Amico Patient Lift Pendant (PLP)
Amico · Model Patient Lift Pendant (PLP)
Pendant/Boom System The patented Amico Patient Lift Pendant (PLP) is a revolutionary innovation that focuses on patient safety, clinician safety, and room flexibility. Clinicians are able to reposition and transfer patients in and out of bed without the need for manual labour, while saving valuable space and time. The Patient Lift Pendant (PLP) eliminates the need to install tracks in the ceiling by integrating the GoLift track into the standard or reverse configuration of the iCE Series pendant systems. This results in only one single structure installed into the ceiling, increasing ceiling real estate to allow for installation of other medical equipment. Additionally, the GoLift is always charging and ready for use due to the direct power from the iCE Series. The PLP can hold up to 700 lbs (318 kg) with a single GoLift, or 1000 lbs (454 kg) with two GoLift 700 systems. Lastly, the PLP allows for fully functional console on both sides of the patient, as it has 340-degree coverage around the patient bed.
Key tips
- ·Mounting and securement hardware takes real fatigue from vibration and road shock - inspect it as carefully as the device itself.
- ·Post-call battery and function checks catch transport-induced faults that a scheduled PM would miss for months.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Hand control not responding / no powered movement
HighSymptoms: Lift / lower or traverse does not respond to the hand control.
Root cause: Discharged or mis-inserted battery, an active emergency stop, an obstruction or overload, or a faulty hand control / cable.
Lift actuator / strap / mast fault
MediumSymptoms: Will not raise or lower, runs one direction only, noisy or slow, strap frays.
Root cause: Worn lift actuator / motor, or a frayed / twisted lifting strap or chain.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, frequent low-battery, unit dies mid-transfer.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a charger / charging-contact fault.
Traverse / rail-carriage fault (ceiling)
MediumSymptoms: Carriage will not move along the rail, or binds.
Root cause: Worn carriage wheels, a rail obstruction, or the traverse motor.
Overload / slack-strap / emergency-lowering fault
HighSymptoms: Lift stops with an overload indication, slack-strap cut-off active, or emergency lowering does not work.
Root cause: Load over the rated limit, the slack-strap sensor, or the emergency-lowering mechanism.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Hand control
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Lifting strap / chain
Inspect before every use; retire on any fraying.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Lift actuator / motor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Rail-carriage wheel set (ceiling)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Hand control | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Lifting strap / chain Inspect before every use; retire on any fraying. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Lift actuator / motor assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Rail-carriage wheel set (ceiling) | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Post-call function and battery check
- ·Mounting / securement inspection
- ·Annual full PM and vibration-tolerance check
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Hand control not responding
- Confirm a charged, correctly inserted battery.
- Clear any obstruction and check the load is within the rated limit.
- Confirm the emergency stop is inactivated.
- Reseat the hand-control plug; try the up/down buttons on the unit if fitted.
- If the unit buttons work, replace the hand control; if not, use the emergency lowering and call qualified personnel.
Symptom: Will not raise or lower
- Check the strap / chain is not twisted, frayed or fouled at the drum.
- Listen for the lift actuator / motor.
- Confirm the slack-strap cut-off is not active (strap under tension).
- Replace a damaged strap immediately.
- Replace the actuator / motor if it will not run under command, then load-test to the rated limit.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Ambulance / transport vehicles
- Emergency Department
- Inter-facility transport teams
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