Oxford Journey - User Manual 1. The Oxford Journey Patient Lifter 1. The Oxford Journey Patient Lift Ready for use position Ready for use position Push Handle Cow Horn Position Indicator Cow Horn Mast Spreader Bar Battery/ Attachment Hook Control Pack...
By removing the foot tray, the Oxford ability but require assistance to stand. By removing the foot tray, the Oxford Journey patient lift can also be Journey patient lift can also be used as a walking aid following a careful risk assessment.
The Oxford Journey is delivered in its folded/storage position; the following assembly process the 3 easy steps required to take the Oxford Journey from its storage position to its ready for use position. This demonstrates the 3 easy steps required to take the Hoyer Journey from its storage position to its process is carried out with no additional tools required.
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Oxford Journey - User Manual To unfold the Oxford Journey into its ready-to-use position, raise the mast assembly upright. This is achieved by pressing the mast release button located under the actuator (as shown). This will release the mast assembly and allow the mast to be raised. Using the top of the push handle, raise the mast to its upright position and locate the mast into the slot (1).
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Disasseambly Disassembly To disassemble and store the Oxford Journey follow the four easy steps shown below; please note that no additional tools are required. Lower the boom into its lowest possible position and adjust the cow horn to the storage/ fold position (as shown).
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“Click” (3). The “Click” indicates the mast is now in its locked position. position. When folded, lift the Oxford Journey upright using the legs and push handle as a guide. NOTE: NOTE...
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Oxford Journey - User Manual Care should be exercised when folding/unfolding the Oxford Care should be exercised when folding/unfolding the Oxford CAUTION Journey as there is a possible danger of trapping the fi ngers etc. Journey as there is a possible danger of trapping the fingers etc.
• The up and down buttons on the hand control lower and raise the boom correctly. ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPRATION 4. Sling Guide The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this device are listed as follows: • Oxford Transport sling (various sizes available) • Oxford Standing sling (various sizes available)
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Joerns the sitting position. Unicare Health recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for signs of signs of fraying or damage.
If not required, the safety belt can be detached and stored away. Attach the loops of the sling to the grey hooks at the end of the Oxford Journey handgrips. The patient’s hands should be placed on the handgrips (see Fig A or C). Prior to lifting make a visual check to ensure the loops of the sling are secure and in place.
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(above the SWL) has been removed. If the LCD display screen on your Smart Monitor has recorded If the LCD display screen on your Smart Monitor has recorded an overload, Unicare Health recommend that ALL routine an overload, Joerns Healthcare recommend that ALL routine WARNING...
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Oxford Journey - User Manual On-Board Redundant Controls On-Board Redundant Controls The Oxford Smart Monitor is a control system for Oxford Lifts. The Smart Monitor stores useful lift data The Oxford Smart Monitor is a control system for Hoyer Lifts. The Smart Monitor stores useful lift data about the lift that can be recalled when required.
1. Leg Adjustment 1. Leg Asjustment The legs on the Oxford Journey are adjustable for width. The legs can be opened to enable access around armchairs or wheelchairs. For transferring and negotiating narrow doorways/passages, the lift legs should be in the closed position. To achieve the adjustment, the leg adjuster pedal, located at the rear of the base, is compressed right (DOWN) to open the legs outwards and left (UP) to close the legs.
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8. Slings 8. Slings The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING, position. The slings suitable for this device are listed as follows: • Oxford Transport sling • Oxford Standing sling 9.
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11. Adjustable Cow Horn 11. Adjustable cow horn The Oxford Journey has an adjustable cow horn. This allows the carer to position the cow horn in a comfortable position to suit the patient or environment. The cow horn has 3 positions. Position...
Oxford Journey - User Manual 9. Safety Precautions 9. Safety Precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
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Oxford Journey - User Manual DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded. DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction. NEVER force an operating/safety control. All controls are easy to use and do not require excessive force.
Joerns Healthcare recommend an additional battery pack is purchased, so that one pack can be Unicare Health recommends an additional battery pack be purchased, so that one pack can be on charge at all on charge at all times.
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Oxford Journey - User Manual ALWAYS make sure the mains power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the battery pack. NEVER leave the battery pack connected with the charger mains power switched off. DO NOT leave the charger switched on with the battery disconnected.
DO NOT use and place the battery on charge immediately. MAINTENANCE: MAINTENANCE: Joerns Healthcare recommends regular inspection and maintenance. Please refer to the chart on Unicare Health recommends regular inspection and maintenance. Please refer to the chart on the next page. the next page. ® Oxford Journey 08 9351 7500 info@unicarehealth.com.au...
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Oxford Journey - User Manual These Checks Should Include *THESE CHECKS SHOULD INCLUDE ü = Recommended 1. BOOM: Check the attachment of the boom to the mast. Make sure there is only minimal side movement of the boom and the boom is free to rotate ü...
Oxford Journey - User Manual 12. Technical Specifications 12. Technical Specifications Safe Working Load ................. 341 lbs......155 kgs Maximum Overall Length ..............39.4 inches..... 1000 mm Minimum Overall Length ............... 36.8 inches ....935 mm Maximum Overall Heigh ................ 63 inches ......1600 mm Minimum Overall Height ................
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Oxford Journey - User Manual Electrical Specifications: Electrical Specifications: BATTERIES..............24 volt Rechargeable sealed lead acid type BATTERY CAPACITY..........3.2 Ampere hours CHARGER RATED INPUT........100 - 240 V AC/ 50/60 Hz CHARGER RATED OUTPUT........29.5 VDC, Max. 19 W...
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Oxford Journey - User Manual KEY SYMBOLS: Key Symbols: The following symbols are used on the charger, control unit and battery: Type B equipment, as per EN 60601-1 Class 2 equipment The disposal of the charging and control unit should not be mixed with general household waste The disposal of batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Unicare Health’s obligation under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts, and casters are not covered under the two-year warranty but are covered for 90 days after date servicing or replacing, at its option, any product which is found by Unicare Health to be of delivery.
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