Hoist Safety Mechanisms

Hoist doesn’t not lower while Hoist is in use

When this occurs the E-Lower Button (on the Handset or Membrane) is to be operated to safely lower the patient from the Hoist. For details on how to use the E-Lower Button, refer to the User Manual. Once the patient has been removed from the Hoist, follow the relevant troubleshooting guide procedure to service adequately.

Hoist Over-Speed Cam has been activated while in use

When this occurs the E-Lower Button cannot be used to safely lower the patient. The Hoist gearing mechanism has failed and therefore cannot be used to lower the patient. The Over-Speed Cam has been activated to prevent the Patient from free fall.

To safely lower the patient from the Hoist the emergency services should be contacted immediately. Do not attempt to lower the patient until emergency services have arrived.

Once the patient has been safely removed, the Hoist should not be serviced and must be decommissioned. The Hoist is beyond the point of repair and should not be reused.

Decommission the Hoist following the correct decommissioning procedure. See section 6.0.