The Enhance 270 incorporates a 6-point cradle with safety sling spring clips as standard and is designed to be used in conjunction with the Drive DeVilbiss branded range of slings. Each lift is fully assembled and load tested before being packed and shipped.
Other contraindications may be relevant which are specific to the individual and/or environment of use Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare recommends that the transfer of a patient is fully risk assessed and conducted safely over a short distance only. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare patient lifts may be safely operated by a single appropriately trained and experienced caregiver, in accordance with ISO 10535:2021.
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Carton Contents Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains: • Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Enhance 270 mobile patient lift (Mast, Boom, Base, “U” shaped push handle) • Wallet containing documents • Hand control •...
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2. Fit the mast and boom assembly into the base socket. 3. Secure the mast and boom assembly to the base with the four attachment bolts. Avoid trapping fingers. Keep fingers away from the end of the mast when inserting into the base socket. The electric leg operation will not function unless the mast is fully engaged.
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5. Remove the two small screws from the mounting plate. Slide the control box on to the mounting plate and secure by reattaching the two screws. 6. Fit power pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the pack in place is fully engaged.
4. DISASSEMBLY The lift should not be disassembled unless for service, repair or transport if necessary. If disassembly is required, simply follow the assembly instructions in reverse sequence. ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION • The mast is fully locked into position. •...
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• The legs of the lift open and close satisfactorily (This is done via the hand control and/or control module). • The red Emergency Stop Button is located on the top of the control box and is activated by pressing in. This will cut all power to the lift and only be reset by twisting the button counterclockwise and releasing.
5. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 Point Cradle Boom Push Handle Emergency Manual Lowering Mechanism Electric Actuator Battery/ Control pack Forward Mast Direction of Extrusion Travel Electric Leg Operation Rear Castor (Braking) Front Castor (non Braking)
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Drive DeVilbiss patient lifts are simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free. NOTE: Information to which you should pay special attention.
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• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the handle provided. A foot push pad is also provided. • DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds, which exceed a slow walking pace (0.8m/sec). • DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly when loaded.
7. OPERATION INSTRUCTION Handset is indicated with pictogram indicating up/down and close/open, it has expandable spiral cord. Compatible Controls Overload Power Base Indicator Light M1 Retracts and Extends Arms M2 Leg In/Out Battery Capacity Indicator Leg adjustment The legs on the Enhance 270 are available with powered adjustable width. The legs can be opened to enable access around armchairs or wheelchairs.
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Battery capacity Battery Life Indication - from 25% to 100% Backup controls There are also raising and lowering buttons on the control module. These are located next the emergency stop button and can be used to lower/raise the patient if necessary or should the hand control fail. Smart/Safety Control Module...
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Intended Use The Drive DeVilbiss Smart/Safety control module has an LCD screen, backup controls for operation if the hand control becomes inoperable, battery and an emergency stop button. Below is an example of the TC12 with an LCD display Right Button:...
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• Total work done by actuator. • Number of lift overloads (attempted lifts above the safe working load). • Number of days since last service interval. The Drive DeVilbiss Smart/Safety control module contains a microprocessor inside making it possible to read out service data via the on-board LCD screen.
8. MAINTENANCE CYCLE SETTING 1. Press the buttons to select the maintenance cycle menu. 2. Press the buttons to navigate to the maintenance cycle menu or return to the main menu. 3. Make your maintenance interval selection based on a time period or fixed number of cycles.
9. SYSTEM RESET 1. Press the to navigate to the reset menu. 2. Press the buttons to select After Maintenance or return to the main menu. 3. After Maintenance system reset Note: The maintenance interval settings are regulated by the number of cycles or months.
10. BATTERIES The batteries are protected from deep discharge by a lower voltage alarm. This will sound when the batteries need recharging and the hand control is being operated. It will not sound independently of the hand control being operated. DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING ALARM.
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To return the lift to service, when battery is being charged on control box, simply unplug the charger. Unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charging stand. Fit the battery pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the battery pack in place is fully engaged.
11. KEY SYMBOLS Type B equipment, as per EN UK Conformity Assessed 60601-1 Class 2 equipment Unique Device Identifier The disposal of the charging and control unit should not be Maximum User Mass mixed with general household waste. The disposal of batteries should not be mixed with Consult IFU general household waste.
12. CLEANING • DO NOT clean electrical connections with water or a damp cloth. • DO NOT pressure wash any components of the hoist. • PPE must be worn during manual decontamination to prevent the risk of infection. • Deviating from the specified cleaning instructions could Warning cause a biological hazard, especially in multi-user environments, and adversely affect the life and efficiency of...
13. MAINTENANCE & SERVICING All Drive DeVilbiss products are designed for minimum maintenance, however some safety checks and procedures are required. The maintenance schedule is detailed below. Daily checks and a major service, inspection and test will ensure a lift is kept in optimum safe working condition. A list of spare parts are available upon request.
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Item Pre- Daily Regularly Major Service delivery (Every 12 months) ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY • Check hand control and cycle to ensure smooth quiet operation. Lift adjustment on all Lifters. Width also for electric leg adjustment. • Emergency lowering function (electric and mechanical) •...
Your lift, with no modifications, has an immunity level of 20 V/m. For specific emissions and immunity information relating to this mobile patient lift, contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. Report EMI incidents to Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. using the details provided in section 2.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. (e) damaged or failed by or attributes to acts of God, (f) damaged, caused by failure to follow instructions, or (g) otherwise used in a manner inconsistent with any instructions provided by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
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Apex Health Care Mfg., Inc. 6 Industrial 2nd Road, Touchiao Industry Zone, Minxiong, Chia Yi, Taiwan, China Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. provide these instructions for use and product markings. NB. IMAGES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY NOT REFLECT FINAL PRODUCT OUTLOOK APPEARANCE.
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