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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.com Reliant™ 440 Patient Lift[...]

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    SYMBOL LEGEND Reliant™ 440 2 Part No 1141431  WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANU AL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUAL IFIED DEALER OR INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESU[...]

  • Page 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1141431 3 Reliant™ 440 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATION ..........................................................................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Reliant™ 440 4 Part No 1141431 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6— USING THE PATIENT LI FT AS A STANDING AID ........... 27 Standing Procedure ....... .................................................................... .................. ................ ............... ......27 SECTION 7— TROUBL ESHOOTING ........................[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1141431 5 Reliant™ 440 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  following  table  for  def[...]

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    LABEL LOCATION Reliant™ 440 6 Part No 1141431 LABEL LOCATION[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1141431 7 Reliant™ 440 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Reliant 440 Patient Lift *NOTE:  Va r i e s  depending  on  load  and  stro ke. Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX.: 67 inches Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN.: 39 inches Base Width OPEN: 44 inches Base Width CLOSED: 26 inches Base Height (Clearance): [...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Reliant™ 440 8 Part No 1141431 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product. Check  all  parts  for  shipping  damage  before  using .  In  case  of  damage,  DO  NOT ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1141431 9 Reliant™ 440 Stand  Assist  Slings:  Before  lifting  the  patient,  make  sure  the  bottom  edge  of  the  stand  assist  sling  is  positioned  on  the  low er  back  of  the  patient  and  the  patient’ s  [...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Reliant™ 440 10 Part No 1141431 Before  lifting  a  patient  from  a  stationary  object  (wheelchair ,  commode  or  bed),  slightly  raise  the  patient  off  the  stationary  object  and  check  that  all  sling  attachments  are  se[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No 1141431 11 Reliant™ 440 SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Assembling the Patient Lift  WARNING Tighten mounting screws securel y. Failure to do so may re sult in bodily injury or damage to the lift. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 2.1  on  page 12. NOTE:  The  Reliant  440 [...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Reliant™ 440 12 Part No 1141431 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 Push Handle Tab Locknut Washer Washer Locknut[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No 1141431 13 Reliant™ 440 Attaching the Kneepad  WARNING The kneepad is an integral part of the lif t and MUST be attache d so that the lift can function correctly and safely. CAUTION When connecting the actu ator to the boom, DO NO T over-tighten the bo lt because this will defo rm the clevis and restrict the pivot.[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Reliant™ 440 14 Part No 1141431 Attaching the Battery  WARNING Ensure there is an au dible click when ins talling the battery ei ther on the battery charger or contro l box. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 2.3. 1. Install  the  battery  in[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No 1141431 15 Reliant™ 440 Mounting the Battery Charger NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 2.4. NOTE:  Refer  to  your  local  regulations  concerning  pr oper  mounting  procedur es. 1. Place  the  battery  charger  with  mounting  bracket ?[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Reliant™ 440 16 Part No 1141431 SECTION 3—OPERATION Introduction  WARNING DO NOT attempt any transfer wi thout approval of the pati ent's physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instruct ions in this Owne r's Manual, observe a trained team of experts pe rforming the lifting proced ures and t[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Part No 1141431 17 Reliant™ 440 Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  re f e r  to  FIGURE 3.2. 1. P erform  one  of  the  following: •R a i s i n g  Lift ‐ Press  the  Up  button  on  the  hand  control  to  raise  the  li[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Reliant™ 440 18 Part No 1141431 Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release Primary Emergency Release NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 3.5. NOTE:  This  procedur e  will  bring  the  boom  down  if  the  hand  contr ol  is  not  functioning  prope[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Part No 1141431 19 Reliant™ 440 Charging the Battery NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 3.7  on  page 19. NOTE:  Invacar e  reco m me nd s  the  battery  be  r echarged  daily  to  pr olong  battery  life.  NOTE:  An  audible  alarm  will[...]

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    SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM Reliant™ 440 20 Part No 1141431 SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM Lifting Preparation NOTE:  Although  Invacare  reco m m e n d s  that  two  assistants  be  used  for  all  lifting  pr eparation,  transferring  from  and  transferring  to  pr ocedures,  our  eq[...]

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    SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM Part No 1141431 21 Reliant™ 440 Lifting the Patient NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 4.1  on  page 22. 1. Instruct  the  patient  to  do  the  following: A. Hold  onto  the  lift  arms  below  the  black  knobs  on  both  sid[...]

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    SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM Reliant™ 440 22 Part No 1141431 FIGURE 4.1 Lifting the Patient Moving the Patient  WARNING STANDING SLINGS - DO NO T use the standing sling in combination with the stand-up lift as a tran sport device. It is in tended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Mo[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO Part No 1141431 23 Reliant™ 440 SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO NOTE:  Although  Invacare  reco m m e n d s  that  two  assistants  be  used  for  all  lifting  pr eparation,  transferring  from  and  transferring  to  pr ocedures,  our  equipment  will  per[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO Reliant™ 440 24 Part No 1141431 FIGURE 5.1 Transferring Patient To Wheelchair Transferring Patient to Bed NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 5.2  on  page 25. NOTE:  The  lift  arms  will  stay  in  position  until  the  down  button  is  pr[...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO Part No 1141431 25 Reliant™ 440 FIGURE 5.2 Transferring Patient to Bed Transferring Patient to Commode NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 5.3  on  page 26. 1. P osition  the  patient  over  the  commode  (Detail  “ A”). 2. Press  th e  down  butt[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO Reliant™ 440 26 Part No 1141431 4. P erform  the  procedures  applicable  to  the  type  of  sling: •S t a n d i n g  Sling  (Mo dels  R130  and  R131) i. Unhook  the  standing  sling  from  the  attachment  points  on  the  stand ‐ up  lift. ?[...]

  • Page 27

    SECTION 6—USING THE PATIEN T LIFT AS A STANDING AID Part No 1141431 27 Reliant™ 440 SECTION 6— USING THE PATIENT LIFT AS A STANDING AID NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 6.1  on  page 28. NOTE:  The  Reliant  440  lift  can  be  used  as  an  aid  to  lift  a  [...]

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    SECTION 6—USING THE PATIEN T LIFT AS A STANDING AID Reliant™ 440 28 Part No 1141431 12. Ensure  that  the  patient’ s  feet  are  directly  under  them. 13. Begin  raising  the  lift  arms. 14. On  a  count  of  three,  instruct  the  patient  to  pull  and  stand ‐ up [...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1141431 29 Reliant™ 440 SECTION 7— TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE:  If  pr oblems  are  not  rem e d i e d  by  the  suggested  means,  please  contact  your  dealer  or  Invacare . SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION Stand-up lift fe els loose. Mast/base joint loose. Tie - rods are lo[...]

  • Page 30

    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Reliant™ 440 30 Part No 1141431 SECTION 8— MAINTENANCE NOTE:  Follow  the  maintenance  pr ocedures  described  in  this  manual  to  keep  your  patient  lift  in  continuous  service. Safety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Inspect  caster  base ?[...]

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    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Part No 1141431 31 Reliant™ 440 ❑ Ensure  that  the  mast  is  securely  asse mbled  to  the  boom. ❑ Inspect  the  mast  for  bends  or  deflections. ❑ Inspect  the  lift  arms  and  linkage  hardw are  and  attachment  points. ❑ Inspect  t[...]

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    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Reliant™ 440 32 Part No 1141431 ❑ Clean  the  lift  whenever  necessary .  Regular  cleaning  will  rev e al  loose  or  wor n  parts,  enhance  smooth  operation  and  extend  the  life  expectancy  of  the  lift. ❑ Inspect  all  sling  atta[...]

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    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Part No 1141431 33 Reliant™ 440 Replacing Electric Actuator  WARNING This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 8.1  on  page 34. 1. Disconnect  the  actuator  pow er  cord  from  the  bottom  of  the [...]

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    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Reliant™ 440 34 Part No 1141431 FIGURE 8.1 Replacing Electric Actuator Maintaining the Base Adjustment  WARNING This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician. NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 8.2. The  base  adjustment  should  not  require  any  [...]

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    SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Part No 1141431 35 Reliant™ 440 Replacing the Casters  WARNING This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician. Front Caster NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re f er  to  FIGURE 8.3. 1. Remove  the  locknut,  was h e r ,  spacer  and  socket  screw  that  secures[...]

  • Page 36

    LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO CO MPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PROD UCTS MANUFACTURED 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 you may also ha ve other legal righ ts which vary from state to state.[...]