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Hoyer
Ascend
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User Instruction Manual & Warranty
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
Hoyer
Ascend
®
Manuel de l'utilisateur et garantie
Afin d'éviter tout accident, veuillez lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation.
Hoyer
Ascend
®
Manual de Instrucciones y Garantia para el Usuario
Para evitar posibles daños, lea previamente el manual de usuario.
Hoyer
Ascend
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Benutzerhandbuch und Garantie
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Redefi ning patient handling

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  • Page 1 Hoyer ® Hoyer Ascend ® User Instruction Manual & Warranty To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. Hoyer Ascend ® Manuel de l’utilisateur et garantie Afin d’éviter tout accident, veuillez lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation. Hoyer Ascend ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Hoyer Ascend Patient Lift ....................2. Introduction: About Your Lift ..................... 3. Assembly and Commissioning Instructions ..............4. Sling Guide ........................5. Lifting with the Hoyer Ascend ................... 10 6. Safety Precautions......................11 7. Operating Instructions....................... 13 8. Charging Instructions ......................15 9.

  • Page 3: Hoyer Ascend Patient Lift

    Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend 1. The Hoyer Ascend Patient Lift Push Handle Spreader Bar (Cow horns) Battery/ Control Pack Spreader Bar Attachment Hook Electric Actuator Mast Extrusion Adjustable Knee Pad Rear Castor (braked) Removable Foot Plate...

  • Page 4: Introduction: About Your Lift

    Ascend 2. Introduction: About Your Lift The Hoyer Ascend is an electrically operated patient lift. Each Ascend lift is fully assembled load tested and certified before being packed/shipped. The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton that is used for both export and domestic markets to ensure the safe arrival of the lift.

  • Page 5: Assembly And Commissioning Instructions

    DESK TOP CHARGER/STAND • WARNING The Hoyer Ascend is heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need assistance to lift the Hoyer Ascend from the carton. ASSEMBLY Remove all the parts from the carton and place on the floor, taking care to protect the finish from damage.
  • Page 6 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend Place the chassis in a clear space and apply the rear bakes. Attach the foot tray to the base using the location holes positioned on tbe base casting. Fit the mast and boom assembly into the chassis socket.
  • Page 7 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend Turn the locking knob until hand tight. Line the handle assembly up to the mast, and attach using the fixings provided. The fixings and wrench needed to attached the handle are kept in the user instruction wallet for safe keeping.
  • Page 8 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION • The mast is fully locked into position. • The legs of the lift open and close satisfactorily (This is done via the hand control).

  • Page 9: Sling Guide

    ® E n g l i s h Ascend 4. Sling Guide The Hoyer Ascend is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this device are listed as follows: • Hoyer Transport • Hoyer Standing USER GUIDE FOR STANDAID SLINGS The Transport and Standing sling is an easy fit sling, suitable for standing and supporting.

  • Page 10: Lifting With The Hoyer Ascend

    DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged. WARNING HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS. Hoyer slings and lifters are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other manufacturer’s products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    E n g l i s h Ascend 6. Safety Precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Hoyer patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
  • Page 12 DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged. • HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS. Hoyer slings and lifters are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other manufacturer’s products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    Battery Indicator 1. Leg adjustment The legs on the Hoyer Ascend are electrically adjustable for width. The legs can be opened to enable access around armchairs or wheelchairs. For transferring and negotiating narrow doorways and passages the lift legs should be in the closed position.
  • Page 14 10. Removable footplate The Ascend has a removable footplate. To remove the foot plate, move to the front of the product, and lift the footplate upward from the middle of the assemble. NOTE Be careful when lifting the foot- plate from its low-seated position.

  • Page 15: Charging Instructions

    Fit the power pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the pack in place is fully engaged. “Click” in place. The charging of Hoyer electric lifts is simple and straightfor ward, but it is important to follow the charging instructions closely. Please pay particular attention to the following warnings, they will help you avoid problems with discharged batteries.
  • Page 16 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend WARNING KEEP the batteries fully charged. Place the battery on charge whenever it is not in use. If it is more convenient to do so, place on charge every night. The charger will not allow the batteries to overcharge.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List

    If the alarm sounds, DO NOT use and place on charge immediately. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TEST Joerns Healthcare recommend a thorough inspection and test of the Hoyer Ascend lift and lifting accessories, slings, scales etc is carried out on a regular basis. Inspection frequency varies depending on locality, so you must check with your dealer or local government agency as appropriate regarding how often an inspection is required.
  • Page 18 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend *THESE CHECKS SHOULD INCLUDE:  = Required X = Recommended * 6 months in North America 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 ...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend 10. Technical Specification Safe Working Load ............375 lbs 170 kg Maximum Overall Length ..........43.3 inches 1100 mm Minimum Overall Length ..........40.8 inches 1035 mm Maximum Overall Height ..........66.5 inches 1690 mm Minimum Overall Height ..........48.4 inches...
  • Page 20 Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS BATTERIES ..............12 volt Rechargeable sealed lead acid type BATTERY CAPACITY .............3.2 Ampere hours CHARGER RATED INPUT ..........230Vac 50/60Hz CHARGER RATED OUTPUT .........27.4/29.0 VDC@0.8A Electric Shock Protection CHARGER ...............CLASS II LIFT .................INTERNAL POWER SOURCE...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Hoyer ® E n g l i s h Ascend 11. Warranty This warranty covers HoyerPro lifts only. Lifts not covered under this warranty include, but are not limited to Advance-H, HML400, HPL600WB, HPL600WBSC, HPL402, C-HLA (and variations). HoyerPro lifts are guaranteed for a period of two years from the date of delivery against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
  • Page 22 Joerns Healthcare Inc. 2100 Design Road Suite 100, Arlington TX 76014 Tel: 800-826-0270 Fax: 800-457-8827 www.joerns.com © 2011, Joerns Healthcare 294000.10063 Rev A DCO. 11-0339...

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