More Details

* The hoist consists of a mast and a lifting boom with a spreader bar at the end with two attachment points for the sling.
* Swivels through 360 degrees

Materials
* Made from steel, with stainless steel painted finish, designed to resist the
humid and corrosive swimming pool environment.

Controls
* These consist of a pump handle found on the mast to raise the hoist, and a screw knob located on the hydraulic cylinder which is released to lower the hoist. Pivoting the hoist is performed manually by the attendant.

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Price Guide

Price is from Active Mobility Systems

Models

Hoyer Classic Pool Lift SS-HSP-1 (Sunrise Medical web site)

Options

* Surface mount socket where there is adequate mounting strength.
* Has option of an extension arm that increases the horizontal reach by 510mm.

Additional Dimensions

Weight NSW........................................ 30 kg
Lifting Range..................................... 1580 mm

Installation

* The hoist is mounted in a socket that requires a 150mm diameter hole to be drilled 200mm into the deck. A sleeve with a nylon bearing is then cemented into the hole.
* The hoist can be removed from the socket when not in use and can also be used in other places by installing additional sockets.
* No under water installation
* A surface mount socket is also available for use where there is adequate mounting strength. This is bolted onto the ground.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.