Basic Description; Basic Product Safety; Use Of Riseatlas By User/Attendant - Handicare SystemRoMedic RiseAtlas450 Manual

1. Use of RiseAtlas by user/attendant

1.1 Basic description

RiseAtlas is a ceiling lift motor unit (stationary lift unit) that is intended to be used in combination with appropriate acces-
sories, such as rail systems and slings, to lift disabled people. RiseAtlas450 (205kg) and RiseAtlas625 (285kg) are both
available in two basic versions with different ways of travelling along the rail. The M-version is manually transferred along
the rail, while T-version has built-in transfer motor and thereby powered transfer in the rail.
RiseAtlas features a unique charging solution, with hand contol charging as the standard. The ceiling lift unit can be
set to function either with end point charging or with in-rail charging and, if the rail system is modified or if the lift unit is
moved to another system with different functionality, the settings for charging of the ceiling lift unit can easily be changing
the dip switch settings on the printed circuit board and locking of connectors on trolley.
The unit, a medical device, shall be used by trained attendant in hospitals, care homes and in home care.

1.2 Basic product safety

Using of RiseAtlas must be done by trained professionals with thorough understanding of the equipment and lifting
techniques of disabled people.
Training is done by Handicare (or Handicare distributor) and user/attendant shall always read the manuals for all assistive
devices before lifting /transfer.
• Products and accessories are made for indoor use and no direct contact with water is allowed.
• Under no circumstances may safe working load be exceeded.
• Lifting accessories must be properly trial fitted in relation to the user´s needs and functional ability and only
approved accessories are to be used.
• Special care must be taken when using strong power sources, such as diathermy and similar so that for
example diathermy cables are not placed on or near the lift unit. If in doubt, contact person responsible
for the equipment or the supplier.
• The lift unit shall not be used in areas where flammable material may exist, such as in areas where flammable
material is stored.
• Only equipment installed, assembled, inspected, serviced and maintenance by authorized personnel shall be
used by user/attendant.
• Never leave a user unattended in a lifting situation.
• Always pay attention to strange noise or sound from the lift unit and cancel operation if appearance.
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RiseAtlas450T, transfer motor
and prepared for in-rail-charge.
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