aidacare A320 User Manual

aidacare A320 User Manual

Bariatric lifter - aluminium

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A320 Bariatric Lifter - Aluminium
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  • Page 1 A320 Bariatric Lifter - Aluminium USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: Do not use the ASPIRE A320 Bariatric Lifter without having first read this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview ____________________ 2. Safety Precautions ____________ 3. Parts Glossary ________________ 4. Assembly ____________________ 5. Preliminary Checks ____________ 6. Lifter Operation _______________ Lifting Guide _________________ 8.
  • Page 3: Overview

    1. OVERVIEW The ASPIRE A320 Lifter is an ergonomically designed heavy duty mobile patient lifter with a safe working load (SWL) of 320kg. This lifter is a safe care solution for the most demanding institutional and aged care environments. The ASPIRE A320 Lifter allows patients to be transferred from floor positions, beds, chairs and other support surfaces with comfort and safety.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The ASPIRE A320 Lifter has been ALWAYS ensure that attendants have designed to lift and transfer human read this guide before operating this patients with the assistance of one carer patient lifter.
  • Page 5 ALWAYS use the handset or control unit Aidacare Lifters and Standers do not buttons to raise and lower the boom of pull downwards during lowering. This the lifter. This will ensure correct and safe safety spline feature is designed to avoid functioning at all times.
  • Page 6: Parts Glossary

    3. PARTS GLOSSARY Boom Quick Release Yoke Attachment Yoke Battery Control Unit Emergency Lowering Emergency Stop Handset Push Handle Lift Actuator Mast Height Adjustment Base Fastening Lever Bolt Cover for Leg Actuator Leg Spread Actuator Rear Castor with Brake Front Castor www.aidacarelifters.com.au...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    4. ASSEMBLY 1. Unpack Remove all parts from carton. 2. Set up mast a) Three alternative mounting holes are present for adjusting the height of the mast. Select the one most suited to your application. b) Secure mast to base mount using base fastening lever bolt.
  • Page 8 3. Mount handle Mount push handle onto mast in position shown and fasten screws with Allen key. 4. Attach the quick release yoke Pull down quick release lever, engage with attachment point, release lever. Check security latch is closed. 5. Connecting the actuator a) Connect grey actuator lead into port (1) located on base of the control unit.
  • Page 9 4. ASSEMBLY CONT. b) Connect the other end into the female lead from the actuator. 6. Connecting the handset Connect grey handset lead into port located on base of control unit. 7. Connecting the leg spread actuator Connect black actuator lead port (2) on base of control unit.
  • Page 10: Preliminary Checks

    8000 lift cycles. At this time the lifter needs to be serviced for safety and to maintain applicable warranty. A full load test should be completed at least every 12 months by an Aidacare service technician. www.aidacarelifters.com.au...
  • Page 11 Charging the battery The ASPIRE A320 Lifter is supplied with a LINAK external wall mount charger and is compatible with standard Australian power outlets.
  • Page 12 Charger will automatically activate the charging sequence and a light will illuminate to show charging has commenced. CHARGING INDICATOR DISPLAY GREEN LIGHT indicates mains power is connected to 240 v power supply. ORANGE LIGHT indicates battery is charging, and will turn off automatically when battery is fully charged.
  • Page 13 6. LIFTER OPERATION CONT. Castors To engage the castor brake place your foot on the brake pedal and apply sufficient downward force to move it into the lock position. To disengage the castor brake simply place the point of your toe underneath the brake pedal and lift-up.
  • Page 14: Lifting Guide

    7. LIFTING GUIDE It is important that carers are familiar with manual handling techniques along with any sling instructions prior to completing any patient lifts. All patient’s should have the correct sling and transfer techniques assessed by a qualified health professional. Explaining the lift process to the patient is important to ensure patient comfort and confidence and whenever possible two carers should conduct patient lifts for additional safety.
  • Page 15 CHAIR 1. Patient sling positioning Ensure that the patient is ready, then slowly lean them forward to allow the sling to be slid down behind the back until the bottom of the sling is positioned under the coccyx. The sling leg straps can now be slid underneath each thigh, remaining careful to avoid creasing or bunching of the fabric.
  • Page 16 FLOOR Generally, a floor lift is only required in the event of a fall or emergency. Therefore it is important that a medical professional has assessed the patient and given the all clear for a lift to be carried out. 1.
  • Page 17: Sling Compatibility

    This lifter may also be suitable for use with other brands of slings provided that the design is compatible with a hook yoke/spreader bar design. To confirm if a sling is compatible with any of the ASPIRE range of lifters contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120. Deluxe General Purpose...
  • Page 18: Care & Maintenance

    • The actuator shaft should only be wiped with a cloth. DO NOT lubricate, contact Aidacare maintenance 1300 133 120 AS A MINIMUM A FULL SERVICE SHOULD BE COMPLETED EVERY 6 MONTHS AND THE LOAD TEST EVERY 12 MONTHS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY.
  • Page 19: Warranty & Service

    AIDACARE and from OUR inspection shows to be defective.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AIDACARE AUTHORISED SERVICE TECHNICIANS WHO ARE TRAINED IN SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FEATURES OF THE PATIENT LIFTER. The following is a guideline only to general troubleshooting. Before carrying out any troubleshooting: •...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    12. SPECIFICATIONS Product Code LSS390630 Safe Working Load (SWL) 320kg Base Length 1505mm External Base Width 765-1190mm Internal Base Width 640-1065mm Base Width Adjustment Electric Base Height / Under Bed Clearance 155mm Minimum Height of Spreader Bar ** 575-675mm Maximum Height of Spreader Bar** 1860-1960mm Lifter Weight 63kg...
  • Page 22 12. SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) www.aidacarelifters.com.au...
  • Page 23: Service Log Book

    13. SERVICE LOG BOOK YEAR 1 Date: _________________________ Service Type: _______________________________________________________ Condition Report: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: _________________________ Action taken: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ YEAR 2 Date: _________________________ Service Type: _______________________________________________________ Condition Report: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: _________________________ Action taken: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ YEAR 3...
  • Page 24 Imported by: AIDACARE P/L | 4 Noonan Rd, Ingleburn NSW 2565 T – 1300 133 120 | W – www.aidacare.com.au ABUM04.10 121217...

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