INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Lumex patient lift. The following pages will provide you with important safety and operating instructions on the use of patient lifts, slings, and accessories, as well as maintenance and warranty information. Read this manual carefully before operating your patient lift and refer to it as often as needed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Before using patient lift, please read and adhere to the following safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to your patient lift. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your individual abilities.
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WARNING: Replace any worn or broken parts immediately! Torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings can fail, resulting in personal injury. Use only slings that are in good condition. WARNING: Unauthorized modiication of your patient lift or the use of non-Lumex replacement parts may change the structure of the lift and could create a hazardous condition, which may result in serious personal injury and will void the warranty.
HANDLING PROCEDURES SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS If the patient lift is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the same carton/s in which it was received (the LF1030 is shipped in one carton; the LF1040 motor may be packaged separately from the frame).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The LF1030 patient lift is packed in one carton. The LF1040 motor may be in a separate carton. Components are shown in illustration below and called out in list below illustration. COMPONENTS LF1040 * LF1030 Hydraulic Patient Lift components Item Description Mast/Boom/Pump assembly (LF1030)
ASSEMBLY Base and mast assembly 1. Remove the locking pin from the mast sleeve located on the rear of the base. remove locking pin 2. Install the L-inserts in the base. install L-inserts 3. With the boom pointed in the same direction as the base legs, insert the mast into the sleeve.
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8. Screw the push handles into the mast and tighten them. install push handles 9. Insert spreader bar attachment rod into spreader bar. Insert spreader bar rod into the U-bracket at the end of the boom. Align holes. Insert spreader bar attachment bolt and tighten.
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mast LF1040 only: attaching power bracket boom Phillips head screw actuator / motor, power bracket, components Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, mounting M3 hex key points 1. Attach actuator / motor to mast boom and mast using the mount secure power bracket power bracket pre-attached bolts as shown at near right;...
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LF1040 only: electrical power connections hand control pendant connector actuator / motor The control box is the heart of the electrical system. connector The battery charger and battery are plugged into the control control box box via built-in stacking connectors, depending on battery charger options. The hand control pendant and actuator / motor are plugged hand control pendant plug...
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LF1040 only: charging the battery The battery used on the LF1040 has an audible alarm that sounds when the battery charge has been depleted by 50%. Charge the battery as soon as possible upon hearing this alarm. There is also a light on the hand control pendant that illuminates when it is time to recharge the battery.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LF1040 ONLY: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES emergency stop button Emergency stop: The control box is equipped with a red emergency stop button. This button, also known as the control box power switch, is to be used in the event the hand control pendant ceases to function correctly.
LIFT OPERATION: PATIENT TRANSFER WARNING: Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the patient’s healthcare professional and without having read the instructions and practiced using the patient lift. WARNING: Use special care for those patients who cannot cooperate while being lifted. WARNING: Ensure all bolts, hooks, and loops are securely fastened.
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2. Center the patient over the bed, and rotate the patient to face the foot section of the bed. SLOWLY release the pressure knob by turning it counter-clockwise for gradual lowering of the patient (LF1030) or using the hand control pendant (LF1040). Carefully lower the patient onto the bed.
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Removing the sling Gently pull the leg sections to the side, out from under the patient’s thighs. Standing by the patient’s side, lean the patient forward while supporting the patient with one hand. Pull the sling up from behind the patient’s back and position the patient in the chair. WARNING: Pulling sharply on the sling may cause the patient to fall forward, resulting in personal injury.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex patient lift in a safe operating condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance checks should be done. We further recommend that this unit be serviced at least once annually by an authorized dealer.
CLEANING Regular cleaning is recommended. A soft cloth, dampened with water and a mild NON-ABRASIVE detergent (household cleaner, soapy water, or hospital grade disinfectant) is all that is needed to clean your patient lift. Automobile wax or furniture polish will help maintain the inish over a long period of time.
LF1030 ONLY: INSTALLATION OF 1010S005 HYDRAULIC PUMP Removal of Existing Pump upper boom boom lower mast existing pump bracket mast bracket existing pump detach existing pump detach existing pump from upper boom from lower mast 1. Follow the instructions in this section to remove the existing pump, shown at above left. If installing pump for the irst time, proceed to Installation of new pump on next page.
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Installation of New Pump Tools needed: two " wrenches Info: The hardware to attach the Hydraulic Pump (GF #1010S005) to the LF1030 mast and boom comes with the lift frame. boom mast upper boom bracket attach new pump detail — attach new attach new pump to lower mast pump to lower mast...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Info: Only qualiied persons should service and repair your Lumex patient lift. Regular maintenance of your patient lift is necessary to ensure continuing proper and safe operation. Read and observe the following recommended maintenance schedule: Item Inspect Inspect/adjust initially daily monthly...
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you experience a problem with your lift and are unable to service it yourself, contact your Lumex dealer. LF1030 HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Patient lift does not go up Air in the cylinder Bleed the cylinder by turning the release or down knob and push down on the mast. Pump up the lift again and turn the release knob again. Loss of hydraulic luid (leaking Replace any leaking cylinder cylinder) Patient lift does not go Air in the cylinder See above Directions down Info: If the hydraulic cylinder begins leaking luid, do not operate lift.
10 LIMITED WARRANTY GF Health Products Inc. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for its period of warranty that is in accordance with industry standards. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer of this new product and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, CREDIT AND/OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED...
11 INDEX Safety precautions 4 Assembly instructions 8 Safety statements, signiicance of 3 Shipping and transportation instructions 7 Battery care 18 Speciications 24 Before each use 18 Storage 7 Care and maintenance 18 Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or Care of slings 19 commode chair 17 CAUTION statement, signiicance 3...
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