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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
Electric Portable
Patient Lift - RPA600-1E
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
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SYMBOL LEGEND 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 - OTH
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 6 PRODUCT PARAMETERS ..................................................................7 Patient Lift RPA600-1E.....................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...............................................
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SPECIAL NOTES 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. SIGNAL WORD MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in WARNING death or serious injury. Cauti
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LABEL LOCATION 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 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E 6 Part No 1078988
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PRODUCT PARAMETERS PRODUCT PARAMETERS Patient Lift RPA600-1E 204.5 kg Electric 204.5 Electric 272.7 kg Electric Low- Profile Standard 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
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES 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, o
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SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Assembling the Patient Lift Assembling the Mast to the Base NOTE: The mast assembly may be removed from DETAIL “A” - the base for storage or transporting. The mast LOCKING/UNLOCKING REAR CASTERS assembly MUST be properly secured to the base assembly before use. Step Here Step Here to to Lock Unlock NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE2.1. 1. Put the base on a level surface so all casters make contact with the floor. Locking 2. Lock the rear cast
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SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE2.2. 1. Remove the shoulder bolt, washer and Mounting Bracket 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 Pinch Guard mounting bracket. NOTE: Turn 90° 3. Cut the plastic‐wrap that secures the boom and mast together. 4. Lift‐up on the b
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SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Installing the Shifter Handle NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Shifter Handle FIGURE2.3. 1. Line‐up the shifter handle threads with threaded opening in the base. Threads 2. Turn the shifter handle clockwise and Opening in Base 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 FIGURE2.4. 1. Place the battery charger mounting bracket on the wall at the de
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SECTION 3—OPERATION 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
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SECTION 3—OPERATION DETAIL “A” - DETAIL “B” - HAND CONTROL DETAILS LOCKING/UNLOCKING REAR CASTERS Up Button Step Here to Down Button Step Here Unlock to Lock Hand Control Locking Caster Lever DETAIL “C” - EMERGENCY STOP Emergency Button Push in to stop, turn clockwise to reset. FIGURE 3.1 Operating the Patient Lift Part No 1078988 15 Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA600-1E
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SECTION 3—OPERATION Closing/Opening the Legs NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE3.2. 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 ne
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EMERGENCY SECTION 3—OPERATION Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release Primary Emergency Release NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE3.3. 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. Control Box Emergency Release Hole FIGURE 3.3 Primary Emergency Release Secondary Emergency Release NOTE: For th
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SECTION 3—OPERATION Charging the Battery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE3.5. 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
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SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT 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 FIGURE4.1. NOTE: Refer to General Guideli
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SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT 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. Inv
