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Materials
The hoist is made from epoxy coated stainless steel

Mast
Features a single mast, angled slightly backwards

Base
* Base is U shaped
* Legs are electrically operated via push buttons on the hand held controller

Boom
* The lifting boom incorporates two attachment pieces for a sling
* The boom provides an arc-shaped lift
* Two angled handles for the user to grip with their hands

Castors
* Four swivel castors
* Step on lockable castors at the rear

Push Handle
Rectangular push handle located on upper half of the mast at rear

Footplates
* Two rectangular footplates are situated at the base of the mast
* Each footplate has slip-restant material to assist in foot placement

Knee Pad
* A deep vinyl covered foam knee pad stops feet from sliding forward during the lift
* The knee pad is mounted at the base of the mast in front of the actuator
* A leg strap is for securing the knee against the pad is available

Sling
A chest sling attaches to points on the boom and supports the torso of the user during the transfer

Power Source
* Supplied through a 24 volt rechargeable battery
* The battery is attached at the lower half of the mast
* The battery needs to be lifted out and connected to a separate battery charger

Method Of Use

Method of operation
* The user is raised and lowered using push buttons located on a hand held control
* The control is on an extendable cord
* This machine can lift to an upright position on the foot plates
* The user must have some ability to weight bear
* Legs of the base are electrically operated

Place Of Manufacture

Australia

Price Guide

Price use to be $4500 (awaiting reply from manufacturer to update pricing)

Models

Only one model available

Options

Slings
Two slings are available for use with this hoist
* An underarm single band sling of foam to be used when weight is taken through the lower limbs and feet are supported on the foot plate Or
* A full support sling with extensions that fit under the legs and are attached to the spreader bar to offer more support from the hoist and less weight is required to be taken through the lower limbs and feet

Additional Dimensions

Width of Base.....................650mm
Height of Base....................140mm (with 100mm castors)
Weight Overall....................43kg

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

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.