Owner’s Manual

- Use and maintenance -

F145

FIXED POOL LIFT

Ed.07.2014

Owners Maintenancnual

F145 Fixed Pool Lift

&&F145 & F145B

Owners Maintenance &Service Manual

D I G I P R O J E C T

Copyright: DIGI PROJECT

Publication: September 2010

Address of manufacturer:

DiGi Project

Via Aldo Moro, 25

46020 PEGOGNAGA

MANTOVA

ITALY

Web:

www.digiproject.biz

E-mail

info@digiproject.biz

Any copy or alteration of this manual is not allowed.

Day of unit purchase:

The Pool Lift Company Contact Details

Address:Millside HouseAnton Mill RoadAndoverSP10 2RW

Telephone +44 (0)1256 896000

EMail info@poollifts.co.uk

Website www.poollifts.co.uk

D I G I P R O J E C T

The manual is divided in seven sections with their own symbols

Part A (General information)

Important General information to become familiar with Fixed pool lift F145

Indications of the unit item and Serial Number together with important

information for the operator are included as well.

Part B (Technical specifications )

This section includes all the specifications for the fixed pool lift in its

standard version

.

Part C

This section includes all the rules, prescriptions and information about the

safety of both operator and machine

Part D (Operator)

This part deals with competence, characteristics and important information

about the operator.

Part E ( Control and instrument description)

The different controls and devices of the machine are described in this

section.

Part F (use instructions)

This part shows the machine operation movements.

Part G (service)

The different service operations and their frequency are dealt with in this

section together with tables to fill in regularly

Part H (service coupons)

The checks to carry out and the coupons to fill in are detailed in this section

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Indice degli argomenti

1 adresses

2 Index of parts

3 Index of subjects

PART A GENERAL INFORMATION

A.01 General information

A.03 Identification of F145 fixed pool lift

A.03 plates

A.05 Information for the user

PART B SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE

B.02 Allowed usage

B.03 Specifications

B.03 Measurements

PART C SAFETY RULES AND DEVICES

C.02 General safety rules

C.02 Safety devices

C.02 Emergency

PART D OPERATOR

D.02 Necessary operator’s features

D.02 Tasks and responsibility

PART E DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND DEVICES

E.02 General control panel

E.02 Controls to actuate the F 145 Fixed pool lift

PART F USE INSTRUCTIONS

F.02 Introduction

F.03 Movement of transported person

PART G SERVICE

G.02 introduction

G.02 Check list

G.03 Final disposal

PART H SERVICE COUPONS

H.02 Service coupons

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D I G I P R O J E C T A.01

PART A

(GENERAL INFORMATION)

Inside this manual you will find symbols and texts. These symbols have the function to

give advice or suggestions for specific circumstances.

ADVICE

It is used to advise the operator about recommended or forbidden

operations or procedures

ATTENTION

It is used to stress conditions which could be dangerous for the person or

the machine

DANGER

This is used to advise the operator about the danger he or people near the

machine could run under certain conditions.

This icone means that 2 people are needed to carry out the described

operation

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D I G I P R O J E C T A.02

Identification of fixed pool lift F145

On the left side of the vertical pole there is a plate showing the following details

1 Model

2 Serial number

3 Max lifting weight

Information for the user

In the following pages the name “MANUFACTURER” refers to Messrs DIGI PROJECT as

the manufacturer of the fixed pool lift F 145

This manual has been written in compliance with the European directive 89/392 and

subsequent modifications

The use instructions of this manual are those recommended by the manufacturer

NOTICE:

The user must be aware of the following responsibility issues

Manufacturer of fixed pool lift F145

He is responsible for the product as it comes out of the factory and for its usage as

described in part B .

REF

SN

max. capacity Kg.

DIGI project

via Aldo Moro,25 – 46020 Pegognaga (MN)

www.digiproject.biz - info@digiproject.biz

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D I G I P R O J E C T A.03

NOTICE:

when receiving the pool lift F 145, please make sure there are the following items

• Plate with serial number of F145 and CE marks (printed by the Manufacturer)

• Service manual in the requested language.

ATTENTION:

Specifications, the lifting capacity and any other information included in this

manual refer to the maximum potential of the fixed pool lift F 145 as it comes out of the

Manufacturer premises..

Any welding or modification of the electrical components as well as the replacement of

parts by non original spare parts is forbidden.

Service operations have to be carried out according to the prescriptions and frequency

specified in section G of this manual

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Tasks and responsibility

Tasks:

This part deals with the tasks of the operator concerning the use of the fixed pool lift F 145.

I.e. from the activation of the power circuit through the moving of the different parts up to

the service.

.

The operator must know the safety rules and the relevant devices as well as the usage of

the controls.

Responsibility

The operator is responsible for the use and the correct functioning of the fixed pool lift

F 145 , its maintenance and any operation he carries out within the above listed tasks.

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PART B

(PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS)

Allowed usage

The project of the fixed pool lift F 145 complies with all the requirements of the adopted

rules as far as the resistance to breaking and to repeated stress.

The fixed pool lift F 145 has been projected according to norms UNI CNR 10011.

The unit has to be used as a fixed pool lift to help people with walking difficulties in

particolar in the phase of immersion into and coming out of the pool water.

The operator helping the immersion and the coming out of the water must follow the

relevant use instructions.

A different use from the one recommended by the manufacturer is forbidden

Specifications

The maximum lifting capacity is the weight to be loaded onto the seat

Maximun allowed weight (on the seat) 140 Kg

Maximum run (max extension) 1350 mm

Maximum working heigth 2600 mm

Max, socket width 350 mm

Max socket length. 350 mm

LIFT ENCUMBRANCE

Lift heigth 1900 mm

Max. width 350 mm

Max. length 1300 mm

Lift weight 40 Kg

Lowering time when loaded 38 seconds

Lifting time from the water 35 seconds

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Measurements and encumbrance

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PART C

(SAFETY NORMS AND DEVICES)

Safety general norms and devices

It is under the operator’s responsibility to know the fixed pool lift F 145 and keep it efficient.

In case of doubts, please refer to the operator’s manual.

Do not use it to lift loads of unknown weight.

Use the chair after making sure the person is properly anchored to the seat before moving

it.

Make sure the fixed pool lift F 145 is perfectly in rest position before starting a new

operation.

Emergency

In case of blockage of the power system, there is a red button to be operated manually

that enables the complete unloading of the cylinder with consequent lowering of the arm.

(see the picture herebelow)

Once the lowering operation is finished, the immediate repair must be carried out by an

authorized workshop.

D I G I P R O J E C T D.01

PART D

(OPERATOR)

Necessary characteristics

The personnel who uses and operates the fixed pool lift F 145 has to be competent and

have the following characteristics

Physical characteristics

Good sight,hearing, coordination and capacity of performing all the necessary operations

in a safe way.

Mental characteristics

Capacity in understanding and implementing the norms and the safety caution, he must

be careful for his safety and the others’: He must be willing to perform his task in the best

way.

Emotional characteristics

He must be calm and capable to resist to stress and pay attention to his personal physical

and mental conditions..

Training

This manual has to be read and understood, as well as all the attachments and symbols

and danger plates. Before starting using the lift, it is recommended to get familiar with it ,

its controls and operations having tried everything under unloaded conditions

D I G I P R O J E C T E.01

PART E

(CONTROL AND DEVICE DESCRIPTION)

GENERAL CONTROL PANEL (remote control)

Control panel for the up and down movements of the fixed pool lift F 145

1) UP (Left button , marked by a “up” flash) This button operates the lifting device and

starts the electrical box. The lifting operation takes place when button is pressed and stops

when button is released

2) DOWN (Right button, marked by a “down” flash ) . This button operates the

lowering device. The arm lowers by keeping the button pressed. When button in released,

the operation stops

D I G I P R O J E C T F.01

PART F

(USE INSTRUCTIONS)

D I G I P R O J E C T F02

Introduction

This section describes the actions to take to operate the fixed pool lift F 145 in the correct

sequence.

ATTENTION: before using the fixed pool lift F 145, always make sure all the

safety devices are efficient!

Handling of the transported person

The handling of the transported person consists in lowering the seat into the water (down

operation) and lifting the seat from the water (up operation)

In order to perform this operation in a safe way, it is imperative to follow the hereunder

detailed sequence.

Phase 1: Position the seat near the “L”

bar in perfect line.

Phase 2: Hook the seat at the adequate

device which is fitted at the end of the

“L”bar.

Phase 3: Press the UP button on the remote control until the wheels are slightly over the

floor.

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D I G I P R O J E C T F02

Phase 4: Press the DOWN button and keep it pressed until

the seat is in the water. At this moment, a second operator is necessary inside the water

to unfasten the belt and help the person to leave the seat.

Recovery of the person from the water

Phase 5: As in Phase 4, a second person is needed to help the disabled person to sit and

fasten the safety belt.

Phase 6: Press the UP button : the seat starts going up and the button has to be pressed

until the necessary height is reached.

Phase 7: Turn the seat manually until the seat is over the floor.

Phase 8: Press the DOWN button and keep it pressed until the seat reaches the floor.

Phase 9: unfasten the security belt.

D I G I P R O J E C T G.01

PART G

(SERVICE)

Introduction

All the operations,both those carried out by the operator and those carried out in an

authorized workshop have to be noted on the pages called check coupons.

Any service operation has to be carried out with the general switch in off position.

When washing the machine , the electrical parts and connections must be duly protected

to avoid that the water sprays under pressure can damage the parts.

All components of the fixed pool lift F 145 are protected from the atmospheric agents by

anticorrosion superficial treatments.

Frequency table

This table summarizes the list of service operations to carry out regularly

After 12 months of work

- Check the pins of junctions

- Check the safety belt attachment points

- Check electrical connections.

- Check for leaking in the jacks

- Test cylinders

- Check rating of power system and efficiency of safety devices

- Check the main structure.

- Check and replace the damaged plates, if necessary.

In case the fixed pool lift F 145 has to be kept inactive for over 3 months, all safety and

control devices as well as mechanical parts have to be checked in an authorized

workshop.

Final disposal

When the fixed pool lift F 145 is out of use, it has to be given to the authorized disposal

centres .

D I G I P R O J E C T H.01

Part H

(CHECK COUPONS)

These pages are to be filled in either by the operator or the authorized workshop in all their

parts in order to follow the history of the machine .

After 6 months of work Date signature

After 12 months of work Date Signature

D I G I P R O J E C T H.01

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The following pages will describe and show how to install the fixed pool lift F145.

Will you please follow the different steps according to the given sequence and your

pool lift F145 will be ready for use.

- Fix the socket to the floor by means of

8 Fisher dowels. The floor has to be

prepared with a concrete cube of 550 kg

or 60x60x60 cm to ensure the correct

balancing counterweight.

- It is recommended to have 2 people

to carry out the assembly operations.

The needed tool are a hammer and

pliers.

- Insert the vertical pole into the socket as shown in the

picture.

- The vertical pole is in its working position.

- Fit the security device to the steel plate.

- Fit the mobile arm to the vertical pole.

- Lock the mobile arm by means of a pin.

- Lock the pin by means of a clamp.

- The mobile arm is fitted to the vertical pole.

- Fit the actuator to the vertical pole.

- The actuator is secured to the vertical pole

by a pin.

- The pin is locked by a clamp.

- Fix the upper part of the actuator to the

mobile arm.

- Lock the upper part of the actuator to

the arm by means of a pin.

- Lock the pin by means of a clamp. - Fit the “L” bar to the end of the mobile arm

by means of a pin to be set into the second

hole as shown in the picture.

- Detail of the “L” bar when fixed to the

mobile arm (we recommend to use the first hole) - The pin is to be locked by a clamp.

- The structure is ready to be equipped with seat and transporter.

ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

- The photos and descriptions of this section will show how to connect the electrical parts to

the unit.

- Plug the actuator into the security device as shown in above pictures.

- Plug the remote control to the actuator.

- Fit the battery above the security device by fixing it to the steel plate.

SERVICE COUPONS

The following service coupons are both for the operator and for the service personnel.

After 12 months of use date signature

After 24 months of use date signature

After 36 months of use date signature