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Chiltern Wispa Overhead Fixed Track Hoist
ILC Reference NO 44:22:007
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
An overhead fixed track powered hoist with spreader bar attachment that may be used to lift and transfer persons from a seated or lying position, or to and from the floor. Suitable for healthcare facility or domestic use. Available in mains or battery powered models with manual or powered traverse. A portable model is also available. Three choices of lifting capacity are available. The Kerry Equipment Swift Fit range of slings are used with this hoist.
More Details
Tracks
The tracks are fully customised and can be mounted within a room or throughout a house. A single track is mounted on the ceiling, constructed from extruded aluminium, with a white coating. The track can be installed in straight, intersecting, and curved lengths (XY).
Hoist Unit and Spreader Bar
The hoist unit which houses the motor and batteries attaches to the track and holds a spreader bar with three hooks at each end to hold the sling and occupant. The spreader bar is padded and suspended from the hoist unit by a lifting tape. The hoist features powered (battery or mains) raise and lower and either manual or powered traverse (forward or backward along the tracks). The user is suspended in a sling attached to a spreader bar.
Slings
Kerry Equipment Swift Fit range of slings are used with this hoist. The following styles are available:
- General Purpose (with / without head support)
- Full Body with Head Support / divided leg
- Hammock Sling with commode aperture
The slings are available in three sizes, feature attachment straps which are colour coded for size. Each sling is available in a closed weave synthetic fabric or open weave netting. Additional specific information regarding these slings is available.
Controls
Hand held on an extendable cord and attached to the hoist unit. They can be used by attendant or occupant.
Series 100: Control unit has push button switches, each button has directional arrows.
Series 200 and 300: Water resistant hand held control with an assist button (emits an audible alarm), soft touch push buttons with directional arrows.
Power Source
2 x 12v batteries which are sealed, maintenance free and concealed within the hoist unit.
Battery Recharging
The hoist is returned to the end of the tracking for charging. Charging is fully automatic via 240 volt mains power. A green indicator light on the hoist unit indicates when batteries are charging.
Safety Features
. weight overload limiting device prevents the safe load capacity being exceeded,
. visual and audible low battery warning,
. emergency locking motor to prevent the user being lowered unintentionally,
. emergency stop pull toggle (suspended from hoist unit),
. emergency lowering pull toggle in case of battery failure.
Models
Wispa 100 Series
Features: can lift from the floor, can be used on a gantry, LED charge indicator light (located on hoist unit). The 100 series can be used on XY tracking.
Models: Model options available including:
- Mains powered manual traverse (W): suits tacks up to 3 metres. Provides mains powered raise / lower with manual traverse.
- Battery powered manual traverse (BW): Provides battery powered raise / lower with manual traverse. Low battery indicator light.
- Battery powered with power traverse (WLB): Provides battery powered raise / lower and traverse. Low battery indicator light.
- Mains powered with power traverse (WL): suits tacks up to 3 meters. Provides mains powered raise / lower and traverse.
Wispa Portable (WP)
Compact and lightweight with carry case provided. Battery powered raise / lower with manual traverse. Low battery indicator light.
Wispa 200 and 300 Series
Features: can lift from the floor, can be used on a gantry, self diagnostic features (hoist will beep if there is a problem), soft start / stop, variable speed facility activated by the hand held control, LED charge indicator light (located on hoist unit), hand held control. The 200 and 300 series can be used on XY tracking.
Models: Model options available including:
Series 200 (load capacity of 200kg)
200L: Provides battery powered raise and lower only.
200LT: Provides battery powered raise / lower with manual traverse.
200LTX: Provides battery powered raise / lower and traverse on XY tracking.
Series 300 (load capacity of 300kg)
300: Provides battery powered raise, lower and traverse on XY tracking.
Options
Weight Monitor
Attaches to the lifting tape and weighs up to 300kg in increments of 200gm. The monitor is provided with a carry case for storage and portability. Allows for measurement of BMI (Body Mass Index) from 30kg upwards. Features toggle display for kg and lbs.
Dimensions
Wispa 100 Series
Models W, WB, WL, WLB WP
Lifting range (mm) 498 - 2300 600 - 2300
(measured from ceiling)
Load capacity (kg) 130 130
Unit width (mm) 336 336
Unit height (mm) 293 293
Unit depth (mm) 247 247
Wispa 200 series 300 Series
Lifting range(mm)490 - 2020 490 - 2020
(measured from ceiling)
Load capacity (kg) 200 300
Unit width (mm) 420 420
Unit height (mm) 215 215
Unit depth (mm) 270 270
Place Of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Item on Display
Wispa 200LT, mains powered.
Display Item On Loan From
Lightning Mobility
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to products. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standards. Stated compliance with a Standard does not guarantee that the product has been tested against that Standard.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information
Name: Active Mobility Systems
Price: from $2,895
Date: 18/01/2008
Details: From $2895 - $4195
$528 90 degree track sections
$240 Track per 2.5m
$23.95 each ceiling brackets
Address:
30 James Street
Lidcombe
NSW 2141
Postal Address:
30 James Street
Lidcombe
NSW 2141
Phone: (02) 9649 1575
FAX: (02) 9749 2889
Contact Person: Stephen & Mark Roach
Website: www.activemobility.com.au
Name: Aidacare Pty Ltd - was Lifehealthcare
Address:
347 Urana Road
Lavington (Albury)
NSW 2641
Postal Address:
347 Urana Road
Lavington (Albury)
NSW 2641
Phone: 02 6040 3444 Albury
Mobile: 0401 197 307 Steve Davis
FAX: 02 6040 3222 Albury
Toll Free: 1300 133 120 (Sydney)
Contact Person: Steve Davis 0401 197 307
Email: alb@aidacare.com.au
Website: www.aidacare.com.au
Notes:
Contact details for Ingleburn (Sydney) branch:
4 Noonan Place P O Box CP96
Ingleburn NSW 2656 Condell Park NSW 2200
Phone: 02 9618 5000 Fax: 02 9618 5111
Email: ingleburn@lifehealthcare.com.au
Steve Davis (Albury branch) visits the ACT region 2 days each week and can assist with retail sales and hire equipment.
Specialised seating assessments are done through the Ingleburn office - contact Steve Barrett. Steve will visit the ACT as required.
Products can also be purchased on line.
Name: Lightning Mobility
Price: poa
Date: 25/08/2006
Address:
9 Aurora Avenue
Queanbeyan
NSW 2620
Postal Address:
9 Aurora Avenue
Queanbeyan
NSW 2620
Phone: (02) 6297 6672
FAX: (02) 6297 6872
Contact Person: Rod Aussel
Email: enquiries@lightningind.com.au
Notes:
Please ring to make an appointment, as sales staff are often out on appointments.
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