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- Page 1 ® Invacare Reliant™ 450 RHL450-1 Invacare Reliant 450 RPL450-1 Invacare Reliant 600 RPL600-1 Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
- Page 2 © 2011 Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Symbols ......................5 Assembling the Patient Lift..............15 Warnings....................5 Unpacking the Patient Lift ............... - Page 4 CONTENTS TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Maintaining the Base Adjustment ............48 Replacing Casters/Forks ................ 48 Transferring the Patient for Using a Commode Chair or Standard Replacing Rear Casters ..............48 Commode....................32 Replacing Front Casters ..............49 Transferring to a Commode Chair..........33 Replacing Forks..................
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Page 5: General
1 GENERAL 1 General Symbols Warnings Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Limited Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants the products manufactured to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years on the lift and one year on the slings, hydraulic pump / electric components from the date of purchase. -
Page 7: Safety
General WARNING The Invacare patient lift is NOT a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this Owner’s Manual, observe a trained team of experts perform the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several... -
Page 8: Pinch Points And Positioning
Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery on the battery charger to confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the patient lift. The weight limitation for the RHL450-1 and RPL450-1 is 450 lbs. The weight limitation for the RPL600-1 is 600 lbs. -
Page 9: Using The Sling
Use steering handle on the mast at all times to push or pull the patient lift. Invacare does not recommend locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. -
Page 10: Transferring The Patient
The pump is sealed at the factory. DO NOT attempt to open the pump or obtain local service as this will VOID the warranty and might result in damage. Consult your dealer or write Invacare for further information. After the first year of use, the hooks of the swivel bar and the mounting brackets of the boom should be inspected every three months to determine the extent of wear. -
Page 11: Electrical And Grounding
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. -
Page 12: Product Labeling
Lift, READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual for proper operation and safety procedures. WEIGHT LIMITATION 600 lbs. The Invacare Patient lift is NOT a transport device. DO NOT roll casterbase over uneven surfaces that may cause the Patient Lift to tip over. -
Page 13: Technical Data
4 Technical Data Patient Lift 450 LB. HYDRAULIC 450 LB. ELECTRIC 600 LB. ELECTRIC LOW PROFILE LOW PROFILE LOW PROFILE RHL450-1 RPL450-1 RPL600-1 Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX.: 71 inches 74 inches 68 inches Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN.:... -
Page 14: Full Body, Divided Leg And Toileting Slings
4 TECHNICAL DATA Full Body, Divided Leg and Toileting Slings FULL BODY FULL BODY DIVIDED LEG TOILETING HEAVY HEAVY W/COMMODE DUTY W/O DUTY W/ COMMODE COMMODE R110 R111 R114 R115 R116 R117* R100P R100 R101 R102 R121 R140* R141* R112* R113* Size: Width:... -
Page 15: Assembly
Assembling the Patient Lift WARNING Use only Invacare parts in the assembly of this patient lift. The base legs, the mast, boom, pump assembly and the swivel bar are manufactured to specifications that assure correct alignment of all parts for safe functional operation. -
Page 16: Assembling The Mast To The Base
5 ASSEMBLY Assembling the Mast to the Base If locking-type casters are on the patient lift, lock them. Remove the shoulder bolt, nut and washer, that secures the mast in the U-shape cut-out of the base. Position the mast in an upright position and place the mast into the Washers U-shaped cut-out of the base. -
Page 17: Assembling The Manual/Hydraulic Pump To The Boom
5 ASSEMBLY Assembling the Manual/Hydraulic Pump to the Boom CAUTION Mounting Bracket DO NOT overtighten the nut and bolt. This damages the mounting bracket. Remove the shoulder bolt, washer and nut from the mounting bracket on the boom assembly. Unpack the pinch guard from the patient lift carton. ... -
Page 18: Assembling The Electric Actuator To The Boom
5 ASSEMBLY Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom CAUTION Mounting Bracket DO NOT overtighten the nut and bolt. This damages the mounting bracket. Remove the shoulder bolt, washer and nut from the mounting bracket on the boom assembly. Unpack the pinch guard from the patient lift carton. ... -
Page 19: Installing The Shifter Handle
5 ASSEMBLY Installing the Shifter Handle Remove the shifter handle from the packaging carton. Shifter Handle Line-up the shifter handle threads with threaded opening in the base. Turn the shifter handle clockwise and securely tighten into the base. Threads Opening in Base Part No. -
Page 20: Operation
Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. - Page 21 6 OPERATION Closing the Legs Closing the Legs Stand at the rear of the patient lift and grasp the shifter handle with one hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the mast for balance. The shifter handle MUST lock into its mounting slot to lock the legs in the full closed position.
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Page 22: Raising/Lowering A Manual/Hydraulic Lift
WARNING Invacare does not recommend locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Invacare does recommend that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or any stationary object. - Page 23 6 OPERATION Lowering the Hydraulic Lift The control handle MUST be in the open position (control valve positioned away from pump handle) to lower the boom and the patient. Pump The rate of descent can be controlled by varying the amount that the Closed control valve is opened.
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Page 24: Raising/Lowering An Electric Lift
Raising/Lowering an Electric Lift WARNING Hand Control Invacare does not recommend locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Doing so could UP Button cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. -
Page 25: Performing An Emergency Stop
6 OPERATION Secondary Emergency Release Push DOWN on Boom It is recommended that the primary emergency release be used. The secondary emergency release is only a back-up to the primary emergency release. In cases where the primary release is either not functioning or unreachable, a secondary emergency release may be used. -
Page 26: Mounting The Battery Charger
6 OPERATION Mounting the Battery Charger Refer to your local regulations concerning proper mounting procedures. Place the battery charger with mounting bracket on the wall at the desired position. With a pencil, mark the middle hole position. Measure down 6½ inches from the pencil mark and drill one mounting hole. Install the bottom mounting screw until there is an approximate 1/8-inch gap between the screw head and the wall. -
Page 27: Charging The Battery
6 OPERATION Charging the Battery Handle (STEPS 1, 2, 4, and 5) Invacare recommends the battery be recharged daily to prolong battery life. An audible alarm will sound (horn will beep) when battery is low. Lift up on the handle on the back of the battery. -
Page 28: Lifting The Patient
Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. -
Page 29: Attaching Slings To The Lift
Model Nos. R110 - R117 Full Body Slings and Model Nos. R120 - R122 Toileting Slings have four sling straps. Model Nos. R100 - R102 Divided Leg Slings have six sling straps. Invacare Lift Swivel Bars have three hookup points per side. The middle hookup is ONLY used for slings that have three sets of straps per side. -
Page 30: Lifting/Moving The Patient
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient's arms should be inside of the straps. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. -
Page 31: Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift
7 LIFTING THE PATIENT DETAIL “A” - LIFTING THE PATIENT DETAIL “B” - MOVING THE PATIENT DETAIL “C” - MOVING THE PATIENT LIFT AWAY FROM THE BED FIGURE 7.1 Lifting/Moving the Patient Part No. 1078987 Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift... -
Page 32: Transferring The Patient
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The patient's arms should be inside the straps. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. -
Page 33: Transferring To A Commode Chair
8 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Transferring to a Commode Chair Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to Attaching Slings to the Lift on page 29. For operation of the patient lift, refer to Operation on page 20. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the commode chair arms and have their weight supported by the patient lift. -
Page 34: Transferring To A Standard Commode
The Invacare patient lift is NOT intended as a transport device. If the bathroom facilities are NOT near the bed or if the patient lift cannot be easily maneuvered towards the commode, then the patient MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and transported to the bathroom facilities before using the patient lift again to position the patient on a standard commode. -
Page 35: Transferring To A Bathing Unit
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The patient's arms should be inside the straps. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. -
Page 36: Transferring To A Wheelchair
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The patient's arms should be inside of the straps. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. - Page 37 8 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Use the straps or handles on the side and the back of the sling to guide the patient’s hips as far back as possible into the seat for proper positioning. Position the patient over the seat with their back against the back of the chair.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION Patient lift feels loose. Mast/Base joint loose. Refer to Assembly on page 15. Tie - Rods are loose. Refer to Maintaining the Base Adjustment on page 48. Casters/Brakes noisy or stiff. Fluff or debris in bearings. Refer to Replacing Casters/Forks on page 48. - Page 39 Refer to Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt on page 46. power retraction. and mast may not be properly installed. If problems are not remedied by the suggested means, please contact your dealer or Invacare. Part No. 1078987 Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift...
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Page 40: Maintenance
10 MAINTENANCE 10 Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist INSTITUTIONAL IN-HOME INSPECT/ADJUST INSPECT EVERY ITEM INITIALLY MONTHLY SIX (6) MONTHS THE CASTER BASE Inspect for missing hardware. Base opens/closes with ease. Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness. Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll. Inspect and clear wheels of debris. - Page 41 10 MAINTENANCE INSTITUTIONAL IN-HOME INSPECT/ADJUST INSPECT EVERY ITEM INITIALLY MONTHLY SIX (6) MONTHS THE BOOM Check all hardware and swivel bar supports. Inspect for bends or deflections. Inspect bolted joints of boom for wear. Inspect to ensure that the boom is centered between the base legs. Check the mast pivot bolt under the rubber boot.
- Page 42 The Invacare Patient Lift is designed to provide a maximum of safe, efficient and satisfactory service with minimum care and maintenance. All parts of the Invacare Lift are made of the best grades of steel, but metal to metal contact will wear after considerable use.
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Page 43: Lubricating The Lift
10 MAINTENANCE 10.2 Lubricating the Lift The Invacare lift is designed for minimum maintenance. However, a six month check and lubrication should ensure continued safety and reliability. Keep lift and slings clean and in good working order. Any defect should be noted and reported to your dealer as soon as possible. -
Page 44: Detecting Wear And Damage
The pump is sealed at the factory. DO NOT attempt to open the pump or obtain local service as this will void the warranty and might result in damage and costly repair. Consult your dealer or write Invacare for further information. -
Page 45: Replacing The Electric Actuator
10 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Electric Actuator Remove the nut, washer and shoulder bolt that secure the electric actuator to the mast mounting bracket. Rest the boom on your shoulder and remove the nut, bolt, plastic bushing and pinch guard from the boom mounting bracket. Remove the electric actuator assembly. -
Page 46: Checking And Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt
10 MAINTENANCE Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt Rubber Boot Washer Boom Lift up the back of the rubber boot and slide it off the mast along the boom. Bolt Check that the bolt is through the bracket and the locknut is tight and secure. -
Page 47: Replacing The Swivel Bar
10 MAINTENANCE 10.6 Replacing the Swivel Bar WARNING After the first year of use, the hooks of the swivel bar and mounting brackets of the boom should be inspected every six months to determine the extent of wear. If these parts become worn, replacement must be made. The swivel bar comes attached to the boom with bolt, nut, washers, and pinch guard. -
Page 48: Maintaining The Base Adjustment
10 MAINTENANCE 10.7 Maintaining the Base Adjustment Square Linkage Rods The base adjustment should not require any attention other than: Check the squareness of the legs when in the closed position. Place a square on the inside of the legs and base to determine the 90°... -
Page 49: Replacing Front Casters
10 MAINTENANCE Replacing Front Casters Place the lift on its side. Base Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the existing front caster assembly to the fork. The front caster assembly consists of two casters and a Fork washer in between. The washer will fall out from between the two casters. -
Page 50: Accessories
11 Accessories 11.1 Reliant Scale RLS6 The Reliant Scale is a compact precision scale system designed specifically for the Invacare Patient Lift System. WARNING DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. - Page 51 11 ACCESSORIES Boom Boom Mounting Bracket Locknut (Save for installing Scale) Washer (Save for installing scale) Pinch Guard Shoulder Bolt (Save for installing scale) *450 lb Swivel Bar Swivel Bar Pin Nylon Washers *600 lift swivel bar not shown. FIGURE 11.1 Removing the Swivel Bar Part No.
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Page 52: Installing The Reliant Scale
11 ACCESSORIES Installing the Reliant Scale For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.2. WARNING Patient and sling MUST be removed from the lift during ALL installation procedures. Position the load cell assembly of the Reliant Scale into the boom mounting bracket. Refer to Detail “A” in FIGURE 11.2. ... - Page 53 11 ACCESSORIES DETAIL “A” Reliant DETAIL “B” Boom Scale Locknut Mounting Screw Boom Mounting Bracket Locknut Shoulder Swivel Bar Nylon Bolt Washer Nylon Nylon Washers Reliant Washer Scale Load Cell Swivel Bar Pin Assembly FIGURE 11.2 Installing the Reliant Scale Part No. 1078987 Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift...
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Page 54: Operating The Scale
11 ACCESSORIES 11.2 Operating the Scale Keypad Functions INDICATOR INDICATOR DISPLAYED LOCATION DEFINITION Center of Display Window Pressing this key will apply power to the scale and turn the unit on. When the scale is already on, pressing the button will turn the unit off. ZERO ZERO Lower Left Corner of the Display Window... -
Page 55: Weighing The Patient
11 ACCESSORIES 11.3 Weighing the Patient WARNING The weight capacity is limited to the lowest rated capacity of any one of the components in use (e.g. Patient Lift, Sling or Scale). The patient's weight MUST not exceed the lowest rated capacity of any component. DO NOT operate key strokes with pointed objects (e.g. -
Page 56: Replacing The Battery
11 ACCESSORIES Should it be necessary to unlock the weight while the patient is still supported by the lift, the UNLOCK button may be pressed. The weight will unlock and the word “LOCK” will disappear from the display window. The weight value will then be updated. Once the weight becomes stable the weight can be locked again by pressing the LOCK button. -
Page 57: Calibrating The Reliant Scale
11 ACCESSORIES Calibrating the Reliant Scale The Reliant Scale will be pre-calibrated at the factory with the load cell. Should it be necessary to re-calibrate the scale, follow the instructions outlined below. The patient and the sling must be removed from the scale to properly calibrate the Reliant Scale. For removing the patient instructions refer to Operation on page 20. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Unit does NOT work properly. Battery failure. Check battery. Replace if necessary. Battery has been replaced and unit still does Contact Invacare for Service at 1-800-333-6900 NOT work properly. Display Codes CALIBRATION REQUIRED - Indicates improper stored calibration data, calibration is necessary. - Page 59 NOTES Notes Part No. 1078987 Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift...
- Page 60 Invacare Corporation Canada One Invacare Way 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario 44036-2125 L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-333-6900 800-668-5324 Part No. 1078987 Rev J - 05/11 www.invacare.com...