Commissioning by non-professional users or medical laypersons must not be carried out without adequate training. The product and the accessories identified by novacare gmbh are only to be used in accordance with these ®...
• 1 Shin pad mounting set • 1 leg spreader motor (pre-assembled on base) • 1 instruction manual The ProLift Argo from novacare gmbh is a mobile, lightweight and compact aluminium sit-to-stand lift ® that simplifies and safely supports a patient whilst moving from a seated to standing position. The lifter is designed for patients with a maximum weight of 220 kg.
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Scope of delivery novacare Stand-Support Sling Argo ® The novacare Stand-Support Sling has been developed to safely and comfortably lift patients into a ® standing position with the ProLift Argo sit-to-stand lift. An integrated pad for the back and anti-slip ad- hesive parts increase safety and comfort for the patient.
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Intended use The novacare ProLift Argo is used in the home and institutional sector in conjunction with the novacare ® ® Stand Support Sling Argo in patient care and nursing for the uprighting and transfer of people with mobility restrictions due to illness or disability.
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ProLift Argo Technical Data Type | Model Patient hoist ProLift Argo Hoist frame powdercoated aluminium Turning circle base 1145 mm / 1100 mm Castors front 75 mm, rotatable 360°, double castors Tyres polyurethane, grey coloured Castors rear 75 mm, rotatable 360°, double castors with parking brakes Tyres polyurethane, grey coloured Total weight...
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110 mm 480 mm 50 mm regulatory requirements The Lifters and Slings of the novacare gmbh meets the following regulatory requirements ® • Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices • Testing of medical electrical equipment according to DIN EN 60601-1 •...
ProLift Argo 4. Installation & Use Environmental conditions Storage Operation Temperature -10 °C to + 50 °C +5 °C to + 40 °C Relativ humidity 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C (non-condensing) (non-condensing) Air pressure...
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( ) approx. 5cm below the kneecap. Now put the heel stop on the foot plate ( ). To do this, insert the pins through the holes in the foot plate This optional heel stop ensures a firm and secure hold during use.
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ProLift Argo Before using the lift for the first time, check that all parts can move freely (lifting arm, sling bar, wheels, parking brakes, chassis). Make sure that all screw connections are securely tightened and all cables are properly connected. Special care should be taken when moving the lift on carpeted floors or wet, slippery, rough or uneven surfaces.
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Lifting and lowering Moving and positioning the lift is only done using the push handles . Never pull/push the lift arm or the control electronicsn . To adjust the width of the undercarriage to the desired position, press the...
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ProLift Argo Emergency lowering For the electrical emergency lowering function, press the "arrow down" button on the control electronics. For mechanical emergency lowering, turn the emergency lowering lever (red) on the motor in the direction of the arrow. The arm of the lift will then lower. The maximum duty cycle indicated on the type plate must be observed.
Before deactivating the emergency stop button, the cause for the previous operation of the emergency stop button should have been eliminated. In case of longer standstill (e.g. during storage or transport), it is recommended to activate the red emer- gency stop button 5.
2 weeks. The slings can be washed in the washing machine at up to 70 °C with commercially available detergents and then gently dried at low temperatu- res or hanging in the air. Reprocessing in accordance with national regulatory requirements. novacare ®...
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DGUV3). Maintenance of the patient lift is recommended every 12 months (EN 10535) or after 8000 cycles. When the maintenance symbol is first di- splayed, the control electronics emit an acoustic signal. When it is time for maintenance, the maintenance indicator remains on for two minutes after use.
WEEE reg. no.: DE-89403200. Disposal batteries Lead-acid batteries are used in all models of the ProLift series. The batteries must be taken to a suitable disposal point. The batteries in the system are registered: GRS contract number: 109101377. Disposal packaging...
8. Abbreviations & Symbols Appreviations DGUV German statutory accident insurance Polyurethane German technical safety check Symbols Manufacturer Manufacturer Reference to information in or location of the instructions for use. Reference to information in or location of the instructions for use.
If an examination by novacare gmbh shows that ® warranty claims have been made that relate to one of the following reasons for exclusion, novacare ® gmbh is entitled to pass on expenses incurred (e.g. inspection and transport costs) to the claimant.
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