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Materials
* Anodised aluminium frame that can be taken apart.

Mast
* Single upright mast
* Adjustable height to enable three lift ranges - 1400 to 2020 mm, 1350 to 1970 mm and 1300 to 1920 mm
* Battery attaches to mast

Base
The U shaped base is electrically adjustable via the hand control

Boom
* Single boom
* Extra link arm provides almost vertical lifting and greater flexibility when lifting

Spreader bar
* Quick release
* Curved bar with sling hooks at each end

Castors
* Swivel style
* 75 diameter castors on the front and rear
* Foot operated step-on lockable brakes on the rear castors

Push Handle
* A 'U' shaped push handle is mounted on the upper part of the mast

Controls
* The Jumbo Care Control Box (on the mast) stores operational data and provides service interval and fault diagnostic feedback.
* The Control Box is operated via the HD80 handset. This intelligent handset features battery status, service display and overload alerts provided on easy to read displays.

Method of Operation
Raise and Lower
* Hand held control attached to an extendable cord with separate push buttons for raising and lowering the hoist at a single speed.
*There is a hook on the handset for mounting it on the push handle when not in use

Opening Legs of Base
* Via hand control (battery operated)

Power Source
* Rechargeable battery that attaches to the back of the mast

Safety features
* An emergency stop button and an emergency lowering device
* Anti entrapment feature - lowering of boom stops on resistance

Battery Recharging
* Battery recharging is achieved by connecting the lifter to an off-board battery charger and then to a power source

Slings
A large range of Allegro slings is available
* General Purpose Sling
* General Purpose Sling With Head Support
* Care Sling
* Care Sling with Head Support
* Junior Sling
* Amputee Sling
* Deluxe Leg Sling
* Walking Sling
* Pivot Sling
* Pivot Care Sling

Considerations

* The Lite Range weighs approx 30% less that standard hoists
* It is easier to transport
* It is easier for carers or therapists to push due to lightweight construction

Caution
* Ensure that the sling attachments are compatible with the hoist spreader bar
* The component parts of folding and dismantling hoists may still be too heavy to lift safely - check the weights with the supplier

Place Of Manufacture

Allegro Concepts Pty Ltd (NSW Australia)

Models

Manufacturer's item number 7105

A range of Allegro Lite Lifters is available

Options

* General Purpose Sling
* General Purpose Sling With Head Support
* Care Sling
* Care Sling with Head Support
* Junior Sling
* Amputee Sling
* Deluxe Leg Sling
* Walking Sling
* Pivot Sling
* Pivot Care Sling

Additional Dimensions

Turning radius 1235 mm

Maintenance

Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding maintenance of this hoist.

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
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW 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.