+45 8741 3100 2 .00 Intended use GLS5.1 is a lifting module that covers the need for lifting and moving a per- son with disabilities. GLS5.1 is intended for professional use in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabili- tation centers and in private homes and buildings, where operators with medi- cal/clinical training are continually available on site or on call.
11. Calf strap 12. Knee pad 13. Lifting actuator 14. Knee pad height adjustment knob 15. Knee pad length adjustment knob 16. Foot plate 17. Chassis leg 18. Brake/release 19. Foot bar Accessories can be found in the Guldmann product catalog...
• The use of ACCESSORIES, transducers and cables other than those specified, with the exception of transducers and cables sold by Guldmann A/S of the lifter as replacement parts for internal components, may result in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the lifter.
4 .02 Safety precautions • Risk of entrapment between the top of the lifting actuator and lifting arm. • Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the legs. Fig . 2 Fig . 1 4 .03 Checklist before use •...
DOWN arrow on the hand control or the control box. • On GLS5.1 active lifter the leg spread width adjustment of the chassis is operated via the sideways arrows on the hand control or the control panel on the control box.
5 .01 Indicator lamps and audio signals Status Indicator lamps Audio signals Possible GLS5.1 signals Down Leg spread Emergency down Hand control All OK Green Low battery Yellow Critically low Battery Yellow Beeps at button activation Lifter service Yellow Is lit during use...
5 .02 Safety functions Only use the emergency stop button and emergency lowering functions in emergencies. If it has been necessary to apply the emergency/safety func- tions due to an error on the lifter, the supplier must be contacted prior to using the lifter again.
Use of foot bar The foot bar is there to assist the helper to initiate movement, and to facilitate the clear- ing of door thresholds, without a patient in the lifter or to assist loading into vehicles. This is achieved by placing one foot onto the foot bar and gently pulling back on the push handle.
If the packaging is damaged on receipt, each part of the lifter must be careful- ly examined for visible defects or deficiencies. In case of suspected damage, do not use the lifter until authorized by qualified service staff or the Guldmann Service Team.
7 .01 Assembly instruction Guldmann recommends that the person making the assembly of the Active Lifters have a basic mechanical understanding. Unpack the lifter on to a level surface and gently remove cable ties and protective-foam. Assembling mast/chassis Insert the mast (pos. 1) and lifting arm into the chassis (pos.
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Insert connector for width adjustment motor to port 2 (pos. 11) on the control box. Insert the cable from the width adjustment motor into the 2 cable clips (Pos. 10) Fasten push handle (pos. 12) to mast by tightening the Two screws (pos. 13). Mounting of the hand control Connect the hand control to the DIN port on the control box (pos.
Insert the knee pad (pos. 18) in to the square tube on the Chassis (pos. 2). Secure the knee pad with the adjustment knob (pos. 19). Before use, the battery needs (pos. 20) to be fully charged. See charging procedure. Remove battery packaging and mount the battery on top of the control box.
Are the connectors for the lifting motor and/or leg adjustment motor fitted? Yes see point 5 fit connector Contact the Guldmann Service Team if the fault cannot be found and corrected. 9 .00 Cleaning and disinfection We recommend that the products and the parts patients and caregivers can come in contact with, are cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a mild soap solution.
The lifter is controlled by a microprocessor PC board which can be damaged if it is being touched without the necessary precautions. Therefore the elec- tronics must only be serviced by qualified Guldmann Team. Spare parts lists and drawings are available from manufacturer or supplier.
11 .00 Environmental conditions Operation The products operational environment: – Operation temperatures between 10 and +35°C / 50 and 95°F – A relative air humidity of between 30 and 70 % – An air pressure of between 700 and 1060 hPa Information is illustrated by symbols on packaging including: –...
Loosen the knob and lift the mast from the base. How to pack the lifter for transport Guldmann recommends that the dismantled lifter is always transported in its original packaging. Storage of active lifter The active lifter should be stored in a dry room. The active lifter must neve be stored in bathrooms and similar areas.
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Weight Totally ........... 54 kg Chassis without foot plate &...
Service User lifter type line module module module type type functions interface GLS5.1 GLS5.1 GLS5.1 Example: GLS5.1 205 560 000 GLS5.1 Manual emergency down, motor turned 90° Castor size ø75/ø125 mm Safe Working Load SWL: 205 kg Lifter, type GLS5.1.1...
13 .00 Labelling Pictograms/labels used on product Read the manual before use CE-marking Type B in accordance with EN 60601-1 Battery condition and charging Must not be disposed of as standard household waste, but must be recycled. Lifting boom vertical up and down movement Leg spread movement...
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Examples of labels Serial number label GLS5.1 (xxxx) xxx xxx xxxx max xxx kg / xxx lbs xxxxxx Duty Cycle max: 10% 2 min/18 min xx x xx V. Guldmann A/S Graham Bells Vej 21-23A 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark Made in Denmark...
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The GLS5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GLS5.1 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The GLS5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GLS5.1 should assure that it is used in such an environment. IMMUNITY test IEC 60601...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The GLS5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GLS5.1 should assure that it is used in such an environment. IMMUNITY test IEC 60601 TEST...
RF communications equipment and the GLS5.1 The GLS5.1 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are con- trolled. The customer or the user of the GLS5.1 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the GLS5.1 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Guldmann Certified Technician. A Guldmann Certified Technician is a technician who has successfully completed Guldmann Service Training, and who holds a valid Service Training Certificate from Guldmann, and is in pos- session of a valid password to access Guldmann’s Service and Information Console (SIC).
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