Hillrom Viking XL Patient Lift
Hillrom · Model Viking XL Patient Lift
Easy to Maneuver The Viking XL lift is designed in aluminum - strong, durable, lightweight, and environmentally-friendly. The lift's large wheels add to the ease in maneuvering this lift. Quick-Release Hook The standard sling bar on the Viking XL lift is the Universal TwinBar 670. It provides more space in the sling for large patients. The Viking XL lift can be equipped with Kilo Quick-Release Hook System to quickly and easily change the sling bar or install a scale. Two Control Options This unit offers both a hand control or control panel for operating the lift providing added flexibility when mobilizing your patients. Arm Rests Optional armrests help support the patient during ambulation and make it easier for staff to maneuver the lift when transferring a heavy patient. Material Like many of our products, Viking XL is made of aluminum - a light, strong, environmentally-friendly material.
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 up / down or the powered functions do not respond to the hand control.
Root cause: Discharged or mis-inserted battery, an active emergency stop, an obstruction or overload (XL is a high-capacity lift), or a faulty hand control / cable.
Actuator / mast fault
MediumSymptoms: Lift will not raise or lower, runs one direction only, noisy or slow.
Root cause: Worn linear actuator or a limit-switch fault.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, frequent low-battery, unit dies mid-transfer.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a charger fault.
Sling bar / hook or sling attachment wear
HighSymptoms: Sling bar hook worn, sling loops fraying, attachment not secure.
Root cause: Wear - inspect before every use and retire per Hillrom / Liko guidance; XL bariatric slings see higher loads.
Caster / base-leg or brake fault
LowSymptoms: Hard to move, a caster seized, powered base legs will not open / close, brake will not hold.
Root cause: Debris or a worn caster, or a base-leg actuator fault.
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
Lift actuator
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Base-leg actuator (powered base)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Sling bar / hook and bariatric slings
Inspect before every use; retire per Hillrom / Liko guidance.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Hand control | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Lift actuator | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Base-leg actuator (powered base) | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Sling bar / hook and bariatric slings Inspect before every use; retire per Hillrom / Liko guidance. | Periodic replacement | $$ | 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 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 XL 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: Lift will not raise / lower
- Check for a mechanical obstruction and confirm the load is within the limit.
- Listen for the actuator motor.
- Check that motion's limit switches and wiring.
- Replace the actuator if it will not run under command.
- Load-test to the rated limit and confirm all safety stops work.
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
- Viking M : Viking L : Viking XL - Instruction Guide.pdfUser Manual · External
- Viking XL - Quick Reference Guide.pdfUser Manual · External
- Bariatric Family Brochure.pdfBrochure · External
- Liko Patient Handling Solutions Brochure.pdfBrochure · External
- Viking XL - Bariatric Lift Sell Sheet .pdfDocument · External
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