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Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E manual

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  • Page 1

    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 Electric Por table P atient Lift - RP A600-1E[...]

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    SYMBOL LEGEND Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 2 Part No 1078988  WARNING DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE IN STRUCTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MA TERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’ S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUAL S OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PR[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1078988 3 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATION ...............................................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 4 Part No 1078988 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4—LIFTING T HE PATIENT ................................................. 19 Preparing the Lift for Us e .................................................................... .................. ............... ..................19 Positioning th[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1078988 5 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 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 ?[...]

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    LABEL LOCATION Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 6 Part No 1078988 LABEL LOCATION W ARNING Mast piv ot MUST be tight to ensure saf e use of your patient lift. Bolt MUST be check ed at least e v er y six (6) months in conjunction with periodic maintenance. See Owner's Manual. P/N 1130200 Rev . B W ARNING W ARNING[...]

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    PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1078988 7 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E PRODUCT PARAMETERS Patient Lift RPA600-1E *NOTE:  Va r i e s  depending  upon  load  and  str oke. Reliant Scale RLS6 204.5 kg Electric Low- Profile 204.5 Electric Standard 272.7 kg Electric Heavy-duty Height at Sling Hook-u p - MAX.: 188 cm 193 cm 177.[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 8 Part No 1078988 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUID ELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. Check  all  parts  for  shipping  damage  before  using .  In  case  of ?[...]

  • Page 9

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1078988 9 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 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 ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 10 Part No 1078988 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 ?[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No 1078988 11 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Assembling the Patient Lift Assembling the Mast to the Base NOTE:  The  mast  assembly  may  be  re mo v e d  from  the  ba se  for  storag e  or  transporting.  The  mast  assembly  MUST  be [...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 12 Part No 1078988 Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  re f e r  to  FIGURE 2.2. 1. Remove  the  shoulder  bolt,  was h e r  and  nut  from  the  mounting  bracket  on  the  boom  assem[...]

  • Page 13

    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No 1078988 13 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E Installing the Shifter Handle NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  re f e r  to  FIGURE 2.3. 1. Line ‐ up  the  shifter  handle  threads  with  threaded  opening  in  the  base.  2. T urn  the  shifter  handle ?[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 14 Part No 1078988 SECTION 3—OPERATION Introduction  WARNING DO NOT attempt to transfer a patient without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse, or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instruc tions in this owner’s manual, observe a trained team of ex perts performing[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Part No 1078988 15 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E FIGURE 3.1 Operating the Patient Lift DETAIL “B” - HAN D CONTROL DE TAILS DETAIL “C” - E MERGENCY STOP Down Button Up Button Hand Control Emergency Button Push in to stop , tur n clockwise to reset. Step Here to Lock Locking Lever DETAIL “A” - LOCKING/UN[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 16 Part No 1078988 Closing/Opening the Legs NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 3.2.  WARNING If the shifter handle is NOT positioned completely in to its mounting slot, DO NOT use the patient lift until the shifter handle is properly seate d and t[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Part No 1078988 17 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release Primary Emergency Release NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 3.3. NOTE:  This  procedur e  will  bri ng  the  boom  down  or  lift  it  up  if  the [...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 18 Part No 1078988 Charging the Battery NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  re f e r  to  FIGURE 3.5. NOTE:  Inva car e  reco m m en d s  the  battery  be  rec h a rge d  daily  to  pr olong  battery  life. NOTE:  An  audible  al[...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Part No 1078988 19 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Preparing the Lift for Use NOTE:  Although  Invacare  reco m m e nd s  that  two  assistants  be  used  fo r  all  lifting  pr eparation,  transferring  from  and  transferring [...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 20 Part No 1078988 Attaching a Sling to the Swivel Bar  WARNING The maximum weight capacity of the RPA600-1E patient lift is 600 lbs. DO NOT exceed the maximum weight capa city of the patient lift ot herwise, injury or damage may occur. Before using the slin g, read and u[...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Part No 1078988 21 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  re f e r  to  FIGURE 4.2. NOTE:  When  the  patient  is  lifted  from  the  bed  or  the  floor  (with  the  patient’s  head  support ed  by  the  sl[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 22 Part No 1078988 SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Introduction  WARNING DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without appr oval of the patient's physician, nurse, or medical assistant. DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly co nnected to t[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Part No 1078988 23 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E Transferring to a Commode Chair NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 5.1. 1. Lift  the  patient  from  the  bed.  Refer  to  Lifting  the  Pat ie n t  on  page 19. 2. Press  the [...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 24 Part No 1078988 Transferring to a Standard Commode NOTE:  The  Invacare  patient  lift  is  NOT  intended  as  a  transport  device.  Moving  a  person  suspended  in  a  sling  over  any  distance  is[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Part No 1078988 25 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 5. Use  the  straps  or  handles  on  the  side  and  the  back  of  the  sling  to  guide  the  patient’ s  hips  as  far  back  as  possible  into  the  seat  for  [...]

  • Page 26

    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 26 Part No 1078988 SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE:  If  pr oblems  are  not  rem e d i ed  by  the  suggested  means,  please  contact  your  dealer  or  Invacare . SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION Patient Lift feels loose. Mast/Base joint [...]

  • Page 27

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Part No 1078988 27 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E SECTION 7— MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist *NOTE:  For  individual  home  use,  a  full  inspection  is  re qu i re d  prior  to  eac h  new  user . **NOTE:  Regular  cleaning  will  re ve[...]

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    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 28 Part No 1078988 The  Inv acare  Pa t i e n t  Lift  is  de signed  to  provide  a  maximum  of  safe,  efficient  and  satisfactory  service  with  minimum  care  and  maintenance. All  parts  of  the  Inv a[...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Part No 1078988 29 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E Detecting Wear and Damage It  is  important  to  inspect  all  stressed  parts,  such  as  slings,  spreader  bar  and  any  piv ot  for  slings  for  signs  of  cracking,  fraying,  deformation [...]

  • Page 30

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA600-1E 30 Part No 1078988 Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt NOTE:  For  this  pr ocedure,  ref er  to  FIGURE 7.3. 1. Lift  up  the  back  of  the  rubber  boot  and  slide  it  off  the  mast  along  the  boom. 2. Ch[...]

  • Page 31

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Part No 1078988 31 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E FIGURE 7.4 Replacing the Swivel Bar Boom Boom Mounting Br acket Wa s h e r Shoulder Bolt Locknut Swivel Bar Swivel Bar Pin Nylon W asher s Pinch Guard[...]

  • Page 32

    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 32 Part No 1078988 SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Reliant Scale RLS6 The  Reliant  Scale  is  a  compact  precision  scale  system  designed  specifically  for  the  Inv acare  Pa t i e n t  Lift  System. Removing the Swivel Bar NOTE:  For[...]

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    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Part No 1078988 33 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E Installing the Reliant Scale NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 8.2.  WARNING Patient and sling MUST be removed from the lift during ALL installation proce- dures. 1. P osition  the  load  cell  assembly  of  t[...]

  • Page 34

    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 34 Part No 1078988 Operating the Scale Keypad Functions NOTE:  For  this  proced ure,  re fe r  to  FIGURE 8.3. FIGURE 8.3 Operating the Scale - Keypad Functions KEY INDICATOR DISPLAYED INDICATOR LOCATION DEFINITION ON OFF OFF Center of Display Window Pressing this[...]

  • Page 35

    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Part No 1078988 35 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E Weighing the Patient  WARNING The weight capacity is limite d to the lowest rated capac ity of any one of the compo- nents in use (e.g. Patient Li ft, Sling or Scale ). The patient's weight MUST not exceed the lowest rated ca pacity of any component. 1. Att[...]

  • Page 36

    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 36 Part No 1078988 NOTE:  Stable  being  defined  as  the  weight  fluctuating  two  tenths  of  a  poun d.  For  example,  a  patient  weighing  one  hundred  pounds,  the  scale  will  fluctuate  bet ween ?[...]

  • Page 37

    SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES Part No 1078988 37 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 3. Press  the  CAL  button  located  on  the  PC  board.  The  CAL  switch  is  not  labeled  but  is  the  only  button  on  the  PC  board  located  in  the  lower  right  corn[...]

  • Page 38

    NOTES Electric Portable Pati ent Lift - RPA6001E 38 Part No 1078988 NOTES[...]

  • Page 39

    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1078988 39 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E LIMITED WARRANTY Available At: United  Kingdom: Inv acare  Ltd,  South  Road,  Bridgend  Industrial  Estate,  UK ‐ Bridgend  CF31  3PY Te l :  (44)  (0)1656  664  321,  Fax:  (44)  (0)1656  667  532 UK@inv acare.[...]

  • Page 40

    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd. E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 All rights reserved. Tradem arks are identified by ™ and ®. Al l trademarks are owned by or licens ed to Invacare Corporation unless otherwise noted. ©2008 Invacar[...]