Introduction; Overview - Handicare 960-117 Owner's Manual

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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
manual, especially the section on "
Medical lift track, accessories and slings. Please refer to any user guides supplied with these components and
reference 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 the operator, or the individual being lift-
ed/transferred. Damage to the lift and/or related components may occur. Be sure that the contents of this manu-
al 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 P-600 lift system
P-600
The
lift is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift, posi-
tion and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The
nology 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 safe-
ty, dignity and comfort for the client or family member.
P-600
The
lift is one of four major components that make up this technology. The other three components are
the track, trolley and sling. The
ture of the institution, or home with the use of ceiling brackets. The track itself is made of specially designed alu-
minum 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 accessory that
attaches to the lift by means of a integral carry bar and straps, and holds an individual while the lift, positioning
or transfer takes place. The fourth component, the trolley, is mounted inside the track and has wheels that allow
the lift to move along the track. The lift attaches to the trolley by means of the eyelet of the trolley. The track,
trolley and sling are supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase.
P-600
The
lift is a portable ceiling lift. It is designed to be easily moved from one track location to another.
Track are typically installed in the bedroom, bathroom and/or the living room. The
lift an individual 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 bathtub. It is moved along the track manually with the aid of a care-
giver. The functions of lifting up or down are accomplished by pressing the buttons of a pneumatically (air) op-
erated hand control. The hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing. The
powered by batteries and it is supplied with an easy to use battery charger.
Please refer to figure 1A to see a sample floor plan of an installed lift system and figure 1B to see a photo of the
P-600
. Refer to figures 2A, 2B, and 3 to familiarize yourself with the components of the
charger.
P600 Lift- User Guide (753102)
Cautions
P-600
". The
P-600
lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling struc-
Rev: 14 MAR 2017
li
P-600
ft carefully read this entire
is designed to be used in conjunction with Prism
P-600
lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift tech-
P-600
lift has the ability to
P-600
lift is
P-600
lift, and
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