Battery Charging; Maintenance; General - Invacare RELIANT 100 Manual De Utilización

Raising & Lowering - Reliant 100 & 200 Hydraulic Models only (refer to Fig 2)
1. Check that the handwheel at the base of the pump lever is turned fully clockwise.
2. Operate the pump lever in firm strokes until the spreader bar is sufficiently raised.
3. To lower.
a) Without a Patient: Turn the handwheel at the base of the pump lever anticlockwise through two
full turns.
b) With a Patient: Turn the handwheel at the base of the pump lever THROUGH A QUARTER TURN
ONLY, in order to ensure a gentle descent and correct positioning of the patient. Turn the knob
clockwise to reset the control.
Raising & Lowering - Reliant 150 & 250 Electric Models
1. To raise the mast, press the UP Arrow on the hand control.
2. To lower the mast, press the Down Arrow on the hand control.
EMERGENCY LOWERING DEVICES
The Reliant 150 & 250 lifters feature the latest Emergency Lowering Devices in line with the 1997 CEN
Standard for Patient Transfer Systems;
Emergency Powered Lowering (refer to Fig 3)
Should the hand control on the Reliant 150 or 250 fail, the mast can be lowered by pushing a pointed
object, such as a pen or paper clip, into the 'Emergency Lower' circular membrain switch located on the
face of the charger unit, just below the red 'Emergency Stop' button. The mast will descend for as long as
the 'Emergency Lower' switch is depressed.
Should it be necessary to use this switch, please consult your Invacare Dealer before using the lifter again.
Emergency Mechanical Lowering
In case of either total power failure or the battery becoming flat whilst the lifter is use, the Reliant 150 &
250 models are fitted with a fail safe mechanical lowering device. To lower the mast in this instance, pull
the red 'Emergency Toggle' located on the top surface of the actuator. The mast will continue to descend
as long as the toggle is pulled out.
Should it be necessary to use this system, please consult your Invacare Dealer before using the lifter again.
To activate the safety system, insert a screw driver into the hole of the red plastic mechanisim and
unscrew for five turns until an adjustment screw is visible. This procedure must always take place before
the equipment is installed. To adjust the emergency decent speed in relation to the patients weight screw
in or out the adjustment screw, unscrew to increase speed, screw in to decrease speed. This adjustment
must be made upon delivery at the place of use.
Note: The Emergency Mechanical Lowering System will only operate when there is an individual in
the lifter.

BATTERY CHARGING

General

The Reliant 150 & 250 models are supplied with an integral battery charger for optimum convenience. The
batteries must be charged at regular intervals to ensure maximum lifter performance and long battery life.
The battery system is fitted with an audible warning system to alert the user when the charge is becoming
low. It is recommended that lifter is put on charge as soon as is feasible after this audible warning is heard.
Charging
Charge regularly overnight if the lifter has been in use during the day and immediately when the audible
warning sounds during operation.
To charge the lifter, insert the charging lead into the socket at the base of the battery box. Connect the
charger input plug into the mains and switch on the mains supply. A full charging cycle lasts approximately
12 hours, but the charger will switch off automatically as soon as the battery is fully charged. Charging
must be carried out in a well ventilated room.
While charging takes place the lifter cannot be used.

MAINTENANCE

a) General
The new INVACARE range of lifters are designed for minimum maintenance, however a 6 regular monthly
check and quick lubrication should ensure continued safety and reliability. Ensure batteries are regularly
charged, preferably EVERY NIGHT. This will prolong their life and maintain peak performance. Keep lifter
and slings clean and in perfect working order - any defect should be noted and reported to your dealer
service agent as soon as possible.
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