6530--Domestic Equivalent to Guldmann Ceiling Lifts White River Junction VA Medical Center

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Patient safety lifts
The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, who have the capability to provide Patient safety lifts.
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Salient characteristics
(QTY 21) Patient Safety Lifts
All ceiling mounted hoists, rails, and components must comply with ISO 10535:2021
xy Systems Must be able to be flush mounted to a structural ceiling, integrated Into Suspended (Drop) Ceilings, or wall mounted. Cover 5m X 10m area with trainer (QTY 1) Cover 4m X 4m area (QTY 9) Cover 4m x 3m area (QTY 2) Cover 3m x 3m area (QTY 1) Linear Tracks Must be able to be flush mounted to a structural ceiling, integrated Into Suspended (Drop) Ceilings, or wall mounted. 3m Linear Track (QTY 3) Must be made from Aluminum 6063 T6 or better. Must have an anodized surface finish or better. Must support up to 550 lbs. or better
4m Linear Track (QTY 4) Must be made from Aluminum 6063 T6 or better. Must have an anodized surface finish or better. Must support up 825 lbs. or better 6m Linear Track (QTY 1) Must be made from Aluminum 6063 T6 or better. Must have an anodized surface finish or better. Must support up to 550 lbs. or better
Patient Lift Supports minimum 550 lbs. (QTY 17) Motor Speed: 60 millimeters every second or better. Horizontal Motor Option: Can include a motorized horizontal traverse along the ceiling rail, operated via hand control or IR remote. Digital System Integration: Supports Wi Fi connectivity for usage monitoring, service alerts, and data logging through a centralized digital platform. Safety Features: Includes mechanical and electrical emergency lowering, emergency stop, and overload protection. Manual Position Locks. Operating Noise: 50 to 60 dB(A). Battery System: Uses 24 V NiMH batteries with automatic activation, soft start/stop, and charge times of about 2 hours (for this capacity class). Main body dimensions: 580 mm × 345 mm × 156 mm. Impact resistant. Flame retardant housing. Continuous In-Rail Charging. LCD screen capable of displaying patient weight and lift usage information.
Patient Lift Supports minimum 825 lbs. (QTY 4) Motor Speed: 60 millimeters every second or better. Horizontal Motor Option: Can include a motorized horizontal traverse along the ceiling rail, operated via hand control or IR remote. Digital System Integration: Supports Wi Fi connectivity for usage monitoring, service alerts, and data logging through a centralized digital platform. Safety Features: Includes mechanical and electrical emergency lowering, emergency stop, and overload protection. Manual Position Locks. Operating Noise: 50 to 60 dB(A). Battery System: dual 24 V NiMH batteries with automatic activation, soft start/stop, and charge times of about 4 hours or better Main body dimensions: 580 mm × 345 mm × 156 mm. Impact resistant. Flame retardant housing. Continuous In-Rail Charging. LCD screen capable of displaying patient weight and lift usage information.
Medium Hanger Bar (QTY 21) Lifts up to 825 lbs. Four attachment points for a safe, stable, and comfortable lift. Works with ceiling and mobile lifts and fits standard slings. Strong, rust resistant metal covered with soft, easy to clean foam. Lightweight (4 lbs.) and easy to handle. Medium size (~24 wide) Trainer Module Motor (QTY 1) Reducing bodyweight, relieves up to 100 kg (220 lbs.), Built into the ceiling hoist added to system, controlled via the hand control interface. Safe exercise sessions: positioning lock and fall protection, enabling standing exercises, squats, steps, balance training, and sit-to-stand movements. 30-minute training limit: each session lasts up to 30 minutes per full battery charge, with clear indicators for weight relief and remaining time. After session, will automatically resume normal lift mode. Battery management: 1 hour of charge delivers about 10 minutes of training time. When training ends, it reverts to standard lifting and resumes charging. Installation (QTY 21) Install lift systems in 21 rooms. Labor and the hardware necessary to install the lift systems. Must support up to Level II that is identified in the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). Perform weight testing and certification of the installed lift systems. Removal of 18 existing lift systems. Design / Drafting (QTY 1) Stamped Engineering Calculations Slings (QTY 84) Support 450 lbs. or better Made from polypropylene material Disposable Limb Sling (QTY 1 per system) Disposable Basic High sling (QTY 1 per system) Disposable Twin Turner (QTY 1 per system) Disposable Repositioning Sling (QTY 1 per system) User Training (QTY 1)