BEKA Carlo Alu Patient Lift, 185 kg

The BEKA Carlo Alu is a battery-powered mobile floor lift for a person who cannot bear weight. It comes in a 185 kg (408 lb) build and a 230 kg (507 lb) build. The hanger bar lowers to 7.9 in (200 mm) above the floor, and the powered legs spread to fit under a low bed.

Who it is for

• A trained caregiver transfers the person between a bed, chair, bath or toilet.
• It is for smooth, level indoor floors, not stairs or slopes.
• It is a fixed frame and does not fold.

Classic or Comfort EP build

• The Classic build has a 4-point or 6-point carry bar and takes loop slings only.
• The Comfort EP build has a 4-point spreader bar with the Electrical Positioning System and takes clip slings only.
• The model number covers both builds; confirm the build and the matching sling before you order.
• BEKA slings come in S to XXL; use a maker-approved sling rated for at least the person's weight.

Will it fit the room?

• Closed outside width is 27.6 in (700 mm); open it is 46.5 in (1,180 mm) on the 185 and 48.4 in (1,230 mm) on the 230.
• The leg opening is 40.9 in (1,040 mm) inside on the 185 and 42.9 in (1,090 mm) on the 230.
• The base is 4.9 in (125 mm) high, so it passes under low beds and stretchers.
• The turning radius is 53.1 in (1,350 mm) on the 185 and 58.1 in (1,475 mm) on the 230.
• The four double castors are 3.9 in (100 mm); the two rear castors have brakes.

Lifting and power

• With the hanger bar fitted, the lift travels from 7.9 to 62.2 in (200 to 1,580 mm) above the floor; without the bar it reaches 82.1 in (2,085 mm).
• The hand control raises and lowers the bar, spreads the legs and shows battery, overload and service lights.
• The removable battery is 24 V, 2.9 Ah lead acid. A wall charger runs on 100 to 240 V AC and takes about four hours.
• The duty cycle is 10 percent: two minutes of use, then an 18-minute pause. The lift is rated IPX4.
• Emergency lowering is manual, with a red safety lock that lowers the bar slowly, or electrical from the control unit; there is also an emergency stop.

Care

• Wipe with soapy water or a plastic cleaner; no abrasives, aerosols or solvents.
• Wash slings at no more than 60 C with household detergent; do not wring them or use a rotary iron.
• Check the loops or clips before every use, and discard a worn sling.

Where it fits in the range

See patient lifts for the floor-lift range and patient lift slings for the sling. A free home assessment can measure the route and the bed clearance. Funding may help: see the funding guide.

Funding

Funding may help: see the funding guide.