spec added section - 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System.pdf

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SECTION 11 73 00

CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift Systems for the transfer of physically challenged patients are specified in this section.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements for pre-test of equipment.

B. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS: Seismic requirements for non-structural equipment.

C. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General

Electrical Requirements and items, which are common to sections of

Division 26.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Certification for compliance is required for Ceiling Mounted Patient

Lift Systems. Certifications shall be provided by the manufacturer who will conduct testing to ensure that the ceiling lift and charging system are safe and in compliance with ISO 10535 & UL 60601-1

B. Inspection of equipment after installation is required prior to use for patient movement. Inspection shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s installation checklist and the facilities installation checklist

(Patient Safety Alert AL14-07).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1. Shop drawings shall show structural supports to the underside of structure. Structural calculations for the support of the track and its attachment to ceiling structure shall be submitted. Shop drawings used in the quoting phase shall be PDFs, and either 2D CAD files or 3D BIM files showing structural support to underside of structure. Shop drawings shall also provide general room layout with bed position and all obstructions to ceiling lift including above ceiling items.

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2. Once the purchase order is accepted by the vendor, a set of stamped drawings shall be provided by the vendor. Shop drawings and structural calculations shall be signed and stamped by a registered structural engineer and shall meet all code requirements in the jurisdiction having authority. Structural engineer shall ensure ceiling minimum structure capacity shall support the loads specified in the shop and installation drawings and be in compliance with local structural and seismic codes.

3. Shop drawings shall show obstructions such as lights and sprinklers and coordinate their layout with lift support structure.

4. Manufacturer shall provide BIM (Building Information Model) for clash detection on the request of the COR, VA Construction Agent or

General Contractor.

B. Certificates of Compliance from Manufacturer

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Lifting Capacity

2. Lifting Speed

3. Horizontal Axis Motor

4. Vertical Axis Motor

5. Emergency Brake

6. Emergency Lowering Device

7. Emergency Stopping Device

8. Electronic Soft-Start and Soft-Stop Motor Control

9. Current Limiter for Circuit Protection

10. Strap Length

11. All equipment anchors and supports. Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, center of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendations and behavior problems (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion,) associated with equipment or piping so that the proposed installation can be properly reviewed.

D. Individual Room layouts showing location of lift system installation shall be approved before proceeding with installation of lifts.

E. Manufacturer’s Checklist for after installation inspection.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are listed in the text by the basic designation only.

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B. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):

10535-06................Hoist for the Transfer of Disabled Persons-

Requirements and Test Methods

C. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

60601-1(2003)...........Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General

Requirements for Safety

94-2013.................Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for

Parts in Devices and Appliances-Sixth Edition

D. International Electromagnetic Commission (IEC):

60601-1-2 Amd.1 Ed 4.0 b:2020..................Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1-2:

General Requirements For Basic Safety and

Essential Performance – Collateral Standard:

Electromagnetic Disturbances – Requirements And

Tests.

E. VA Patient Safety Alert AL14-07

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURE

A. Basis of Design: Arjo lift equipment rated for load as indicated.

2.2 CEILING TRACK SYSTEM

A. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength T66081-TS extruded aluminum with baked enamel paint finish or VA approved equal. Minimum thickness of 3/16 inch (4.8 mm). Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate spaced as determined by registered structural engineer responsible for system design and shop drawing preparation.

B. Track assembly to have concealed circuitry and hardware as necessary to provide continuous charging of lift unit batteries.

C. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor’s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1mm (1/16th inch) per 200mm (7.87 inch) of track length. (As per ISO 10535 standards.)

2.3 LIFT UNIT

A. The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear reduced high torque motor.

B. The Lift system shall have the following features.

1. Lifting capacity: 650 lbs for non-bariatric lifts and 1,000 lbs

(453.592 kg) for bariatric lifts

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2. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control

3. Emergency lowering device

4. Emergency stopping device

5. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload.

6. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low.

7. Lifting Speed: 2.3 in/sec (6 cm/sec), 1.6 in/sec (3.5 cm/sec) in full capacity.

8. Horizontal Displacement Speed: 5.9 in/sec (15 cm/sec).

9. Horizontal axis motor: 24 Vdc at 62 watts and vertical axis motor at

110 watts.

10.Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure)

11.Strap length: Up to 90 in (2.3 m) tested for 2998 lbs (1360 kg.)

12.Cab: VO plastic–fire retardant, UL 94.

13.Provide wireless remote control.

2.4 MOTORS

A. Vertical Movement-DC Motor

1. Type: Class A, fully enclosed, permanent magnet.

2. Rating: 24Vdc, 1.1A, 110W, 4000RPM, 0.3N-m.

3. Mounting: Secured to chassis.

B. Horizontal Movement-DC Motor

1. Type: Fully enclosed, permanent magnet, integral reducer.

2. Rating: 24Vdc, 1.8A, 62W, 260RPM, 1.0N-m.

3. Mounting: Secured to chassis.

2.5 BATTERIES

A. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall be in compliance with IEC 6100-1-2.

B. Provide rechargeable batteries with up to 120 transfers with a load of

200lbs (74kg) (for repositioning), a minimum of 40 transfers with its maximum load of 650 lbs (272kg) for non-bariatric lifts and a minimum of 50 transfers with its maximum load of 1,000 lbs (453.592 kg)for bariatric lifts.

2.6 CHARGER

A. Charger Input: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz.

B. Charger Output: 27 Vdc, 1 A max.

C. Supplemental to the charger provide a clip on charging station with indicator lights.

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2.7 STRAPS AND SLING

A. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the patient’s safety by preventing the patient from falling out of the sling.

B. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the patient. Bariatric slings shall be rated to a minimum of 800 lbs.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install ceiling mounted patient lift system as per manufacturer's instruction and under the supervision of manufacturer's qualified representative and as shown on drawings.

B. If the distance in between the suspended ceiling and anchors is more than 18” consult with manufacturer to determine if lateral braces will be required.

3.2 INSTRUCTION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING

A. Training shall be provided for the required personnel to educate them on proper operation and maintenance for the lift system equipment.

3.3 TEST

A. Conduct performance test, in the presence of the COR, Inspector of

Record (IOR and a manufacturer's field representative, to show that the patient lift system equipment and control devices operate properly and in accordance with design, specification, and code requirements.

3.4 INSPECTION

A. Inspection of installed ceiling mounted patient lift systems shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation checklist and the facilities installation checklist (Patient Safety Alert AL14-

07) prior to use for patient movement.

B. Periodic Inspection shall be provided by the manufacturer on a yearly basis in compliance with ISO 10535.

3.5 SPARE PARTS

A. Provide (1) additional strap and sling for each lift.

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