2 x 12-volt rechargeable sealed lead acid. Battery capacity: 2.9 Ampere/hours Charger rated input: 230Vac 50/60Hz Charger rated output: 27.4/29.0 VDC @ 0.8A Electric Shock Protection Charger:...

  • Page 22: Standards Applied

    7.0 T echnical Specification 7.4 Standards applied The standards that have been applied to the device are as follows: BS EN 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral Standard. Electromagnetic disturbances. Requirements and tests. BS EN 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment.

  • Page 23: Care & Maintenance

    8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.1 Troubleshooting The boom Ensure the emergency stop button is in the out raising/lowering position. Ensure the battery is charged. leg opening/ Ensure the charging lead is disconnected from closing action the control box and mains supply. fails to respond to Ensure the handset connection plug is fully handset operation...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.2 Maintenance (to be carried out by a trained engineer) These recommendations are in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998). For further detailed information, please visit: www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipmentmachinery/loler.html. Maintenance must be carried out by a competent person and is a UK regulation.
  • Page 25 8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.2 Maintenance (continued) e. Castors Check the brake functionality on each rear castor. Check all castor fixing points. Check that each castor runs free and rotates easily. Remove any build-up of hair, fluff, dust etc. Lubricate if necessary with a very light mineral based grease.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    8.3 Cleaning 8.3.1 General cleaning The exterior of the Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist can be cleaned using a damp soapy cloth for general cleaning duties. Please ensure the cloth is damp and not wet. Ensure the exterior of the device is dry after cleaning, dry using a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 27 8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.3.2 Disinfecting (continued) Application is through a clean soaked, damp, cloth applied to wipe the device down . Used in the following dilutions to ensure an effective clean: • Actichlor™ dissolvable chlorine tablets provide a concentration of 1000 ppm of available chlorine (0.1%) per 1 tablet •...
  • Page 28 8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.3.2 Disinfecting (continued) Concentration limits for differing cleans will be shown on the manufacturers Actichlor™ container, however, this is reflected in the table below: Actichlor™ Dilution Chart Product used as: Device Concentration Dilution Tablets Contact condition (ppm) qty * per litre...
  • Page 29 8.0 Care & Maintenance 8.3.2 Disinfecting (continued) Safety precautions when using this cleaning agent Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

  • Page 30: Test Certificate

    9.0 T est Certificate Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist TEST CERTIFICATE Safe Working Load: 180kg Serial no..........

  • Page 31: Service Record

    Purchase Information Product name: Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist Serial No......Date of purchase: ..
  • Page 32 10.0 Service Record Service Record History Complete this section after each service, repair, inspection and/or maintenance. Photocopy additional pages as required. Date: ......Time: ..... . Service type: Periodic inspection Monthly inspection...
  • Page 33 10.0 Service Record Date: ......Time: ..... . Service type: Periodic inspection Monthly inspection...
  • Page 34 10.0 Service Record Date: ......Time: ..... . Service type: Periodic inspection Monthly inspection...
  • Page 35 10.0 Service Record Date: ......Time: ..... . Service type: Periodic inspection Monthly inspection...
  • Page 36 PRISM MEDICAL UK Email: info@prismmedical.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)0844 980 2296 Unit 1 Website: www.prismmedical.co.uk Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate Saint Asaph Avenue Kinmel Bay For service please contact: Rhyl LL18 5JZ +44 (0) 844 980 2296 PRISM MEDICAL HEAD OFFICE Unit 4...

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