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EZ Life Systems: KateZ Lift User Manual 
 

 

Last Updated 6/4/2012 

 

 

Important Safety Precautions 

 

Special Words/Icons 

This user guide contains the following words and icons to callout unsafe practices which could result in 
personal injury or property damage. 

 

 WARNING signifies a potentially hazardous action which could result in death or serious 

injury. 

 

PROHIBITED signifies an action that cannot happen. 

 

MANDITORY signifies a step you must take before continuing on. 

 

Manual Updates 

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. See 
http://www.ezliftsystems.com for the most up-to-date manual information. 

 

Weight Limitations

  

The KateZ Lift has a weight limitation of 250 lbs above and beyond the weight of the wheelchair. 

WARNING! Adding accessories or a different seat will increase the weight of your wheelchair. 

Verify with your authorized dealer that the total weight of your wheelchair, KateZ Lift and any other 
additions does not exceed the maximum allowance for the KateZ Lift. 

 

Seat Positioning Strap 

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is optional on 
wheelchairs, using it is strongly recommended as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. 
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair in a lifted position. If signs of wear 
appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for KateZ Lift

Page 1: ...User Manual Dealer This manual must be given to the user of the KateZ Lift User Before using KateZ Lift read this manual and save for future reference...

Page 2: ...instructions in this manual If you are unable to understand the warnings cautions or instructions contact your dealer before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur Save...

Page 3: ...User Manual Last Updated 6 4 2012 3 Table of Contents Warnings 2 Table of Contents 3 Important Safety Precautions 4 Safety Handling 6 Operation 8 Care and Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Limited War...

Page 4: ...com for the most up to date manual information Weight Limitations The KateZ Lift has a weight limitation of 250 lbs above and beyond the weight of the wheelchair WARNING Adding accessories or a differ...

Page 5: ...wheelchair and surrounding property Reaching and Leaning Safety See the Safety Handling section for more detailed information Negatively affecting the center of gravity on a wheelchair can easily be...

Page 6: ...the wheelchair and surrounding property Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while raising the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair resulting in serious bodily...

Page 7: ...ching leaning to side Reaching leaning to the side WARNING DO NOT lean over the side of the armrests to reach objects next to you as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over Position wheelchair as cl...

Page 8: ...or injury may occur Avoid storing or using the KateZ Lift near open flame or combustible products Serious injury or damage to property may result DO NOT DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to...

Page 9: ...2012 9 This illustration describes the features of your KateZ Lift Carefully review the function and location of each item described Figure 4 Rear view of KateZ Lift Control Box Battery Front Foot Pa...

Page 10: ...adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the battery charger while the battery is charging PROHIBITED Do not expose the...

Page 11: ...s a good charge o Red means the battery needs to be recharged Figure 5 Hand control Battery charging instructions 1 Remove the battery by lifting the battery box with logo up and off the control box F...

Page 12: ...ry charger contact your authorized dealer Battery Recommendations Replace the battery every year Recharge the battery each night if the light is not green o To obtain a long battery life remove the ba...

Page 13: ...ol is out of the way before sitting in the wheelchair Do not allow children to play on or operate the KateZ Lift Only the intended user should operate the KateZ Lift Always leave the KateZ Lift in a l...

Page 14: ...utton down until the KateZ Lift reaches the desired position or maximum height To lower your wheelchair Push the red button down until the KateZ Lift reaches the desired position or minimum height Fig...

Page 15: ...ase operation Note Have an assistant help with releasing and re engaging the KateZ Lift to your wheelchair To release your KateZ Lift 1 Remove the wheelchair user 2 Detach the hand control from the ar...

Page 16: ...the KateZ Lift Maintenance schedule Replace the battery every year Check foot pads and caster wheels for wear and replace as necessary Contact your authorized dealer for replacement pads or wheels Di...

Page 17: ...ill keep chair from rising 2 Reconnect battery Why A battery not correctly connected will keep chair from rising 3 Recharge Battery Why A battery with a low charge will keep chair from rising 4 Fully...

Page 18: ...o be defective must be returned to the Seller accompanied by a return form issued by your authorized dealer with transportation prepaid by Buyer and must include a detailed description of the defectiv...

Page 19: ...over the defense of any allegations or actions including all negotiations for settlement or compromise If Goods are subject to a claim that it infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of a third pa...

Page 20: ...EZ Life Systems KateZ Lift User Manual Last Updated 6 4 2012 20 EZ Life Systems 1351 Sibley Memorial Highway Mendota MN 55150 Phone 651 207 5634 www ezlifesystems com...

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