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- Page 1 Operating manual Original operating manual NORA Alu Standing and raising aid Version 2.13 / E Subject to technical modifications 2019-08-20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating manual ....................6 Validity ......................6 Type plate ....................6 Description ....................6 Variants of the NORA Alu raising and standing aid ........6 Safety ........................7 Intended and appropriate use ..............7 Other prescriptions ..................7 Safety instructions ..................7 List of used safety instructions .............. - Page 3 Disposal of the product ................31 Troubleshooting/After-sales service ..............32 12.1 Troubleshooting help ...................32 Appendix ......................34 13.1 Technical data .....................34 13.2 Dimensions of the NORA Alu ..............36 13.3 Declaration of conformity ................37 13.4 Accessories of the NORA Alu..............38 13.5 Spare parts/consumables ................40 13.6 Mounting instructions ..................41...
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Page 4: Imprint
1.1 Acknowledgement Dear customer, we would like to express our sincere thanks for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this BEKA Hospitec GmbH product. Our products are manufactured and tested according to stringent quality criteria. 1.2 Manufacturer’s address BEKA Hospitec GmbH Am Rübenmorgen 3... -
Page 5: Introduction
The maintenance, inspection, assembly and installation as well as well as further technical interventions on the product must only be executed by BEKA Hospitec either by specialised companies authorised to this effect by BEKA Hospitec. The operation of the product as well as technical interventions on the product must only be carried out by specially trained personnel. -
Page 6: Operating Manual
3.3 Description In this manual, the product is called NORA, NORA Alu or raising and standing aid. 3.4 Variants of the NORA Alu raising and standing aid Article number... -
Page 7: Safety
4.1 Intended and appropriate use The NORA Alu has been designed for raising and transferring patients and residents. The patient is raised from a sitting position. The NORA Alu is to be used exclusively for the indoor transport of residents on level floorings. -
Page 8: List Of Used Safety Instructions
Solely intended for indoor use. Protection class II. Washing temperature max. 60 °C. Normal cycle. Do not bleach. Line dry Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Professional wet cleaning. Gentle cycle. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 8 of 52... -
Page 9: Warnings
▪ Activate the brakes of the castors of the wheelchair, the healthcare bed, the stretcher, etc. to ensure a safe lifting and positioning of the resident. The brakes of the raising and standing aid must be unbraked (released) during this operation. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 9 of 52... - Page 10 CAUTION Do not leave the patient/resident unattended at any time, in order to avoid injuries, falls or similar. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 10 of 52...
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Page 11: Transport
• After all fixations have been removed, you can lift the product off of the pallet. • Remove the bubble wrap and the stretch film. The accessories of your product are included in the supplied cardboard box. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 11 of 52... -
Page 12: Installation
Please check that the emergency stop switch is released prior to moving the spreader bar. The NORA Alu standing and raising aid is equipped with a 24V-electrical motor. This motor is self-locking and therefore protected against unintentional lowering of the spreader bar in case of malfunction or failure. -
Page 13: Operating Elements Of The Nora
Spreader bar pads Rear castors Handles Parking brake Sling attachment points Emergency lowering system Knee pads Control unit with battery Safety belt for the legs Spreader bar Footplate Handset Front castors Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 13 of 52... -
Page 14: Handset
When you push a button, an audible signal will be emitted. Service indication (orange LED flashes). Please have your standing and raising aid checked! Orange LED, overload, max. weight of 200 kg exceeded Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 14 of 52... -
Page 15: Connections And Functions Of The Control Unit
Yellow LED The LED is on when the battery is charging. Note: The battery can only be charged if the emergency stop switch is not actuated! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 15 of 52... -
Page 16: Battery Unit
Explanation of the LED-indications The LED is on when the control unit is supplied with Green LED voltage through the power cable. Yellow LED The LED is on when the battery is charging. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 16 of 52... -
Page 17: Manual Emergency Lowering System
Control unit button Insert a ballpoint or a similar object into the holes to actuate the buttons. The spreader bar is raised or lowered. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 17 of 52... -
Page 18: Emergency Stop Switch
Turn the button in the direction of the arrow to unlock. NOTE: In the Canadian version of the control unit, the battery can only be charged when the emergency stop switch is not actuated! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 18 of 52... -
Page 19: Motor Safety Measures
After the obstacle has been removed, the spreader bar could start lowering autonomously. Therefore, you must immediately release the button of the handset as soon as you have noticed that an obstacle has been encountered. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 19 of 52... -
Page 20: The Spreader Bar
Operating elements of the NORA 7.10 The spreader bar Default sling attachment point Attach sling with sling clip1 Optional sling attachment point for patients and residents shorter than 160 cm Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 20 of 52... -
Page 21: The Knee Pads
The leg safety belts (individually adjustable) are equipped with quick-release fasteners (cf. the safety belt in motor vehicles, PRESS to open). When lifting the patient, the leg safety belts must be closed. Imag e 13 Height adjustment Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 21 of 52... -
Page 22: Operation
8.1.2 During use WARNING The use of incompatible (i.e. non-BEKA Hospitec) slings can cause accidents! Check that the sling attachment points at the standing and raising aid match the sling clips. - Page 23 (refer to “Final attachment hooks. position”)! Always check that the clips or the slings are secured and located in the right position before your start lifting your patient! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 23 of 52...
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Page 24: After Use
8. Suspend the sling in the sling attachment points. Please check that the sling is correctly attached (also refer to section 8.1.2.1 Safely suspending the clips in the holder). 9. You can now raise the patient/resident. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 24 of 52... - Page 25 11. The lowering of the NORA is enhanced when the carrier frame is not spread. 12. Disengage the parking brakes prior to the transport. Imag Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 25 of 52...
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Page 26: Raising The Patient From A Wheelchair
When using the NORA standing and raising aid, make sure that the travel path of the sling hoist is not narrowed by obstacles or other elements (e.g. wall racks, etc.). Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 26 of 52... -
Page 27: Explanation Of The Functions Of The Handset
Operation 8.4.1 Explanation of the functions of the handset The different functions of the NORA Alu standing and raising aid can be activated by means of the handset. Keep the button of the handset pressed to raise the spreader bar. -
Page 28: Maintenance And Care Of The 24-Volt Battery
The battery and the control box must not be opened by the customer. Repairs may be carried out only either by BEKA Hospitec or by companies authorized to this effect by BEKA Hospitec. If the battery is discharged, recharge it as soon as possible to extend the lifetime. -
Page 29: Cleaning/Disinfection
Please do not use abrasives to clean the standing and raising aid! 9.3 Sterilising the standing and raising aid The NORA standing and raising aid is not suitable for sterilisation. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 29 of 52... -
Page 30: Checks/Tests
In order to ensure a safe use of our product as well as the protection of the users and the patients, BEKA Hospitec prescribes an annual safety check. The execution of the safety checks and maintenance must be documented and proven on request. -
Page 31: Waste Disposal
11 Waste disposal 11.1 Disposal of the packaging material The expected service life of the NORA Alu is approx. 8 years. Please recycle the packaging materials of the product in accordance with the locally applicable regulations and laws. The metal parts as well as the plastic and electronic components must be recycled in accordance with the WEEE. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting/After-Sales Service
Check if the emergency stop switch is released or pressed. b) Check the battery’s charging state. c) Use the electrical emergency lowering feature (see 7.6) The NORA Alu remains in the top to lower the patient/resident. end position. d) Use the mechanical emergency lowering feature (see 7.5) to lower the patient/resident. - Page 33 The battery must be replaced. Inform the after-sales charged. However, when placed in service. the NORA Alu, just a few lifting cycles are possible. When the handset is actuated, an acoustic signal is emitted and the Check the battery’s charging state.
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Page 34: Appendix
- Turning radius: 120 cm - Weight without packaging: approx. 51 kg - Safe Working Load (SWL): max. 200 kg (Nora Alu) Electrical data - Voltage supply of the lift: 24 Volt battery - Max. energy consumption of the 10 A = 240 VA... - Page 35 100 V - 240 V~ (AC) / 50 / 60 Hz - Output voltage: 24 V (DC) - Power consumption: I in max. 400 mA - max. power consumption: 10 Watt - Fuse: T1.25 /250V Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 35 of 52...
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Page 36: Dimensions Of The Nora Alu
Appendix 13.2 Dimensions of the NORA Alu Shifting direction Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 36 of 52... -
Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix 13.3 Declaration of conformity Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 37 of 52... -
Page 38: Accessories Of The Nora Alu
Appendix 13.4 Accessories of the NORA Alu Accessories of the European version Options/accessories Description Art. n° NORA standing/raising sling Size S 921070050 NORA standing/raising sling Size M 921070100 NORA stand-up/raising sling Size L 921070200 NORA stand-up/raising sling Size XL 921070300... - Page 39 Appendix Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 39 of 52...
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Page 40: Spare Parts/Consumables
Appendix 13.5 Spare parts/consumables Spare parts or consumables are available upon request from your BEKA Hospitec dealer or directly from the manufacturer. Please note: You cannot exchange and replace all spare parts by yourself. The assembly requires the knowhow of a qualified expert. -
Page 41: Mounting Instructions
Caution: the thread lock fluid must dry at least 3 hours before the device can be loaded. Should you use thread lock fluid from another manufacturer, the drying times specified by this manufacturer must be observed! Re-assemble in reversed order! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 41 of 52... -
Page 42: Replacement Of The Front Castors
(Order number 10 mm K9200350) 1 x thread lock fluid (medium tight) Image 3: Lay the NORA Alu Prior to screwing a on one side. Make new castor, you sure that the NORA must apply thread Alu is not damaged. -
Page 43: Replacing The Handle
Image 8: Now you can Then remove the remove the two nuts two screws and the as well as the washers. washers. Image 9: Remove the handle. Re-assemble in reversed order! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 43 of 52... -
Page 44: Replacing The Battery
(Order number box. K9200700) Image 3: Now you can Please observe the coding nut when remove the handset placing the connector! and replace it with a new one. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 44 of 52... -
Page 45: Replacing The Control Unit With Holder For The Battery Unit
Remove the control mounting bracket box. with the screwdriver (connection width Image 9: Now you can remove the mounting bracket and the holder plate. Re-assemble in reversed order! Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 45 of 52... -
Page 46: Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC and must be installed and operated in accordance with the EMC instructions included in the accompanying documents. For the devices and systems from BEKA Hospitec GmbH, no special measures must be observed. Portable and mobile HF-communications equipment can interfere with electrical medical equipment. - Page 47 Magnetic field location in a typical IEC 61000-4-8 business or hospital environment. CAUTION U is the mains AC voltage before the application of the test level. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 47 of 52...
- Page 48 In the frequency range from 150 kHz to 80 MHz, the field strength must be less than 10 V/m. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 48 of 52...
- Page 49 NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2: These guidelines could not apply to all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 49 of 52...
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Page 50: Journal
According to the Medical Device Directive, you are compelled to keep a journal for this device. You can use this journal as template. Journal Device: Nora Alu standing and raising aid Manufacturer: BEKA Hospitec GmbH, Am Rübenmorgen 3, 35582 Wetzlar Serial number: _____________________________________________ Date of purchase: _____________________________________________ Site:... - Page 51 Appendix Type of Date Result Measure Signature: inspection Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 51 of 52...
- Page 52 BEKA Hospitec GmbH ●Am Rübenmorgen 3 ●35582 Wetzlar Germany● Phone/Fax:+49(0)6 41-9 22 20-0...
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