Activeforever Hoyer Hydraulic Patient Lift HML400 - Manual (Page 4)

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O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. TO RAISE LIFTER:
1. Tighten hydraulic pressure release knob by turn-
ing it clockwise. Release knob is located on
pump near pump handle (Fig. 9). Base of lifter
must be spread to widest possible position to
maximize stability (Fig. 10).
2. Pump hydraulic handle (Fig. 11). Do not lock rear
casters. If needed, lifter base will move slightly
to adjust for balance.
B. TO LOWER LIFTER:
1. Open hydraulic pressure release knob by turning
it counter-clockwise, not more than one full turn
(Fig. 12).
2. Guide descent. Push gently on knees to attain
correct sitting posture while lowering.
3. After patient reaches seat, push down on boom
to slacken chains.
BE SURE TO READ “HOW TO USE A PATIENT LIFTER”
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING A LIFT.
Lifters can tip over. Keep base widened for sta-
bility. NEVER lock wheel locks or block wheels
when lifting someone. Wheel locks are provided
for parking. To lock casters, step on cam lever
on side of casters. To unlock, step on highest
cam lever.
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6. Cradle/Swivel Bar Attachment
Cradle Attachment
a. Remove nut and bolt from cradle.
b. Hold cradle in position at the end of the
boom and align the holes of the pin and cap
with the holes in the boom end fork.
c. C-HLA & C-HLA-2 only– Insert supplied bolt
and washer through boom fork, cradle cap
and pin. Washers must be placed on the out-
side of the fork under bolt head and under
the nut (Fig. 5). Place nut on bolt, and
secure tightly (Fig. 6).
d. HML400– Attach cradle with hardware.
e. Swivel cradle to check for free movement.
Inside center attachment points on cradle are
used only for Hoyer slings with chains or
straps. The four outside attachments points are
used for Hoyer 4-point slings.
The large thrust washer must be inserted on
the cradle hanger post as shown in Figure 7. If
washer is not present, the cradle hanger post
and cradle center may wear prematurely. Worn
cradle parts could fail, resulting in injury to
resident/caregiver. Hanger post should protrude
cradle center by 1/16
th inch.
Swivel Bar Attachment – C-HLA only
a. Insert swivel bar hook into loop at end of
boom. Check to be sure bar hook is inserted
completely into the loop.
7. Attach adjusting lever handle into base (Fig. 7).
8. Wheel locks are provided for parking. To lock
caster, step on cam lever on side of caster. To
unlock, step on highest cam lever (Fig. 8).
Never lock wheel locks or block wheels when
lifting someone. Wheel locks are provided for
parking the lifter only.
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 7