Foreword
Operating the Casalift
Introduction
Safety devices – Emergency lowering function (mechanical)
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5.3
Foreword
Safety devices – Emergency lowering function (mechanical)
The boom of the Casalift can be low-
1.1
Introduction
ered mechanically if the lifting motor or
control module fail.
The Casalift 180 is a lightweight and versatile lift device for use in patient and
geriatric care situations. Use of the lift is facilitated considerably by its spreading
Lowering the boom
travel leg design. After use, or for transport by car, it can be dismantled.
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Turn the red actuator head (A) in a
This manual was produced based upon the information available on the design
clockwise direction.
and operation of the Casalift which was available at time of printing. We reserve
The boom can then be lowered
the right to make changes due to technical advances.
manually.
Should you have any questions concerning the Casalift, please contact your spe-
cialist Days Healthcare dealer (see dealer's stamp on the back of the envelope).
1.2
Intended use
The Casalift 180 should be use exclusively for the purpose of lifting and moving
persons in need of care. It is only designed to move patients over short
distances.
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Operating the Casalift
Improper use will lead to the exclusion of the manufacturer's liability.
The Casalift may only be used by persons who have received instruction from the
Note
owner, and under consideration of the condition of the patient being transport-
Before putting the lift into service for the first time, the battery must be charged
ed. In borderline cases, or if in doubt, consult the attending doctor.
(see page 28).
6.1
Approved sling systems
Restriction on use!
Patients who are heavier than 180 kg must not be lifted with the Casalift.
Only use the Casalift with sling systems which have been approved by Days
Healthcare.
Devilbiss
1.3
Information on the operating manual
Attaching the sling system
1.3.1
Symbols used in the operating manual
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Hook the loops of the sling system
into the corresponding eyes on the
The following symbols are used in the operating manual to identify particular
support bracket.
hazards in using the product or information to simplify usage.
Note
Caution!
For certain sling systems, the boom
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks in using the prod-
is replaced by a lifting frame.
uct.
Caution!
Caution!
Follow the operating instructions of the chosen sling system in all circum-
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks of crushing and
stances!
trapping when using the product.
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Drive
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Operating the Casalift
Safety
General safety measures
Safety instructions
6.2
General safety measures
When moving the lift, note the following points:
Note
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Make sure, before lifting or lowering the patients, that no objects are ob-
Under this symbol, you can find helpful information on using the product.
structing the path of the boom.
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Observe the person in the Casalift and the surroundings while moving the
1.3.2
Information on the operating manual
boom.
Carefully read through the operating manual before assembling the Casalift and
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Avoid running the actuators continuously for more than 2 minutes (intermit-
bring it into service!
tent service).
Make sure that:
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Maximum actuation time of the actuators = 2 minutes.
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all persons who are to use the Casalift have read the operating manual.
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Before switching off the Casalift, always move the boom to the lowest level.
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all persons charged with setting up or maintaining the Casalift always have
access to the operating manual.
6.3
Lifting/transporting/lowering a patient
Damage caused through a failure to follow the information in the operating
Please note:
manual is excluded from any and all warranty claims.
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Before lifting or lowering, spread the travel legs
The illustrations which appear in this operating manual are only examples of
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Before, moving the chassis, reset the legs to their original position
how to use Days Healthcare patient lifts, and may differ from your actual model.
6.3.1
Chassis – Spreading the travel legs / Resetting the legs to their
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Safety
original position
2.1
Safety instructions
A
2.1.1
Safety instructions – General
Risk of accident!
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Only use the Casalift for its intended use. The Casalift is not a piece of gym-
nastics or playground equipment.
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Only use the Casalift if it is in a technically sound condition.
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Only use slings, sling seats or reclined slings which are in perfect condition. Replace
sling systems which are damaged or heavily worn immediately!
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All faults which have a bearing on the function and safety of the Casalift
must be rectified without delay by a specialist dealer.
To spread the travel legs, press button
(A) on the operating controls.
2.1.2
Safety instructions – Assembly
Risk of trapping! Risk of crushing!
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There is an increased risk of trapping and crushing at all joints of the Casalift.
•
While assembling the product, pay particular attention to these danger
points.
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Casalift 180 - SEPTEMBER 2017
B
To reset the legs to their original posi-
tion, press button (B) on the operating
controls.
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