Graham Field LF1050 User's Manual

LF1050 PATIENT LIFT
USER MANUAL
LF1050-INS-LAB-RevE13
© 2013 GF Health Products, Inc.
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 3
2 SAFETYPRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................ 4
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 4
3 FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 6
LIFTCOMPONENTS................................................................................................................. 6
CONTROLBOXCOMPONENTS.............................................................................................. 6
4 HANDLINGPROCEDURES............................................................................................................ 7
SHIPPINGANDTRANSPORTATIONINSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 7
5 ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................... 8
CHARGINGTHEBATTERIES..................................................................................................11
CHECKINGBATTERYCAPACITY...........................................................................................11
ALARMBUZZERS....................................................................................................................11
6 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................... 12
LIFTINGTHEPATIENT............................................................................................................ 12
EMERGENCYRELEASE......................................................................................................... 16
7 CAREANDMAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 17
BEFOREEACHUSE............................................................................................................... 17
ATLEASTONCEAMONTH................................................................................................... 17
LUBRICATION......................................................................................................................... 17
CLEANING............................................................................................................................... 18
CAREOF SLINGS................................................................................................................... 18
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE.................................................................................................. 18
8 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 19
9 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 20
10 LIMITEDWARRANTY................................................................................................................... 21
11 INDEX............................................................................................................................................ 23
GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. For the most updated
and current information on packaging, warranties, products and specifications, including the
most current version of these instructions, please visit our website at www.grahamfield.com.
Graham-Field and Lumex are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift. The following pages will
provide you with important safety and operating instructions on the use of patient lifts, slings, and
accessories, as well as maintenance and warranty information. Read this manual carefully before
operating your patient lift and refer to it as often as needed. Consult your authorized distributor
and/or healthcare professional with any questions or concerns regarding safe and effective
techniques for operating your patient lift.
DO NOT attempt any transfer without prior approval of the patient’s healthcare provider. With
their assistance, select the sling that best serves the needs, abilities, comfort and safety of the
person being lifted. It is important that you use correct slings adapted to the body shape and
weight and ability of the patient and the specific type of transfer needed.
Upon receipt of the patient lift, and prior to each use, inspect it closely to ensure that nothing
is damaged, there are no loose or broken parts, that all patient lift parts are in the proper place,
etc. Immediately replace any worn or broken components. Your patient lift should receive
maintenance on a regular schedule and should be inspected daily for proper operation. Contact
your Graham-Field authorized distributor for service and repairs.
Before lifting anyone, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual. Ideally, observe a team of
trained experts performing the lifting procedures. The operator should then practice the entire
lifting procedure several times with proper supervision and with a capable individual acting as
patient. It is extremely important to know how a patient will feel in the patient lift. We suggest that
the operator try all the various lifting slings and equipment until the operator is confident with
how the patient lift operates. The lifting procedures should be explained to the patient before the
actual lifting. Remember that safety requires the constant attention of the lift occupant and the
operator. Use extreme care and common sense when operating a patient lift.
This guide covers the use of the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift. Keep in mind that the basic safety
procedures included in this manual are to be used as a guide only. You may find it necessary
to develop your own unique methods for safely utilizing the patient lift. Again, consult your
healthcare professionals for their recommendations and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Info: Before attempting to assemble the patient lift, refer to the section titled “ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS” contained elsewhere in this manual. Contact your Graham-Field authorized
distributor if additional assistance is needed.
Info: In this manual, the person being lifted is referred to as the “patient” or “occupant”
and the person operating the patient lift is called the “operator” or “attendant”.
Intended use
The Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift is intended to aid in the transfer of an individual who is unable to
independently transfer between bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, and/or commode.
WARNING: The Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift is designed for transfer only (to and from bed,
chair, bathtub, toilet, wheelchair, commode etc.). This Patient Lift is not intended to be
used for transporting or moving a patient from one location to another.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before using patient lift, please read and adhere to the following safety
precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or
damage to your patient lift.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant and patient lift by having it serviced regularly.
If you experience any malfunction, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately,
as a hazardous condition could result, causing personal injury or damage to your patient lift.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service. Refer to CARE AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Maintenance MUST be performed by qualified personnel ONLY.
Significance of safety statements
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
s NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you
get the most from your product.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Important! Read and understand these instructions before assembling
or using the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift. If you do not understand any part of these
warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional for direction in the
use of this product. If the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift is not properly assembled, personal
injury and damage to the LF1050 could result.
WARNING: If components are damaged or missing, contact your Graham-Field
aauthorized distributor immediately. DO NOT use substitute parts. Use only Lumex
replacement parts. The use of non-Lumex replacement parts could cause personal
injury, property damage, and void the warranty.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification of your patient lift could cause personal injury,
property damage, and void the warranty.
WARNING: The Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift maximum weight capacity is 400 lb, EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED. DO NOT exceed the maximum weight capacity.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by improper assembly or use of this product.
WARNING: Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT
USE the equipment. Contact the carrier or your Graham-Field authorized distributor for
further instructions.
WARNING: Patient lift may tip over if used incorrectly. Read and adhere to the operating
instructions prior to lifting anyone.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. strongly recommends that two caregivers take part
in the lifting process.
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WARNING: When transferring a patient, always keep the patient centered over the base.
WARNING: Ensure that lifting sling loops are correctly attached to the hooks to prevent
the patient from sliding or falling out of the sling, which could result in personal injury.
Never use the patient lift to lift or transfer anything other than a person.
WARNING: Do not lock the brakes or block the wheels when lifting. The casters must be
FREE to roll to allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted
from a chair, bed, or any stationary object.
WARNING: Do not attempt to maneuver the lift by pushing on the mast, boom, actuator,
or patient. Always maneuver the lift with the handle.
WARNING: During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the patient lift legs
in the maximum open position.
WARNING: To facilitate movement, close patient lift legs before moving the lift.
WARNING: Replace any worn or broken parts immediately! Torn, cut, frayed, or broken
slings can fail, resulting in serious personal injury. Use only slings that are in good
condition.
WARNING: Use extreme care, caution, and common sense when utilizing a patient lift.
Special attention must be given to patients who are disoriented and cannot cooperate
while being lifted, such as comatose, agitated, spastic, or mentally confused persons.
Consult their healthcare professional for assistance in lifting these types of patients.
WARNING: California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily
injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with
federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
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FEATURES
LIFT COMPONENTS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Boom
Mast
Base
Spreader bar
Pendant
Actuator
Control box
Caster brake
Front caster
Emergency
Lowering Device
CONTROL BOX COMPONENTS
RESET Button
Battery Testing
Charger Plug-in
Pendant Plug-in
Actuator Plug-in
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HANDLING PROCEDURES
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
If the patient lift is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the same carton in
which it was received.
Unpacking
WARNING: The lift is heavy. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT attempt to remove the lift
from the box without assistance.
1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the
carrier or your Graham-Field authorized distributor.
2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.
Info: Unless the patient lift is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing
material for use in storing until use of patient lift is required.
Inspection
1. Examine the exterior of the patient lift for nicks, dents, scratches or other damage.
2. Inspect all components.
Storage
1. Store the repackaged patient lift in a dry area.
2. DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged patient lift.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The lift is heavy. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT attempt to assemble the
lift without assistance.
1. Engage the lift brakes, as shown above.
2. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the mast and base.
3. Pull the mast, boom, and spreader bar to an upright position, as shown above.
4. Reinstall the bolts in the holes at bottom of mast. Tighten the nuts.
5. Attach the control box hanging bracket to the mast, as shown above. Tighten the nuts.
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6. Place the control box in the bracket, as shown above.
7. Attach the actuator bottom to the mast bracket and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert
retaining ring through retainer pin hole to secure actuator base to mast bracket.
8. Attach the actuator top to the boom bracket and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert
retaining ring through retainer pin hole to secure actuator top to boom bracket.
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9. Attach the spreader bar bracket to the boom and insert retainer pin, as shown above. Insert
retaining ring through retainer pin to secure spreader bar to boom.
Pendant plug
Actuator plug
10. Insert the actuator plug into the control box, as shown above.
11. Insert the pendant plug into the control box, as shown above.
Info: Before using the lift, charge the batteries for ten to twelve hours (see instructions on
following page).
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Charge the batteries after assembly.
1. Ensure the battery box power switch is ON (i.e., the red button is up).
2. Insert the charger plug into the battery box charging socket (the top slot).
3. Insert the other charger plug into the power supply.
4. All LED indicator lights should illuminate during charging (see table below).
5. When one green LED indicator light illuminates, the batteries require approximately two to
three hours to be fully charged.
6. When only the red LED indicator light illuminates, the batteries require approximately seven to
nine hours to be fully charged.
s NOTICE: Do not charge the batteries for more than twelve hours.
7. Unplug the charger FIRST before using the lift.
Info: The lift will not operate while the batteries are charging.
The lift will not operate while the red reset button is down.
8. Replace the batteries when frequent charging is required.
Important Charging Information
Push lift to an appropriate location and charge the batteries with the charger provided.
s NOTICE: Avoid unplugging the hand control and motor from the control box. Frequent
plugging and unplugging of the hand control and motor to and from the control box may
damage the control box.
CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY
Info: To check remaining battery capacity, press the battery indicator (blue circle with
battery symbol) while the lift is not in motion. Remaining battery capacity is indicated by
LED indicator lights and explained in the following table.
Red
Amber
Green
Green
Green
Status
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Fullycharged
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Needscharge
ON
ON/OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Chargeimmediately—DONOTuselift
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Badbatteriesorbadconnection
ALARM BUZZERS
The control box has an alarm buzzer that provides information on the status of the batteries and
the lift. To stop the buzzer, push down the RED RESET button or press the battery indicator.
Buzzer type
Status
2beepspersecond
Lowbattery(red/amberlightsilluminate)
Chargebatteriesimmediately
3beepspersecond
Lowbattery(redlightilluminates)
Chargebatteriesimmediately
6beepspersecond
Verylowbattery(nolightsilluminate)
Chargebatteriesimmediately
3beepseveryothersecond
Badbattery(nolightsilluminate)
Replacebatteriesimmediately
3longbeeps
Overloaded.Batteriesarechargedbut
liftdoesnotlift
Maximumloadcapacityexceeded
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: During lifting and lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base legs of
the lift in the widest position.
WARNING: Use only Lumex slings specially designed for the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift.
WARNING: Do not put anything (e.g. cushion, pad, etc.) between the user and the sling.
This may cause user to slide out of the sling and could cause injury.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. strongly recommends that two caregivers take part
in the lifting process.
Info: Instructional videos that review the application of several sling styles and lifting
scenarios are available at www.grahamfield.com.
Info: While transferring a patient, the patient lift legs can be in either open or closed
position.
Preparation before lifting
1. Turn on the power by turning the RED RESET BUTTON clockwise.
2. Press the hand pendant UP or DOWN button once.
3. After the battery indicator lights de-illuminate, push the hand pendant UP button and DOWN
button to ensure the lift is operating correctly.
4. Position the lift base around or under the patient.
5. Widen the base.
LIFTING THE PATIENT
WARNING: Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the patient’s
healthcare professional and without having read the instructions and practiced using
the patient lift.
WARNING: Use special care for those patients who cannot cooperate while being lifted.
WARNING: Ensure all bolts, hooks, and loops are securely fastened.
WARNING: Use only Lumex slings with the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift.
WARNING: DO NOT use torn, cut, frayed or broken slings as injury could result.
WARNING: Ensure the floor area is clear of any obstacle that could cause a caster to
stop and possibly tip the patient lift.
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Lifting the patient from a bed
1. Position patient face-up in center of bed. Roll patient onto their side facing away from you.
2. Fold sling lengthwise, outside out, and place it halfway under patient with lower edge just
beneath knees and sling handle on the outside, facing away from patient. If the sling has a head
support, ensure that it supports the patient’s neck and head.
3. Roll patient onto their side facing you. Pull sling out beneath patient inside up, smooth it, and
center patient on sling.
4. Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs. Cross the loops, one through the other.
5. Roll the patient lift under the bed, locating the spreader bar over the patient. Be careful not to
lower the spreader bar onto the patient. Center the spreader bar over the patient before lifting.
WARNING: Do not lock or block the patient lift casters when lifting. The casters must be
free to roll so that the patient lift can stabilize as the patient is lifted from the bed.
WARNING: To ensure stability while lifting or lowering a patient, the patient lift legs
should be in the maximum open position.
6. Hook the sling loops onto the spreader bar.
7. If the patient is in a hospital bed, raise the bed’s head section to elevate the patient.
8. Use the hand pendant to carefully and slowly raise the patient. If possible, lower the bed.
Reposition the patient as needed, using the handle on the back of the sling, to ensure a safe and
comfortable sitting position as the patient is raised.
9. Raise the patient until the buttocks are just above the mattress. Lift the patient’s legs and turn
the patient to face the lifting column. Move the patient lift away from the bed. Ensure that the
patient’s arms and legs clear the patient lift, bed, or any other obstacles.
Lowering the patient onto a bed
1. Raise the patient lift until the patient’s buttocks are above the surface of the bed. Ensure that
there are no obstacles underneath or around the bed. Move the patient lift under the bed. Ensure
the patient does not hit any portion of the bed and that the patient’s legs have cleared the bed.
2. Center the patient over the bed, and rotate the patient to face the foot section of the bed. Use
the hand pendant to SLOWLY lower the patient onto the bed. Support the patient’s head, if
necessary, while being lowered. Remove the sling by reversing the procedures used when lifting
patient from bed.
Lifting the patient from the floor
1. Position the patient lift behind the patient, placing a pillow over the base to protect and
support the patient’s head and neck. Place the patient’s head carefully on the pillow. Position
the patient lift with the spreader bar centered over the patient.
2. Lower the spreader bar. Attach the sling to the spreader bar hooks.
3. Lift the patient up above the floor. Position the patient in the sling by pulling the handle on the
back of the sling.
4. Turn the patient to face the lifting column. Remove pillow from base and place the patient’s
feet on the base, straddling the column for extra stability.
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Lowering the patient to the floor
1. Place a pillow on the base to protect the patient’s head and neck (this is unnecessary when
using a sling with a head support).
2. Reverse the above procedures to lower.
Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or commode chair
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. recommends that two attendants be used when
transferring a patient to and from a wheelchair.
1. Fold the sling.
2. While maintaining support, gently lean the patient forward. Place the folded sling behind the
patient’s back and push it down until it touches the seat of the chair.
3. Use the loops to pull the leg sections of the sling forward and beneath the patient’s thighs.
Then cross the loops, one through the other.
4. Move the patient lift around to the front of the chair.
5. Hook all sling loops onto the spreader bar.
6. Carefully raise the patient.
7. The second attendant should now move the wheelchair into position.
8. Engage the wheelchair wheel locks to prevent movement.
WARNING: Before transfer, ensure wheelchair wheel locks are in locked position.
Wheelchair wheel locks must be in LOCKED POSITION before lowering the patient into
the wheelchair, or unexpected wheelchair movement could result, which may result in
serious injury to both the patient and the attendants.
9. Position the patient over the wheelchair with their back against the back of the wheelchair.
10. SLOWLY lower the patient into the wheelchair.
11. With one attendant behind the wheelchair and the other operating the lift, the attendant
behind the chair should pull back on the handle or sides of the sling to place the patient into
the back of the chair. This will maintain a good center of balance and prevent the chair from
tipping forward.
Removing the sling
Gently pull the leg sections to the side, out from under the patient’s thighs. Standing by the
patient’s side, lean the patient forward while supporting the patient with one hand. Pull the sling
up from behind the patient’s back and position the patient in the chair.
WARNING: DO NOT pull sharply on the sling. Pulling sharply on the sling may cause
the patient to fall forward, resulting in personal injury. Always support the patient by
keeping one arm around the patient’s shoulders when placing or removing the sling.
Info: If possible, the patient should be encouraged to take an active part in removing the
sling. The patient can lean forward, lift their thighs, and help in removing the leg sections.
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Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or commode chair
1. For smooth, easy lifting, have the wheelchair or commode chair in ready position with wheel
locks in locked position.
2. With patient face-up in center of bed, roll patient onto their side away from attendant.
3. Place sling, folded lengthwise, halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees.
4. Roll patient to side toward attendant, pull sling to smooth it, and center patient on sling.
5. Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.
6. Cross the loops, one through the other.
7. With base of lift under bed, use the hand pendant to carefully lower spreader bar.
8. Attach sling to spreader bar.
9. Use the hand pendant to slowly lift patient, maintaining patient’s position facing attendant,
until patient’s feet swing easily off the bed.
10. Position patient above wheelchair or commode chair. Lock lift brakes.
WARNING: Before transfer, ensure wheelchair or commode chair wheel locks are in
locked position. Wheelchair wheel locks must be in LOCKED POSITION before lowering
the patient into the wheelchair, or unexpected wheelchair movement could result, which
may result in serious injury to both the patient and the attendants.
11. Use the hand pendant to SLOWLY lower patient. During descent, assist patient in attaining
correct sitting posture.
12. When patient is seated, push down on boom to slacken sling loops. Patient can remain seated
on sling.
13. For commode chair use, adjust clothing before moving lift to straddle commode chair. Keep
sling loops taut and ensure that patient is in a comfortable position.
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EMERGENCY RELEASE
In case of lift failure while using the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift, follow the procedure below to
safely lower the user. The Emergency Lowering Device is located at the top of the actuator shaft. It
is intended for use if the actuator fails to operate while a patient is suspended.
Turn clockwise to lower
The device consists of a plastic collar ring that should be turned clockwise continually until the
patient has been lowered.
Contact your dealer immediately if standard troubleshooting techniques do not correct the failure.
Do not attempt to lift patients until all failure issues have been safely resolved.
Info: The emergency lowering device is intended for use during lift failure. This device will
allow lowering of patients only. Please contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor
immediately in case of failure.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift in a safe
operating condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance
checks should be done. We further recommend that this unit be serviced at least once annually by
a Graham-Field authorized distributor.
WARNING: It is extremely important that the patient lift be inspected before each use.
Ensure that all hardware and accessories are secure and that the actuator is functioning
properly. Failure to do so could result in patient / attendant injury or damage to your
patient lift. Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings can fail, resulting in serious injury. Only
use slings in good condition. Inspect before each use. Destroy and discard old worn and
unusable slings.
WARNING: Service and repair of the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift should be performed
only by a Graham-Field authorized distributor. Graham-Field is not responsible for any
consequence resulting from any unauthorized service or repair.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification of the patient lift or the use of non-Lumex
replacement parts may change the structure of the lift and could create a hazardous
condition, which may result in serious injury and will void the warranty.
WARNING: The electronics and actuator contain no serviceable components. If service
is required, the unit must be returned to the factory for repair. DO NOT attempt to open
the electronics or actuator or obtain local service; this will void the warranty and may
result in damage to the unit. Consult your Graham-Field authorized distributor for further
information.
When you believe a component or part is not functioning properly, immediately contact your
Graham-Field authorized distributor, as a potentially hazardous condition could exist.
BEFORE EACH USE
Before each use of the patient lift, ensure that:
• All nuts and bolts are tight
• The base can be easily widened
• All lift parts are in place
• All casters turn freely
• Caster brakes can be engaged
• All necessary items (i.e. slings, wheelchairs, etc.) are accessible and ready for use
• Check battery capacity
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH
The lift should be thoroughly inspected by a person qualified to recognize any signs of wear, and
looseness of bolts or parts. Replace any worn parts immediately.
LUBRICATION
When the lift is serviced, and every month thereafter, place a drop of oil on the following points:
• Top of mast
• Spreader hinge
• Caster axles
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CLEANING
Regular cleaning is recommended every three months; clean the lift more often as needed. A soft
cloth, dampened with water and a mild NON-ABRASIVE detergent (household cleaner, soapy water,
or hospital grade disinfectant) is all that is needed to clean your patient lift. Automobile wax or
furniture polish will help maintain the finish over a long period of time.
s NOTICE: DO NOT wash patient lift under water pressure or steam clean.
CARE OF SLINGS
Lumex slings are washable at 150° F and autoclavable at 185° F for 30 minutes. The head support’s
plastic insert should be removed before washing. The slings can be air dried or dried by using a
dryer on LOW heat.
s NOTICE: DO NOT bleach slings!
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Info: Only qualified persons should service and repair your Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift.
Regular maintenance of your patient lift is necessary to ensure continuing proper and safe
operation. Read and observe the following recommended maintenance schedule:
Item
Inspect
Inspect / adjust
initially
monthly
Checkconnectionsbetween1)boomandspreaderbarand2)boomandmast
forimproperconnection,looseness,orwear
X
X
Inspectboomforbendingordeflection
X
X
Inspectmastforbendingordeflection
X
X
Inspectsteeringbarfordamageorloosehardware
X
X
Ensureallhardwareistight
X
X
Ensurecastersandaxleboltsaretight
X
X
Inspectrubberpartsofcastersfordeflection
X
every 3
months
Boom & spreader bar
Mast
Base and foot pedal
X
Applygreasetocasterballbearingsifneeded
X
Actuator and control box
Ensurecontrolboxisfirmlyaffixedtothemast
X
X
Ensurepinsthatconnectactuatortoboomandmastarefirmlyaffixed
X
X
Ensurecablethatconnectsactuatorandcontrolboxisfirmlyaffixed
X
X
Ensurebatteryindicatorhasatleast2greenLEDsilluminatedbeforeuse
X
X
Checkslingforwear;discardifworn
X
X
Ensureslinghardwareisingoodconditionbeforeeachuse
X
X
Sling and sling hardware
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following list of encountered problems and their solutions will assist you in determining
what may be causing your Lumex lift not to function as designed. If you have a problem occurring
which is not listed below, please contact your distributor or GF Health Products, Inc. Technical
Support for help. Do not attempt to repair components or parts on your lift, as this may invalidate
your warranty or cause further problems that may result in patient injury. Stop using your lift
immediately if it is not functioning correctly or any warning beeps are heard.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLECAUSE&SOLUTION
Ineedtorechargemybatteries
oftenortheyfailtoholdacharge
whenIchargethem
Replacethetwointernalbatteriesastheyareattheendoftheirlifecycle
WhenIplugmychargerintothe
controlboxIseenolightsonthe
batteryindicator
Checktomakesuretheredresetbuttonisintheupposition
Batteriesshouldbechangedevery18-24monthsdependingonusage
Checktomakesurethechargerisfirmlyinthecontrolboxandplugged
intoawallsocket
Replacethechargerasitisattheendofitslifecycle
Ifthechargeristransmittingcurrent,thenyouneedtoreplacethecontrol
boxPCB
Myactuatormakesaclickingsound Checktomakesuretheactuatorplugispushedintothecontrolboxso
whenIattempttousemylift
theO-ringisnotvisible
Theactuatorneedstobereplacedasitisattheendofitslifecycle
ThecontrolboxPCBmaybemalfunctioning
Theactuatorwilleithergoupor
downbutnotboth
Replacethehandcontrolasitisattheendofitslifecycle
Thereisagrindingsoundinside
theactuatorwhenlifting
Replacetheactuatorastheinternalgearsarestripped
ThecontrolboxPCBmaybemalfunctioning
Theactuatorstopsandstartswhile Replacethebatteriesastheyareattheendoftheirlifecycle
liftingorlowering
Myliftwillnotoperateeventhough Disconnectthechargerfromthecontrolboxastheliftwillnotworkwhen
itshowsthebatteriesarecharged
thechargerisattached
Checktomakesurethehandcontrolisproperlyinsertedtocontrolbox
Checktomakesuretheactuatorisproperlyconnectedtothecontrolbox
Thehandcontrolneedstobereplacedasitisattheendofitslifecycle
Myliftwillnotoperateandbattery
indicatorhasnolightsilluminated
Checktomakesuretheredre-setbuttonisintheupposition
Theinternalbatteriesmaynotbeconnectedtogetherproperlywiththe
connectionwires
Batterieswillnolongerholdachargeandmustbereplaced
ThecontrolboxPCBisdamagedandmustbereplaced
WhenliftingIhear3longbeeps
fromthecontrolbox
Youareattemptingtoliftsomeoneheavierthanthesafeworkingload
WhenliftingIhearshortbeeping
soundsfromthecontrolbox
Chargethebatteries
Stoptheliftandlowersafelytobedorchairimmediately
Replacethebatteriesiftheyfailtoholdacharge
WARNING: If you experience a problem with your lift and are unable to service it
yourself, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Info: All dimensions are given in inches unless otherwise specified.
Basewidth
Open:37.5"
Closed:26"
Baseheightclearance
4.75"
Baselength
44"
Liftingheightrange
Minimum:27"
Info:Asmeasuredfromslinghooks.
Maximum:69"
Range:42"
Mastheight
50"
Maximumweightcapacity
400lb(181kg),EVENLYDISTRIBUTED
Castersize
4"diameterlocking;3"diameternon-locking
Liftingmechanism
24DCactuator
Batterycharger
AC110V/220VtoDC24V1amp
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10 LIMITED WARRANTY
GF Health Products Inc. (“Graham-Field”) warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects
in material and workmanship for its period of warranty that is in accordance with industry standards.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer of this
new product and to no other purchaser or transferee.
GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Lumex LF1050 Patient Lift and its components to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials as listed below:
Lift frame and spreader bar: ............................................................3 years
Actuator: ............................................................................................2 years
Parts, including casters, control box, PCB, pendant, charger: ...2 years
Batteries: ............................................................................................1 year
The Warranty period for the consumer commences on the first date a product is delivered to consumer
by seller/dealer. If the product is rented or leased, the warranty period commences on the invoice
date from GF Health Products, Inc. A copy of the invoice showing date of purchase must be provided
when submitting warranty claims. When proof of purchase date is not provided, warranty coverage
shall commence upon GF Health Products, Inc.’s invoice date to the dealer/purchaser.
If within the warranty period, the product or component part is proven to GF Health Products, Inc.’s
satisfaction to be defective, GF Health Products, Inc. shall provide, at its option, one of the following:
(1) repair or replacement of any defective or nonconforming part or product or (2) a credit and/or
refund of the original selling price. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SUCH REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,
CREDIT AND/OR REFUND. This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement
part(s) installation or any associated freight or shipping charges to the manufacturer.
For warranty service, please contact the authorized distributor from whom you acquired your GF
Health Products, Inc. product. Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect in a product, GF Health
Products, Inc. will issue a return authorization. The defective product or part(s) must then be returned,
at the purchaser’s cost, for warranty inspection using the serial number as identification (or, if the
product is not serialized, lot number and date code) within thirty (30) days of return authorization
issue date. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please contact GF Health
Products, Inc. at the address on the following page. DO NOT return products to our factory without
prior authorization.
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, abuse, misuse,
improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond
GF Health Products, Inc.’s control are not covered by this warranty, and that evaluation shall be solely
determined by GF Health Products, Inc. This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal
wear and tear or failure to follow instructions. The warranty shall also not apply to products modified
without GF Health Products, Inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if parts not manufactured
by GF Health Products, Inc., or if parts not complying with original equipment specifications are added
to GF Health Products, Inc. products, or if the product or part is serviced by an entity not authorized
by GF Health Products, Inc.
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THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, CREDIT AND/OR
REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED
HEREIN. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary
from state to state (province to province). Some states (provinces) do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damage, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the
subject matter of this document, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings
with respect thereto. The recipient of this document hereby acknowledges and represents that it
has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral contract or other
assurance, except those set out in this document.
GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”)
2935 Northeast Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30360
Tel 770-368-4700
Fax 770-368-2386
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11 INDEX
A
Assembly instructions 8
B
Before each use 17
C
Care and maintenance 17
Care of slings 18
CAUTION statement, significance 4
Cleaning 18
F
Features 6
H
Handling Procedures 7
I
T
Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or
commode chair 15
Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or
commode chair 14
Troubleshooting 19
U
Unpacking 7
V
Videos, instructional, at www.grahamfield.com 12
W
Warnings 4
WARNING statement, significance 4
Warranty, limited 21
Weight capacity, maximum 4
Info statement, significance 4
Inspection 7
Intended use 3
Introduction 3
L
Lifting the patient 12
Lifting the patient from a bed 13
Lifting the patient from the floor 13
Lowering the patient onto a bed 13
Lowering the patient to the floor 14
Lubrication 17
M
Maintenance schedule 18
N
NOTICE statement, significance 4
O
Operating Instructions 12
R
Removing the sling 14
S
Safety precautions 4
Safety statements, significance of 4
Shipping and transportation instructions 7
Specifications 20
Storage 7
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GFHealthProducts,Inc.
2935NortheastParkway
Atlanta,Georgia30360USA
tel:770-368-4700
fax:770-368-2368
www.grahamfield.com