SECTION 3—OPERATION

Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release

Primary Emergency Release

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to

FIGURE 3.5.

NOTE: This procedure will bring the boom down if the hand control is not functioning properly.

To activate the primary emergency release, insert a pen into the hole labeled Emergency Down on the control box.

Secondary Emergency Release

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to

FIGURE 3.6.

NOTE: All patient lift actuators are equipped with a mechanical emergency release. The mechanical release will enable the actuator to retract without power.

NOTE: Use the primary emergency release first before using the secondary emergency release procedure. This procedure should only be used if the primary emergency release procedure is not functioning or is unreachable.

Control Box

Emergency Down

Hole

FIGURE 3.5 Primary Emergency Release

Actuator

Column

Pull Up Red

Tag for

Emergency

Lowering

NOTE: The lift MUST be under a load for the

FIGURE 3.6 Secondary Emergency Release

 

mechanical release to function.

 

To activate the secondary emergency release, pull up on the RED emergency grip and pull down on the boom at the same time.

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Invacare 440 manual Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release, Primary Emergency Release