Introduction; Overview - Handicare PRISM MEDICAL C450 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL.

Introduction

Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your
tire manual, especially the section on "
with Prism Medical lift track, accessories and slings. Please refer to any user guides supplied with these com-
ponents and refer to them while reviewing this manual.
Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Prism Medical dealer.
Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator, or the individual
being lifted/transferred. Damage to the lift and/or related components may also occur. Be sure that the contents
of this manual are completely understood prior to using this piece of equipment.
Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system and sling (s). Contents of this manual are
subject to change without prior written notice.
Overview of C450/ C625 lift system
The C450/ C625 is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift,
position and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The
ing lift technology which takes advantage of lifting from above and not from below or the side. Additionally
the ceiling lift does not take up valuable floor space as most traditional methods do. Finally, the ceiling lift
makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while
providing complete safety, dignity and comfort for the client or family member.
The C450/ C625 lift is one of three major components that make up this technology. The other two compo-
nents are the track and sling. The
ing structure of the institution, or home with the use of ceiling brackets. The track itself is made of specially
designed aluminum and comes in many different shapes, lengths and configurations, and is custom tailored and
installed to meet your specific requirements. The third component, the sling, is a specially designed fabric ac-
cessory that attaches to the lift by means of a carry bar and straps, and holds an individual while the lift, posi-
tioning or transfer takes place. Both the track and sling are generally supplied with the lift at the initial time of
purchase. Please refer to any user guides supplied with the
ing this manual.
The C450/ C625 is a fixed ceiling lift, that is, it always remains on the lift track. It has the ability to lift an in-
dividual up from one location such as bed, move the individual along the track to another location and
finally lower the individual into a chair or bath. It is moved along the track in one of two ways. The first is by
manually moving the lift along the track with the aid of a caregiver. The second is by having the lift power it-
self along the track. The functions of lifting up or down, or moving to the left or right, are accomplished by
pressing buttons of a pneumatically (air) operated hand control. The hand control is attached to the lift by way
of a rubber airline tubing. Due to the design of the lift system, it takes very little effort to press a button to per-
form the desired motion.
Please refer to figures 1A and 1B to see sample floor plans of an installed lift system. Refer to figures 2A and
2B to familiarize yourself with the components of the
view of the lift as it would be seen by an operator.
C450/ C625 - User Guide (753101)
Cautions
". The
C450/ C625
lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceil-
C450/ C625
Rev: 14 MAR 2017
C450/ C625
C450/ C625
is designed to be used in conjunction
C450/ C625
lift is part of what is termed ceil-
C450/ C625 lift and reference them while review-
lift. Figures 3A and 3B show the underside
lift, carefully read this en-
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