Hillrom Golvo 8000/8008 Patient Lift
Hillrom · Model Golvo 8000/8008 Patient Lift
Two Control Options This unit offers both a hand control and control panel for operating the lift providing added flexibility when mobilizing your patients. Flexible Lift Strap The lift strap design gives unique flexibility during the lift and provides space and comfort for patients. Arm Rests Armrests are standard. The Golvo mobile lift combined with this ambulation support accessory provides support to take those first steps while reducing risk of injury to patients and caregivers. Quick-Release Hook With Liko Quick-Release Hook system a sling bar or other lifting equipment can be changed quickly and easily. Base-widening Parallel and symmetrical base-width adjustment facilitates lifting in many different settings, even where it is otherwise difficult to get close to the patient, while at the same time ensuring optimal stability during the lifting procedure. LowBase The Golvo 8008 LowBase mobile lift is a solution designed to work in low clearance applications with emergency stretchers and beds with a floor clearance as low as 2.3 inches.
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
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Battery / runtime fault
HighSymptoms: Short runtime, low-battery alarm.
Root cause: Aged battery.
Connector / cable fatigue
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent signal/power.
Root cause: Repeated flexing.
Transport mount / cradle wear
LowSymptoms: Loose device, vibration damage.
Root cause: Docking latch wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Docking cradle / latch
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Patient cable set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Rechargeable battery pack
Critical for transport; spares mandatory.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docking cradle / latch | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Patient cable set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Rechargeable battery pack Critical for transport; spares mandatory. | Frequent wear item | $$$ | Fairly easy |
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 structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Battery / runtime fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically short runtime, low-battery alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: aged battery.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the rechargeable battery pack per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Transport mount / cradle wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically loose device, vibration damage - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: docking latch wear.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the docking cradle / latch per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
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
Documents & Manuals
- Golvo - Instruction Guide.pdfUser Manual · External
- Golvo - Quick Reference Guide.pdfUser Manual · External
- Golvo 9000 - Quick Reference Guide.pdfUser Manual · External
- Golvo 9000 - User Manual.pdfUser Manual · External
- Golvo - Lift Brochure.pdfBrochure · External
- Liko Patient Handling Solutions Brochure.pdfBrochure · External
- Golvo - Lift Sell Sheet.pdfDocument · External
- Golvo - Lift Vehicle Extraction Flyer.pdfDocument · External
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