Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Foreword ......................................................................................................................................1
Please Read this Manual Thoroughly! ..................................................................................................... 1
Service and Support ................................................................................................................................ 1
Manufacturer Information ......................................................................................................................... 1
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Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................2
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Operational Life ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2
Policy on Number of Staff Members Required for Patient Transfer ......................................................... 3
Safe Working Load (SWL) ....................................................................................................................... 3
Battery and Battery Charger Safety Practices ......................................................................................... 4
Shock Prevention ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Fire and Explosion Prevention ................................................................................................................. 4
Human and Environmental Safety Practices ........................................................................................... 4
Homecare Environment Considerations ................................................................................................................ 4
Symbols Used ..............................................................................................................................5
General Symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Charger Related ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Description ....................................................................................................................6
How to use the
Maxi 500
............................................................................................................7
Adjusting Legs Spreading ........................................................................................................................ 7
Brakes ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Stop ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Boom Control ........................................................................................................................................... 7
To Raise the Patient .............................................................................................................................................. 7
To Lower the Patient.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Moving the
Maxi 500 ............................................................................................................................... 8
Emergency Lowering ............................................................................................................................... 8
Automatic Cut-out .................................................................................................................................... 8
During lifting .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
During lowering ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Hour Meter ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Battery Charge Indicator .......................................................................................................................... 9
Battery Charging
..........................................................................................................................9
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Scale (optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Clip Slings Application .............................................................................................................10
Clip Sling Compatibility .......................................................................................................................... 10
Sling Selection ........................................................................................................................................11
Spreader Bar Compatibility .....................................................................................................................11
Attaching the Sling to the DPS .............................................................................................................. 12
Detaching the Sling from the DPS ......................................................................................................... 12
Operating the DPS ................................................................................................................................. 12
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Lifting Patient from a Seated Position ................................................................................................................. 13
Lowering Patient to a Seated Position ................................................................................................................ 13
Lifting Patient from a Bed .................................................................................................................................... 14
Lowering Patient to a Bed ................................................................................................................................... 14
Lifting Patient from the Floor ............................................................................................................................... 15
Lowering Patient to the Floor .............................................................................................................................. 15
