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LIFTY 4 user guide
Version 08/2013
4.3. SAFETY
crushing safety: Lifty4 runs with a single-acting actuator. Any obstacle on its way will automatically stop its
going-down.
Emergency stop : the Lifty4 emergency stop button is located on the control box.
Push it to stop the lifting or going-down. Push it again to unlock it.
Electric safety : lifting and going-down are locked when Lifty4 is connected to charge battery.
Alarm : a red led lights on when the actuator is running while battery is low.
Emergency going-down (only use when patient is stuck above and that it is impossible to go down using the
remote control) : There are two actuator release systems:
1/ Electrical release :
To go down, push the blue switch located under the emergency stop.
2/ Manual release :
Push down (1) and turn to the right (2) the red ring of the actuator.
This function can be used if the electrical system is not efficient.
4.4. CONTROL BOX OPERATING, BATTERY CHARGE :
If the charging level is too weak, an alarm sounds (in a constant way) when the control box is activated. The
charging of the battery is then necessary.
The control box has its own integrated charger. To charge batteries, connect the control box to the 220 VAC
main power line, until the green led turn on indicating batteries are charged (approximately 12 hours).
A third person must assist the patient during the
entire emergency going-down process
.
The Lifty 4 must be connected to a network which is in accordance with the NFC 15-100
and NFC 15-211 ( 230 V Electric plug + ground connection) for France and CEI 364 for
other destinations.
Make sure that the power supply of the control box (you can find it on the label), is in
accordance with the establishment power supply.
It is advisable to connect the device on a power fitting protected by a differential circuit
breaker of 30 mA Maximum, in accordance with the CEI 364-5-53 publication.
