HUMAN CARE Hanger Bar User Manual

User manual
Part no: 55751, 55764, 72754, 72755, 72757
User manual Hanger Bar

The “WARNING!” triangle is used when particular attention is required.
Read these instructions carefully before using the product. It is important that the device is only used with the appropriate Human Care products.

Important instructions before use

Safety instructions
Before using the Hanger Bar for the first time, make sure that:
You have read and understood the instructions for use of the Hanger Bar, the lift it is attached to, and all of its accessories.
The Hanger Bar has been installed in accordance with the user manual.
The accessories which are intended for use with the Hanger Bar are correctly fitted.
Before use, always check that the device is not damaged or worn. Especially the lift hooks should be free of any cracks.
Warning: Product modification is not permitted.
Don’t drop the hanger bar. If dropped, perform a visual inspection of the hanger bar and replace the complete hanger bar in case there are any cracks.
Important! The Hanger Bar is designed exclusively for lifting people, and only one person at a time.
Human Care’s products are continuously being developed and updated to provide our customers with the best products, we reserve the right to make design changes without prior notice.

Preparations before use

Before and during use, always ensure that:
You read and ensure you understand this user manual.
Personnel, who use the equipment, have been given adequate training in the use of the Hanger Bar and its accessories.
You should never leave the patient unattended during a lifting situation.
The lift belt is not twisted or worn and can move freely in and out of the lift.
Accessories, e.g. loop slings and hanger bar, are showing no signs of wear or other damages.
The lift is correctly suspended in the distance strap, rail roller, and rail.
The right types, sizes, materials, and designs of the accessories have been selected with respect to the patient’s safety and needs.
The accessories have been correctly installed as described in the manual. The sling’s strap loops and suspension must be checked once the loops are fully extended when lifting but before the patient is lifted from the underlying surface.
It is important to always check that the slings are at the bottom of all sling hooks securely placed below the locking pin (see picture below).

Human Care provides suitable training in the safe operation of the Hanger Bar and other accessories.
Further information about slings and other accessories can be found at www.humancaregroup.com.
Important! If the maximum load differs between lift, Hanger Bar, and slings, then the lowest maximum load shall always be used.
Important! To ensure that the lift belt will not be damaged, it is important that the Hanger Bar is balanced and that the sling is suspended correctly.
Never hold or pull the lift belt and the Hanger Bar when moving a patient.
It is also important that the lift belt is tensioned as it is wound in.

Technical specifications

| Hanger Bar for Altair/Roomer S|

Hanger Bar for HeliQ

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Art. No.:| 55751| 55?64| ?2?54| ?2?55| ?2?5?
Lifting capacity:| 300 kg/ 6611b
No. of possible connection points| 2,3 and 4| 2
Width:| 45 cm/ 1?.? in| 55 cm / 21.7 in| 35 cm / 13.8 in| 45 cm/ 1?.? in| 60 cm/23.6 in
Weight:| 1,2 kg/ 2.61b| 1,5 kg/ 3.21b| 0,9 kg/ 2.01b| 1,1 kg/ 2.41b| 1,3 kg/ 6.61b
Available accessories:| Full line of Human Care Loop Slings

Intended use of the sizes:

• 35 cm for children and slim patients.
• 45 cm for adults and appropriate for most of the lifting situations.
• 55 cm / 60 cm for patients who require more space in the sling because of broad-shouldered, obese, or sensitivity to pressure.

Product description Hanger Bar for HeliQ

Product description Hanger Bar Altair/Roomer S

Intended use

The Hanger Bar is designed exclusively for lifting people, only one person at a time, and shall never be held during lifting. The Hanger Bar has been tested for indoor use with Human Care loop slings only.

Product label

The product labels contain information about the hanger bars. One label is located underneath the hanger bar. The other label is located straight from the front of the hanger bar (72754, 72755, 72757) or on the top of the hanger bar (55751, 55764).

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Symbols on the unit and product label

| Catalog number symbol
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| Item number
| Max. load
| Batch code symbol
EAN| International article number
UPC| Universal product code
| Manufacturing date
|  Manufacturing address
DDDDDD| Product name
Label| Label item number
| CE mark
| Human Care
| Don’t drop the hanger bar
| Perform a visual inspection

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| QR code to our webpage
| Particular attention is required

Attaching and detaching to HeliQ

Installation
The attachment shall only be conducted by trained personnel.
Attach the Hanger Bar to the Overhead Lift HeliQ
Feed out enough of the belt and connect the Hanger Bar to the loop on the lift belt by threading the loop diagonally upwards until the tension of the belt is released, see figure below. The product is now ready for use.

Detach the Hanger Bar from the Overhead Lift HeliQ
Feed out enough of the belt, until the tension of the belt is released, and disconnect the Hanger Bar from the loop on the lift belt by threading the loop diagonally downwards, see figure below. The product is now fully detached.

Attaching and detaching to Altair or Roomer S

Attach the Hanger Bar to the Overhead Lift Altair or Roomer S
Before connecting the Hanger Bar to the lift, make sure that both the shaft on the lift and the Hanger Bar hole are properly cleaned. Connect the Hanger Bar to the lift by pushing it (1) onto the shaft until you hear a click sound. Make sure the Hanger Bar is fully attached by pulling it towards you and pushing it away from you, and check that the release button is fully popped out (2). The product is now ready for use.

Important! Never press the release button when performing a lift.
Detach the Hanger Bar from the Overhead Lift Altair or Roomer S
Disconnect the Hanger Bar from the lift by pressing the release button (1) and then pulling the Hanger Bar out from the shaft, (2) see figure below. The product is now fully detached.

Care instructions

Annual inspection
The Hanger Bar shall be inspected visually before every lift by the caregiver and at least once a year by someone with Human Care qualifications and in accordance with Human Care’s directive. Pay particular attention to parts that show wear.
Cleaning
When cleaning the surface and hole of the Hanger Bar only use acid- and chlorine-free detergents, like warm water or a soap solution, with a soft cotton swab. Carefully clean the hole. The cleaning sessions shall always end with a water rinse and drying with a swab. The product shall be dry before attaching to the lift.
Disinfecting
If the Hanger Bar needs to be disinfected, the surface of the entire product can be cleaned using disinfectants, 70% ethanol, 45% isopropanol or similar should be used.
Service
Installation, service, and maintenance shall only be performed by personnel with Human Care qualifications and in accordance with Human Care’s directive. Only original spare parts may only be used.
Expected service life
The Hanger Bar has been tested accordingly EN ISO 10535, which means it functions for 11 000 lifting cycles at maximum lifting capacity or for 10 years with correct service and maintenance.
Recycling
Once the product has reached the end of its technical life, it must be disposed of in constituent parts according to local authorities. Metal parts must be treated as metal waste for optimum recycling.
Plastic parts can be sorted as residual waste.
The latest version of the instructions of use is always available at our website,www.humancaregroup.com.
Troubleshooting

Description

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Action

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The lifting hooks show a crack.| Replace the complete hanger bar with a new hanger bar.
Discard the broken hanger bar.
Nothing happens when trying to lift a person.| Please go through the troubleshooting in the specific lift user manual.
The Hanger Bar cannot be detached from the Altair or Roomer S lift.| Make sure the release button is fully pressed in and the Hanger Bar is unloaded before trying to detach the Hanger Bar from Altair or Roomer S lift.
The loop slings cannot be detached from the Hanger Bar.| Make sure the locking clip is folded up when removing the loop slings.

References

• Safe Patient Handling Products and Walking Aids - Human Care

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