Invacare Elf 127em, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...R This manual MUST be given to the user of the patient lift USER BEFORE using this patient lift read this manual and save for future reference SERVICE AGENT Only Invacare authorised service agents are...

Page 2: ...hout prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Inv...

Page 3: ...d Emergency Stop Button OFF while transmission is in progress This product meets EN60601 1 2 Collateral Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility WARNING notices as used in this manual apply to hazards o...

Page 4: ...rk of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacare Asia Pacific Special Notes CAUTION WARNING WARNING Pinch Points Fingers could be pinched When positioning Lift beware of the position of the Swivel Bar and the...

Page 5: ...ing 23 Fitting the Sling 25 Lifting the Patient 27 Moving the Patient 30 Lowering the Patient 30 Maintenance 31 Recharging 32 Sling Care 34 Lifter Maintenance 35 Trouble Shooting 40 Limited Warranty 4...

Page 6: ...hout prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Inv...

Page 7: ...hout prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Inv...

Page 8: ...disabled in hospitals nursing homes and home care Invacare Credentials Australian Therapeutic Goods Listing Certificate of Listing AUST L 42882 FDA Listing A804934 USA FDA Registration 9613615 USA CE...

Page 9: ...n the European Market It indicates that the product complies with applicable European Directives related to health safety environment and consumer protection Safe Working Load Represents the maximum l...

Page 10: ...hout prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Inv...

Page 11: ...prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacar...

Page 12: ...es you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacare Asia Pacific Elf 127em User s Manual Documentation With each lifter you should receive the following documents this Instruction Manual a...

Page 13: ...the Adjuster Handle through the Wire Retainer on the Push Handle and into the socket of the Adjuster Lever 5 Check the operation of the Adjuster Mechanism to ensure the Adjuster Handle engages in the...

Page 14: ...ual Fitting a Spreader Bar or Pivoting Frame 1 Remove the Spreader Bar shaft from the boom 2 Insert the Spreader Bar shaft through the Spreader Bar or Pivoting Frame 3 Attach Spreader Bar cover Pivoti...

Page 15: ...ration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacare Asia Pacific Features Overview 10 Spec...

Page 16: ...n fact more knee and head room than most much larger lifters This allows a patient to be freely rotated and makes the carer s job easier and safer The Elf 127em offers an excellent lifting range allow...

Page 17: ...mm 10 Hoisting reach at min height of C S P 440mm 11 Max hoisting reach 820mm 12 Base Base 1 Max external length 1080mm 2 Max internal length 740mm 3 Min internal width 475mm 4 Min external width 575m...

Page 18: ...th people with disabilities who cannot cooperate while being lifted Use restraint straps if necessary Invacare slings and patient lift accessories are specifically designed to be used in conjunction w...

Page 19: ...locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants Invacare DOES recommend that the rear casters be...

Page 20: ...widened by pushing the Leg Spread Adjuster Handle located at the rear of the machine to the left For example when lifting a patient from a chair the base may need widening to straddle the legs of a ch...

Page 21: ...connects to the control unit via a curly cord lead Do not over stretch this lead as damage may occur thus rendering the Elf 127em inoperative Control Unit The Elf 127em is fitted with a power source t...

Page 22: ...e of the main lifting nut inside the shaft a safety nut is fitted as a back up By pulling the Red Release Mechanism up the patient may be lowered This is an additional safety feature in the event of t...

Page 23: ...with Head Support General Purpose Toileting Sling with Head Support Hammock Sling Pivoting Frame Pivot Sling The Pivoting Frame Pivot Sling Option allows a patient to be lifted in either a sitting or...

Page 24: ...r s Manual Weighing Device The INVACARE weighing device is rated to 300 kg 660 lb Safe Working Load and suits all Invacare lifters Specifications Max Weighing Capacity 350kg Display Resolution 0 2kg D...

Page 25: ...selection Standard sizes are available for most slings Each label states the SWL Safe Working Load Materials All Invacare slings are manufactured from the highest quality materials available Both the...

Page 26: ...hout prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Inv...

Page 27: ...ion purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacare Asia Pacific Lifting Safety Precautions 2...

Page 28: ...fters are designed to transfer people distances spanning no more than a few metres typically bed to chair or chair to chair i e transfers occurring in the same room To transport a patient distances fu...

Page 29: ...Spreader Bar Attachment General Purpose Sling Available in 5 sizes These slings provide easy fitting and good support for patients with some upper body control Mesh option available suitable for bath...

Page 30: ...ecommended for single or double lower limb amputees The patient must be rolled onto and off the sling For Use With a Pivoting Frame Pivot Sling Allows a patient to be lifted in either a sitting or lyi...

Page 31: ...ortant that each leg section supports as much of the patient s thigh and hip as possible This can be achieved by firmly pulling the leg piece once it is passed under the leg To ease the leg strap unde...

Page 32: ...er Bar Pivoting Frame Press down the pivoting frame handle and attach the shoulder straps first then the leg straps Removing the Sling Removal of the sling is the reverse of fitting In some cases the...

Page 33: ...esult in the lifter moving slightly when the patient is first lifted Before raising the patient check that the sling attachments are still in place on the yoke or pivoting frame Keyhole buckles must b...

Page 34: ...with this option provides a comfortable dignified posture suitable for general lifting or transferring Leg straps passing under each thigh and back to the hook on the same side This provides a legs a...

Page 35: ...sition during transfer The Invacare Pivot Sling is compatible only with the Invacare Pivoting Frame An incorrect selection may cause injury Do not use pivot Slings with the InvacareYoke Elf 127em User...

Page 36: ...ull in a straight line Always look at the patient during the transfer it is possible for patients to become distressed or even in some cases go into muscle spasm during transfer Be aware that some pat...

Page 37: ...hs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2008 Invacare Asia Pacific Maintena...

Page 38: ...ntrol Box will be illuminated The AMBER light on the Control Box indicates that the unit is charging Charging takes approximately six hours and is complete when the Amber light extinguishes The power...

Page 39: ...ing Station Ensure the Charging Station is on at the power point the GREEN light will be on Clip Battery Pack onto Charging Station and push forward AMBER charging light illuminates when correctly mou...

Page 40: ...all fittings for absence of significant levels of rust distortion cracks and ease of adjustment Buckles should be checked for keeper operation and that the locking unlocking mechanism opens and close...

Page 41: ...Pre Delivery Daily Minor Service After every 3 Months of Service Major Service After every 6 Months of Service PRE DELIVERY Confirm all components are included X Inspect parts for possible damage in...

Page 42: ...bolt hooks for wear or damage X X X X Check sling hooks for wear or deflection X X X X Remove bolt and regrease do not over tighten bolt X Check mast to boom attachment remove bolt and regrease pivot...

Page 43: ...F MK11 ADJ 1 12 15078 BOOM END PROTECTOR 1 13 15111 CHASSIS ELF 1 14 16006 BUSH ELF LEG PIVOT 2 15 15069 MAST 1 16 15107 LEG ELF LH 1 17 15108 LEG ELF RH 1 18 16017 BOOM 1 19 16019 LINK ADJUSTER 2 20...

Page 44: ...49 SCR031 SCREW M8X25 2 50 SCR009 SCREW M10X20 HEX ZP 1 51 SCR010 SCREW M12X20 HEX ZP 1 52 SCR038 SCREW M5X8 SOC HD CAP ZP 3 53 SCR029 SCREW M5X6 SOC HD CAP ZP 3 54 WAS001 SPRING WASHER M8 ZP 2 55 WAS...

Page 45: ...is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of Invac...

Page 46: ...Actuator cannot lift full load Motor is damaged Send actuator for repair Control box completely dead on battery no relay clicking is heard Emergency stop button pressed Release button Battery complete...

Page 47: ...g charges LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPRO...

Page 48: ...f inspection reveals that user safety is jeopardised in any way from use of the patient lifter Ensure ongoing servicing after the Warranty Period is maintained by agreement between you and an Authoris...

Page 49: ...onTaken Inspected By Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major Elf 127em User s Manual All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illus...

Page 50: ...y Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from pro...

Page 51: ...y Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major Elf 127em User s Manual All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes on...

Page 52: ...y Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from pro...

Page 53: ...y Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major Elf 127em User s Manual All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes on...

Page 54: ...y Signature Date ServiceType Pre Delivery Minor Periodic Inspection Major All information is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from pro...

Page 55: ...on is subject to change without prior notice Photographs are for illustration purposes only and may vary from product description Invacare is a registered trademark andYes you can is a trademark of In...

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