Care and Maintenance
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Daily Checklist
The following procedures must be followed before
each use:
• Charge the battery.
• Inspect the lift for any damage. If the lift casing
does not look properly aligned, or there are
any cracks or other damage on the lift, or there
are parts missing, do not use it. Contact your
Joerns / Healthcare agent to have the lift
serviced.
• Inspect the strap for any visible signs of wear,
frays, loose threads or other damage (see
Fig. 10). If there is any evidence of damage, do
not use it. Contact your local Joerns /
Healthcare agent to have the lift serviced.
• Inspect the sling for tears, frayed straps or
loose stitching. If the sling has any of the
above damage, do not use it. Contact your
local Joerns / Healthcare agent to have the
sling replaced or repaired.
• Inspect the carabiner at the top of the strap to
ensure that it is properly attached.
Strap Inspection
If the strap is damaged or shows signs of wear or
discolouration, the acceptable load on the strap
before rupture can drop rapidly and present a
danger for the patient or caregiver. Joerns /
Healthcare recommends a thorough inspection of
the straps every two months as follows:
1) Completely unwind the strap.
2) Look for any signs of wear or discolouration
(see Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
Handling and Storage
Avoid violent impacts while transporting the lift.
The lift should not remain stored for long periods
of time without recharging the battery.
If you store or ship the
Voyager
, ensure that the
power is turned off (push the battery eject button)
beforehand.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery when there is a noticeable
reduction in the number of transfers that can be
performed between charges. If you hear the
Voyager
lift beeping, see the instructions in the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual to
determine if there is a problem with the battery.
For battery replacement, contact your local
Joerns / Healthcare agent.
WARNING: Before each use, make sure all end
stoppers on the rail are in place.
NOTE: The lift cassette and the sling should
be cleaned between use of different patients.
WARNING: Do not splash, drench or
immerse the unit in water.
WARNING: The strap must be changed if it
shows any sign of wear as indicated above
or any other visual defects.
The manufacturer recommends changing
the strap at least every 2 years or every 2850
cycles—which ever comes first.
By continuing to use the lift without
changing a damaged strap, the safety of the
caregiver or patient is greatly compromised.
NOTE: Even if the lift is not used, Joerns /
Healthcare recommends charging the
battery at least every two weeks. This will
prevent premature aging of battery.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use a battery that
was not supplied by Joerns / Healthcare. The
battery has been specially designed for Joerns
/ Healthcare charging systems. Attempting to
use an unauthorized battery may seriously
damage the lift and/or the charger.
Loose threads in stitched
areas
Noticeable discolouration
Edge wear (fraying)
Middle wear
(strap or stitches are lighter
than original color)
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