Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift Rpa600 1E Users Manual 1078988

Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E 1078988

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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.

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Electric Portable

Patient Lift - RPA600-1E

SYMBOL LEGEND

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 2Part No 1078988

 WARNING

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND

UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’S

MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS

SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF

YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY

OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

 ACCESSORIES WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in

conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other

manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not

recommended for use with Invacare products.

SYMBOL LEGEND

"ATTENTION, see

instructions for use".

CAUTION - Pinch Points, fingers

could be pinched.

Between Boom and

Swivel Bar Base of Lift

WARNING - When

positioning Lift, be

aware of the position of

the Swivel Bar and the

patient. Injury could

occur.

2008

"Date of Manufacture"

Device contains Lead Acid

batteries. DO NOT dispose

of batteries in normal

household waste. They

MUST be taken to a proper

disposal site. Contact your

local waste management

company for information.

EMERGENCY

Mechanical Lowering -

Pull UP on

EMERGENCY Ring.

Push DOWN on Boom.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No 1078988 3Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5

LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 6

PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................................. 7

Patient Lift RPA600-1E..............................................................................................................................7

Reliant Scale RLS6 ......................................................................................................................................7

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................... 8

Weight Limitation.......................................................................................................................................8

Assembling the Lift.....................................................................................................................................8

Using the Sling .............................................................................................................................................8

Operating the Lift .......................................................................................................................................9

Lifting the Patient........................................................................................................................................9

Transferring the Patient ..........................................................................................................................10

Performing Maintenance .........................................................................................................................10

SECTION 2— ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 11

Assembling the Patient Lift.....................................................................................................................11

Assembling the Mast to the Base .....................................................................................................11

Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom............................................................................12

Installing the Shifter Handle ...................................................................................................................13

Attaching the Battery Charger Mounting Bracket to the Wall .....................................................13

SECTION 3—OPERATION ................................................................ 14

Introduction...............................................................................................................................................14

Operating the Patient Lift.......................................................................................................................14

Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters...............................................................................................14

Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift......................................................................................................14

Using the Emergency Stop.................................................................................................................14

Closing/Opening the Legs ..................................................................................................................16

Closing the Legs .............................................................................................................................16

Opening the Legs ...........................................................................................................................16

Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release..................................................................................17

Primary Emergency Release .........................................................................................................17

Secondary Emergency Release ....................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery................................................................................................................................18

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Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 4Part No 1078988

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT ................................................. 19

Preparing the Lift for Use .......................................................................................................................19

Positioning the Lift...............................................................................................................................19

Attaching a Sling to the Swivel Bar ..................................................................................................20

Lifting/Moving the Patient .......................................................................................................................20

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT .................................... 22

Introduction...............................................................................................................................................22

Transferring to a Commode Chair ......................................................................................................23

Transferring to a Standard Commode ................................................................................................24

Transferring to a Wheelchair ................................................................................................................24

SECTION 6— TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 26

SECTION 7— MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 27

Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist ............................................................................................27

Lubricating the Lift ...................................................................................................................................28

Detecting Wear and Damage ................................................................................................................29

Cleaning the Sling and the Lift ...............................................................................................................29

Replacing the Electric Actuator.............................................................................................................29

Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt ...........................................................................................30

Replacing the Swivel Bar .........................................................................................................................30

SECTION 8— ACCESSORIES ............................................................. 32

Reliant Scale RLS6 ....................................................................................................................................32

Removing the Swivel Bar....................................................................................................................32

Installing the Reliant Scale ..................................................................................................................33

Operating the Scale..................................................................................................................................34

Keypad Functions.................................................................................................................................34

Weighing the Patient................................................................................................................................35

Replacing the Battery...............................................................................................................................36

Calibrating the Reliant Scale..............................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................37

Display Codes.......................................................................................................................................37

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 39

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No 1078988 5Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

SPECIAL NOTES

Signalwordsareused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

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

CAUTION should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communication

equipment in the area around such equipment. If RFI causes erratic behavior, PUSH

the RED Emergency Stop Button IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT turn the Red

Emergency Stop Button OFF while transmission is in progress.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage or minor injury or both.

LABEL LOCATION

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 6Part No 1078988

LABEL LOCATION

WARNING

Mast pivot

MUST be

tight to

ensure safe use

of your

patient lift. Bolt

MUST be

checked at

least every six

(6) months

in conjunction

with periodic

maintenance.

See Owner's Manual.

P/N 1130200 Rev. B

WARNING

WARNING

PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Part No 1078988 7Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Patient Lift RPA600-1E

*NOTE:Variesdependinguponloadandstroke.

Reliant Scale RLS6

204.5 kg Electric

Low- Profile

204.5 Electric

Standard

272.7 kg Electric

Heavy-duty

Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX.: 188 cm 193 cm 177.8 cm

Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN.: 61 cm 66 cm 76.2 cm

Base Width OPEN: 104 cm 104,1 cm 104,1 cm

Base Width CLOSED: 67,3 cm 67,3 cm 67,3 cm

Base Height (Clearance): 11,4 cm 17,3 cm 17,3 cm

Base Length: 121,9 cm 121,9 cm 121,9 cm

Caster Size (FRONT/REAR): 7,6/12,7 cm 12,7 cm 12,7 cm

Weight Capacity: 204,5 kg 204,5 kg 272,7 kg

Weight Out of Carton: 48,2 kg 48,2 kg 50,9 kg

Battery: 24V DC

(RECHARGEABLE)

24V DC

(RECHARGEABLE)

24V DC

(RECHARGEABLE)

Charger Input: 100-240V AC 100-240V AC 100-240V AC

Charger Output/Charging Time: 29,5V DC Max 6 hrs 29,5V DC Max 6 hrs 29,5V DC Max 6 hrs

Audio Low Battery Alarm: Yes Yes Yes

Motor Safety Devices: Anti-Entrapment Anti-Entrapment Anti-Entrapment

*Approx. Lifts per Charge: *100-200 Cycles

per charge

*100-200 Cycles

per charge

*100-200 Cycles

per charge

Warranty Lift/Electronics: 3 Years/1 Year 3 Years/1 Year 3 Years/1 Year

Emergency Stop Button: Yes Yes Yes

Weight Range: Up to 600 Lbs. (272.7 Kg)

Resolution: +/- 0.2 Lbs (.1 Kg)

Display: Liquid Crystal Digital

Automatic Power Down: Two (2) minutes

Size: 5-3/4 L X 3-5/8 W X 4 H

Weight: .55 Lbs

Power: Nine (9) Volt Alkaline battery (included)

Battery Life: Approximately 1500 readings

Temperature Range: 50° To 104°F (10° To 40°C)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe

operation and use of this product.

Checkallpartsforshippingdamagebeforeusing.Incaseofdamage,DONOTusethe

equipment.ContacttheDealerforfurtherinstructions.

TheInvacarepatientliftisNOTatransportdevice.Itisintendedtotransferanindividual

fromonerestingsurfacetoanother(suchasabedtoawheelchair).Movingaperson

suspendedinaslingoverANYdistanceisNOTrecommended.

DONOTattemptanytransferwithoutapprovalofthepatient’sphysician,nurseor

medicalassistant.ThoroughlyreadtheinstructionsinthisOwner’sManual,observea

trainedteamofexpertsperformtheliftingproceduresandthenperformtheentirelift

procedureseveraltimeswithpropersupervisionandacapableindividualactingasa

patient.

InvacareStandAssistandTransferslingsarespecificallydesignedtobeusedin

conjunctionwithInvacarepatientlifts.Slingsandaccessoriesdesignedbyother

manufacturersarenottobeutilizedasacomponentofInvacare’spatientliftsystem.Use

oftheseproductsisprohibitedandwillvoidthelift’swarranty.Usetheslingthatis

recommendedbytheindividual’sdoctor,nurseormedicalassistantforthecomfortand

safetyoftheindividualthatisbeinglifted.

Weight Limitation

DONOTexceedmaximumweightlimitationofthepatientlift.Theweightlimitationfor

theElectricPortablePatientLiftis600lbs.

Assembling the Lift

DONOTovertightenmountinghardware.Thiswilldamagemountingbrackets.

Using the Sling

IndividualsthatusetheStandAssistSlingMUSTbeabletosupportthemajorityoftheir

ownweight,otherwiseinjurymayoccur.

StandAssistSlings:DONOTusethestandassistslingincombinationwiththepatientlift

asatransportdevice.Itisintendedtotransferanindividualfromonerestingsurfaceto

another(suchasabedtoawheelchair).Movingapersonusingthestandassistslingin

combinationwiththepatientliftoverANYdistanceisNOTrecommended.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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StandAssistSlings:Beforeliftingthepatient,makesurethebottomedgeofthestand

assistslingispositionedonthelowerbackofthepatientandthepatient’sarmsare

outsidethestandassistsling.

StandAssistSlings:ThebeltMUSTbesnug,butcomfortableonthepatient,otherwisethe

patientcanslideoutoftheslingduringtransfer,possiblycausinginjury.

TransferSlings:Beforeliftingthepatient,makesurethebottomedgeofthetransfersling

isatthebaseofthespineandthepatient’sarmsareoutsidethetransfersling.

TransferSlings:DONOTraisethepatienttoafullstandingpositionwhileusingthe

transfersling,otherwiseinjurymayoccur.

DONOTuseanykindofplasticbackincontinencepadorseatingcushionbetween

patientandslingmaterialthatmaycausethepatienttoslideoutoftheslingduring

transfer.

Aftereachlaundering(inaccordancewithinstructionsonthesling),inspectsling(s)forwear,

tears,andloosestitching.

Bleached,torn,cut,frayed,orbrokenslingsareunsafeandcouldresultininjury.Discard

immediately.

DONOTalterslings.

Besuretochecktheslingattachmentseachtimetheslingisremovedandreplaced,toensure

thatitisproperlyattachedbeforethepatientisremovedfromastationaryobject(bed,chair

orcommode).

Ifthepatientisinawheelchair,securethewheellocksinplacetopreventthechairfrom

movingforwardsorbackwards.

Whenconnectingslingsequippedwithcolorcodedstrapstothepatientlift,theshortestofthe

strapsMUSTbeatthebackofpatientforsupport.Usinglongsectionwillleavelittleorno

supportforpatientʹsback.Theloopsoftheslingarecolorcodedandcanbeusedtoplace

patientinvariouspositions.Thecolorsmakeiteasytoconnectbothsidesoftheslingequally.

Makesurethatthereissufficientheadsupportwhenliftingapatient.

Operating the Lift

Makesurethereisanaudibleclickwhenmountingbatteryonthebatterychargerto

confirmpropermounting.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.

Usethehandlestopushorpullthepatientlift.

Lifting the Patient

Beforepositioningthelegsofthestandupliftaroundthepatient,makesurethatthepatient’s

feetareoutofthewayofthefootplate,otherwiseinjurymayoccur.

Adjustmentsforsafetyandcomfortshouldbemadebeforemovingthepatient.Patientʹsarms

shouldbeoutsideoftheslingstraps.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Electric Portable Patient 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attachmentsaresecure.Ifany

attachmentisnotcorrect,lowerthepatientandcorrecttheproblem,thenraisethepatientand

checkagain.

Duringtransfer,withthepatientsuspendedinaslingattachedtothelift,DONOTrollcaster

baseoverobjectssuchascarpet,raisedcarpetbindings,doorframes,oranyunevensurfaces

orobstaclesthatwouldcreateanimbalanceofthepatientliftandcouldcausethepatientlift

totipover.UsesteeringhandleonthemastatALLtimestopushorpullthepatientlift.

InvacarerecommendslockingtherearswivelcastersONLYwhenpositioningorremoving

thesling(standassistortransfer)fromaroundthepatient.

InvacaredoesNOTrecommendlockingoftherearcastersofthepatientliftwhenliftingan

individual.Doingsocouldcausethelifttotipandendangerthepatientandassistants.

InvacareDOESrecommendthattherearcastersbeleftunlockedduringliftingproceduresto

allowthepatientlifttostabilizeitselfwhenthepatientisinitiallyliftedfromachair,bedor

anystationaryobject.

Transferring the Patient

Beforetransferring,checkthattheproduct’sweightcapacitycanwithstandthepatientʹs

weight.

WheelchairwheellocksMUSTbeinalockedpositionbeforeloweringthepatientintothe

wheelchairfortransport.

Performing Maintenance

Regularmaintenanceofpatientliftsandaccessoriesisnecessarytoassureproperoperation.

Afterthefirst12monthsofoperation,inspectallpivotpointsandfastenersforwear.Ifthe

metalisworn,thepartsMUSTbereplaced.Performthisinspectioneverysixmonths

thereafter.

DONOTovertightenmountinghardware.Thiswilldamagemountingbrackets.

Castersandaxleboltsrequireinspectionseverysixmonthstocheckfortightnessandwear.

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removedfrom

thebaseforstorageortransporting.Themast

assemblyMUSTbeproperlysecuredtothebase

assemblybeforeuse.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.1.

1. Putthebaseonalevelsurfacesoall

castersmakecontactwiththefloor.

2. Locktherearcasters(Detail“A ” ) .

3. Removetheshoulderbolt,nutand

washer,thatsecuresthemasttothebase.

4. PutthemastintotheU‐shapedcut‐outin

thebase.

5. Whilesupportingthemast,insertthe

shoulderboltthroughthebase,mastand

washers.

6. Securethemastinplacewithanut.

FIGURE 2.1 Assembling the Mast to the Base

Washers Shoulder

Bolt

Nut

Step Here

to Lock

Locking

Lever

DETAIL “A” -

LOCKING/UNLOCKING REAR CASTERS

Caster

Washer

Shoulder

Bolt

Nut

Step Here to

Unlock

Washer

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 12 Part No 1078988

Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.

1. Removetheshoulderbolt,washerand

nutfromthemountingbracketonthe

boomassembly.

2. Unpackthepinchguardfromthepatient

liftcarton.

NOTE:Thebottomoftheelectricactuator

assemblywillalreadybeassembledtothemast

mountingbracket.

3. Cuttheplastic‐wrapthatsecuresthe

boomandmasttogether.

4. Lift‐upontheboomandplaceitonyour

leftshoulder.FIGURE 2.2 Assembling the Electric Actuator

to the Boom

5. Lettheactuatorrestonyourright‐sideofyourchestandrotatetheshaftextensionofthe

actuatorassemblyuntilitlines‐upwiththemountingholesintheboomassembly.

6. Placethepinchguardovertheshaftextensionoftheactuator.

7. Aligntheholesoftheboomassemblymountingbracketwiththoseoftheactuatorand

insertthebolt.Securewithnut.

NOTE:Besurethattheboltiscompletelythroughtheholesoftheboomassemblymountingbracketand

theactuatorassembly.Theboomassemblywillpivoteasilyifthemountinghardwareisalignedproperly

whentheboomassemblyissecuredtothemast.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten the nut and bolt. This damages the mounting bracket.

8. Plugintheelectricalconnectorsfromtheelectricactuatortothebottomofthebattery

assembly.

9. Plugthependantcontrolintothebottomofthebatteryassembly.

NOTE:Thebottomoftheactuatorassemblywillalreadybeassembledtothemastmountingbracket.

Pinch Guard

NOTE: Turn 90°

Mounting Bracket

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

Part No 1078988 13 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E

Installing the Shifter Handle

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.3.

1. Line‐uptheshifterhandlethreadswith

threadedopeninginthebase.

2. Turntheshifterhandleclockwiseand

securelytightenintothebase.

FIGURE 2.3 Installing the Shifter Handle

Attaching the Battery Charger Mounting Bracket to the

Wall

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.

1. Placethebatterychargermountingbracketonthewallatthedesiredposition.

2. Withapencil,markthemiddleholeposition.

3. Measuredown6½inchesfromthepencilmarkanddrillonemountinghole.

4. Installthebottommountingscrewuntilthereisanapproximate1/8‐inchgapbetweenthe

screwheadandthewall.

5. Putthebatterychargermountingbracketontothebottommountingscrew.

6. Drilltheothertwomountingholes.

7. Screwthemountingscrewsthroughthebatterychargermountingbracketandintothe

wall.Tightensecurely.

CAUTION

Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery on the battery charger to

confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

8. Putthebatterychargerinplaceonthemountingbracket.

9. Plugthebatterychargerintoanelectricaloutlet.

NOTE:AnLEDwillilluminatewhenpowerisappliedtobatterycharger.

FIGURE 2.4 Attaching the Battery Charger Mounting Bracket to the Wall

Shifter Handle

Threads

Opening in Base

Mounting Bracket

Mounting

Screws

Bottom Mounting Screw

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Electric Portable Patient 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 instructions in this owner’s manual,

observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform

the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual

acting as a patient.

The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stabil-

ity and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift under a bed,

close the legs only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the patient and lift

the patient off of the bed surface. When the legs of the patient lift are no longer under

the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationandtransferringto/

fromprocedures;however,thepatientliftcanbeoperatedbyoneassistant.Theuseofthepatientliftby

oneassistantshouldbebasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessionalforeachindividualcase.

Operating the Patient Lift

Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetailAofFIGURE 3.1.

•ToLocktheCaster:Pushtabdown.

•ToUnlocktheCaster:Pushtabup.

Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetailBofFIGURE 3.1.

•ToRaisethePatientLift:Presstheup(Ï) buttononthehandcontrol.

NOTE:Ifthepatientliftisraisedtothehighestlevel,itmaybenecessarytopulldowngentlyonthelift

armsbeforethemastwillbegintolower.Pulldowngentlyonbotharmsatthesametimetoavoid

makingtheliftunstable.

•ToLowerthePatientLift:Pressthedownbutton(Ð) onthehandcontrol.

Using the Emergency Stop

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetailCofFIGURE 3.1.

•PushtheREDemergencybuttonintostoptheliftarmsfromraisingorlowering.

•Toreset,rotatetheemergencybuttonclockwise.

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Part No 1078988 15 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E

FIGURE 3.1 Operating the Patient Lift

DETAIL “B” - HAND CONTROL DETAILS

DETAIL “C” - EMERGENCY STOP

Down Button

Up Button

Hand Control

Emergency Button

Push in to stop,

turn clockwise

to reset.

Step Here

to Lock

Locking

Lever

DETAIL “A” -

LOCKING/UNLOCKING REAR CASTERS

Caster

Step Here to

Unlock

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 16 Part No 1078988

Closing/Opening the Legs

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.2.

 WARNING

If the shifter handle is NOT positioned completely into its mounting slot, DO NOT use

the patient lift until the shifter handle is properly seated and the legs of the patient lift

are locked in place. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may occur.

 WARNING

The legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position and the shifter handle locked

in place for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to

maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position

the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of

the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift to the maximum open

position and lock the shifter handle immediately.

Closing the Legs

1. Standattherearofthepatientliftandgrasptheshifterhandlewithonehandand

placetheoppositehandonthesteeringhandleofthemastforbalance.

NOTE:TheshifterhandleMUSTlockintoitsmountingslottolockthelegsinthefullclosed

position.

2. Pulltheshifterhandleawayfromthepatientliftandthentoyourleftuntilitlocksin

thenotchofthebracket(Detail“A”).

Opening the Legs

1. Standattherearofthepatientliftandgrasptheshifterhandlewithonehandand

placetheoppositehandonthesteeringhandleofthemastforbalance.

NOTE:TheshifterhandleMUSTlockintoitsmountingslottolockthelegsinthefullopen

position.

2. Pulltheshifterhandleawayfromthepatientliftandthentoyourright(Detail“B”).

FIGURE 3.2 Closing/Opening the Legs

DETAIL “A” - CLOSING THE LEGS DETAIL “B” - OPENING THE LEGS

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Part No 1078988 17 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E

Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release

Primary Emergency Release

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.3.

NOTE:Thisprocedurewillbringtheboomdownorliftitupifthehandcontrolisnotfunctioning

properly.

Toactivatetheprimaryemergencyrelease,insertapenintotheholelabeledEmergency

UporEmergencyDownonthecontrolbox.

FIGURE 3.3 Primary Emergency Release

Secondary Emergency Release

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.4.

NOTE:Allpatientliftactuatorsareequippedwithamechanicalemergencyrelease.The

mechanicalreleasewillenabletheactuatortoretractwithoutpower.

NOTE:Usetheprimaryemergencyreleasefirstbeforeusingthesecondaryemergencyrelease

procedure.Thisprocedureshouldonlybeusediftheprimaryemergencyreleaseprocedureisnot

functioningorisunreachable.

NOTE:TheliftMUSTbeunderaloadforthemechanicalreleasetofunction.

Toactivatethesecondaryrelease,pullupontheEMERGENCYringandpushdownon

theboomatthesametime.

FIGURE 3.4 Secondary Emergency Release

EMERGENCY

Emergency

Release

Hole

Control

Box

Pull UP on

EMERGENCY

Ring.

Push DOWN

on Boom

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 18 Part No 1078988

Charging the Battery

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.5.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthebatteryberechargeddailytoprolongbatterylife.

NOTE:Anaudiblealarmwillsoundwhenbatteryislow.

1. Liftuponthehandleonthebackofthebattery.

2. Liftthebatteryupandawayfromthecontrolbox.

CAUTION

Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery on the battery charger to

ensure proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

3. Placethebatteryonthebatterycharger.Pushthetopofthebatteryagainstthemounting

bracketuntilthereisanaudibleclick.

NOTE:ThechargeLEDwillilluminate.Whencharged,theLEDwillstopilluminating.

NOTE:Itwilltakeapproximatelyfourhourstochargeabatterythatrequiresafullcharge.

4. Liftuponthehandleonthebackofthebattery.

5. Liftthebatteryupandawayfromthebatterycharger.

CAUTION

Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery onto the control box to

ensure proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

6. Placethebatteryonthecontrolbox.Pushthetopofthebatteryagainstthemounting

bracketuntilthereisanaudibleclick.

FIGURE 3.5 Charging the Battery

Battery

Charger

(STEP 3) Control Box

(STEP 6)

Audible click

when properly

installed

(STEPS 3 and 6)

Handle

(STEPS 1, 2, 4 and 5)

Battery

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recommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparation,

transferringfromandtransferringtoprocedures,ourequipmentwillpermitproperoperationby

oneassistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessionalfor

eachindividualcase.

Positioning the Lift

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.1.

NOTE:RefertoGeneralGuidelinesonpage 9inthismanualbeforeproceedingfurtherandobserve

allwarningsindicated.

NOTE:Beforepositioningthelegsofthepatientliftunderabed,makesurethattheareaisclear

ofanyobstructions.

 WARNING

The legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position and the shifter handle

locked in place for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of

the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it

takes to position the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the

bed. When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift

to the maximum open position and lock the shifter handle immediately.

1. Withthelegsofthebaseopenandlocked,usethesteeringhandletopushthepatient

liftintoposition.

2. Lowerthepatientliftforeasyattachmentofthesling.

FIGURE 4.1 Positioning the Lift

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

Electric Portable Patient 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 capacity of the patient lift otherwise, injury or damage

may occur.

Before using the sling, read and understand all operating instructions provided in

the sling owner’s manual.

Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury.

Discard IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT alter slings in any way.

Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the

safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.

1. Placethestrapsoftheslingoverhooksoftheswivelbar.

2. Matchthecorrespondingcolorsoneachsideoftheslingforanevenliftofthepatient.

NOTE:TheInvacareSwivelBarshavethreehookuppointsperside.

 WARNING

The patient lift MUST be moved with the push handles on the mast assembly -

otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT move the patient outside the center of gravity achieved after the patient

is suspended in the sling and the patient lift adjusts.

3. Liftthepatient.RefertoLifting/MovingthePatient.

Lifting/Moving the Patient

 WARNING

DO NOT lock the rear casters of the lift when lifting an individual. Locking the rear

casters could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants.

DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the hooks of the

swivel bar. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before

moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the

hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the

patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or

damage may occur.

Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.

Patient's arms should be inside of the straps.

DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are

made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. Injury or damage may occur.

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

Part No 1078988 21 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 4.2.

NOTE:Whenthepatientisliftedfromthebedorthefloor(withthepatient’sheadsupportedbythesling

and/oranassistant),he/shewillberaisedtoasittingposition(Detail“A”ofFIGURE 4.2).

1. Presstheupbuttononthehandcontroltoraisethepatienthighenoughtoclearthebed

surface.Thepatient’sfullbodyweightwillbesupportedbythelift.

NOTE:Theboomwillstayinthispositionuntiltheupordownbuttonsarepushedonthehandcontrol.

2. Placethepatient’sarmsinsideofthesling.

3. Whenthepatientisclearofthebedsurface,swingtheirfeetoffthebed(Detail“B”of

FIGURE 4.2).

4. Usingthehandle,movethepatientliftawayfromthebed.

5. Turnthepatientsothathe/shefacesassistantoperatingthepatientlift(Detail“C”of

FIGURE 4.2).

6. Pressthedownbuttontolowerthepatientsothathis/herfeetrestonthebaseofthelift,

straddlingthemast.

NOTE:Thelowercenterofgravityprovidesstabilitymakingthepatientfeelmoresecureandthelift

easiertomove.

7. Pushtheliftwithbothhandsfirmlyonthesteeringhandle.

FIGURE 4.2 Lifting/Moving the Patient

DETAIL “A” - LIFTING THE PATIENT

DETAIL “B” - MOVING THE PATIENT

DETAIL “C” - MOVING THE PATIENT LIFT AWAY FROM THE BED

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 22 Part No 1078988

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE

PATIENT

Introduction

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's

physician, nurse, or medical assistant.

DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the hooks of the

swivel bar. When the sling is a few inches off the surface of the bed and before

moving the patient, check to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the

hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the

patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury

or damage may occur.

Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The

patient's arms should be inside the straps.

DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are

made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. Otherwise, injury or damage

may occur.

DO NOT lock the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Locking

the rear casters could cause the patient lift to tip and endanger the patient and

assistants.

The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum

stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift

under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the

patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the patient

lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.

Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to

ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a bed or chair.

Theslingswithcommodeopeningsaredesignedtobeusedwitheitheracommodechair

orstandardcommode.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattheslingremainconnectedtotheswivelbarhooksduringthe

patient’suseofeitherthecommodechairorstandardcommode.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationand

transferringto/fromprocedures;however,ourequipmentwillpermitproperoperationbyone

assistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessionalforeach

individualcase.

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT

Part No 1078988 23 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

Transferring to a Commode Chair

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 5.1.

1. Liftthepatientfromthebed.RefertoLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

2. PresstheUPbuttononthehandcontroltoelevatethepatienthighenoughtoclearthe

armsofthecommodechair.Theirweightwillbesupportedbythepatientlift.

3. Guidethepatientontothecommodechair.Thismayrequiretwoassistants.

4. PresstheDOWNbuttononthehandcontroltolowerthepatientontothecommode

chairleavingtheslingattachedtotheswivelbarhooks.

5. Whencomplete,rechecktheslingforcorrectattachments.

6. PresstheUPbuttononthehandcontroltoraisethepatientoffthecommodechair.

7. Whenthepatientisclearofthecommodesurface(usingthesteeringhandles),move

thepatientliftawayfromthecommodechair.

8. Toreturnthepatienttobed,reverseLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

9. Toreturnorplacethepatientinawheelchair,refertoTransferringtoaWheelchairon

page 24.

FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode Chair

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT

Electric Portable Patient 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NOTrecommended.Ifthebathroomfacilitiesarenotnear

thebedorifthepatientliftcannotbeeasilymaneuveredtowardsthecommode,thenthepatient

MUSTbetransferredtoawheelchairandtransportedtothebathroomfacilitiesbeforeusingthe

patientliftagaintopositionthepatientonastandardcommode.RefertoTransferringtoa

Wheelchair.

1. Useanemptypatientlifttocheckifthepatientliftcanmaneuveraroundthe

commode.

2. Ifthepatientliftcanmaneuveraroundthecommode,liftthepatientfromthebed.

RefertoLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

3. Transportthepatienttothebathroomfacility.

4. PresstheUP/DOWNbuttonsonthehandcontroltoelevatethepatienthighenough

toclearthecommode.Theirweightwillbesupportedbythepatientlift.

5. Guidethepatientontothecommode.Thismayrequiretwoassistants.

6. PresstheDOWNbuttononthehandcontroltolowerthepatientontothestandard

commodeleavingtheslingattachedtotheswivelbarhooks.

7. Whencomplete,rechecktheslingforcorrectattachments.

8. PresstheUPbuttononthehandcontroltoraisethepatientoffthecommode.

9. Whenpatientisclearofthecommodesurface(usingthesteeringhandle),movethe

liftawayfromthecommode.

10. Toreturnthepatienttobed,reverseLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

11. Toreturnorplacepatientinawheelchair,refertoTransferringtoaWheelchair.

Transferring to a Wheelchair

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 5.2.

1. Liftthepatientfromthebed.RefertoLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

2. Ensurethelegsoftheliftwithpatientintheslingareintheopenposition.Pressthe

legsopenbuttonuntilinmaximumopenposition.

3. Movethewheelchairintoposition.

4. Engagethewheellocksofthewheelchairtopreventmovementofthechair.

 WARNING

DO NOT place the patient in the wheelchair if the locks are not engaged. The

wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient

into the wheelchair for transport. Otherwise, injury may result.

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properpositioning.

6. Positionthepatientovertheseatwiththeirbackagainstthebackofthechair.

7. BegintolowerthepatientpressingtheDOWNbuttononthehandcontrol.

8. Usetwoassistants‐Oneassistantstandsbehindthechairandtheotheroperatesthe

patientlift.Theassistantbehindthechairpullsbackonthegrabhandle(onselect

models)orsidesoftheslingtoseatthepatientwellintothebackofthechair.

NOTE:Thiswillmaintainagoodcenterofbalanceandpreventthechairfromtippingforward.

9. Leavetheslinginplaceunlessadividedlegslingwasused.Removeadividedleg

sling.

10. ReverseLiftingthePatientonpage 19toreturntotheseatingsurfaceofthe

wheelchair.

FIGURE 5.2 Transferring to a Wheelchair

SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 26 Part No 1078988

SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:Ifproblemsarenotremediedbythesuggestedmeans,pleasecontactyourdealeror

Invacare.

SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION

Patient Lift feels loose. Mast/Base joint loose.

Tie - Rods are loose.

Refer to Assembly on page 11.

Noisy or dry sound

from pivots.

Needs lubrication. Refer to Lubricating the Lift on page 28.

Electric actuator fails to

lift when button is

pressed.

Hand-control or actuator con-

nector loose.

Battery low.

RED emergency stop button

pressed IN.

Battery not connected prop-

erly to control box.

The connecting terminals are

damaged.

Electric actuator in need of ser-

vice or load is too high.

Charge batteries. Refer to Charging the Battery

on page 18.

Rotate RED emergency stop button CLOCK-

WISE until it pops out.

Reconnect the battery to the control box. Refer

to Charging the Battery on page 18.

Replace the battery pack. Refer to Charging the

Battery on page 18.

Refer to Replacing the Electric Actuator on

page 29. Contact your Dealer.

Unusual noise from

actuator.

Actuator is worn or damaged

or spindle is bent.

Refer to Replacing the Electric Actuator on

page 29. Contact your Dealer.

Lift arms will not lower

in uppermost position.

Lift arms require a minimum

weight load to lower from the

uppermost position.

Pull down slightly on the lift arms.

Lift arms will not lower

during a power retrac-

tion.

Shoulder bolt at the junction of

the boom and mast may not be

properly installed.

Refer to Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt

on page 30.

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requiredpriortoeachnewuser.

**NOTE:Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornparts,enhancesmoothoperationandextend

thelifeexpectancyofthelift.

NOTE:Followthemaintenanceproceduresdescribedinthismanualtokeepyourpatientliftin

continuousservice.

ITEM INITIALLY

INSTITUTIONAL

INSPECT/ADJUST

MONTHLY

IN-HOME

INSPECT EVERY

SIX (6) MONTHS

THE CASTER BASE

Inspect for missing hardware.

Base opens/closes with ease.

Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness.

Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll.

Inspect and clear wheels of debris.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

SHIFTER HANDLE

Operates smoothly.

Locks adjustable base whenever engaged.

X

X

X

X

X

X

THE MAST

Mast MUST be securely assembled to boom.

Inspect for bends or deflections.

X

X

X

X

X

X

THE BOOM

Check all hardware and swivel bar supports.

Inspect for bends or deflections.

Inspect bolted joints of boom for wear.

Inspect to ensure that the boom is centered

between the base legs.

Check the mast pivot bolt under the rubber

boot. Ensure that the bolt is tightly secured.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

THE SWIVEL BAR

Check the bolt / hooks for wear or damage.

Check sling hooks for wear or deflection.

X

X

X

X

X

X

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

Check for leakage.

Inspect hardware on mast and boom.

Check for wear or deterioration.

(IF DAMAGED, RETURN TO FACTORY).

Cycle to ensure smooth quiet operation.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

THE PUMP HANDLE

Check for smooth operation. XX X

CLEANING

Whenever necessary. XX X

SLINGS AND HARDWARE

CHECK ALL SLING ATTACHMENTS each

time it is used to ensure proper connection and

patient safety.

Inspect sling material for wear.

Inspect straps for wear.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 28 Part No 1078988

TheInvacarePatientLiftisdesignedtoprovideamaximumofsafe,efficientand

satisfactoryservicewithminimumcareandmaintenance.

AllpartsoftheInvacareLiftaremadeofthebestgradesofsteel,butmetaltometal

contactwillwearafterconsiderableuse.

Thereisnoadjustmentormaintenanceofeitherthecastersorbrakes,otherthancleaning,

lubricationandcheckingaxleandswivelboltsfortightness.Removealldebris,etc.from

thewheelandswivelbearings.Ifanypartsareworn,replacethesepartsimmediately.

Ifyouquestionthesafetyofanypartofthelift,contactyourDealerimmediatelyand

advisehim/herofyourproblem.

Lubricating the Lift

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.1.

TheInvacareliftisdesignedforminimummaintenance.However,asixmonthcheckand

lubricationshouldensurecontinuedsafetyandreliability.

Keepliftandslingscleanandingoodworkingorder.Anydefectshouldbenotedand

reportedtoyourdealerassoonaspossible.

ThecastersMUSTswivelandrollsmoothly.Alightgrease(waterproofautolubricant)

maybeappliedtotheballbearingswivelofthecastersonceayear.Applymore

frequentlyifthecastersareexposedtoextrememoistconditions.

RefertoFIGURE 7.1forlubricationpoints.Lubricateallpivotpoints.Wipeallexcess

lubricantfromliftsurface.

1. SwivelBar

2. BoomMountingBracket

3. Boom/MastMount

4. MastMountingBracket

FIGURE 7.1 Lubricating the Lift

1

2

3

4

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pivotfor

slingsforsignsofcracking,fraying,deformationordeterioration.Replaceanydefective

partsimmediatelyandensurethattheliftisnotuseduntilrepairsaremade.

Cleaning the Sling and the Lift

Theslingshouldbewashedregularlyinwatertemperatureof180°F(82°C)andabiological

solution.Asoftcloth,dampenedwithwaterandasmallamountofmilddetergent,isallthat

isneededtocleanthepatientlift.Theliftcanbecleanedwithnon‐abrasivecleaners.

Replacing the Electric Actuator

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.2.

1. Removethenut,washerandshoulderboltthatsecuretheelectricactuatortothemast

mountingbracket.

2. Resttheboomonyourshoulderandremovethenut,bolt,plasticbushingandpinch

guardfromtheboommountingbracket.

3. Removetheelectricactuatorassembly.

4. Reversestepsforinstallation.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten the nut and bolt. This damages the mounting bracket.

FIGURE 7.2 Replacing the Electric Actuator

Boom

Pinch Guard

Bushing

Mast

SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 30 Part No 1078988

Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.3.

1. Liftupthebackoftherubberbootandslideitoffthemastalongtheboom.

2. Checkthattheboltisthroughthebracketandthelocknutistightandsecure.

3. Ifneeded,dooneormoreofthefollowing:

•tightenlocknutandback‐offthelocknut1/8ofaturn.

•replacethelocknut.

4. Repositiontherubberboot.

FIGURE 7.3 Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt

Replacing the Swivel Bar

 WARNING

After the first year of use, the hooks of the swivel bar and mounting brackets of the

boom should be inspected every six months to determine the extent of wear. If

these parts become worn, replacement must be made.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 7.4.

1. Theswivelbarcomesattachedtotheboomwithbolt,nut,washers,andpinchguard.

NOTE:Washersshouldbeplacedagainstbothsidesoftheboommountingbrackettoeliminate

damage.

NOTE:Theswivelbarhasthreehooksonbothendstoattachtheslingthatsupportsthepatient

duringlift.

2. Removeexistinghardwareandreplacetheswivelbar.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten the nut and bolt. This damages the mounting bracket.

Mast

Spacer

(if equipped)

Locknut

Boom

Bolt

Washer

Rubber Boot

Bracket

SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE

Part No 1078988 31 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E

FIGURE 7.4 Replacing the Swivel Bar

Boom

Boom Mounting Bracket

Washer

Shoulder Bolt Locknut

Swivel Bar

Swivel Bar Pin

Nylon Washers

Pinch Guard

SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

Electric Portable Patient 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

InvacarePatientLiftSystem.

Removing the Swivel Bar

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.1.

1. Removetheshoulderbolt,locknut,pinchguardandwasherwhichsecuretheswivel

bartotheboommountingbracket.

NOTE:SavetheshoulderboltandlocknuttosecuretheReliantScaletotheboom.Thepinchguard

willnotbeusedwhenthescaleisinstalled.Savethepinchguardforfutureuseoftheswivelbar

withoutscale.

NOTE:Removingtheswivelbarhardwarewillreleasetheswivelbar,twonylonwashersandthe

swivelbarpin.Savetheswivelbarpinandthetwonylonwashersforfutureuseoftheswivelbar

withoutthescale.

FIGURE 8.1 Removing the Swivel Bar

Boom

Boom Mounting Bracket

Washer

Shoulder Bolt Locknut

Swivel Bar

Swivel Bar Pin

Nylon Washers

Pinch Guard

SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

Part No 1078988 33 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

Installing the Reliant Scale

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.2.

 WARNING

Patient and sling MUST be removed from the lift during ALL installation proce-

dures.

1. PositiontheloadcellassemblyoftheReliantScaleintotheboommountingbracket.

RefertoDetailʺAʺinFIGURE 8.2.

NOTE:Use1/4‐inchnylonwasher.

2. SecuretheReliantScaletotheboommountingbracketwithashoulderbolt,twonylon

washersandalocknut.Securelytighten.RefertoDetailʺAʺinFIGURE 8.2forwasher

orientation.

NOTE:Ensuretheshaftoftheshoulderboltpassesthroughbothsidesoftheboommounting

bracket.

3. Insertswivelbarpinwithtwonylonwashersthroughtheswivelbar.RefertoDetail

ʺBʺinFIGURE 8.2.

4. Alignthemountingholesintheswivelbarpinwiththemountingholesintheload

cellassembly.RefertoDetailʺBʺinFIGURE 8.2.

5. Secureswivelbarpintotheloadcellassemblywiththeprovidedmountingscrewand

locknut.Securelytighten.RefertoDetailʺBʺinFIGURE 8.2.

 WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

6. Weighthepatient.RefertoOperatingtheScaleonpage 34andWeighingthePatient

onpage 35.

FIGURE 8.2 Installing the Reliant Scale

Locknut

Swivel Bar

Nylon

Washers

Swivel Bar Pin

Mounting

Screw

Boom

Reliant

Scale

Boom

Mounting

Bracket

Reliant

Scale

Nylon

Washer

Load Cell

Assembly

Shoulder

Bolt

DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “A”

Locknut

Nylon

Washer

SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 34 Part No 1078988

Operating the Scale

Keypad Functions

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refer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 key will apply

power to the scale and turn

the unit on. When the scale is

already on, pressing the button

will turn the unit off.

ZERO ZERO Lower Left Corner of the Dis-

play Window

Pressing this key when the

scale is on will reset the weight

shown in the display window

to zero.

UNITS lb or kg Upper Right Corner of the Dis-

play Window

The function of this key is to

change the unit of measure-

ment from pounds (lb) to kilo-

grams (kg).

LOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK Lower Right Corner of the Dis-

play Window

This key is used to lock or

unlock a weight value in the

display window.

NOTE: Weight displayed is a

STORED weight and not the cur-

rent weight when the key is used

in the lock position.

N/A LO BAT Center of Display Window Indicator is shown in the dis-

play window to notify when

battery is low.

ON

OFF ZERO

Reliant Scale

Model RLS6

CAPACITY 600 LB, 272 KG

To Operate:

1. Attach sling.

2. Press ON key.

3. Press ZERO key.

4. Lift patient.

5. Press LOCK key

6. Lower Patient

7. Read Weight

UNITS UNLOCK

ON

By DETECTO

ZERO

LOCK

LOCK

ZERO LOCK

lb kg

WEIGHT

Operation

Keys

Display

Window

SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

Part No 1078988 35 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

Weighing the Patient

 WARNING

The weight capacity is limited to the lowest rated capacity of any one of the compo-

nents in use (e.g. Patient Lift, Sling or Scale). The patient's weight MUST not

exceed the lowest rated capacity of any component.

1. Attachslingstrapstotheswivelbar.Forproperattachmentinstructionsreferto

AttachingaSlingtotheSwivelBaronpage 20.

NOTE:ForimprovedaccuracyontheReliantlifts,attachallslingstrapstothecenterhookson

bothsidesoftheswivelbar.However,patientcomfortmayrequireadifferentconfigurationofsling

straps.

2. PresstheON/OFFkey.

 WARNING

DO NOT operate key strokes with pointed objects (e.g. pencils, pens, fingernails,

etc.) Otherwise damage to the key pad will result.

NOTE:Thedisplaywillindicatethelastweightthatwasmeasured.ThewordʺLOCKʺwillbe

seeninthedisplaybox.

NOTE:TheZEROkeyispressedinordertoavoidcapturingtheweightoftheslingandthe

hardware.IftheZEROkeyisnotpressedtheweightoftheslingandtheweightofthehardware

willbeincludedintheweightdisplayed.NOTZERO‐INGOUTWILLGIVEAFALSE

READINGOFTHEUSERʹSTRUEWEIGHT.

3. PresstheZEROkey.WhentheZEROkeyispushedthefollowingwillhappen:

A. ThescalewillresettozeroandthewordʺZEROʺwillappearinthedisplay.

B. ThelockfunctionwillthenbeturnedoffandthewordʺLOCKʺwilldisappear

fromthedisplay.

NOTE:Thescaleisnowactiveandcontinuallyupdatingtheweightdisplay.

4. Placethepatientinthesling.ForpatientplacementinstructionsrefertoOperationon

page 14.

5. Activatetheliftmechanismtoraisethepatientuntiltheyarecompletelysupportedby

thelift.Forpatientliftinginstructions,refertoLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

6. Notetheweightdisplay.

7. WhentheweightdisplaybecomesstablepresstheLOCKbuttontolocktheweight

display.ThiswillbeindicatedbythewordʺLOCKʺappearinginthedisplaywindow.

NOTE:Shoulditbenecessarytounlocktheweightwhilethepatientisstillsupportedbythelift,

theUNLOCKbuttonmaybepressed.TheweightwillunlockandthewordʺLOCKʺwilldisappear

fromthedisplaywindow.Theweightvaluewillthenbeupdated.Oncetheweightbecomesstable

theweightcanbelockedagainbypressingtheLOCKbutton.

SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 36 Part No 1078988

NOTE:Stablebeingdefinedastheweightfluctuatingtwotenthsofapound.Forexample,a

patientweighingonehundredpounds,thescalewillfluctuatebetween99.8and100.2untilthe

LOCKkeyispressed.Fluctuationoftheweightdisplayedisnormalasnotedabove.Pressthe

LOCKbuttontolocktheweight.

NOTE:TheUNITSbuttoncanbepressedtotogglebetweenunitsofpoundsandkilograms.This

isindicatedbylborkgappearinginthedisplaywindow.

8. Theliftmaynowbeloweredandtheslingremovedfromthepatient.

NOTE:Thepatientʹsweightwillcontinuetobeseeninthedisplaywindow.Thedisplaywillturn

offautomaticallyafteratwominuteperiodofnon‐use[nochangesinweightexceedingfivepounds

(twokilograms)].Yo ucanNOTadjustthetimedelayforautomaticshutoff.Afterthedisplayhas

turnedoff,theweightmayberecalledbypressingtheON/OFFbutton.Theunitcanbeturnedoff

bypressingtheON/OFFbuttonasecondtime.

Replacing the Battery

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 8.4.

NOTE:Thescaleispoweredbyaninevoltalkalinebatterythatshouldprovideapproximately1500

readingsbeforeneedingreplacement.

Whenbatteryreplacementisneeded,LOBATwillappearonthedisplay.Performthe

following:

1. Slidethebatterydooropeninthedirectionofthearrow.

2. Removeexistingbattery.

3. Installthenewbattery.

4. Reinstallthebatterydoor.

FIGURE 8.4 Replacing the Battery

Calibrating the Reliant Scale

NOTE:TheReliantScalewillbepre‐calibratedatthefactorywiththeloadcell.Shoulditbe

necessarytore‐calibratethescale,followtheinstructionsoutlinedbelow.

1. Thepatientandtheslingmustberemovedfromthescaletoproperlycalibratethe

ReliantScale.ForremovingthepatientinstructionsrefertoOperationonpage 14.For

slingdetachmentinstructionsrefertoLiftingthePatientonpage 19.

2. WiththeReliantScaleon,removethefourscrewsonthebackoftheenclosureand

removethefrontcovertoexposethePCboard.

Battery

Door

9V Battery

Assembled

Scale

Arrow

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corner.OncetheCAL

buttonispushedʺCAL1ʺwillbeseeninthedisplaywindow.

NOTE:CAL1selectsthecalibrationmodeusing50poundsofcalibratedweight.CAL2selectsthe

calibrationmodeforusewith200poundsofcalibratedweight.PressingtheUNITSkeytoggles

betweenCAL1andCAL2.

4. Whenthedesiredcalibrationmodeisdisplayed,presstheLOCK/UNLOCKkey.

NOTE:ThedisplaywindowwillnowshowUnLd.

5. EnsurethatthereisnoloadonthescaleandpresstheZEROkey.

6. Thedisplaywindowwillshowadashedline(‐‐‐‐‐‐)scrollingacrossandthentheword

LOADwillappearinthedisplaywindow.

7. Performoneofthefollowing:

A. FORCAL1OPTION‐support50poundsofcalibratedweightfromthescaleand

presstheZEROkey.

B. FORCAL2OPTION‐support200poundsofcalibratedweightfromthescaleand

presstheZEROkey.

8. Thedisplaywindowwillshowadashedline(‐‐‐‐‐‐)scrollingacrossandthentheword

DONEwillappearinthedisplaywindow.

9. RemovetheweightfromthescaleandpresstheLOCK/UNLOCKkey.

NOTE:Theunitwillnowbeinatemporarytestmodeandwillnotlocktheweightdisplay.This

willallowweighttobeloadedandunloadedtocheckthecalibration.

10. TurntheunitoffbypressingtheON/OFFkey.

11. TurntheunitonbypressingtheON/OFFkey.

NOTE:Scalewillnowbeinnormaloperation.

Troubleshooting

Display Codes

CALIBRATIONREQUIRED‐Indicatesimproperstoredcalibrationdata,calibrationis

necessary.

OVERCAPACITY‐Indicatesaweightexceedingthecapacityhasbeenloadedonthescale.

SYMPTON PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS

Unit does NOT work properly. Battery failure. Check battery. Replace if necessary.

Battery has been replaced and unit

still does NOT work properly.

Contact Invacare for Service at 1-800-333-

6900

CAL

OCAP

NOTES

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NOTES

LIMITED WARRANTY

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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