Ascent Pro 200 Stand Aid - Premium powered support for assisted standing, transfers, and mobility enhancement.
- Important: Clip Slings Only - NCL-HSL510 Sling Required - the Ascent Pro 200 is compatible with clip slings only; loop slings must not be used with this stand aid; the compatible sling is the Ascent Stand-Aid Sling with Clip Fastening (NCL-HSL510); using an incompatible sling type is a patient safety risk that could result in sling failure or disconnection during a lift; care settings must confirm the correct sling is in use for every Ascent Pro 200 lift, and staff training must specifically cover sling compatibility as a mandatory competency check before this stand aid is used.
- 200kg SWL with Soft Start/Stop Powered Motion - the powered lift and leg adjustment mechanism uses a soft start/stop sequence that initiates and concludes the lift motion gradually rather than abruptly, reducing the jolt experienced by the resident at the beginning and end of each lift; this is clinically important for residents with musculoskeletal pain, post-surgical sensitivity, or neurological conditions where sudden movement causes discomfort or spasm; the 200kg SWL must be verified against the resident's weight per MHOR 1992 before each use.
- Adjustable Ergonomic Handles and Shock-Absorbing Knee Supports - the ergonomic handles are adjustable to the carer's working height, reducing lumbar strain during the stand aid operation per MHOR 1992 risk assessment principles; the flexible padded knee supports incorporate integrated shock absorbers that reduce the impact force transferred to the resident's knees during the rising phase of the lift, which is particularly beneficial for residents with knee osteoarthritis or post-surgical knee sensitivity who may find the rising motion painful without adequate shock absorption.
- LOLER 6-Monthly Examination Required - 5-Year Warranty - NCL-HLA006 - the Ascent Pro 200 is lifting equipment for use at work and is subject to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), requiring 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person; the examination report must be kept; manual emergency lowering function and overload protection; LCD display for service alerts and cycle count; external wall charging station included; SWL 200kg; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA006.
Ascent Pro 200 Powered Stand Aid - 200kg SWL - Clip Slings Only - Soft Start/Stop - LOLER Compliant
The Ascent Pro 200 is a powered standing and transfer aid for residents with reduced leg or core strength, with a 200kg SWL and soft start/stop motion for gentle lift initiation. Compatible with clip slings only (NCL-HSL510 Ascent Stand-Aid Sling) - loop slings must not be used. Adjustable ergonomic handles for carer ergonomics per MHOR 1992. Shock-absorbing knee supports. Manual emergency lowering. Overload protection. LCD display. Wall charging station. Subject to LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination. 5-year warranty. NCL-HLA006.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 200kg (31.5 stone) |
| Sling Compatibility | CLIP SLINGS ONLY - NCL-HSL510 Ascent Stand-Aid Sling |
| Height Range | 1168 - 1781mm |
| Length | 1027mm |
| Width (Closed / Open) | 700mm / 1044mm |
| Lift Motion | Soft start/stop powered - gradual initiation and conclusion |
| Knee Supports | Flexible padded with integrated shock absorbers |
| Safety Features | Manual emergency lowering; overload protection; LCD service display |
| Charging | External wall charging station included |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Reference | NCL-HLA006 |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (6-monthly thorough examination); MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Ascent Pro 200 is lifting equipment for use at work and is subject to LOLER 1998, which requires a 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person with a written report retained by the care setting. PUWER 1998 requires the stand aid to be used only by staff who have received documented competency training, including specific instruction on clip sling compatibility. MHOR 1992 requires a manual handling risk assessment for each resident for whom the stand aid is used, confirming the SWL is not exceeded and the transfer technique is appropriate. The LCD display service notification must be acted upon promptly; using equipment with outstanding service alerts may invalidate the insurance and LOLER compliance position. CQC Regulation 12 compliance documentation must include the LOLER examination reports and staff training records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Ascent Pro 200 restricted to clip slings only, and what is the safety risk of using a loop sling?
Stand aid slings attach to the stand aid frame using one of two connection systems: clip fastening, where the sling loops connect to the frame using a rigid plastic or metal clip that locks into a purpose-designed attachment point; or loop fastening, where the sling loops pass through a hook or bar on the frame without a locking clip. The Ascent Pro 200's connection points are designed and validated for the clip fastening mechanism only; the geometry and locking forces of the connection point are calibrated for the specific clip sling design. A loop sling passed through these connection points may sit at a different angle, may not engage the locking mechanism, or may bear the sling load across a surface area or contact geometry that was not assessed during the stand aid's safety testing; any of these mismatches creates a risk of the sling disconnecting from the stand aid during the lift, which would result in the resident falling. The compatible sling (NCL-HSL510) has been tested with the Ascent Pro 200 as a validated system; using any other sling type - including clip slings from other manufacturers - should be confirmed with the Ascent Pro 200 manufacturer before deployment, as compatibility across manufacturers cannot be assumed.
What does the LOLER 6-monthly examination require, and who is a competent person for this purpose?
LOLER 1998 Regulation 9 requires that lifting equipment used for lifting persons is thoroughly examined every 6 months by a competent person. A competent person for LOLER examinations is someone with the specific theoretical and practical knowledge and experience to detect defects or weaknesses in the lifting equipment and to assess their significance; this is typically a qualified engineer from a specialist inspection organisation rather than a care home maintenance person or manual handling trainer. The thorough examination covers the complete stand aid including the structure, drive mechanism, controls, safety devices, and sling attachment points, and results in a written examination report that must be retained by the care home for inspection. Any defects that pose an immediate risk must be acted upon before the equipment is returned to use; any defects that require action within a specified time period must be remedied within that period. The 6-monthly schedule means care homes must maintain an equipment inspection calendar that identifies each piece of lifting equipment and its next due examination date, and the stand aid must be taken out of service if the examination is overdue.
NCL-HLA006
- Important: Clip Slings Only - NCL-HSL510 Sling Required - the Ascent Pro 200 is compatible with clip slings only; loop slings must not be used with this stand aid; the compatible sling is the Ascent Stand-Aid Sling with Clip Fastening (NCL-HSL510); using an incompatible sling type is a patient safety risk that could result in sling failure or disconnection during a lift; care settings must confirm the correct sling is in use for every Ascent Pro 200 lift, and staff training must specifically cover sling compatibility as a mandatory competency check before this stand aid is used.
- 200kg SWL with Soft Start/Stop Powered Motion - the powered lift and leg adjustment mechanism uses a soft start/stop sequence that initiates and concludes the lift motion gradually rather than abruptly, reducing the jolt experienced by the resident at the beginning and end of each lift; this is clinically important for residents with musculoskeletal pain, post-surgical sensitivity, or neurological conditions where sudden movement causes discomfort or spasm; the 200kg SWL must be verified against the resident's weight per MHOR 1992 before each use.
- Adjustable Ergonomic Handles and Shock-Absorbing Knee Supports - the ergonomic handles are adjustable to the carer's working height, reducing lumbar strain during the stand aid operation per MHOR 1992 risk assessment principles; the flexible padded knee supports incorporate integrated shock absorbers that reduce the impact force transferred to the resident's knees during the rising phase of the lift, which is particularly beneficial for residents with knee osteoarthritis or post-surgical knee sensitivity who may find the rising motion painful without adequate shock absorption.
- LOLER 6-Monthly Examination Required - 5-Year Warranty - NCL-HLA006 - the Ascent Pro 200 is lifting equipment for use at work and is subject to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), requiring 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person; the examination report must be kept; manual emergency lowering function and overload protection; LCD display for service alerts and cycle count; external wall charging station included; SWL 200kg; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA006.