Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist

The Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist provides a clever backup system in the unlikely event of a malfunction.

The Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist allows a high lift overcoming problems associated with moving people on and off high beds with pressure relieving mattresses.

The Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist is an ideal hoist for those who simply require a hoist rather than the dual functioning system and offers best value for money.

How to use the Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist

• Lifting and Lowering - Press and hold the yellow up button on the hand control or on the battery compartment to lift the client, until you have reach the required height; the actuator will switch off automatically on reaching the hoist maximum height. To lower press and hold the black down button on the hand control or on the battery compartment, until you have lowered the client to the required height, the actuator will switch off automatically, on reaching the hoist minimum height
• Leg Opening - To open the legs of the Locomotor hoist press the leg open button on the hand control or on the battery compartment. The legs can be set in any position depending on how long the button is held for. To close the legs press the leg close button on the hand control or on the battery compartment. When the legs are either fully open or fully closed they will stop automatically.
• Brakes - The rear castors are fitted with brakes which stop the Locomotor hoist from moving. To operate the brakes, press on the operating button, using the ball of the foot (a red spot indicates the castor is locked). To unlock, press on the operating button, using the ball of the foot. 
• Selecting a Sling - The Locomotor hoist can use a variety of locomotor slings; please take care to select the best sling for the client's need. 
• Lifting from a bed - Roll the client on to a suitable sling. Raise the boom of the hoist sufficiently to allow positioning of the hoist over the bed. Position the hoist with the chassis under the bed. Ensure the brakes on the castors are in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Fit the sling straps to the spreader bar adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control. Take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control making sure the sling is correctly fitted, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length and the client is comfortable. Continue lifting until the client is clear of the bed. You can now move the Locomotor hoist to the transfer point, i.e. chair or commode. 
• Lifting from a chair - Select a suitable sling, assess the height of the client in his or her chair, and adjust the height of the boom sufficiently to go over the client and chair. Try to approach the client's chair from the side, as this is less intimidating, adjust the width of the legs to fit around the client's chair and position the hoist with the spreader bar a little in front and above the client's forehead. Ensure the brakes on the castors are in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Fit the sling straps to the spreader bar adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control. Place the clients feet on the footplate, either before lifting or when the slack out of the sling has been taken up. Having correctly fitted the sling, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length, and the client is comfortable, continue lifting until the client is clear of the chair. You can now move the Locomotor hoist to the transfer point, i.e. chair or commode. Keep all movements as smooth as possible to make the client feel safe and secure. The legs are adjustable if necessary to pass through a doorway. Never move unnecessary distances with the client suspended. 
• Lowering to onto a chair - To place the client back in the chair reverse the above procedure. The remote hand control allows the attendant to stand in a good position for re-positioning the client in their chair. Using the hand holds on the sling, pull the client back in the chair whilst lowering the boom. 
• Lifting from the floor - Roll the client on to a suitable sling, approach the client and position the hoist with the clients' head pointing towards the mast. At all times support the client's head and back with cushions. Lower the spreader bar to a position where you can attach the straps of the sling - adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control. Ensure the brakes on the castors are in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control. Having correctly fitted the sling, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length and the client is comfortable, continue lifting until the client is at a suitable height to transfer to a bed or chair. You can now move the Locomotor ESCORT Hoist to the transfer point, i.e. chair, commode or the bed. 
• Moving the Locomotor Hoist - Always make sure the brakes are off, when moving the hoist. Try to pull the hoist (rather than push), either in a circular motion by pulling sideways on one handle, or backwards by pulling on both handles. 
• Emergency Lowering - In the unlikely event of a total failure of the electrical circuits of the hoist .The hoist can be lowered using the red pull lever located on the actuator. Make sure the client is in the position you require to lower, pull the red lever upwards. The hoist will now automatically lower the client. Lowering can be stopped at any time by releasing the red pull lever. Note:- The emergency lowering requires the hoist to be loaded i.e. carrying a patient. It will not lower the spreader bar under its own weight. N.B.: The emergency lowering mechanism should only be used in an emergency and not for general lowering

Specifications of the Locomotor Escort 160 Electric Patient Hoist

• Only use a non-abrasive cleaner or disinfectant on the surfaces i.e. Isopropyl alcohol at 70% concentration. 
• The Locomotor hoist comes with one removable battery, which will give up to thirty average lifts, when fully charged. If you have a second battery please make sure one battery is on charge, at all times. Otherwise place the battery on charge after use. 
• Standars: BS5827 (Mobile Hoists) & BS5724 Class 2 (Electrical Components) 
• Safe working load: 160Kg (25 Stones) 
• Test capacity: 220 Kg