Invacare 1900 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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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1900/1900S Bath Lift

1900/1900S Bath Lift 2 Part No. 1148113

 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.

Forfurtherinformationonthisproduct,pleasecallthefollowing:

CustomerService‐1‐800‐668‐2337

TechnicalSupport‐1‐866‐616‐2631

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No. 1148113 3 1900/1900S Bath Lift

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 4

LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 5

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 6

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................... 7

Operating the Lift .......................................................................................................................................7

Lifting/Transferring.....................................................................................................................................7

Performing Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................8

Electrical - Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................8

Pinch Points..................................................................................................................................................8

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT .......................................... 9

Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit.............................................................................................9

Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift...............................................................................................................11

Using the Scale (Model 1900S ONLY) ................................................................................................11

Emergency Lowering ...............................................................................................................................12

Disinfecting the Lift ..................................................................................................................................12

Mounting the Battery Charger ..............................................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14

Removing/Installing the Safety Strap.....................................................................................................15

Using the Shoulder Strap........................................................................................................................16

SECTION 3— MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................. 17

Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................17

Inspect/Adjust Initially and Monthly.................................................................................................17

Care and Maintenance of Bath Lift.......................................................................................................18

Detecting Wear and Damage ................................................................................................................18

Cleaning the Lift........................................................................................................................................18

Maintenance Procedures.........................................................................................................................19

Adjusting Arm Angle and Tension ...................................................................................................19

Inspecting/Tightening the Seat ..........................................................................................................20

Inspecting and Adjusting the Lift Column ......................................................................................20

Calibrate the 1900 Scale .........................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................23

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 24

SPECIAL NOTES

1900/1900S Bath Lift 4 Part No. 1148113

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 Power Switch OFF IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT turn the Power Switch ON

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

Part No. 1148113 5 1900/1900S Bath Lift

LABEL LOCATION

WARNING

Pinch Point.

1079203

Serial number label is

located here

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

1900/1900S Bath Lift 6 Part No. 1148113

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

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

BATH LIFT 1900/1900S

SEAT HEIGHT

MAXIMUM:

MINIMUM:

41 inches (104 cm)

18 inches (45 cm)

SEAT WIDTH 16.5 inches (42 cm)

SEAT DEPTH 16 inches (40 cm)

BACK HEIGHT 21 inches (53 cm)

BASE HEIGHT (CLEARANCE): 5 inches (12 cm)

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

HEIGHT:

LENGTH:

WIDTH:

50 - 74 inches (127 - 187 cm)

47 inches (119 cm)

28.5 inches (72 cm)

CASTER SIZE (FRONT/REAR): 3 inches / 5 inches (7 cm / 12cm)

WEIGHT CAPACITY: 350 lbs (158 kg)

WEIGHT: 200 lbs (90 kg)

SHIPPING WEIGHT: 245 lbs (111 kg)

BATTERY: 24V DC Rechargeable

CHARGER

INPUT:

OUTPUT:

100 - 240 VAC

29.5 VDC

CHARGING TIME: 6 Hours Maximum

AUDIO LOW BATTERY ALARM: Yes

MOTOR SAFETY DEVICES: Anti-Entrapment

APPROXIMATE LIFTS PER CHARGE: 100 - 200 Cycles per Charge*

WARRANTY (ELECTRIC/ELECTRONICS): 1 Year

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON: Yes

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.

Operating the Lift

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

equipment.Contactthedealerorcustomerserviceforfurtherinstructions.

DONOTattemptanytransferwithoutapprovaloftheresident’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

resident.

Usecommonsenseinalllifts.SpecialcareMUSTbetakenwithpeoplewithdisabilities

whocannotfullycooperatewhilebeingtransferred.

AlthoughInvacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingandtransferring 

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.

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

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

DONOTexceedmaximumweightlimitationofthelift.Theweightlimitationforthe1900

and1900Sbathliftis350lbs.

ALWAYSkeephandsandfingersclearofmovingpartstoavoidinjury.

Lifting/Transferring

Invacarerecommendstheuseofthesafetystrapandshoulderharnesswhenusingthe

bathlift.ALWAYSadjustthesafetystrapandshoulderharnessforsafetyandcomfort

beforetransport.

Duringtransfer,raisetheseatsotheresident’sfeetaresuspendedfromthefloor.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liftandcouldcause

thelifttotipover.

WheelchairwheellocksMUSTbeinalockedpositionbeforetransferringtheresidentinto

thewheelchairfortransport.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

1900/1900S Bath Lift 8 Part No. 1148113

Performing Maintenance

RefertoMaintenanceandTroubleshootingonpage 17foramaintenancescheduleand

procedures.

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

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

debris(suchashairanddirt)andthattheyrollfree.

Afterthefirsttwelvemonthsofoperation,inspectallglides,rollers,andfastenersfor

wear.Ifthemetalisworn,thepartsMUSTbereplaced.Makethisinspectioneverysix

monthsthereafter.

Theelectricmotorissealedatthefactoryandifserviceisrequired, themotorunitMUST

bereturnedtothefactoryforrepair.DONOTattempttoopenthemotororobtainlocal

serviceasthiswillVOIDthewarrantyandmayresultindamageandacostlyrepair.

ConsultyourdealerorInvacareforfurtherinformation.

Electrical - Grounding Instructions

DONOT,underanycircumstances,cutorremovetheroundgroundingprongfromany

plug.Somedevicesareequippedwiththree‐prong(grounding)plugsforprotection

againstpossibleshockhazards.Whereatwo‐prongwallreceptacleisencountered,itis

thepersonalresponsibilityandobligationofthecustomertocontactaqualified

electricianandhavethetwo‐prongreceptaclereplacedwithaproperlygroundedthree‐

prongwallreceptacleinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode.Ifyoumustusean

extensioncord,useonlyathree‐wireextensioncordhavingthesameorhigherelectrical

ratingasthedevicebeingconnected.Inaddition,InvacarehasplacedRED/ORANGE

WARNINGTAGSonsomeequipment.DONOTremovethesetags.Carefullyread

battery/batterychargerinformationpriortoinstalling,servicingoroperatingyourlift.

Pinch Points

 WARNING

Pinch points exist at base of lift. Be careful, injury could occur.

FIGURE 1.1 Pinch Points

Pinch

Points

Lift

Base

Caster

Casters

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

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SECTION 2—OPERATING THE

BATH LIFT

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt any transfer of a resident without approval of the resident'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 resident.

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

Lock the rear casters of the bath lift when transferring an individual onto the seat.

Locking the rear casters will stabilize the lift and help prevent it from shifting during

transfer.

Each facility and each resident will require a unique set of instructions and

procedures to follow for each bath. Check with your supervisor and the resident’s

chart for the proper procedures to follow.

Review and practice the operation with able an bodied assistant before attempting

with a resident.

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

to/fromprocedur es;however,thebathliftcanbeoperatedwithoneassistant.Theuseofoneassistant

isbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofe ssionalforeachindividualcase.

Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1andFIGURE 2.2onpage 10.

NOTE:Totransferoutofthebathingunit,reversethisprocedure.

NOTE:Insomecases,theresidentmayneedtobeweighed.RefertoUsingtheScale(Model1900S

ONLY)onpage 11.

1. Bringtheliftintopositionwiththeresident.

NOTE:Theseatmaybeloweredtoitslowestpositionforawheelchairtransfer,ortoaconvenient

heightforabedtowheelchairtransfer,etc.Usethetransfermethodsprescribedbyyourfacilityand

theneedsoftheresident.

2. Lockthe

tworearlockingcastersontheliftbypressingdownonthelockingpedal

withyourfoot.RefertoFIGURE 2.1.

3. Swingoneorbotharmrestsupand

back.

4. Transfertheresident.

5. Slowlybringthearmrestsdownin

frontoftheresident.

FIGURE 2.1 Transferring into/out of the

Bathing Unit

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

1900/1900S Bath Lift 10 Part No. 1148113

 WARNING

Follow the facilities procedure for each individual.

Invacare recommends the use of the safety strap and shoulder harness when using

the bath lift. ALWAYS adjust the safety strap and shoulder harness for safety and

comfort before transferring the resident onto the chair.

The safety strap should be used when lifting or transferring. Otherwise, the resident

may fall from the seat.

6. RaisetheliftseatbypressingtheUparrowonthehandpendanttoensurethe

resident’sfeetareoffthefloor.

7. Unlockthewheelsandtransfertheresidenttothebathingarea.

8. Openthedoorofthebathingunit.

9. Adjusttheheightoftheliftseatsoitisslightlyhigherthantheactualseatofthetub.

10. Slowlybegintobringtheresidentandseatintotheopentub(Detail“A”).

NOTE:Approachatanangleroughly45degreestothetub.

11. Placetheresident’sfeetinthefootwellofthetub.

12. Continueguidingtheresidentandtheliftchairintothetub(Detail“B”).

13. Graduallyrotate theliftuntilthesupportcolumnandpush handlesarebehindand

outsidetherearrimofthetubandtheresidentandliftchairareinsidethetub(Detail“C”).

FIGURE 2.2 Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit

14. Oncetheresidentandchairarecompletelyandsafelyinsidethetub,usethe

hand

pendanttolowertheliftchairuntilitisjustabovetheseatofthetubbutnottouching.

RefertoRaising/LoweringtheBathLiftonpage 11.

 WARNING

Make sure arms and legs are out of the way of the door to avoid pinching either the

resident’s or attendant’s limbs in the door.

CAUTION

Make sure the locking handle of the tub

is in the fully raised position when the

door is being closed.

DETAIL “A” - BRINGING

DETAIL “B”- GUIDING

DETAIL “C” - PLACING

Support Column

Push

Handles

Fully Raised

Position

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15. Lockthetworearlockingcastersontheliftbypressingdownonthelockingpedal

withyourfoot.RefertoFIGURE 2.1.

16. Lockthebathingunitdoor.Refertothebathingunit’sowner’smanual.

Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.3.

Toraisethebathlift,presstheuparrow

buttononthehandpendant.

Tolowerthebathlift,pressthedown

arrowbuttononthehandpendant.

FIGURE 2.3 Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift

Using the Scale (Model 1900S ONLY)

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

1. Withtheseatemptyandarmslowered,turnonthescalebytouchingthe“on”button

onthefaceofthescale.

2. Pressthe“ZERO”buttononthefaceofthescale.

NOTE:Thedigitalreadoutshows0.0.

3. Usingthe“UNITS”button,selecteitherkilogramsorpounds.

4. Transfertheresidentontheseatoftheliftandlowerthearms.

5. Raisetheresident.

NOTE:Itisonlynecessarytoraisetheresident

untilhis/herfeetareoffthefloorandnot

touchingthelegsofthelift.

6. Pressthe“LOCK”key

7. Readandrecordtheweightofthe

resident

onthereadoutofthescale.

FIGURE 2.4 Using the Scale (Model 1900S

ONLY)

Emergency Stop

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.5.

•PresstheREDemergencystopbutton

onthecontrolboxtostoptheliftseat

andresidentfromraisingorlowering.

•Todisengage,rotatetheRED

emergencystopbuttonCLOCKWISE

untilitpopsout.

FIGURE 2.5 Emergency Stop

RED Emergency Stop Button

Control Box

Press to Stop

Lift Seat

Rotate CLOCKWISE to

Disengage Emergency Stop

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

1900/1900S Bath Lift 12 Part No. 1148113

Emergency Lowering

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.6.

Intheev entofahandsetorcontrolboxfailure,theliftcanstillbeloweredbyusingone

ofthethreefollowingmethods,dependingonreasonthelifthasnotlowered:

• Ifthebatteryisfine,butpendantisnotorcontrolboxhasfailedandtheliftneeds

tobelowered‐Pressthetipofaballpointpenintothesmallopeningbelowandtothe

rightofthestopbuttononthecontrolbox(Detail“A”).

• Ifthebatteryhasfailedandtheliftneedstobelowered‐Pulldowntheredtag

locatedabovethebatterynearthepushhandleontheactuatorcolumn(Detail“B”).

NOTE:WeightorforceMUSTbeexertedupontheseatinorderforthisproceduretowork.

FIGURE 2.6 Emergency Lowering

Disinfecting the Lift

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.7onpage 13.

 WARNING

The seat and arms of the lift MUST be disinfected after each use with a bath.

ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when working concentrated

chemical disinfectants.

1. PrepareaworkingsolutionofInvacaredisinfectantbydoingthefollowing:

A. Mixconcentrateddisinfectantwithwatertoadilutionrationofhalf‐an‐ounceof

disinfectantperonegallonofwater .

B. Transferthediluteddisinfectantintoalabeledspraybottle.

2. Positionthebathliftintothetub.RefertoSTEPS13to

16inTransferringinto/outof

theBathingUnitonpage 9.

3. Spraybothsidesoftheseatsurface,thesafetystrap,theshoulderstrap,andthearm

restsofthelift.RefertoDetail“A ” ofFIGURE 2.7.

4. Gentlywipethepushhandles,scale,handpendant,andanyothersurfacesthatwere

handledduringthetransportandbathingoftheresidentwithawashclothcontaining

thediluteddisinfectant.RefertoDetail“B”ofFIGURE 2.7.

5. Letthedisinfectantsitfortenminutes.

Press Ballpoint Pen Tip Here

for Emergency Lowering

DETAIL “A”

Control Box

DETAIL “B”

Pull Down Red Tag

for Emergency

Lowering

Actuator

Column

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

Part No. 1148113 13 1900/1900S Bath Lift

6. Aftertenminutes,rinsetheseatsurface,safetystrap,shoulderstrap,armrests,and

anyothernon‐electronicsurfacewiththeshowerwandofthebath.Refertothe

individualbathingunit’sowner’smanualforusingtheshowerwand.

CAUTION

DO NOT spray the push handles, scale, or hand pendant with water. Sprayed water

may damage the electronic components of the lift.

7. Lightlywipethepushhandles,scale,andhandpendantwithadampcloth.

8. Dryallsurfaceswithacleantowel.

9. Removethebathliftfromthetub.ReverseSTEPS13to16inTransferringinto/outof

theBathingUnitonpage 9.

FIGURE 2.7 Disinfecting the Lift

Mounting the Battery Charger

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.8.

NOTE:Refertoyourlocalregulationsconcerningpropermountingprocedures.

1. Placethebatterychargerwith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. Installthebatterychargerwithmountingbracketontothebottommountingscrew.

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

7. Installthetworemainingmountingscrewsthroughthemountingbracketandintothe

wall.Tighten

securely.

8. Plugthebatterychargerintothewallelectricaloutlet.

NOTE:TheOnLEDshouldilluminate.

DETAIL “A” - NON ELECTRONIC SURFACES

Seat

Surface

Safety Strap

Arm Rests

Base

DETAIL “B” - ELECTRONIC SURFACES

Push

Handles

Hand

Pendant

NOTE:Shoulder

Strapnotshown.

Scale

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

1900/1900S Bath Lift 14 Part No. 1148113

FIGURE 2.8 Mounting the Battery Charger

Charging the Battery

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.9.

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

NOTE:Anaudiblealarmwillsound(hornwillbeep)whenbatteryislow.

1. Liftuponthehandleonthebackofthebattery(Detail“A”).

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

 WARNING

Make sure there is an audible click when

mounting battery either on the battery

charger or the control box to confirm

proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or

damage may occur.

3. Placethebatteryonthebatterycharger

(Detail“B”).

NOTE:Therewillbeanaudibleclick.

NOTE:ThechargeLEDwillilluminate.When

chargingiscomplete,thechargeLEDwillstop

illuminating.

NOTE:Abatteryneedingtobefullyrecharged

willtakeapproximatelyfourhours.

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

battery(Detail“A”).

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

thebatterycharger.

6. Reinstallthebatteryontothecontrol

boxofthelift(Detail“B”).

7. Push thebatteryintothelifthousingand

rockslightlyuntilitlocksintoplace

(Detail“C”).

NOTE:Therewillbeanaudibleclickwhenthe

batterylocksintoplace(Detail“D”).

FIGURE 2.9 Charging the Battery

Mounting Bracket

(STEP 6)

Mounting Screws

(STEP 7)

Battery Charger with

Mounting Bracket

(STEP 5)

BOTTOM

Mounting Screw

(STEP 4)

Handle

Audible

Click

Control Box

Battery

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Battery

Control Box

Battery

Control

Box

Battery

DETAIL “C”

DETAIL “D”

NOTE:Thebatteryis

shownbeingremoved

romandinstalledintoa

controlbox.Removing

andinstallingabattery

intoabatterychargeris

donethesameway.

Emergency Pull Pin

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

Part No. 1148113 15 1900/1900S Bath Lift

Removing/Installing the Safety Strap

 WARNING

DO NOT put the safety strap in the dryer. The high heat will melt the belt’s material.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.10.

NOTE:ThesafetystrapMUSTbewashedanddisinfectedaftereachuse.

1. Unbucklethesafetystrapbypullingupthehook‐and‐loopstriponthebuckle.

2. Pullthehook‐and‐loopstripthroughthebuckle(Detail“A”).

3. Removethesafetystrapfromthechair.

4. RepeatSTEPS1to3fortheotherside.

5. Wrapthenewsafetystraparoundtheliftframe.

6. Insertthehook‐and‐loopstripthroughthebuckleandsecureittothechairframe

(Detail“B”).

7. RepeatSTEPS5and6fortheotherside.

FIGURE 2.10 Removing/Installing the Safety Strap

Installing/Removing the

Shoulder Strap

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 2.11.

NOTE:Toremovetheshoulderstrap,reverse

thisprocedure.

1. Insertthebeltthroughthebracketat

thetopofthechair.

2. Loopthehook‐and‐loopstripthrough

thebracketandsecurethestrap.

FIGURE 2.11 Installing/Removing the

Shoulder Strap

Buckle

Hook-and-Loop Strip

Chair Frame

Safety Strap

Buckle

Hook-and-Loop Strip

Chair Frame

Safety Strap

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Shoulder

Strap

Chair

Hook-

and-Loop

Strip

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

1900/1900S Bath Lift 16 Part No. 1148113

Using the Shoulder Strap

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.12andFIGURE 2.13.

1. Dooneofthefollowing:

• Passthebeltundertherightarmpit,acrossthechest,undertheleftarmpitand

backbehindthehead.

FIGURE 2.12 Using the Shoulder Strap

•Positionthecenterofthebeltatthemiddleofthebackandbringtheendsunder

thearms.

FIGURE 2.13 Using the Shoulder Strap

2. Securethestrapwiththebuckle.

3. Adjustthestrapforcomfortandsafety.

Shoulder

Strap

Shoulder

Strap

Shoulder

Strap

Shoulder

Strap

Buckle

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Part No. 1148113 17 1900/1900S Bath Lift

SECTION 3— MAINTENANCE AND

TROUBLESHOOTING

Safety Inspection Checklists

Inspect/Adjust Initially and Monthly

❑ Inspectcasterbaseformissinghardware.

❑ Ensurethatthecasterbaseislevelandnotrockingoncasters.

❑ Inspectthecastersandaxleboltsfortightness.

❑ Inspectcastersforsmoothswivelandroll.

❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

❑ Ensurethatthemastissecurelyassembledtotheboomanditraisesandlowers

smoothly.

❑ Inspecttheinnermastforbendsorscraps.

❑ Inspectthearms,hardwareandattachmentpoints.

❑ Ensurethearmspivotupanddown.

❑ Ensurethearmsdonotdropwhenreleasedinanupposition.

❑ Inspectthearmsareleveland/oreven.

❑ Inspecttheelectricactuatorassemblyforwearordeterioration.

❑ Ensurethattheelectricactuatorassemblyoperatessmoothlyandquietly.

❑ Cleantheliftwhenevernecessary.Regularcleaningwillreveallooseorwornparts,

enhancesmoothoperationandextendthelifeexpectancyofthelift.

❑ Inspectallsafetystrapattachmentstoensureproperconnectionandoccupantsafety.

❑ Inspectthesafetystrapforsignsofwear.Replaceifwornordamaged.

❑ Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Inspectelectricalcomponentsforsignsofcorrosion.Replaceifcorrodedordamaged.

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

1900/1900S Bath Lift 18 Part No. 1148113

Care and Maintenance of Bath Lift

NOTE:Followthemaintenanceproceduresdescribedinthismanualtokeepthe1900and1900S

liftincontinuousservice.

The1900seriesliftsaredesignedtoprovideamaximumofsafe,efficientandsatisfactory

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

Allpartsofthe1900serieslifts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wheellocks,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.

Invacarerecommendsatightenedarmrotation.Thearm,whenplacedintheupposition,

shouldstayintheupposition.RefertoAdjustingArmAngleandTensiononpage 19.

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

advisehim/herofyourproblem.

Detecting Wear and Damage

Itisimportanttoinspectallstressedparts.Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

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

Cleaning the Lift

 WARNING

The arms and seat of the lift MUST be cleaned and disinfected after each use with a

bath. Refer to Disinfecting the Lift on page 12.

1. Asoftcloth,dampenedwithwaterandasmallamountofmilddetergent,wipedown

allpartsoftheliftthataresubmergedinwaterfromthebath.

NOTE:Theliftcanbecleanedwithnon‐abrasivecleanersordisinfectants.

2. Removeandwashthesafetystrap.RefertoRemoving/InstallingtheSafety

Strapon

page 15.

NOTE:Followtheinstructionsforwashingthesafetystrapthatareprintedonthestrap.

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Part No. 1148113 19 1900/1900S Bath Lift

Maintenance Procedures

Adjusting Arm Angle and Tension

 WARNING

The lift arms should be tight and secure when in the up or lifted position. If the lift

arms are not tight, they may fall causing injury to either resident or attendant and

damage to the lift.

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

1. Removetheliftshroudbypullinguponit,disengaingthehook‐and‐loopstripthat

securestheshroudtotheliftframe.

2. Dooneorbothofthefollowing:

• Toadjusttheangle‐Dependingontheangle,eithertighenorloosenoneofthe

fourjamnutsthatrestoneitherstoppingplate(Detail“A”).

• Toadjustthetension‐Dependingonthetension,eithertightenorloosenoneof

thefourjamnutscontrollingarmtension(Detail“B”).

3. Tightenthearmclamp.

NOTE:Tightenthearmuntilitissecuredandstableinaliftedposition.

4. Installtheliftshroud.

FIGURE 3.1 Adjusting Arm Angle and Tension

Jam Nut

Arm Stopping Plates

Jam Nuts

Arm

DETAIL “A” - ADJUSTING ARM ANGLE DETAIL “B” - ADJUSTING ARM TENSION

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

1900/1900S Bath Lift 20 Part No. 1148113

Inspecting/Tightening the Seat

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

NOTE:Makesurethenutsandboltsholding

theseattotheseatmountingbracketandthe

brackettotheliftcolumnaretightatalltimes.

1. Removetheshrouddirectlybehindthe

seatbypullingitstraightup.

2. Useasocketwrenchtotightenthenuts

attachingthebrackettotheliftcolumn.

3. Withaendwrenchtightenthenuts

attachingtheseattothebracket.

FIGURE 3.2 Inspecting/Tightening the Seat

Inspecting and Adjusting the Lift Column

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

NOTE:Thesixnylonbearingsinstalledintheoutercolumnhavebeenadjustedatthefactory

beforeshipping.Theykeeptheoutercolumncenteredaroundtheinnercolumnandprovidea

smoothglideupanddown.Theendsofthebearingscanwearwithuseandshouldbechecked

periodically.Approximatelyeverysixmonths,checktheadjustmentofthebearings(Detail“C”).

1. Removetheoutershroudbyremovingthetwofrontandfourrearmountingscrews,

andtheselftappingscrewsholdingthetwohalves oftheshroudtogether(Detail“A”).

2. Raisetheliftuntilabout18”oftheinnercolumnareexposed.

3. Rubalightcoatofmachineoilupanddowntheinnercolumnuntilafilmofoilis

clingingtoallfoursurfaces.

4. Raiseandlowerthelift.

5. Checkthefoursurfacesoftheinnercolumntoseeifthereisanoticeabletrackinthe

oilfilmfromthenylonbearings(Detail“B”).

NOTE:Ifthebearingsaremakingsufficientcontactwiththeinnercolumn,youwillseefourtracks

intheoil.

6. Ifthereisnotatrackintheoilfilminoneormoreofthesidesoftheinnercolumn,that

sidesbearingsneedtobeadjustedINtowardthecolumnbyperformingthefollowing:

A. Usingaverylargebladedscrewdriveroraquarterheldfirmlywithapairofpliers,

turnthebearingINjustan1/8thofaturn(Detail“C”).

B. Runtheliftupanddown

againandseeifthebearingisnowcontactingtheinner

columnenoughtomakeatrackintheoil.IfnotrepeatSTEP“A ” . 

NOTE:Whenboththeleftandrightsidesandthefrontandbacksidesoftheinnercolumnshow

aslighttrackintheoilfilm,yourbearingsareproperlyadjusted.

NOTE:ItisveryimportantthatyouDONOTrunthebearingsinsofarastomaketheliftbind

goingupanddown.

7. Wipetheexcessoilfilmandreplacetheshroud.

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