My hoyer lift was bought in 1975. On two occasions we had to add hydrolic fluid
to it. You want to keep an eye on the pivot bolt and replace it with a new
grade 8 bolt equivilent if it seems worn.
I think you are referring to deminished fluid as fatigue factor. Trust me, just
topping off the fluid makes it lift like new.
Best Wishes,
john
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From: "wheelch...@aol.com" <wheelch...@aol.com>
To: kel...@hughes.net; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 3:53:08 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Straps
Hi Ray!
Hoyer, has been sold ... yet again. I talked with their "chief tech" today and
he advised me, the two straps you mentioned are "No Longer Available." The is
a reason. Insurance underwriters, approved the product back in the 60's when
liability laws did not apply to the product and how it was used. As the Hoyer
lift gained popularity in the enduser market, so did customer abuse of the
product. I'm sure it only takes one case before the insurance people cast
their decision to Quash that type of sling. If you notice today's slings with
weave mesh which offers more protection and less risk to it user and those
doing the lifting. You are now more protected, because of this.
You can always contact a manufacturer of cargo strapping to restore your strap
slings.
BTW, the same thing happened with scooter trunk lifts using cloth straps for
lifting. Today those cloth straps have been replaced by AirCraft Quality
Stainless Steel, braided wire.
The person who I talked with also expressed some concerns regarding the
possible Fatigue Factor of your lift after all these years of use. Depending
on the actual model and how much stress it has been exposed to over the
years.... you might consider..........
Best Wishes
In a message dated 4/17/2009 2:17:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
kel...@hughes.net writes:
I am hoping somebody on this list will be able to help me. I am a C 3/4
quadriplegic and since I left the rehab facility 15 years ago I have been using
two straps about 6 inches wide {instead of a sling} whenever I hoyer in and out
of my wheelchair. One of them goes behind my shoulders and the other goes under
my knees. I want to replace those straps and cannot find them available
anywhere. All I can find are slings now and we are used to the straps and would
really like to stay with them. Does anybody on here have an idea where I could
purchase them or have them made? Thank you in advance for any ideas you I hope
everybody has a good weekend.Raymond Kelly
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