S06 - Att1 Spec Ceiling mounted Lift - REVISED.pdf

676-21-201 Replace Patient Lifts Tomah VAMC

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SECTION 11 73 00

CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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).

C. Certification of compliance with VA requirements shall be provided by an independent third party, Inspector of Record (IOR), who will observe installation and manufacturer’s testing to ensure that the ceiling structure, ceiling lift, and charging system is safe and compliance with shop drawings, structural calculations, specifications, ISO 10535 requirements, and code requirements. IOR shall be a registered structural engineer in the state of installation.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. The Basis of Design was created using Guldmann lifts. Brand name or Equal Products: In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of VAAR 811.104-71, Brand Name or Equal, bidders proposing to furnish an “equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal

11 73 00 - 2 product (See also VAAR 852.211-73(c)(1) and (c)(2).

Bidding On: _______________________________________ Manufacturer’s Name: ______________________________ Brand: _____________________________________________ No: ________________________________________________

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.

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 relocation.

4. Manufacturer shall provide BIM (Building Information Model) for clash detection on the request of the Resident Engineer (RE), 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. Vertical Axis Motor

4. Emergency Brake

5. Emergency Lowering Device

6. Emergency Stopping Device

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

8. Current Limiter for Circuit Protection

9. Strap Length

10. All equipment anchors and supports. Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, center of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendations and behavior problems (e.g., 11 73 00 - 3 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.

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: General Requirements for Safety

94-2013.................UL Standards for Safety Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances-Fifth Edition

SPEC WRITER NOTE: As of April 1, 2017 the FDA will no longer accept declarations of conformity in support of either IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3:2007-03 or

ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2: 2007/(R)2012.

D. International Electromagnetic Commission (IEC):

60601-1-2(2015).........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 CEILING TRACK SYSTEM

A. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum or VA approved equal. Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate.

B. 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.)

C. The rails must be capable of accommodating stationary Locks for lift unit and/or Traverse Rail with user capability via hand control.

D. Rail system must allow for seamless transition to a second rail system using a non-motorized gate system. The gate system must be

11 73 00 - 4 automatic, non-electric, and require no external activation via pull cord or switch. The gate system must open upon alignment of rails and remain locked when rails are out of alignment.

2.2 LIFT UNIT

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

B. The Lift system shall have the following features.

1. Lifting capacity: 550 lbs. (250 kg) and 770 lbs. (350 kg)

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

3. Lifting speeds: up to 2.2”/sec. at Maximum load, with soft/slow start and stop

3. Emergency lowering device – electrical

4. Emergency lowering device - manual

5. Emergency stopping device

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

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

8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure)

9. Strap length: 98”

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

15. Integrated/internal scale with weight displayed through LED screen on the wired hand control.

16. Software: Wifi ready usage analytics and maintenance analytics software.

17. Lifts must have capability to provide continuous hands free, dynamic body weight support and fall protection in real time by allowing clinical to enter a specified “offload” weight directly into the hand control.

2.3 MOTORS

Vertical Movement-DC Motor

2.4 BATTERIES

A. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall be in compliance with IEC 801-2.

B. Provide NiMh rechargeable batteries

2.5 CHARGER

A. Charger

B. Lift shall be charged via continuous AC charging.

VHATOMHeimE Pencil

VHATOMHeimE Typewritten Text 550 lbs. to 1000 lbs.

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2.6 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.

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 12” consult with manufacturer to determine if lateral braces will be required.

3.2 INSTRUCTION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING

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

3.3 TEST

Conduct performance test, in the presence of the Resident Engineer

(RE), 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

1. 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.

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