Joerns Oxford Mermaid, User Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...User Instruction Manual Oxford Mermaid Ranger To avoid injury read user manual prior to use For alternative languages contact your authorised service provider ...

Page 2: ...tion 8 6 Fitting Dimensions 9 7 Assembly and Installation Instructions 10 8 Installation of the Base Plate 11 9 Wooden Floor Installation Kit 12 10 Testing of Installation 13 11 Operating Instructions 15 12 Safety Precautions 16 13 Taking Care of Your Mermaid 17 14 Charging Instructions Electric Variants 20 15 Daily Check List 22 16 Maintenance Schedule 23 17 Technical Specifications 25 18 Warrant...

Page 3: ...ualified nurse or therapist before lifting patients with the Mermaid hoist A lap strap is fitted to the seat of the Mermaid Hoist to enable it to be used when required by the clinical risk assessment PLEASE NOTE 1 If there is a risk of cross infection when using a lap strap on a Mermaid hoist the hoist should only be used for Single Patient Use 2 If a Mermaid hoist and lap strap is used for Multip...

Page 4: ...te User Manual The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and will be required for your insurance records It is valid for six months and after it has expired the lift should be inspected and serviced for the following six month period Servicing and periodic testing can be carried out by your supplier Please ensure your lift is included in their maintenance schedule The Oxford Mermaid Oxford Ran...

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Page 6: ...tre line of the bath at one end see illustration on page 5 The end fit option requires a different arm arrangement and must be specified at the time of ordering PACKING The Mermaid and the Ranger lifts are supplied in two cartons Oxford Mermaid 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5kgs CONCRETE WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 2 3kgs FOLD UP SAFETY ARMS 2 2kgs WALLET CONT...

Page 7: ... Mermaid Electric 2nd carton SEAT ASSEMBLY 4 5kgs Oxford Ranger Electric 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5kgs HAND CONTROL POWER PACK CHARGER CONCRETE WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 3kgs WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS Oxford Ranger Electric 2nd carton RANGER SEAT ASSEMBLY 6kgs SAFETY ARMS 2 2kgs TRANSPORTER CHASSIS 9 4kgs Check the contents of the cartons carefully If...

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Page 9: ...ford Mermaid Ranger End Fitting Mermaid Commode Ranger A 865mm 815mm 890mm Mermaid Commode Ranger B 850mm 810mm 810mm C 430mm 430mm 430mm Universal Base Plate Principle Dimensions 6 Fitting Dimensions Side Fitting ...

Page 10: ... vary greatly in shape and size It is very important to establish the exact position of the mast in relation to the particular bath IMPORTANT NOTE The lift seat may damage the sides or back of the bath if it is incorrectly fitted 1 Place the base plate on the floor in the approximate final position Locate the mast onto the four base plate fixing studs Lightly tighten down the nuts onto the studs 2...

Page 11: ...ms of wooden floor construction The following information should be regarded only as guidelines for your installer whose knowledge and skill will be an important factor in the secure and safe installation of the lift Not all wooden floors are constructed in such a way to allow for lift mounting without extensive strengthening If in any doubt consult an architect structural engineer For the most co...

Page 12: ...span as many floorboards as possible usually three Whether a bar will span either A or B will be decided according to the direction and position of the joists in the area chosen for sitting the Bath Lift Access is normally achieved by removing a section of floorboard adjacent to the fixing area large enough to allow the insertion and positioning of the bars All floorboards taking any part of the l...

Page 13: ...g lever situated on the main mast With the lever fully UP the seat is unlocked and free to rotate 360 degrees When the locking lever is fully DOWN the seat will lock in one of the four positions If the lever is pushed down at an intermediate position it will automatically engage when it encounters the next locking position DO NOT use this automatic engagement to stop the swing of a loaded seat If ...

Page 14: ...end stop is encountered additional steps must be taken to avoid damage to the bath The Mermaid and Ranger have been designed to be compatible with a wide range of bath designs but the installer may encounter baths which do not conform to normal design If the seat bottoms out before the end stop on the lift is encountered this indicates the bath is elevated higher than normal Firstly check the seat...

Page 15: ...control circuitry and shorten working life Rotating the Seat Support Arm To rotate the seat support arm fully lift the locking lever With the lever fully UP the seat support arm is unlocked and free to rotate 360 degrees When the locking lever is fully DOWN the seat support arm will lock in one of four positions If the lever is pushed down at an intermediate position it will automatically engage w...

Page 16: ...d patient lifts is simple and straightforward Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR MERMAID RANGER PRODUCTS WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury CAUTION Information for preventing damage to the product NOTE Information to which you ...

Page 17: ...ause problems with internal corrosion Do not use petroleum based solvents or similar since this may cause damage to the plastic parts For disinfection of contaminated hoists it is recommended that you wipe down the product completely with hard surface disinfectant wipes impregnated with a 70 v v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol Always follow health and safety guidelines when using and handling any cl...

Page 18: ... is needed when draining out disinfectant solution from the support tubes as the seat frame is being raised After cleaning the disinfectant solution can be drained from the bath and the hoist should then be rinsed with clean water Finally thoroughly dry the product with a disposable cloth For the Ranger and Commode seat make sure that the seat is correctly clipped back into position and securely f...

Page 19: ... surface disinfectant wipes that are supplied impregnated with a 70 v v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol Thoroughly wipe clean the lap strap The buckle can be cleaned either using a disinfectant spray or by immersing it in a suitable quantity of disinfectant solution in a suitable container The buckle can then be rinsed with clean water Dry both the buckle and strap with a disposable cloth Refit the ...

Page 20: ... locking ring on the charging plug is in the unlocked position Moulded pointer on the locking ring pointing to the Unlocked position Connection is achieved with a straight push and then the locking ring can be twisted to Lock position 3 Plug the charger mains plug into a suitable mains outlet and switch the mains supply ON 4 Charging is fully automatic The status of the charging is indicated by tw...

Page 21: ...n use The charger will not allow the batteries to overcharge NEVER run the batteries completely flat If the audible warning sounds complete the lifting operation in hand and place the battery on charge NEVER store the lift for long periods without regular charging throughout the storage period ALWAYS make sure the mains power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the ch...

Page 22: ...s the following checks are carried out on a daily basis and before using the lift Failure to carry out these checks may result in injury to the patient and or care giver MAKE sure the hand control electrics only is plugged in firmly and the lift raises and lowers smoothly MAKE sure the winding handle on manual lifts operates smoothly and the lift raises and lowers CONFIRM the Mermaid is not soundi...

Page 23: ...ck brakes for correct operation SAFETY LATCHES Check the correct function of the safety latches on the Ranger Chair and the Ranger support arm LAP STRAP FITTING Check that the lap strap is fitted securely to the seat frame and is not frayed worn or damaged SEAT FIXING Check that the seat is securely fitted to the frame HOIST CLEANING Refer to section 13 LAP STRAP CLEANING Refer to section 13 LOAD ...

Page 24: ...he batteries are housed in the power pack and should not require maintenance other than regular charging as detailed in the charging instructions EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Check the operation and correct functioning of the emergency stop switch located on the rear of the power pack EMERGENCY RAISE SWITCH Check the operation and correct functioning of the rocker switch located on the motor unit END OF ...

Page 25: ...30mm 430mm Depth of seat front to back 410mm 410mm Centres between mast and seat 430mm 430mm Maximum seat turning circle side fit Mermaid 850mm 850mm Commode 810mm 810mm Ranger 840mm 840mm Maximum seat turning circle Mermaid 865mm 865mm Commode 815mm 815mm Ranger 890mm 890mm Minimum recommended clearance from mast to allow for leg room 1000mm 1000mm WEIGHTS Mermaid 28 8kgs 33 0kgs Ranger 39 9kgs 4...

Page 26: ...acity 3 2 Ampere hours Charger rated input 110 230Vac 50 60 Hz Charger rated output 27 4 29 0 VDC 0 8A Fuse Lift 25A Fast Blow 1 4 x 1 1 4 Electric Shock Protection Charger Class II Double Insulated Lift Internal Power Source Degree of Shock Protection Charger Type B Lift Type B Mode of operation 15 Intermittent Duty ...

Page 27: ...al Device Regulation 2017 745 Class 2 equipment The disposal of batteries should not be mixed with general household waste Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local or national regulations The disposal of electronics should not be mixed with general household waste For indoor use ATTENTION consult accompanying documents Refer to the user instructions before use ...

Page 28: ...mber so they can be contacted should any problem arise If you are in any doubt as to where your lift was purchased Joerns Healthcare can trace the supplier if you quote the serial number of the lift All warranty claims are subject to the correct use and maintenance in accordance with the user instruction manual provided with each lift Damage caused by use in unsuitable environmental conditions or ...

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