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- Page 1 HFL-500-E / HFL-550-E USER’S MANUAL “From the Ground to the Gurney!” Lift and Transport INDEELIFT INC. 5143 Tesla Road Livermore, CA 94550 USA 844-700-5438 www.indeelift.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System User’s Manual ....... 24-34... -
Page 3: Introduction
Additionally, the optional Stair Tread System quickly attaches to the HFL-500-E, allowing it to be used as a Stair Chair with a patient secured to the lift. The Stair Tread System is only for use with the HFL-500-E. Simply put, IndeeLift is revolutionizing emergency medical-assist calls involving patient lifts by doing the heavy lifting …without risk of injury to the first responders or their patients! -
Page 4: Features/Functionality
With a turning radius of 36” for the HFL-500-E, and 30” for the HFL-550-E, these HFLs can go operate in the tightest of spaces, including most small bathrooms. -
Page 5: Component Identification
Raising or lowering the seat takes approximately 60 seconds. Battery Charger: Page 4 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... -
Page 6: Preparing The Hfl For Use
This enables the HFL’s battery to be swapped out at weekly intervals, or as described in the department’s standard operating procedure for portable tools that utilize rechargeable batteries. Page 5 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... -
Page 7: Operation
4. With one hand, pull the seat’s spring-loaded retention knob outward while using your other hand to lower the seat. The spring-loaded retention knob will lock into place when the seat has been fully lowered. Note: The HFL-500-E’s seat covers the outriggers when lowered to the operational position. -
Page 8: Belt Assemblies
HLF-500-E/HFL-550-E User’s Manual Belt Assemblies: The HFL-500-E and 550-E come standard with two safety-belt assemblies which are used to secure the patient to the lift. Overview: The belt assemblies are stowed on the lift when not in use. Each belt assembly includes two straps; the longer strap has a seatbelt style buckle with a snap hook at the end, the shorter strap has a seatbelt style clasp with a snap hook at the end. - Page 9 Operation section of this manual. Optional Belt Configurations: While the standard configurations described above will work well for most situations, the IndeeLift HFLs for EMS have six anchor points which provide emergency responders with many different belt options, (depending on the circumstances).
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Page 10: Standard Lift Procedure
Before stowing the HFL on the apparatus, stow the belt assemblies and return the HFL to its fully stowed configuration by reversing the procedures for Deploying the HFL on page 6. Page 9 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM 1-2-18 Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 11: Mount Assist Procedure
8. Before stowing the HFL on the apparatus, stow the belt assemblies and return the HFL to its fully stowed configuration by reversing the procedures for Deploying the HFL on page 6. Page 10 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... -
Page 12: Patient Transport Procedure
HFL forward, or pulling the HFL backwards. Recommended procedure is to push the patient forward while another leads the way and assists by opening doors and ensuring the path of travel is clear. Page 11 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... -
Page 13: Backboard Lift Procedure
2. One participant performs a slight log-roll of the backboard (away from the HFL) as the other participant positions the HFL’s seat under the backboard. 3. Once the HFL is properly positioned, the two participants log-roll the backboard onto the HFL. Page 12 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... - Page 14 Before stowing the HFL on the fire emergency apparatus, stow the belt assembly and return the HFL to its stowed configuration by reversing the procedures for Deploying the HFL on page 6. Page 13 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18...
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Page 15: Optional Stair Handle Set Accessory Procedures
HLF-500-E/HFL-550-E User’s Manual Optional Stair Handle Set Accessory: The IndeeLift HFLs for EMS were designed to allow emergency responders to easily transport patients secured to the HFL on level ground. The optional stair handle set quickly assembles and deploys when needed, allowing emergency responders the additional flexibility of maneuvering patients already secured to the HFL up and down stairs or through uneven terrain or obstructions. - Page 16 (they are left/right specific). The lower handles affix directly to the left and right outriggers on the bottom of the HFL, (they are not left/right specific). Page 15 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18...
- Page 17 Therefore, to affix the lower handles, follow the Patient Transport Procedure, steps 1 – 5 (on page 11) then proceed as follows on the next page. Page 16 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18...
- Page 18 HFL to allow better visibility of the path of travel (as shown in the second picture below). IMPORTANT: Once you have arrived at the location of the fallen patient, remove both lower handles before using the HFL to recover the fallen patient. Page 17 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18...
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Page 21: Optional Indeechuck Patient Maneuvering Tool Procedure
The remaining steps on the next page are very similar to those covered in the Standard Lift Procedure and Mount Assist Procedure. Page 20 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... - Page 22 12. Before stowing the HFL on the apparatus, stow the belt assemblies and return the HFL to its fully stowed configuration by reversing the procedures for Deploying the HFL on page 6. Page 21 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18...
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Page 23: Maintenance
844-700-LIFT (5438) Warranty Information: IndeeLift Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Optional extended three-year warranties are available at the time of purchase. NOTE: The three-year warranty is included in bundle purchases. -
Page 24: Specifications
Battery – 24 volt rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Capacity – 4 Ampere Hours Charger Rated Input – 14.4V DC Charger Rated Output – 25.9 VDC @ 2A Operating environment: >+5˚C <+40˚C Page 23 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... -
Page 25: Appendix A: Hfl-500-E Stair Tread System User's Manual
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E STAIR TREAD SYSTEM “From the Ground to the Gurney!” Lift and Transport INDEELIFT INC. 5143 Tesla Road Livermore, CA 94550 USA 844-700-5438 www.indeelift.com Page 24 of 34 IL-HFL-500-E/550-E UM Copyright 2018 IndeeLift Inc. All Rights Reserved 1-2-18... - Page 26 APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Please read this entire manual before using the product and retain for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS HFL-500-E STAIR TREAD SYSTEM Introduction ..............26 Product Overview .
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Page 27: Introduction
This appendix covers the Stair Tread System accessory for IndeeLift’s patented HFL-500-E for Emergency Medical Services. For detailed information on using IndeeLift’s HFL-500-E, please refer to the related procedures covered earlier in this User’s Manual, as well as the “IndeeLift HFL for EMS Training” video. Product Overview: The IndeeLift HFL-500-E was designed to allow emergency responders to safely lift and transport patients weighing up to 500 lbs. -
Page 28: Major Components
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Major Components: Each IndeeLift HFL-500-E Stair Tread System comes complete with two Upper Handles, two Lower Handles and the Stair Tread Adapter. The two upper handles are left / right specific, the two lower handles are not. -
Page 29: Overview Of Stair Tread System Procedures
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Overview of Stair Tread System Procedures: 1. When stair transport is required, the emergency responders carry the IndeeLift Human Floor Lift and the Stair Tread System components up the stairs to the location of the incident. -
Page 30: Attaching The Upper Handles
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Attaching the Upper Handles The upper pair of handles are the longer of the two sets of handles and attach into the mounting points on the top of the lift. They are different for the left and right sides, (as shown below). NOTE: The upper handles are installed by the responder standing behind the lift, (i.e., all left/right references below relate... -
Page 31: Attaching The Stair Tread Adapter
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Attaching the Stair Tread Adapter As with the upper handles, the Stair Tread Adapter is installed by the responder positioned behind the lift, (i.e., all left/right references below relate to the components as viewed from behind the lift). -
Page 32: Attaching The Lower Handles
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Attaching the Lower Handles With the Upper Handles and Stair Tread Adapter properly locked into position and the patient secured to the lift with the waist and chest belts, the responder in front of the lift now installs the pair of Lower Handles. -
Page 33: Transporting The Patient Down Stairs
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Transporting the Patient Down Stairs: Once all the Stair Tread System components have been installed and locked into position, the responders ask the patient to cross their arms over their chest before proceeding. The responder behind the lift ensures that the angle of the stair treads conform to angle of the stairs, allowing the stair treads to bear the load. -
Page 34: Removing The Stair Tread System Components
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Removing the Stair Tread System Components: Removing the Lower Handles The Lower Handles are detached by reversing the procedures for Attaching the Lower Handles on Page Removing the Stair Tread Adapter The Stair Tread Adapter is detached by reversing the procedures for Attaching the Stair Tread Adapter on Page 34. -
Page 35: Specifications
APPENDIX A: HFL-500-E Stair Tread System Specifications: • The maximum recommended patient weight when using the HFL-500-E and Stair Tread System to transport a patient downstairs is 380 lbs. • The combined weight of the Stair Tread System components, (including the Stair Tread Adapter, Upper Handles, Lower Handles and Storage Plate), is 22.75 lbs.