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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: 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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare-ccg.com or call 800.668.2337 1900/1900S Bath Lift[...]
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1900/1900S Bat h Lift 2 Part No. 114 8113 WARNING DO NOT use this product or any availa ble optional equipm ent without first completely reading and understanding th ese instructions an d any additional instructional material such as owner’s manua ls, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this pr oduct or optional equipmen t. If[...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1148113 3 1900/1900S Bat h Lift TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 4 LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 5 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 6 [...]
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SPECIAL NOTES 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 4 Part No. 114 8113 SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are use d in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for ?[...]
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LABEL LOCATION Part No. 1148113 5 1900/1900S Bat h Lift LABEL LOCATION WARNING Pinch Point. 1079203 Serial number label is located here[...]
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 6 Part No. 114 8113 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: Va r i e s depending upon load and str oke. BATH LIFT 1900/1900S SEAT HEIGHT MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: 41 inches (104 cm) 18 inches (45 cm) SEAT WIDTH 16.5 inches (42 cm) SEAT DEPTH 16 inches (40 cm) BACK HEIGHT 21 inches (53 cm) B[...]
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1148113 7 1900/1900S Bat h Lift SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product. Operating the Lift Check all parts for shipping damage before using . In case of ?[...]
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 8 Part No. 114 8113 Performing Maintenance Refer to Maintenance and T roubleshooting on page 17 for a maintenance schedule and procedures. Regular maintenance of lifts and accessories is necessary to assure pr[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT Part No. 1148113 9 1900/1900S Bat h Lift SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT WARNING DO NOT attempt any transfer of a resident without appr oval of the resident's physician, nurse, or medical assis tant. Th oroughly read the in structions in this owner's manual, observe a trained team of experts per[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 10 Part No. 114 8113 WARNING Follow the facilities proc edure for each individual. Invacare recommends the use of th e safet y strap and shoulder harness when using the bath lift. ALWAYS adjust the safety strap and should er harness for safety and comfort before transferring the resident[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT Part No. 1148113 11 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 15. Lock the two rear locking casters on the lift by pressing down on the locking pedal with you r foot. Refer to FIGURE 2.1. 16. Lock the bathing unit door . Refer [...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 12 Part No. 114 8113 Emergency Lowering NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 2.6. In the ev ent of a handset or control box failure, the lift can still be lowered by using one of th[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT Part No. 1148113 13 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 6. After ten minutes, rinse the seat surface, safety strap, shoulder strap, arm rests, and any other non ‐ electronic surface with the shower wa n d of th e bath. Refer ?[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 14 Part No. 114 8113 FIGURE 2.8 Mounting the Battery Charger Charging the Battery NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 2.9. NOTE: Invacar e rec om m en ds the battery be rechar ged daily to prolong battery life. N[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT Part No. 1148113 15 1900/1900S Bat h Lift Removing/Installing the Safety Strap WARNING DO NOT put the safety strap in the dryer. The high heat wi ll melt the belt’s mat erial. NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 2.10. NOTE: The safety strap MUST be was[...]
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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 16 Part No. 114 8113 Using the Shoulder Strap NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 2.12 and FIGURE 2.13. 1. Do one of the following: • P ass the belt under the right arm pit, across the chest, ?[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148113 17 1900/1900S Bat h Lift SECTION 3— MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Initially and Monthly ❑ Inspect caster base for missing hardw are. ❑ Ensure that the caster base is level and not r[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 18 Part No. 114 8113 Care and Maintenance of Bath Lift NOTE: Follow the maintenance procedur es described in this manual to keep the 1900 and 1900S lift in continuous service. The 1900 serie s lifts ?[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148113 19 1900/1900S Bat h Lift Maintenance Procedures Adjusting Arm Angle and Tension WARNING The lift arms should be tig ht and secure when in the up or lifted position. If the lift arms are not tight, they ma y fall causing injury to eith er resident or attendant and damage to the lift. N[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 20 Part No. 114 8113 Inspecting/Tightening the Seat NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 3.2. NOTE: Make sure the nuts and bolts holding the seat to the seat mounting bracket and the br[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148113 21 1900/1900S Bat h Lift FIGURE 3.3 Inspecting and Adjusting the Lift Column Changing the Scale Battery (Model 1900S ONLY) NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 3.4. 1. Pull the scale from the lift column. 2. Slide open the [...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1900/1900S Bat h Lift 22 Part No. 114 8113 Calibrate the 1900 Scale NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 3.5. 1. The resident MUST be removed from the bath lift to properly calibrate the scale. Refer to T ransfe[...]
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148113 23 1900/1900S Bat h Lift Troubleshooting NOTE: If pr oblems are not rem ed i e d by the suggested means, please contact your dealer or Invacare . SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION Seat and/or upper column feels loose. Nylon bushing is loo[...]
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LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW H AS BE EN DRAFTED TO COMP LY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MA NUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and yo u may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state[...]