3. Unpacking, assembly and disassembly of the hoist
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The packaging is developed for optimal protection of the hoist.
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If you return the hoist
delivered in the original box.
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You can order replacement boxes from Invacare®.
Unpacking
1.
Should the packaging be damaged upon receipt,
each part of the hoist must be examined for visible defects.
In the event of any damage, please contact Invacare®.
2.
Carefully take out and identify all the parts in the box.
3.
The box contains the following parts:
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1 hoist
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1 mains cable
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1 user's manual
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1 spreader bar
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1 manual leg spreader handle (optional)
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1 sling (optional)
To prevent self-discharging of the battery or accidental operation
of the hoist, the emergency stop is activated during shipping.
Please remember to deactivate the emergency stop and charge
the battery prior to first use.
Assembling of the hoist
The hoists are easy to assemble without the use of tools.
1.
Perform unpacking and assembly operation at floor level
2.
Take out all the parts of the box (picture 1-4).
3.
Apply castor brakes before assembling hoist.
4.
Remove the locking pin and raise the mast of the hoist by
5.
pullingthe handle bar (picture 5-6).
6.
Insert the locking pin (picture 7 and 12-13 below). Ensure that the locking pin
7.
is correctly inserted as the picture 12.
8.
Loosen the spreader bar by pulling it downwards (picture 8).
9.
Remove the pipe pin. Assemble the motor and the jib by using the pipe pin
(picture 9-10).
10.
Correctly assembled hoist
Activate the emergency stop before assembly or disassembly
to prevent entrapment/squeezing.
Remove optional leg spreader handle before disassembly.
There is a possible risk of squeezing of both limbs and wires during assembly and
disassemblyof the hoist. Take the utmost care when lifting components during assembly -
some parts areheavy. Always remember to adopt the correct lifting position.
Ensure that the locking pin is correctly inserted.
Locking pin correctly
inserted.
, it must be packed as
(picture 11).
12.
1
3.
5.
9.
Locking pin
incorrectly
inserted.
9
2.
4.
6.
7.
8.
10.
11.
13.