Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 440 Invacare
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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.
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 AN.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1141431 3 Reliant™ 440 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES .........................................................................
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 ....... .................................................................... ................
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.
LABEL LOCATION Reliant™ 440 6 Part No 1141431 LABEL LOCATION.
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.
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 .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1141431 9 Reliant™ 440 Stand Assist Slings: Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Reliant™ 440 10 Part No 1141431 Before lifting a patient from a stationary object (wheelchair , commode or bed), slight.
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.
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” .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM Part No 1141431 21 Reliant™ 440 Lifting the Patient NOTE: For this proced ure, re f er to FIGURE 4.
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).
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 .
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.
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”).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE Part No 1141431 35 Reliant™ 440 Replacing the Casters WARNING This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified te chnician.
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.
An important point after buying a device Invacare 440 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Invacare 440 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Invacare 440 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Invacare 440 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Invacare 440 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Invacare 440, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Invacare 440.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Invacare 440. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Invacare 440 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
