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USER GUIDE Portable Gantry System OpeMed (United Care) Ltd www.united-care.com +4 4 (0)1252 758 858 infouk@united-care.com To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized United Care Dealer Part No. 001077-EN Rev.005 28-m 10-2019...
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Unauthorized modifications to this Gantry may affect its safety. OpeMed (United Care) Ltd will NOT be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or performance deficiencies that occur due to any unauthorized modification to this Gantry.
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STANDARD NOTATIONS The following notations may be used throughout this manual to emphasize important safety information, mechanical concerns, and other important information. Please review and follow all of these messages. Danger messages indicate an imminently hazardous DANGER situation, which, if not avoided, results in death or serious injury.
Maintenance section in this manual. WARNING OpeMed (United Care) Ltd cannot ensure complete safety for a Gantry that has exceeded its useful life. Wear may cause failure or a part and lead to a patient fall.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep these Safety Instructions with the Gantry at all times. Read this entire manual before installing, using or maintaining the Gantry. WARNING Do NOT use the Gantry for any purpose other than to transfer a person. To ensure safety of the person being transferred and the operator, follow all Safety Instructions.
3. DESCRIPTION Installation The Gantry kit includes the items shown below. Figure 1 1 Install the posts in the bases (x2). Note that the posts will have to be inserted into the bases sideways (laying down on the floor) if the ceiling height is less than 96.25”...
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Figure 3 2 Tighten the screws (x8) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft). Figure 4 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019...
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3 Install the upper rail attachment assembly (x2). Note that the upper rail attachment assemblies will have to be installed with the posts tilted sideways slightly if the ceiling height is less than 97.5” (248 cm) as shown in Figure 6. Figure 5 Figure 6 Part No.
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4 Tighten the screws (x8) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft). Figure 7 5 Insert the trolley (x1, ordered separately) and the end stoppers (x2). Figure 8 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019...
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6 Install the upper rail. Note that it must be installed flush with the outside of the post bracket. You may need a second person to help if the ceiling height is 96” to 98” (244 cm to 249 cm) as a precaution to avoid damaging the ceiling (see Figure 10).
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7 Tighten the screws (x4) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft). Figure 11 8 Tighten the screws (x4) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft). Figure 12 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019...
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9 Install the end caps (x2). Figure 13 Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual...
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10 Install the PVC strips (x4). Figure 14 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019...
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11 Adjust for level. Ensure there are no gaps over 1/4” (6 mm) to prevent children from trapping their fingers. Figure 15 12 Optional - Use anchor bolts to attach the bases (x2) to the floor. Figure 16 Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual...
Symbols The following chart illustrates the symbols used on the nameplate, the packaging and the lift. Symbols on nameplate Indicates the medical device manufacturer. This symbol is accompanied by the address of the manufacturer and the date of the manufacturer. YYYY: Represents the year MM: Represents the month Indicates the authorized representative in the...
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Indicates the range of humidity to which the medical device can be safely exposed Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which the medical device can be safely exposed Part No. 001077-EN, 28-m10-2019 Ceiling Lift Portable Gantry System Owner’s Manual...
4. SPECIFICATIONS Product Product Weight Base assembly: 32 kg (71 lb) Post: 7.2 kg each (16 lb each) Track: 3.14 kg/m (2.2 lb/ft) Product Life 10 years Safe Working Load (SWL) 130 kg (286 lb) or 200 kg (440 lb) or 272 kg (600 lb) depending on the span chart Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature...
5. MAINTENANCE The Gantry is subject to wear and tear from use. You must perform the checks actions in the following tables ensure safety and proper operation. WARNING Contact your Authorized United Care Dealer to perform the Dealer Checks/Actions. Safety-related maintenance and service must be performed by an Authorized United Care Dealer.
Dealer Maintenance Schedule Perform the checks/actions listed in the Operator Maintenance Schedule as well as those listed in the table below. Dealer Check/Action Frequency Perform a load test on the Gantry with the Safe Working Load Every year Check for any loose hardware and tighten as needed Every year DANGER To avoid potential injury, use only United Care parts...
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AUTHORISED UNITED CARE DEALER USER GUIDE Portable Gantry System www.united-care.com +4 4 (0)1252 758 858 infouk@united-care.com Clockhouse, Dogflud Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UD United Kingdom United Care manufactures and installs high-quality ceiling hoists and patient handling equipment for the hospital, nursing home and domestic environment...