Fax. +45 8741 3131 2 .00 Intended use GL5.1 is a lifting module that covers the need for lifting and moving a person with disabilities. GL5.1 is intended for professional use in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilita- tion centers and in private homes and buildings, where operators with medi- cal/clinical training are continually available on site or on call.
• The use of ACCESSORIES, transducers and cables other than those speci- fied, with the exception of transducers and cables sold by Guldmann A/S of the lifter as replacement parts for internal components, may result in incre- ased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the lifter.
6. Emergency lowering manual (option) 7. Push handle 8. Lifting actuator 9. Chassis leg 10. Brake/release Accessories can be found in the Guldmann product catalogue. 3 .01 Accessories for the lifter Lifting slings Ask for special brochure from supplier or manufacturer.
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.
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Mounting of connectors for motors Insert connector from the lifting actuator to port 1 (pos. 9) on the control box. Insert the cable from the lifting actuator into the cable clips (pos. 10). Insert connector for width adjustment motor to port 2 (pos.
4 .02 Checklist before use • The lifter must be off charge. • Check the lifter is lifting and lowering and the legs are opening and closing, if you hear the audio warning (a beeping sound) DO NOT USE THE LIFTER –...
4 .04 Charging procedure Recharge lifter every night or when it is not in use. This maintains the batte- ries and ensures a long life span. Avoid fully discharging the battery. Recharging • Recharge by plugging the power cord (pos. 15) into a wall socket. While charging, the green and red LEDs on the control box are always lit.
DOWN arrow on the hand control or the control box. • On GL5.1 mobile 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 GL5.1 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 functions due to an error on the lifter, the supplier must be contacted prior to using the lifter again.
6 .01 How to use the Sling Use slings with 4-6 lifting straps designed for fitting on Guldmann lifting han- ger as shown in the sling manual. The Lifter can be positioned under a bed. It can be moved through normal doors.
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Lifting to and from a sitting position When lifting from e.g. a wheelchair, move the lifter towards the person to be lifted. Lifting boom and lifting hanger should be level with the chest and posi- tioned above the middle of the thigh. Position the lifting hanger parallel to the user’s shoulders.
All four straps are now ready to be mounted onto the lifting hanger. If in doubt about how to use the sling, please contact your supplier. Guldmann cannot be held responsible for any faults or accidents that may occur due to incorrect positioning of the lifting hanger, or for reasons of inade- quate attention paid by helpers or the user.
If other chemicals and/or liquids with higher resolution should be used to clean or disinfect these products, please contact Guldmann providing the item´s safety sheet chemical composition for consideration. Caution: Take great care to ensure that no liquids get inside the lift. The lift is not waterproof.
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. 8 .00 Service and lifespan According to the international standard EN/ISO 10535 “Lifter for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods”...
During the inspection a service report shall be made, describing what has been checked and exchanged. Worn or defective parts shall be replaced by new spare parts from V. Guldmann A/S. 1 Visual check of the product • Check the product for wear and tear •...
106 kPa 40ºC 104ºF -10ºC 70 kPa 14ºF Transportation and storage The lifter can be dismantled for transport and storage. How to pack the lifter for transport Guldmann recommends that the dismantled lifter is always transported in its original packaging.
Storage of mobile lifter The mobile lifter should be stored in a dry room, where the humidity does not exceed 70%. The mobile lifter must never be stored in bathrooms and similar areas. Always activate emergency stop when the active lifter is put on storage. If the lifter is not used for a long period, it can be necassay to periodicly check or charge the battery.
GL5.1 GL5.1 Example: GL5.1 205 370 0000 GL5.1 Manual emergency down, motor turned 90° Castor size ø80/ø100 mm Safe Working Load SWL: 205 kg Lifter, type GL5.1 Castor type Actuator type 3 = 80 mm castor...
Lifting boom vertical up and down movement Leg spread movement Examples of labels Serial number label GL5.1 (xxxx) xxx xxx xxxx max xxx kg / xxx lbs xxxxxx Duty Cycle max: 10% 2 min/18 min x x x x x V.
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Hand control Control box Battery Actuator...
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The GL5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GL5.1 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 GL5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GL5.1 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 GL5.1 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GL5.1 should assure that it is used in such an environment. IMMUNITY test IEC 60601 TEST...
RF communications equipment and the GL5.1 The GL5.1 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are con- trolled. The customer or the user of the GL5.1 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the GL5.1...
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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