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  • Page 1 Moving and Handling Products Division...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Huntleigh Tx 150 illustration Intended use Assembly illustrations Assembly instructions Disassembly instructions Operating procedures Daily check list Lifting operations Care of the Tx 150 hoist Maintenance Slings for the Tx 150 Troubleshooting guide User spares Technical specifications Symbols Warranty and Service...

  • Page 4: The Huntleigh Tx 150 Illustration

    The Huntleigh Tx 150 Hoist...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    1. Intended Use The Tx 150 is a mobile hoist designed as an aid to assist carers in moving and handling clients safely and efficiently. It is primarily intended to be used for transfers and is not recommended as a transport device.

  • Page 6: Assembly Illustrations

    Mast Actuator Actuator assembly Mast Marker Holes Mast Jib cover moulding Jib/Mast assembly Sling retainers Spreader Bar Spreader bar assembly...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    4. Assembly Instructions WARNING: The Tx 150 is designed to be easily assembled, but before doing so please check that it complies with your local Moving and Handling guidelines Assembly instructions 1. Place the base on the floor and apply the brakes on the rear castors.

  • Page 8: Disassembly Instructions

    Handset – plug into indexed socket on the underside of control box. Jib actuator – plug lead (White) into socket 1 on the underside of the control box. Check function of handset controls. WARNING: Make sure both keyrings on the actuator mounting pin are present and are correctly fitted.

  • Page 9: Operating Procedures

    5. Operating Procedures Safety Precautions The operation and use of the Huntleigh range of client lifting hoists is simple and straightforward. However, in such a critical area of care a few safety precautions should be observed to ensure problem free lifting.
  • Page 10 Emergency lowering The Tx 150 is provided with both an electrical and a mechanical emergency lowering. Electrical emergency lowering is achieved by pushing a pointed probe, such as a pen tip, into the small aperture marked “EMERGENCY”...
  • Page 11 Charging The Tx 150 has a charger incorporated into the control box. This allows the battery to be charged without the need to remove it from the hoist. The battery can still be removed for charging away from the hoist if required, using the remote charger.
  • Page 12 Charging on the hoist Plug the mains plug into a convenient mains socket. Note: Check the other end of the mains lead is securely plugged into the socket in the base of the control box. Switch on the mains socket. The green and orange light on the control box will illuminate.

  • Page 13: Daily Check List

    6. Daily Check List The operation of the Tx 150 is simple and straightforward, however, it is important to make sure the hoist is in good working order before lifting a client. Following is a Daily Check List which will help to ensure a problem free lifting operation.

  • Page 14: Lifting Operations

    7. Lifting Operations WARNING: Ensure the sling straps are retained in the spreader bar hooks by the sling retainers before lifting. Lifting from a Chair • Position the sling around the patient, widening the hoist legs to allow them to surround the chair. •...
  • Page 15 Lifting from a bed • Roll the patient onto the sling, using the same technique as for a draw sheet. • Manoeuvre the hoist under the bed. • Lower the jib sufficiently to secure the sling to the hoist and attach all straps of the sling to the spreader bar.
  • Page 16 For further guidance, see label on sling or Sling User Guide - available from Huntleigh Healthcare upon request. Caution: When lifting from the floor make sure the sling straps have not been passed under the legs of the hoist by...

  • Page 17: Care Of The Tx 150 Hoist

    NaDCC (e.g. Precept, Actichlor) at 10,000 ppm of available chlorine. Rinse and dry. The Huntleigh Infection Control booklet is available on request. Cautions Avoid wetting electrical contacts, plugs, sockets etc.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    This product should also receive a full service once a year. Huntleigh Healthcare can offer this after sales care, please ask for our Flexi-Serve brochure, which contains details of the full range of service and maintenance contacts on this product.
  • Page 19 Jib: Check for: • Minimal side movement of the jib and alignment with the centreline of the hoist • Jib is free to rotate on the jib/mast pivot. • Wear on the jib/mast pivot. • Wear on the actuator mounting plate and retaining pin •...
  • Page 20 Batteries and Charging unit. Check for: • Low battery alarm when operated. If sounding, place on charge and confirm charging is taking place. • The fit of the charger plug to the hoist charging socket. • Hoist inoperative when the charger is being used. •...
  • Page 21 Sharp edges Check for any sharp edges caused by damage, wear or missing parts. Maintenance – Take whatever action necessary to eliminate sharp edges Slings Check: • Load bearing straps for wear or fraying. • Straps are securely stitched. • Body of the sling for wear or cuts in the fabric. Maintenance –...

  • Page 22: Slings For The Tx 150

    Choice of the correct sling is essential for comfortable and safe lifting. Huntleigh Healthcare offer the Porta™ range of popular slings which are suited to most users. In the case of special needs Huntleigh are pleased to quote for individual specifications.
  • Page 23 Hoists and Slings from other manufacturers. With the ever-increasing number and variety of hoists and slings in the market place, Huntleigh are not in a position to carry out risk assessments on all possible combinations, since both hoist and sling must be available to properly perform this assessment.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    11. Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy 1. Emergency stop 1. Reset Emergency Nothing happens when button pressed in. stop switch. the handset buttons are 2. Handset not plugged 2. Plug in correctly pressed 3. Change handset 3. Bad contact on 4.

  • Page 25: User Spares

    9. Front castors L9605-0070 10. Rear castors L9605-0211 11. User Manual 800-099-1 12. Sling User Guide 800-096-1 13. Service Manual 800-100-1 14. Flexi-serve brochure ------------ 15. Infection Control brochure LIT442/02 WARNING Use only Huntleigh Healthcare approved parts for repair or replacements.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    12. Technical Specifications Product Name The Huntleigh Tx 150 Product Code TX150 EEC Directive 93/42/EEC the Medical Devices Directive compliance Applicable Standard BS EN ISO 10535: 1998 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons Device Classification Class I Mode of Operation...
  • Page 27 Specifications Safe Working Load (SWL) 150kg–330lbs–23.5 stone Maximum overall height 1830 mm Minimum overall height 1230 mm Maximum overall length 1190 mm Minimum overall length 1155 mm External width – legs open – A 1145 mm Internal width – legs open – B 1030 mm External width –...

  • Page 28: Symbols

    Weights Spreader bar assembly 2.2 kg Jib assembly 3.4 kg Raising and lowering Actuator 5.7 kg Mast and control box 8.7 kg Base assembly 15 kg Battery pack 3 kg Total weight of assembled hoist 38 kg 13. Symbols Electric Shock Protection - Type B Mast Engagement Line...

  • Page 29: Warranty And Service

    This product should also receive a full service once a year. Huntleigh Healthcare can offer this after sales care, please ask for our Flexi-Serve brochure, which contains details of the full range of service and maintenance contracts on this product.
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31 NOTES...
  • Page 32 Tel: +44 (0) 121 556 1511 Fax: +44 (0) 121 502 2092 Huntleigh “H” logo is a registered trademark and Flexi-Serve and Porta are trademarks of Huntleigh Technology PLC in the UK and in some cases other territories. © Huntleigh Kinetics 1998 As our policy is one of continuous development Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd.

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