etac BM16101 Molift Air User Manual

etac BM16101 Molift Air

Molift Air 205/300

Hoist components

1. Trolley
2. Hoist
3. Side covers
4. Emergency stop/Emergency lowering
5. Lifting belt
6. Quick-release pin
7. Hand control
8. Sling bar

About Molift Air

Molift AIR is a strong and smooth ceiling lift that enables patients and residences to be transferred in a comfortable and safe way. Suitable for sitting and lateral transfers as well as standing and gait training situations together with the comprehen-sive accessory program from Molift.
Molift AIR is a very light motor which in combina-tion with the quick release coupling system gives an easy handling when mounting and servicing

General

CE declaration
The product, and its related accessories, described in this instruction for use (IFU), is in com-pliance with the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of 5. April 2017 – as a medical device, risk class I. The product has been tested and approved by a third party according to standards IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and EN/ISO 10535:2006. Any serious incident that occurs in relation to the device should be reported to the manu-facturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

Conditions for Use
Lift and transfer of a person will always pose a certain risk and only trained personnel are allowed to use the equipment and accessories covered by this user manual. The rail system must be installed by certified personnel in accordance with applicable installation instructions.

Modifications and use of components made by other manufacturers.
We recommend only using Molift components and spare parts. Declaration of conformity is not valid and Etac is not responsible for warranty if any modifications are made to the product. Etac shall not be liable for faults or accidents that can occur when using components made by other manufacturers.

Only certified personnel are allowed to open hoist or accessories to perform service or repair. Risk of injury from rotating parts and electric shock.

The lifter is not intended to be operated by the person being lifted. If a hoist is to be used by a disabled person living on their own, then some form of communication device shall be installed in the area of use of the hoist so that in the event of an emergency the disabled person is able to summon assistance. This may, for example, be the fitting of an alarm system or the supply of a conveniently placed telephone, etc.

Warranty notice
Two-year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials of our products. Please refer to www.etac.com for terms and conditions.

Product identification

Product label
The Product labels barcode contain article number, serial number and production date:

Warning labels and Symbols
Symbols used on the product, explained in more detail:

• Class II double insulated
• CE marked
• Refer to user manual
• Indoor Use only
• Max user weight
• Do not dispose in general waste
• Emergency stop/
• Emergency lowering
• Service Light
• Battery Light
• Hex tool symbol for Manual
• Emergency lowering
• Certification Body mark
• Manufacturer
• YYYY-MM-DD
• Date of manufacture
• Catalogue number
• Serial number
• Medical Device

Technical Data

• Safe Working Load (SWL)
  • Molift AIR 205: 205 kg (450 lbs)
  • Molift AIR 300: 300kg (660 lbs)
• Weight of unit
  • Chassis incl. battery, Excl.
  • sling bar: 8,56 kg (18,87 lbs)
  • 4-point Medium Sling bar: 2,2 kg/4.8 lbs
• Battery:
  • Art: 2510023
  • 26.4 V NiMH 2.6 Ah
• Battery charger:
  • Charger for hand control, Mascot – type 2215
  • Art. no.: 1240100
  • 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz max 0.9A
  • Output 0.9A
  • IRC Power Supply, Mascot – type 9920
  • Art. no.: 2510119
  • Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz max 0.9A
  • Output: 24VDC 1.6A/40W IRC
  • Charger, Mascot – type 2515
  • Art. no.: 2510147
  • In: 20-30VDC 1.3A
  • Output 0.5A
• Lifting speed
  • 60mm/second (2,36 inches/second) with 75kg (165,35 lbs) load
• Propulsion motor speed
  • 0,2m/second (7,87 inches/second)
• Protection class
  • Hand control IP24
  • Lift motor IP24
• Maximum A-weighted sound power level
  • LWA = 63 dB
• Operating forces button
  • Buttons on handset: 3.4 N
• Material:
  • Aluminum, Plastic
• Expected Lifetime:
  • The hoist has an expected lifetime of 30 000 cycles or 10 years.
• Dimensions :
  • L x W x H (Length, Width, Height without trolley)
  • 36 x 19 x 19,5 cm
  • (14,2 x 7,5 x 7,7 inches)
  • A (Hoisting Range) 300 cm (118 Inches)
  • B (Minimum distance from ceiling to Sling bar coupling point)

Installation

Assembly and installation
The hoist is marked with Safe Working Load (SWL), this should not exceed rail systems max load capacity.

• The rail system can only be installed by certified personnel in accordance with applicable installa-tion instructions.
• Do not start using hoist before completing control according to checklist after installation.

Trolley installation

Mounting trolley in rail system

Remove End stop and insert Trolley into rail. Mount end stop, and make sure it is securely fastened Make sure end stops are mounted in all ends of the Rail system before using the hoist!

Lifter installation
Mounting of Lifter on trolley. No tools required. The lifter has two connection points.

Connect one point first. Push button all the way in, and place lifter in connection point on trolley. Release button and make sure it is clearly show- ing green before connecting the next point.

Make sure both connection point buttons completely return and clearly show green after installation. Emergency lowering cord and tube can be adjusted to the correct length (height) by cutting tube and cord.

Checklist after installation

Use this checklist to verify that the hoist is properly installed and can operate correctly an d safely before use.

• End stops on rail are installed after mounting of trolley
• Make sure that the hoist is properly fastened to the rail and that the lift does not have any loose parts.
• Perform one lift with normal load (60-80 kg)
• Make sure battery is fully charged.

How to use Molift Air

General Safety Precautions
Only use accessories and slings that are adjusted to fit the user, type of disability, size, weight and type of transfer.

Working pause ratio/Duty Cycle.
Molift Air should not be run constantly for more than 2 minutes (with maximum load), and rest for minimum 18 minutes. Duty Cycle 10%. (Intermittence according to standard ISO-EN 10535)

Safe Working Load

• If maximum load (SWL) differs between hoist suspension and body support unit, then the lowest maxi-mum load shall always be used
• Molift lifters shall only be used to lift persons. Never use the lifter to lift or move objects of any kind

Before use / Daily check

Inspection to be performed daily or before use:

• Inspect lifter and rail system has no visible damage, defects or deformations
• Make sure sling bar connection and all detach-able parts are properly connected and secured
• Test emergency stop button and emergency lowering
• Make sure battery indicator or service light is not illuminated
• Make sure lifting strap does not have visible damage or frays.
• Test run lifters operation functions and make sure lifter does not make any abnormal sounds

If there are any faults or defects, the lift needs to be taken out of operation and marked ”out of order”

Hand control

The Hand control has 2 buttons for lifting and lowering, or 4 buttons if the hoist is equipped with propulsion. The Hand control has an indica-tor light that will illuminate when battery level is low and the lifter requires charging

Do not pull Hand control to move the hoist along the rail

Mounting Sling bar

1. Align sling bar in the connection point.
2. Push-button on locking pin and insert all the way through.
3. Make sure the locking pin is properly fastened
4. Push-button and push bolt from opposite side while holding in button to remove locking pin.

Emergency Stop / Emergency lowering

Emergency Stop
Activation and reset of emergency stop:

Pull to activate emergency stop. The button will come out, and hoist will stop.

Push with finger or use tube on cord to push but-ton back in to reset emergency stop.

Electrical Emergency Lowering

Pull and hold to start lowering. Hold until user is lowered and can be released from sling bar.

Only for emergency use when hand control does not work! Stop before full band is out, or lifting band will be winded the wrong way and go upwards.

Manual Emergency lowering
Allen key or bit for power drill can be found inside the lifter. Remove cover to locate.

Push down and press cover outwards with a flat screwdriver in the two slots to open cover. Turn the “Brake Release” handle down. Locate sticker over the hole for manual emergency lowering. Punch hole or remove sticker and insert tool. Rotate counterclockwise to lower lifting belt. Using a power drill is recommended.

Service is NOT required if:

1. the Air manual emergency down is used for a known reason, and
2.  the belt is undamaged, and
3.  the unit is operating normally after the manual emergency lowering procedure.

The new brake override will contribute to this by making emergency manual lowering less stressful to lift components. If the unit have had a malfunction with unknown reason, and manual emergency lowering system has been used, Service is required.

Electronics

Transport and Operating Conditions

Transport and Storage
For long time storage it is recommended that the emergency stop button is activated (pulled out). The lifter can be stored and transported under temperatures between -25 – 70 °C.

Operating
The lifter is designed for use at standard room

• temperatures (+5 to +40°C).
• Air Pressure: 70 – 106 kPa
• Relative Humidity: 15 – 93 %

Following storage or transport at other tempera-tures leave the lifter in a room with a suitable temperature until it reaches a safe operating temperature.

Medical electrical equipment requires special precautions regard-ing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Portable or mobile radio communication equipment may affect the medical electrical equip-ment, and should be kept minimum 25 cm (10 inches) from the lifters electronics.

Batteries

Molift Air has a 26.4 V NiMH battery pack. The battery has a life expectancy of approx. 500 charge cycles.

• Recharge battery upon receipt, and then every six months, to avoid battery failure.
• Used batteries must be disposed of as special waste according to local rules and regulations. Do not dispose in general waste
• Batteries must be fully charged and depleted completely a couple of times before it achieves full capac-ity. Also follow this procedure if the lifter has not been in use for a long period (3-4 weeks)

Battery and Service indicator

The lifter has two indicator lights.

• Wrench symbol / Service light
• Battery symbol / Battery light

The electrical system has a power save function which will turn off the electrical system after ten minutes without activity. All lights will turn off. The system is activated when pushing one of the operating buttons

Battery Light
The battery indicator light will illuminate and make a sound when battery level is low and the lifter requires charging. When this occurs the lifter will have sufficient power available for one full lift-ing cycle with max load. When battery is critically low it is only possible to lower the lifting belt.

Service Light
The lifters electronics record the loads lifted and number of lifts. After a certain period of operation a signal is given to indicate that service is required.

Service scope

Service involves replacing the lifting belt and inspection/replacement of worn parts. This must be carried out by authorized personnel.
Service is needed when the service light is red (calculated 5.000 lifts SWL), or after 5 years if service light is not red.

Charging

Molift Air can be charged in two ways; Through hand control with a wall mounted battery charger, or through the rail with In Rail Charging.

Charging through Hand Control

Battery Charger
The lifter is charged through the Hand control. The battery charger shall be mounted to a vertical wall surface close to a power outlet, minimum 120 cm above the floor. The charger has to be used outside the patient environment. The Charger must be placed or installed in a way that makes it easy to disconnect mains cable plug. Take care not to damage the cable. The charger can be connected to the power outlet at all times, and the hand control should be placed in the charger console when the lifter is not in use.
Charger for handcontrol Nomad/AIR. Art. no.: 1240100

Charger Light
Description of charger light:

IRC – In Rail Charging

The lifter is charged through a built in charger in lift motor for continuous charging through the entire rail system length. Molift Air IRC has a built in charger, connected to the battery. It must be installed with IRC Trolley in a rail system with a conductive tape. The IRC trol-ley is connected to the battery charger inside the Molift Air IRC. The IRC trolley is always in contact with the the conductive tape inside the rail. The IRC power supply is connected to the conductive tape through IRC connection at the end of the rail, and supplies power to the battery charger inside Molift Air IRC.

IRC fits both Single rail and Traverse systems.

• IRC Power Supply
• Art. no.: 2510119
• Charger 2515 DC/DV (Part of Molift Air IRC)
• Art. no.: 2510147

Transfer

Plan the lifting operation in advance to ensure that it is as safe and smooth as possible. Remember to work ergonomically. Assess the risks and take notes. The assistant is responsible for the safety of the user. Molift Air can be used with both 2-point and 4-point sling bar for different types of transfers; sitting, recumbent or ambulating.

Using Slings

It is important that the sling has been tested with the individual user and for the intended lifting situation.

• Read User Manual for the sling prior to use.
• Do not to use damaged or badly worn slings.

Slings made by other manufacturers We recommend only using Molift slings. Etac shall not be liable for faults or accidents that can occur when using slings made by other manufacturers.

Lifting and lowering

When moving the user, stand to the side of the person you are lifting. Make sure that arms and legs do not obstruct the seat, bed, etc. Keep eye contact with the user to help them feel safe.

The 4-point sling bar must always be positioned across the user, to prevent the user from uninten-tionally sliding out of the sling.

The sling bars hook design prevents sling to be inadvertently detached when mounted correct.

1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and that the strap loops are correctly fitted to the sling bar hooks.
2. Stretch the sling straps without lifting the user. Ensure that all four loops of the sling are securely fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling.
3. Lift user, and perform transfer.

Angle sensor
The hoist has a directional safety feature that prevents lifting if angle on lifting strap is to steep.

If the hoist doesn’t respond to Hand control “up” button, it might be because lifting strap angle is to steep, or lifting belt is twisted and sensor is activated.

Accessories

Recommended optional equipment and acces-sories for Molift Air.

Sling bars
Molift Air can be used with 2 or 4 point sling bar. Aluminum sling bar

• 2-point Small, aluminum, 350 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530115

• 2-point Medium, aluminum, 450 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530120

• 2-point Large, aluminum, 550 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530125

• 4-point Small, aluminum, 350 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530210

• 4-point Medium, aluminum, 450 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530211

• 4-point Large, aluminum, 550 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530212

• 4-point X-Large, aluminum, 650 mm,
  Art. no.: 2530213

• 8-point sling bar for fabric stretcher, steel
  Art. no.: 2140003

Scale

• Molift Scale Set (without Sling bar)
  Art. no.: 1840000

Can be combined with all Molift Air compatible sling bars. Scale is approved Class III. The scale can also calculate BMI (Body Mass Index) with a single touch. Read the manual that comes with the weight scale prior to use.

Slings

Molift supplies a wide selection of slings for dif-ferent types of transfers. The Molift RgoSling sling series is developed to be combined with a 4-point sling bar but the sling also works with a 2-point sling bar. See the combination list in the slings user manual for the correct sling and sling bar combination. The Molift RgoSling sling series is available in sizes XXS – XXL, in polyester and polyester mesh.

• Rosling Mediumback Padded (XS-XXL)
• Rosling Highback Padded (XS-XXL)
• Rgosling Mediumback Net (XXS-XXL)
• Rosling Highback Net (XXS-XXL)
• Rosling Toilet Lowback (XXS-XXL)
• Rosling Toilet Highback (XXS-XXL)
• Rgosling Ampu Mediumback (XXS-XXL)
• Rosling Ampu Highback (XXS-XXL)
• Rosling Ambulating Vest
• Rosling Comfort Highback (S-L)
• RgoSling Fabric Stretcher

Accessories:

• Rgosling Extension Loops
  Art. no.: 1721600

• Rgosling Ambulating Vest Groin strap (XXS-XL)

Maintenance

Cleaning and disinfection
Clean on a regular basis. Clean surfaces with a damp cloth using an appropriate pH-neutral detergent. Do not use solvents or strong liquids, this may damage surfaces on the lifter. For disinfection when needed; use isopropyl alcohol. Avoid abrasive cleaning products. Check emergency stop and emergency lowering after cleaning. The lift should not be exposed to run-ning water.

Make sure not to damage or remove labels when cleaning.

Reconditioning
Follow cleaning and installation procedure, com-plete periodic inspection and use checklist after installation to recondition the lifter.

Recycling
Refer to “Recycling instructions” for how to properly dispose of product. This can be found on www.etac.com.

Spare Parts
A list of spare parts is available on request.

Periodic Inspection

Periodic Inspection Scope

Periodic inspection is a visual examination (par-ticularly of the hoist’s load bearing structure and lifting mechanism with attachments, brakes, con-trols, safety devices and person-support devices) according to Periodic Inspection Report for Molift Air. This can be found on www.etac.com.
Periodic Inspection shall be performed at least once a year or more frequently if required by local requirements. The inspection must be performed by service personnel authorized by Etac. Contact Etac for training and authorization or recommen-dation of an approved service partner.
When performing a periodic inspection, the inspector shall fill out the inspection report for Molift Air. The reports should be retained by the person(s) responsible for servicing the hoist. If the inspection reveals defects and damages, the owner shall be notified and a copy of the report should be sent to Etac, molift@etac.com.

In the event of danger to safety, the hoist shall immediately be taken out of service and marked clearly with “out of order” and shall not be used until the hoist is repaired
When periodic inspection is completed the inspector shall mark the hoist with a sticker on the control label showing the date when periodic inspection is performed. The control label can be found on the inside of the Side cover, and this will then indicate when next service should be performed.

Troubleshooting

activated. Deactivate by push- ing button back in.
The lifters electronics is overheated. Wait for it to cool down.
Hand control is not plugged in properly. Open cover and plug in Hand control. Hand control or plug or cord can be broken an should be replaced.
The lifter does not respond to Hand control up button| Lifting strap angle sensor is activated. Adjust lifting strap or move hoist to reduce lifting strap angle.
When using Electrical Emergency lowering the lifting band goes upwards| Lifting band has gone completely out, and has been winded the wrong way.

Use manual emergency lowering. Send lifter to service.

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