Invacare Reliant 440, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ual MUST be given to the user of the patient lift USER BEFORE using this patient lift read this manual and save for future reference For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services...

Page 2: ...nvacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products SYMBOL LEGEND ATTENTION see instructions for use...

Page 3: ...atient Lift 11 Attaching the Kneepad 13 Attaching the Battery 14 Mounting the Battery Charger 15 SECTION 3 OPERATION 16 Introduction 16 Operating the Patient Lift 16 Locking Unlocking the Rear Casters...

Page 4: ...30 Safety Inspection Checklists 30 Inspect Adjust Initially 30 Institutional Inspect Adjust Monthly 30 In Home Inspect Adjust Every Six Months 31 Care and Maintenance of Stand Up Lift 32 Detecting Wea...

Page 5: ...rd to the use of portable communication equipment in the area around such equipment If RFI causes erratic behavior PUSH the RED Power Switch OFF IMMEDIATELY DO NOT turn the Power Switch ON while trans...

Page 6: ...LABEL LOCATION Reliant 440 6 Part No 1141431 LABEL LOCATION...

Page 7: ...se Width CLOSED 26 inches Base Height Clearance 5 inches Base Length 41 5 inches Caster Size FRONT REAR 4 inches Weight Capacity 440 lbs Weight Out of Carton 116 5 lbs Battery 24V DC RECHARGEABLE Char...

Page 8: ...ings are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Invacare patient lifts Slings and accessories designed by other manufacturers are not to be utilized as a component of Invacare s patient...

Page 9: ...ately DO NOT alter slings Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a stationary obje...

Page 10: ...NOT recommend 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 r...

Page 11: ...etail A 3 Remove the mast from the base 4 Position and re attach the mast to the base using the two mounting screws washers and locknuts removed in STEP 2 Detail B Securely tighten 5 Insert the pins o...

Page 12: ...31 FIGURE 2 1 Assembling the Patient Lift Mounting Screws DETAIL A DETAIL B Rod Ends Base Base Mast Mast Mounting Screws DETAIL C Cable Tie Actuator Boom DETAIL D Mounting Screws Washers Locknuts Mast...

Page 13: ...r this procedure refer to FIGURE 2 2 on page 13 1 Connect the top of the actuator to the boom using the bolt provided Detail A 2 Insert the two posts of the kneepad into the tube retainers of the knee...

Page 14: ...is procedure refer to FIGURE 2 3 1 Install the battery into the control box and ensure there is an audible click Detail A 2 Ensure that the control box emergency push button is set to the Off out posi...

Page 15: ...4 Install the bottom mounting screw until there is an approximate 1 8 inch gap between the screw head and the wall 5 Install the battery charger with mounting bracket onto the bottom mounting screw 6...

Page 16: ...takes to position the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed return the legs of the lift to the maximum open positi...

Page 17: ...For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 3 The bottom row of the hand control is used to open or close the legs of the base for stabilitypriortoliftingapatient Pressingthe left button widens the leg base...

Page 18: ...l patient lift actuators are equipped with a mechanical emergency release The mechanical release will enable the actuator to retract without power NOTE Use the primary emergency release first before u...

Page 19: ...cur 3 Place the battery on the battery charger Detail B 4 Ensure there is an audible click Detail C NOTE The charge LED will illuminate When charging is complete the charge LED will stop illuminating...

Page 20: ...he lower back of the patient and the patient s arms are outside the standing sling TRANSPORT SLINGS Before lifting the patient make sure the bottom edge of the transport sling is at the base of the sp...

Page 21: ...back onto the surface and correct this problem Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient Invacare standing and transport slings are specifically designed to be used i...

Page 22: ...hed to the lift DO NOT roll stand up lift over objects such as carpet raised carpet bindings door frames or any uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the stand up lift and cou...

Page 23: ...Ensure that the wheelchair wheel locks are in the locked position 3 Position the patient over the wheelchair 4 Press the down button and lower the patient into the wheelchair WARNING Invacare recomme...

Page 24: ...provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move 2 Press the down button and lower the patient onto the bed WARNING Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel caste...

Page 25: ...Position the patient over the commode Detail A 2 Press the down button and lower the patient onto the commode WARNING Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters of the stand up lift only when...

Page 26: ...t Detail B iii If desired unhook the transport sling from the top attachment points on the stand up lift NOTE The patient can remain in the upper portion of the transport sling while using the commode...

Page 27: ...Place the lift over the bed with the lift arms angled toward the patient C Press down on the bottom of the locking lever to lock the lift wheels Detail C D Instruct the patient to grasp the lift arms...

Page 28: ...t to pull and stand up while the caregivers support with the gait belt WARNING DO NOT lift the patient 15 Once the patient is standing unlock the lift wheels Detail D 16 Remove the lift to allow the p...

Page 29: ...ency stop button pressed IN Battery not connected prop erly to control box The connecting terminals are damaged Electric actuator in need of ser vice or load is too high Check connections Charge batte...

Page 30: ...Detecting Wear and Damage on page 32 Ensure that the lift arms are centered between the base legs Inspect the electric actuator assembly for wear or deterioration Refer to Detecting Wear and Damage on...

Page 31: ...ar Refer to Detecting Wear and Damage on page 32 Inspect the straps for wear Refer to Detecting Wear and Damage on page 32 Check that all labels are present and legible Replace if necessary In Home In...

Page 32: ...e of the best grades of steel but metal to metal contact will wear after considerable use There is no adjustment or maintenance of either the casters or wheel locks other than cleaning lubrication and...

Page 33: ...ctuator to the mast mounting bracket 3 Remove the two plastic caps not shown in drawing covering the top locknut and the top mounting screw WARNING Rest the lift arm on your shoulder when removing the...

Page 34: ...a 90 square on the inside of the legs and base to determine the 90 alignment 3 Adjust the linkage rods until 90 alignment is achieved FIGURE 8 2 Maintaining the Base Adjustment Actuator Power Cord Top...

Page 35: ...t caster 3 Reverse STEPS 1 2 to install the front caster FIGURE 8 3 Replacing the Casters Front Caster Rear Caster NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 4 1 Remove the hex bolt two washers spacers...

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