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CA
UTION–
Push kn
ob completely over to ensure the Quick-Release will work properly.
CAUTION– Quick-Release will not work if there is tension on the strap. Make sure the strap has some
slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over. DO NOT force the knob. It should slide
easily.
CAUTION– When using the Quick-Release, hold the strap in your hand and release the knob only when
the strap is not moving in or out of the lift. This will prevent wear of the internal compo-
nents.
15.
Sling may be removed from around the person being lifted.
EMERGENCY LOWERING FEATURE
The Voyager Portable has an emergency manual-lowering feature in the event of an electri-
cal or fun
ctional failure.
If the lift malfunctions when a person is being transferred, the emergency manual lowering
device provides a safe way of lowering the person onto a chair or bed.
To operate the emergency lowering feature:
1. Find the rubber stopper and label on the side of the lift (Figure 4).
2. Pull the rubber stopper out of the Voyager Portable casing - DO NOT DISCARD.
3. Move the person being lifted over a bed or chair.
4. Using the allen key provided with this manual, turn the key clockwise to lower the
person being lifted into the chair (Figure 5). As the key turns the motor directly,
each key turn will move the user slightly.
5. To lower the person being lifted more quickly, use a power drill with a 4mm allen key
bit.
6. Once the person being lifted is lowered safely into a chair or bed, take the lift to a
certified technician to be serviced.
BATTERY INFORMATION
• 24 Vdc, 2.0 Ah interchangeable and rechargeable battery.
• Provides 10 to 30 transfers per battery charge. This will vary depending on user
weight and battery condition.
CAUTION– Do not drop battery. A dropped battery may have internal damage that is not visible. It may
lose its ability to recharge.
Due to internal damage caused when the battery is dropped, the battery may indicate it is
fully charged, when in fact the battery cannot hold a full charge. A green light indicated on
the charger may not accurately reflect a full charge on a damaged battery.
CAUTION– NEVER attempt to use a battery that appears to be damaged or dented.
CAUTION– DO NOT store battery near a heat source. Heat will damage the battery.
Always keep metal battery contacts clean.
The life cycle (number of charging cycles) of the battery is largely dependent on the depth
of discharge in each cycle. The deeper the battery is drained the shorter the battery life.
The life of the battery is also related to such factors as varying temperatures and rest peri-
ods between charge and discharge.
NOTE– To prolong battery life, put the battery into the charger WHENEVER THE LIFT IS NOT IN USE.
The battery will not over-charge.
Guardian uses sealed lead-acid batteries. Unlike nickel-cadnium batteries, these batteries do
not have any memory effect. Therefore, batteries should not be completely drained before
recharging.
NOTE– Do not drain battery excessively. This will dramatically reduce the battery life.
If th
e low battery buzzer soun
ds
, be sure to recharge the battery as soon as possible.
Operation
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OPERATION
Read “Safety Instructions and Warnings” before attempting to use the Voyager Lift.
Always perform the daily checklist before each lift use.
CAUTION– Carry the Voyager Portable by its handle only. Do not carry the lift with the reacher accessory
or other accessory not intended to be used to carry the lift. Damage to the lift may occur.
HOW TO USE THE VOYAGER PORTABLE
1. Install the sling (see instructions included with your sling).
2. Take the battery out of the charger and insert it into the lift. Make sure the silver
contact points go inside the lift.
3. Once the sling is installed, unwind the strap. There are two ways to unwind the strap:
a. Press the button while holding tension on the strap with the other hand.
(There must be tension on the strap for the lift to function.)
b. The other way to unwind the strap is to use the Quick-Release. Push the knob (1)
and pull the strap out of the lift (2) (Figure 1).
CA
UTION–
Push kn
ob completely over to ensure the Quick-Release will work properly.
CAUTION– Quick-Release will not work if there is tension on the strap. Make sure the strap has some
slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over. DO NOT force the knob. It should slide
easily.
4. Attach the round hook to the trolley in the track (Figure 2).
5. Move the lift over to the person being lifted.
CAUTION– Hold the lift with one hand at all times when near a person.
6. Lower the lift below the chin before beginning to attach the sling straps (to avoid
the risk of facial contact caused by movement of the lift). For a person in a lying
position, lower the lift near the thorax, then install the straps.
7. Attach the straps of the sling as described in the Sling Instructions for the sling to
be used.
8. Carefully observe the user's safety as you lift the person slightly by pressing the
control button.
BEFORE LIFTING:
• Make sure that all straps are attached to the carry bar.
• Make sure the person being lifted is comfortable.
• Make sure the sling is not caught on an obstruction (wheelchair brake
or arm of chair).
If any problems occur, lower the person being lifted immediately and correct the
problem.
9.
Lift un
til th
e buttocks o
f the person being lifted clear the arm supports or the top of
the bath or bed before moving the person (Figure 3). Guide the legs past any obstacle.
10. When the person being lifted is located above the desired point of transfer and ready
to be lower
ed
, pr
ess the button.
11.
U
se th
e han
dles on th
e back o
f th
e sling to position the person being lifted when
transferring into a chair. Hold the handle firmly as the sling lowers, and the sling will
tilt back to positi
on th
e person bein
g lifted.
12.
On
ce th
e person bein
g lifted is pr
operly seated an
d th
e straps are loose, remove the
sling from the lift.
CA
UTION–
H
old th
e lift with one hand at all times when near a person.
13.
Slide the lift away from the person being lifted.
14. Unhook the lift from the trolley in the rail and use the Quick-Release to shorten the
strap. To do so, push the knob (1) and hold the strap while it winds itself into the
lift (2) (Fi
gure 1).
Voyager Portable
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Operation
Figure 1 Figure 4
Figure 5Figure 2
Figure 3