Olympic 180 Hoist - Durable, ergonomic patient hoist with optional integrated scales.
- 185kg SWL with Linak Motor and Actuator System - the Olympic 180 is powered by Linak motors and actuators, which are industry-standard components for care hoists noted for reliability and consistent performance across sustained daily use in care home environments; the powder-coated steel frame provides structural durability appropriate for continuous clinical use; electric leg opening allows the carer to spread the base legs for access to furniture and narrow them for transport without manual effort at floor level, reducing the carer's back strain during leg adjustment per MHOR 1992.
- 3-Hook Carrier Bar for Loop Sling Compatibility - the Olympic 180 uses a 3-hook carrier bar that is compatible with loop slings; this distinguishes it from the Olympic Pro 185 (which uses a different carrier configuration) and means the slings selected for the Olympic 180 must be confirmed loop-compatible; sling type must be assessed and documented for each resident as part of the LOLER and manual handling risk assessment, and slings must be from a manufacturer whose products have been validated as compatible with the Olympic 180 carrier bar.
- Optional QRS Scales Capability - NCL-HLA034QRS Variant - the QRS-enabled variant (NCL-HLA034QRS) accepts the optional QRS scales unit (NCL-610000), which fits in-line between the hoist and carry bar and allows accurate patient weighing while suspended in the sling without a separate weighing transfer; this in-hoist weighing capability supports dignified weight monitoring for residents who cannot be weighed by other means; the standard variant (NCL-HLA034) does not accept the scales unit; the QRS variant must be specified at procurement if scales capability is required.
- Floor Lift Capable - LOLER 6-Monthly Examination - 5-Year Warranty - the Olympic 180 can lift patients directly from the floor; lifting range 1755mm; leg inside width 490-1075mm; front castors 75mm, rear 100mm; red emergency lowering screw; tool-free assembly; subject to LOLER 1998 6-monthly thorough examination; PUWER 1998 competency training required; 5-year warranty; product codes NCL-HLA034 (standard) and NCL-HLA034QRS (with QRS feature).
Olympic 180 Hoist - 185kg SWL - Linak Motors - Electric Leg - 3-Hook Loop Carrier - Optional QRS Scales
The Olympic 180 Hoist provides powered patient lifting and transfer with Linak motors, electric leg opening, and a 3-hook carrier bar for loop sling compatibility. Available as NCL-HLA034 (standard) and NCL-HLA034QRS (with QRS scales capability for optional in-hoist weighing via NCL-610000). SWL 185kg. Floor lift capable. Tool-free assembly. Lifting range 1755mm. Subject to LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination. PUWER 1998 competency training required. 5-year warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HLA034 | Standard Olympic 180 Hoist |
| NCL-HLA034QRS | Olympic 180 Hoist with QRS scales capability |
| Safe Working Load | 185kg (29 stone) |
| Drive | Linak motors and actuators |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel |
| Leg Opening | Electric |
| Carrier Bar | 3-hook - loop sling compatible |
| Lifting Range | 1755mm |
| Length | 1265mm |
| Height (Lowest / Highest) | 1335mm / 2010mm |
| Leg Inside Width (Closed / Open) | 490mm / 1075mm |
| Optional Scales | NCL-610000 QRS and Scales Assembly (for NCL-HLA034QRS only) |
| Safety Features | Red emergency lowering screw |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (6-monthly examination); PUWER 1998; MHOR 1992 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Olympic 180 is lifting equipment for lifting persons at work, subject to LOLER 1998 requiring 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person. PUWER 1998 requires documented staff competency training before use. MHOR 1992 requires a risk assessment for each resident confirming the 185kg SWL is not exceeded and the loop sling type is confirmed compatible with the 3-hook carrier. The QRS scales variant must be specified at procurement; retrospective conversion of NCL-HLA034 to NCL-HLA034QRS may not be possible. CQC Regulation 12 compliance documentation must include LOLER examination reports and staff training records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Olympic 180 differ from the Olympic Pro 185, and when should each be selected?
The Olympic 180 and Olympic Pro 185 are both Harvest Healthcare mobile hoists with a similar SWL range (185kg for the 180; 185kg for the Pro 185) but they differ in their positioning technology and carrier configuration. The Olympic Pro 185 incorporates a Powered Dynamic Positioning System (PDPS) that allows hands-free electrical positioning of the suspended patient, making it particularly suited to complex transfers where precise patient placement requires carer effort that would otherwise be physically demanding. The Olympic 180 does not have a PDPS; positioning is achieved through manual hoist steering with the carer guiding the suspended patient to the target. The Olympic 180 uses a 3-hook loop carrier bar; the Olympic Pro uses a different carrier configuration. The Olympic 180 also offers the QRS scales option for in-hoist weighing, which is not available on the Olympic Pro 185. The selection between them depends on whether hands-free positioning is a clinical priority and whether in-hoist weighing capability is needed; where both PDPS and QRS scales are required, neither the 180 nor the Pro 185 alone provides both, and the care team must assess which feature is the higher priority or whether a combination of products addresses both needs.
What is the QRS (Quick Release System) and how does it connect the scales unit to the hoist?
The QRS is a quick-connect and quick-release mechanism that attaches the optional Freeway Scales Unit (NCL-610000) between the hoist's lifting arm and the carry bar; the scales unit sits in-line in this connection, so the carry bar and sling hang from the scales unit rather than directly from the hoist arm. When the hoist lifts the resident, the load is transmitted through the scales unit, which measures the force and calculates the weight. The QRS mechanism allows the scales unit to be attached and detached without tools in a few seconds, so the hoist can be used without the scales for routine transfers and the scales unit can be attached only when weighing is required. This is clinically practical because not every transfer requires weighing, and the scales unit adds bulk to the connection between the hoist arm and the carry bar; having a quick-attach system means the scales are available when needed without permanently altering the hoist's configuration. The QRS feature is integrated into the NCL-HLA034QRS hoist variant; the standard NCL-HLA034 does not have the QRS attachment point and cannot accept the scales unit.
NCL-HLA034
- 185kg SWL with Linak Motor and Actuator System - the Olympic 180 is powered by Linak motors and actuators, which are industry-standard components for care hoists noted for reliability and consistent performance across sustained daily use in care home environments; the powder-coated steel frame provides structural durability appropriate for continuous clinical use; electric leg opening allows the carer to spread the base legs for access to furniture and narrow them for transport without manual effort at floor level, reducing the carer's back strain during leg adjustment per MHOR 1992.
- 3-Hook Carrier Bar for Loop Sling Compatibility - the Olympic 180 uses a 3-hook carrier bar that is compatible with loop slings; this distinguishes it from the Olympic Pro 185 (which uses a different carrier configuration) and means the slings selected for the Olympic 180 must be confirmed loop-compatible; sling type must be assessed and documented for each resident as part of the LOLER and manual handling risk assessment, and slings must be from a manufacturer whose products have been validated as compatible with the Olympic 180 carrier bar.
- Optional QRS Scales Capability - NCL-HLA034QRS Variant - the QRS-enabled variant (NCL-HLA034QRS) accepts the optional QRS scales unit (NCL-610000), which fits in-line between the hoist and carry bar and allows accurate patient weighing while suspended in the sling without a separate weighing transfer; this in-hoist weighing capability supports dignified weight monitoring for residents who cannot be weighed by other means; the standard variant (NCL-HLA034) does not accept the scales unit; the QRS variant must be specified at procurement if scales capability is required.
- Floor Lift Capable - LOLER 6-Monthly Examination - 5-Year Warranty - the Olympic 180 can lift patients directly from the floor; lifting range 1755mm; leg inside width 490-1075mm; front castors 75mm, rear 100mm; red emergency lowering screw; tool-free assembly; subject to LOLER 1998 6-monthly thorough examination; PUWER 1998 competency training required; 5-year warranty; product codes NCL-HLA034 (standard) and NCL-HLA034QRS (with QRS feature).