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  • Page 1 Poweo ® Patient lifters DOMA124_EN_v1_20201015_Poweo® 300 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS & PICTOGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POWEO ® ASSEMBLY & COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS Installation of the suspension INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Maintenance of the battery Choosing the sling Secure Safe Locking System (SLS) Lifting and transferring with the Poweo ®...

  • Page 3: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The Poweo 300 is designed and manufactured in order to safely transfer patients up to 300 kg. Beyond this weight, do not use this lifter. Contact SCALEO Medical, for advise on the best lifter that satisfy your transfer needs. ®...
  • Page 4 10 minutes to let the actuator cool down. This manual is protected by copyright. It should not be handed over or made available to any unauthorized third party without a prior written consent from SCALEO Medical. The first Poweo® 300 was commercialized on July 2019.

  • Page 5: Symbols & Pictograms

    Symbols & Pictograms Symbols used in this manual: This symbol is used to point out information related to safety in the working environment, where injury may occur if the information is disregarded or ignored. Careful follow these instructions. This symbol indicates important information regarding the use of the equipment. If not taken into consideration, it may lead to damage or functional defects to the equipment.

  • Page 6: General Information About The Poweo ® 300

    General information about the Poweo ® You have recently purchased a Poweo ® 300 patient lifter. We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our company. The Poweo® lifter is delivered in a carton box, including the following: 1.
  • Page 7 • Comfort polyester slings • Soft polyester slings, breathable fabric • Vinyl slings with head support • Net bath slings in polyester • Post-operative slings for amputee patients • Hammock slings • Walking slings with security belt • Toilet slings and slings for spinal plaster The Poweo®...

  • Page 8: Assembly & Commissioning Instructions

    Instructions for assembly Before unpacking the patient lifter, please make sure the package is not damaged. If that is the case, immediately notify in written to the freight forwarder and contact SCALEO Medical. ® These instructions for assembly concern the standard version of the Poweo 300.
  • Page 9 bolts, one at each side. Follow the same procedure for the other end. The bolts are coated by the “LOCTITE 243” to avoid the lost of screws during the lifting operating mode. The “LOCTITE 243” is a medium thread lock coated on the screws during the manufacture for the future installation at the customers facilities.

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Suspension

    Step 4: a) Install the clearance removal wedge and tighten the screw so that the column comes to press on the front part of the base. b) Then tighten the main screw to secure the assembly. Final result: Installation of the suspension Step 5: For the Poweo®...
  • Page 11 Step 7: Attach the suspension with the axis and the bolts. The screw is equipped with thread lock to prevent the screw from loosening. Tighten the screws firmly. Install the protection. Do some rotational tests before using with a patient. Step 5 (bis): for the Poweo®...
  • Page 12 Before charging the battery you will need to check that the plug provided fits to your local AC outlet. If the place of use was informed before ordering, SCALEO Medical will provide the right type of AC cord. Before first use, the battery must imperatively be 100% charged.
  • Page 13 The control points presented below only take a few minutes and allow you to ensure a safe use of your Poweo ® patient lifter: Make sure no parts are damaged or show signs of wear. Check the tightness of all the safety screws securing the column and the actuator. Inspect accessible screws and make sure none are loose.

  • Page 14: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use Security devices Emergency stop: ® The Poweo patient lifters are equipped with an emergency stop button that will turn off the lifter when pressed. The emergency stop button is located on the top of the battery. Once pressed It must be turned clockwise to release it Emergency lowering devices: If the battery is discharged during a lift, there is at least enough power to lower the patient down again.
  • Page 15 therefore a warning for the user: it means that the security device is operating, so the transfer of the patient is not secured. Battery management The Poweo® 300 are equipped with a NiMh battery + Poweo® Power Pack charger, which contains advanced safety features, including electronic protections against short circuits, over voltages and over temperature.
  • Page 16 Upon request, the charger's power connector can be delivered protected by a plug that ensures additional protection of the charger against splashing water. Remove this plug for charging, and be sure to replace it after recharging. To charge the patient lifter, use only the supplied cable: charging a battery with an unsuitable cable can cause the cable and/or battery to overheat and damage all components, or cause a fire.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Of The Battery

    Maintenance of the battery Never recharge batteries in extreme temperatures. If the temperature is too high, the battery charger may stop functioning for security reasons. If this occurs, place the battery and the charger in a cool place, wait a few minutes so the security device let the charge begin, and try again to recharge the battery.
  • Page 18 The Poweo® 300 with the standard 4-point SLS suspension is equipped with "4 buttons" controls : lifting, lowering, opening of the legs, closing of the legs. The Poweo® 300 with the electric tilting suspension is equipped with "6 buttons" controls : lifting, lowering, opening of the legs, closing of the legs, sitting position and lying position.

  • Page 19: Choosing The Sling

    The recommended slings for the Poweo® 300 are the slings listed in the “Accessories” section of this manual, which are manufactured by SCALEO Medical. SCALEO Medical slings are Class I medical devices (European Regulation 2017/745) and are compliant to the ISO EN 10535 European standard.
  • Page 20 It is strongly recommended to use appropriate slings and accessories depending on patient’s pathology, height and weight. It is also important to choose the appropriate slings considering the type of transfer and the environment of the room. Reminder: When using a tilting suspension, specific slings are to be used: never use a "standard"...

  • Page 21: Secure Safe Locking System (Sls)

    Secure Safe Locking System (SLS) The SCALEO Medical 4-point SLS and electric tilting suspensions use the exclusive patented SLS - Safe Locking System for the loops of the sling. This system allows setting and removing the sling using one hand, so that the other can be used to keep a physical contact with the patient.
  • Page 22 slings specifically designed for the electric tilting suspension do not require to be crossed at the legs section, prior to be attached to the suspension. Folding the lifting slings Before use, fold the sling as indicated in the next images: The grey side should be facing away from the user when putting the sling in place.
  • Page 23 2. Roll the patient onto his side. Put the folded sling behind his back. The center of the sling should be parallel to the spine of the user. Then roll the patient over onto his back. 3. Pull the legs loops of the sling forward and under the thighs. 4.
  • Page 24 9. Raise the patient until his buttocks are just above the mattress. Lift the user and turn him guiding him by the legs, until he faces the column of the lifter. 10. Use the lifter carefully to minimize swinging, especially if the lifter and patient are close to any furniture.
  • Page 25 to take an active part in placing the sling. He can lean forward, lift his thighs and help place the legs section. 4. Lean the patient forward making sure that you support him with an arm around his shoulders. Place the folded sling behind his back and push it down until it touches the seat of the chair.
  • Page 26 5. Using the remote control, lower the patient into the chair, unhook the sling and remove the lifter. Removing the sling 1. Gently pull the legs section to the side, out from the thighs of the patient. 2. Standing by his side, lean him forward (while supporting him with one hand) and pull the sling up from behind his back.
  • Page 27 Toileting The toilet sling is positioned as follows: 1. Insert the sling behind the back of the patient with the grey side away from him. 2. Fasten the belt firmly around the waist of the patient. 3. Place the legs section over and down between the thighs. Pull outwards from the inner part of the thighs.
  • Page 28 Using the Poweo® 300 with electric suspension in combination with a stretcher requires specific loops and careful installation to assure a safe transfer. Please read carefully the instructions for use of the stretcher before using it with the Poweo® 300. The following concerns only SCALEO Medical stretchers. Using the Poweo ®...

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Cleaning and disinfecting The following program for cleaning and disinfection has been established in compliance with the “Guide to good practices for disinfection of medical devices” edited by the French council of public Health. Device classification: Not critical Infectious hazard: low risk Level of treatment required: Low-level disinfection This procedure is relevant to any medical device of the described category: apply the items when relevant...
  • Page 30 • Peracetic acid at concentrations> 10%, • Organic solvents like halogenated hydrocarbons / aromatic or acetone, • Products with a pH> 8 and <5, • Products containing corrosive or caustic substances. DOMU124_EN_v2_20221206_Poweo® 300 User manual...

  • Page 31: Periodic Inspection And Preventive Maintenance

    Periodic inspection and preventive maintenance The aim of a periodic control visit is to control the safety and the maintenance issues on the equipment. This control, as well as the preventive maintenance must be performed regularly every year for the patient lifter and twice a year for the slings – according to annex B of the EN ISO 10535 standard and the recommendations from health authorities.
  • Page 32 Foot parallelism (closed position) Column: Wear level of the joints Directional handles Check the actuator hooks Actuator (wear level) Battery holder Power contacts Check column fixing screw Suspension : 4-point SLS 4-point ICU Electric Quick Up General conditions SLS system functional test (if SLS) Fixation with the raising arm Suspension axis rotation Rotation axes (if electric)

  • Page 33: Poweo ® Service Tool

    The equipment should not be used until the problem is corrected. SCALEO Medical should be informed of the result of inspections performed on his devices. Poweo ® Service tool SCALEO Medical has equipped the Poweo ®...
  • Page 34 o Emergency lowering device use, o Main actuator use, o Changes of the period of periodical inspection, o Changes of the value of SWL, o Main actuator replacements, o Battery recharges, o Battery alarms. Lifter parameters memorization • Maximum safety load of the lifter. •...

  • Page 35: Technical Specification

    The lifetime of the Poweo® patient lifters is 10 years or 30,000 cycles, provided that the periodic inspections and preventive maintenance recommended are properly made. SCALEO Medical lifters are compliant with the European 2011/65/EU directive relating to reduction of hazardous substances. An EU declaration of conformity can be provided on request.
  • Page 36 Poweo® 300 with 4-point SLS suspension DOMU124_EN_v2_20221206_Poweo® 300 User manual...
  • Page 37 Poweo® 300 Poweo® 300 w/4-point suspension w/electric tilting suspension In mm Ground clearance Height of the legs Maximum height 2144 Minimum height 1456 Maximum height under suspension 1889 1517 Minimum height under suspension Hoisting range 1370 1369 Width (external, open legs ) 1391 Width (external, closed legs ) Length of the base (closed legs)
  • Page 38 The aim of adding this part is to reduce the minimum height of the hoist, making it easier to lift patients from the floor. Other specifications: Classification Class I medical devices (European Regulation 2017/745) Maximum load 300 kg Materials Steel and aluminum Lifting actuator 24V –...
  • Page 39 The charger provided is able to work with any AC power value: voltage from 100V to 240V, frequency 50Hz or 60Hz. The only adaptation needed is the AC cord. Before ordering, please inform our services of the place of use: SCALEO Medical will provide the good model of the AC cord. Input AC voltage...

  • Page 40: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) • ® The Poweo patient lifters require special care regarding the E.M.C. They must be installed and commissioned considering the EMC information provided in this user manual. • ® The RF communication devices and portable phones may affect the Poweo lifters.
  • Page 41 Directives and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The Poweo® is designed to be used in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user should ensure it is used in such an environment. Inmmunity test Test level - IEC 60601 Level of compliance Electromagnetic environment guidelines Electrostatic ±...
  • Page 42 a: Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular / cordless) telephones and mobile radios, amateur radio, broadcasting AM and FM and TV broadcast, cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters should be considered an electromagnetic site investigation.

  • Page 43: Complementary Safety Warnings

    2. If the lifter breaks down or has a malfunction, do not try to repair it yourself. You should seek the help of an authorized distributor, or the customer service department of SCALEO Medical. 3. Always demand original authorized spare parts.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Warranty The Poweo ® 300 patient lifters have a four (4) years warranty, except for the battery and the slings that are guaranteed one (1) year. • Any intervention on the machine contrary to this manual will entirely void the warranty. •...

  • Page 45: Liability

    Liability SCALEO Medical assumes no liability for any injury or harm and consequences thereof directly or indirectly caused to operators, patients, or any third party in the following cases: • Non-compliance of the instructions and recommendations supplied within the present user manual, •...

  • Page 46: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of conformity DOMU124_EN_v2_20221206_Poweo® 300 User manual...
  • Page 47 DOMU124_EN_v2_20221206_Poweo® 300 User manual...

  • Page 48: Contact Information

    Contact information The information and advice provided in this user manual are also intended to inform you of the importance of paying attention to safety measures and the necessity of regular maintenance. This is a matter of responsibility for your establishment, and a question of safety for your patients and staff.

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