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Summary of Contents for United Care B.V. Wendy 3
- Page 1 Introduction Description Operation Maintenance Annual Inspection Problem Solving Warranty...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction 1.1 The Wendy hoist…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..3 1.2 Points of attention………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..4 1.3 Technical data………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….5 Description 2.1 Overview of the Wendy……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………..6 2.2 Control box …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…….…………………..7 2.2.1 Emergency stop button 2.2.2 Electrical emergency lower control 2.2.3 Display 2.3 Handset ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..8 2.4 Lifting motor …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 2.5 Battery 2.5.1 Battery life 2.6 Battery charger …………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….10... - Page 3 Preface This Manual The purpose of this manual is to allow care providers to operate the Wendy hoist and to perform simple (preventive) maintenance. This manual deals with the following aspects of working with the Wendy hoist: • Description of the parts of the Wendy hoist •...
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Page 4: The Wendy Hoist
Introduction 1.1 The Wendy Hoist The Wendy hoist is intended to provide a passive transfer for people in need of care. The user can be lifted using the sling with the Wendy hoist. The user can be brought into a sitting or lying position to complete a comfortable transfer from a chair to bed, for example. -
Page 5: Points Of Attention
Introduction 1.2 Points of attention • The Wendy hoist is designed to be used in combination with a suitable sling, to lift and move users and as such may only be used for this purpose. Any other purpose is not permitted. •... -
Page 6: Technical Data
Introduction 1.3 Technical data Specifications of the Wendy hoist Total weight 55 kg Maximum lifting capacity 160/230 kg Sound pressure 42dB (A) Specifications of electrical parts Lift motor 24Vdc 10A, IP65 10% duty cycle Control box 24Vdc 10A max IP65, EN60601-1 10% duty cycle Handset HB3, IP65, 4 of 6 functions... -
Page 7: Description
Description 2.1 Overview of the Wendy Hoist The following components are further detailed in their own section. Lifting Arm Spreader Bar Powered Spreader Bar Push Handle Hook clip Motor Frame Caster Wheel Caster Wheel with Brake 1 Control box pg 7 Electric Emergency 2.2.2 pg 7 Stop... -
Page 8: Control Box
Description 2.2 Control box Emergency Stop The control (control box) of the Wendy hoist is located between the frame on Electric Emergency the operating side of the lift. The hand control and the motors are plugged in Lower here. The control box provides the control, emergency stop and over-current protection of the motors. -
Page 9: Handset
Description From this you can read how many cycles the lift motor has completed. One cycle of the lifting motor stands for: a minimum of 5 seconds with more than 1.5A current consumption, and a minimum of 2 seconds sent back. Here you can read how much the lift motor is used in current per second (Ampere x second). -
Page 10: Lifting Motor
Description 2.4 Lifting Motor The Wendy is equipped with a powerful but quiet motor with a ball screw and safety nut. The motor is connected to the control box. The hoist can be equipped with 2 types of lifting Mechanical motors. -
Page 11: Battery Charger
Description 2.6 Battery charger (32106680) Batteries are charged using the supplied battery charger. This battery charger is separate from the hoist. Batteries are placed on the battery charger in the same way as on the hoist control box. It is recommended to mount the charger on the wall. This prevents damage to the charger, cord and battery due to shifting, falling, etc. -
Page 12: Chassis
Description 2.7 Chassis Both legs can be spread out to make room for obstacles e.g. a chair. The legs are electrically adjustable by the buttons on the hand control. It’s advisable to transfer as much as possible with the legs in the narrow position to prevent damage to the hoist or surrounding area. 2.7.1 Adjusting the legs of the Hoist Make sure there is enough space to spread the legs. -
Page 13: Cradle
Description 2.9 Cradle The Wendy hoist is equipped with a cradle. The cradle is a frame to which the sling is attached, by means of clips or loops, where the user will be sat. The cradle is connected to the lifting arm by means of a coupling piece. -
Page 14: Boning/Ribs
Description 2.10.1 Boning/Ribs The sling must support the user in both a sitting and a laying position. For additional support of the head and neck, two plastic ribs must be placed in the slots provided on the main side (figure 16). 2.10.2 Attachment to the hoist Read these instructions carefully before using the sling. -
Page 15: Table Of Standard Slings
Description 2.10.4 Sling Size Table Code Size Crown-bottom height Purple 45-60 cm = Size Indication: Brown 60-80 cm 80-87 cm = Suspension Mode: C = 4x UCP clips Yellow 85-90 cm Q = 4x iQ-clips Green 90-97 cm P = 4x loops Blue 95-102 cm Orange... -
Page 16: Washing Instructions
Description 2.10.5 Washing instructions for the sling Every United Care sling has a label on displaying washing instructions. Such a label is shown in the image below. You can see how the slings can be washed which can sometimes vary due to the use of different types of materials. Slings can be machine washed at 60 degrees (if different, see pictogram). -
Page 17: Use
3.1 Introduction Check the Wendy before use on the following points: • Switch on the hoist by turning the emergency stop clockwise • Check if the battery is sufficiently charged. • Check the condition of the sling and the condition of the clips •... -
Page 18: Fitting The Sling From Laying Position
3.2.3 Apply the sling from a laying position • Fold the sling in half lengthwise a few times. One half folded and one half loose. • Turn the user on the side, towards you. • Place folded side of the sling against the user’s back. •... -
Page 19: Hoisting
3.3 Hoisting Before hoisting, place the cradle in the position in which the user is to be lifted. • Drive the hoist with care. • If necessary, widen the frame with the help of the leg adjustment so that the lift can be placed closer to a chair or bed. -
Page 20: Driving
3.4 Driving Do not lift the user higher than necessary when moving the hoist. • Moving the hoist is easiest if the wheels are in the right direction (in line with the direction of travel). • Walk with the hoist when moving. •... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance 4.1 Planning of Maintenance The Wendy is constructed in such a way that maintenance can be kept to a minimum. It is recommended to use the following maintenance plan: Daily and weekly maintenance can be done by the users of the Wendy. Bi-Annual maintenance by a technical department. -
Page 22: Annual Maintenance
Maintenance 4.1.3 Bi-Annual maintenance The table below provides an overview of the maintenance that the technical service can perform on the Wendy every six months. • Visually inspect the sling thoroughly for fraying - loose seams / stitching - damage, damage to clips, if damaged, the sling must be rejected. -
Page 23: Finding And Remedying Malfunctions
Maintenance 4.2 Fault finding and remedy Service and maintenance to the lift is only permitted by the persons demonstrably authorized for this purpose. If the error table below does not resolve the complaint or if in doubt, do not use the lift / sling and contact United Care. -
Page 24: Parts Lists For The Wendy
Maintenance 4.4 Parts list for the Wendy No Part Name art.nr. No Part Name art.nr. Handset, 4F, Jumbo Care 11101530 13 Cardan set (complete) 11400130 Handset, 6F, Jumbo Care 11101531 14 Lift arm end cap 11100230 Battery (Pb) 31101070 15 Adjustment bolt set (2x) 11400440 Battery (Li-ion) 31101071... - Page 25 Maintenance Parts List for the Charger No Part Name art.nr. 30 Charger Complete 32106680 31 Mounting Bracket 11100340 32 Battery Charger 31101040 33 Power Cord 11100350 REF0717-2...
- Page 26 Maintenance Electric Cradle Parts list and Manual Cradle No Part Name art.nr. No Part Name art.nr. 40 Dowel pin 3x16 11100620 47 Protective Rubber 32200790 41 Rotatable coupling 32300450 48 Fixing washer 5mm 32101920 42 Rubber sleeve 32201400 49 Adjustment bolt set 34 11400430 43 Stopper 32200830...
- Page 27 Maintenance Parts list for Spreader Bar No Part Code art.nr. 60 Two Point Spreader Bar 32109090 61 Cardan bracket 11202040 62 Adjustment bolt set 34mm 11400430 63 Spacer bus 15x10.5 11200671 No Part Code art.nr. 80 Hook spring clip 32300660 81 Bolt Screw M5x10 22100161 82 Lathes...
- Page 28 Maintenance Parts list for the Wendy with integrated weighing scales Display 4x Pressure Sensors Colour code for all 4 sensors alike pos naam art.nr. 70 Battery AA 31100460 71 Battery Holder 11101360 72 Connection Box 11101290 73 Pressure Sensor 11101300 74 Protective Cover 11100437 75 Wheel Brake...
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Page 29: Appendix 5.1 Warranty Provisions
Appendix 5.1 Warranty Provisions United Care Products offers 1 year warranty on the Wendy hoist. United Care Products gives no guarantee on consumable parts, such as wheels, slings and batteries. Furthermore, the warranty does not apply to damage or defects that may arise on the Max hoist due to incorrect or improper use and repairs by third parties. -
Page 30: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix 5.4 CE Declaration of conformity United Care Products BV Bremenweg 5 9723 TC Groningen The Netherlands Declare entirely under your own responsibility that the: "Wendy Hoist" and corresponding lifting Cradle to which this declaration relates and which falls under class I of the European Medical Devices Directive, is in accordance with the provisions of the following directive: Directive 93/42 / EEC and is in accordance with the following standards or other normative documents:...
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