Olympic Extra 230 Hoist - Bariatric clip sling hoist for plus-size patient transfer.
- 230kg SWL Bariatric Capacity with Electrical Positioning System - the Olympic Extra 230 supports bariatric transfers up to 230kg (36 stone) with an integrated Electrical Positioning System (EPS) that allows the carer to precisely position the resident using electrical control rather than manual force; for bariatric patients whose greater body mass makes manual guidance during a lift more physically demanding and higher-risk for carer musculoskeletal injury, the EPS eliminates the need for the carer to push, pull, or steer the patient's suspended body during positioning, reducing the manual handling load at the highest-risk point of the transfer.
- Anti-Rotation Mechanism for Stable Bariatric Lifts - the anti-rotation mechanism prevents the resident from rotating within the sling during a lift; rotation in the sling is distressing for the resident, can cause the sling to twist and potentially compromise the sling geometry, and increases the unpredictability of the lift for the carer; for bariatric patients whose greater body mass generates higher rotational forces when any asymmetry of the body's weight distribution causes them to turn in the sling, the anti-rotation mechanism is a particularly important safety feature.
- Electrically Operated Carrier Frame, Cradle, and Spreader - the carrier frame spread width, the cradle angle, and the height are all electrically operated from the handset, allowing all positional adjustments to be made without the carer physically manipulating the hoist components under load; the spreader frame can be widened to 1240mm for bariatric patients who require a wider sling configuration, and narrowed to 700mm for transport through standard doorways; the electric cradle angle adjustment allows the resident's body position during the lift to be modified without stopping the lift and manually repositioning.
- 230kg SWL - LOLER Compliant - 5-Year Warranty - NCL-HLA007 - compatible with clip slings; suitable for floor lifts, bed transfers, and assisted bathing; optional in-built electronic scales (NCL-HLA024, original purchase only); LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination mandatory; PUWER 1998 competency training required; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA007.
Olympic Extra 230 Bariatric Hoist - 230kg SWL - EPS Electrical Positioning - Anti-Rotation - Clip Slings
The Olympic Extra 230 is a bariatric patient hoist with a 230kg (36 stone) SWL, Electrical Positioning System (EPS) for carer-free patient positioning during lifts, and an anti-rotation mechanism to prevent sling rotation during transfer. All hoist functions - carrier spread, cradle angle, and height - are electrically operated. Compatible with clip slings. Width: 700mm closed, 1240mm spread. Floor, bed, and bathing transfers. Optional in-built scales (NCL-HLA024). Subject to LOLER 1998. 5-year warranty. NCL-HLA007.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 230kg (36 stone) |
| Width (Closed / Spread) | 700mm / 1240mm |
| Length | 1400mm |
| Height Range | 1340 - 2170mm |
| Sling Compatibility | Clip slings |
| EPS Function | Electrical positioning - eliminates manual patient guidance |
| Anti-Rotation | Prevents resident rotation during lift |
| Electric Controls | Height; cradle angle; carrier frame spread |
| Optional Extras | In-built scales (NCL-HLA024, original purchase); spare battery (NCL-ELE053A); wall charger |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Reference | NCL-HLA007 |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (6-monthly examination); MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Olympic Extra 230 is lifting equipment for use at work subject to LOLER 1998, requiring 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person; as a hoist for lifting persons, the examination interval is specifically 6 months. PUWER 1998 requires documented staff competency training before use. MHOR 1992 requires risk assessment confirming the 230kg SWL is not exceeded for the specific resident. The in-built scales option (NCL-HLA024) must be selected at original purchase; retrospective fitting is not available. CQC Regulation 12 compliance documentation must include LOLER examination reports, sling compatibility confirmation, and staff training records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Electrical Positioning System (EPS) and how does it reduce manual handling risk during bariatric transfers?
The EPS is an electrical mechanism that moves the suspended patient horizontally as well as vertically under electronic control, allowing the carer to position the patient over a target surface (a chair, bed, or toilet seat) without needing to manually push or steer the patient's body during the lift. In a standard hoist without EPS, once the patient is raised, the carer must push the hoist to the target position and then manually steer the patient's suspended body into alignment with the target surface - for a bariatric patient, this involves applying horizontal force to a suspended mass of up to 230kg, which is a significant manual handling load and a posture risk for the carer. The EPS removes this manual steering effort by allowing fine positional adjustment to be achieved electrically. This directly reduces the manual handling risk for carers performing bariatric transfers, supporting MHOR 1992 compliance by mechanising the highest-effort phase of the transfer task. The carer still operates the handset and supervises the transfer, but the physical effort of the positioning phase is eliminated.
Why should a care home consider in-built electronic scales for the Olympic Extra 230 Hoist?
In-built electronic scales (NCL-HLA024) allow the hoist to weigh the resident during the hoisting procedure by measuring the load on the lifting mechanism; the resident's weight is displayed on the handset when they are suspended in the sling. This capability has three clinical benefits in a bariatric care setting. First, it provides an accurate weight for residents who cannot be weighed by other means due to their weight or mobility; standard bathroom scales and chair scales may not cover the full bariatric weight range, and the hoist scales provide a weighing opportunity that integrates into the existing transfer routine without requiring a separate weighing procedure. Second, it enables the SWL verification to be completed in real time at the moment of transfer, confirming the actual weight does not exceed the 230kg SWL rather than relying on a previously recorded weight that may be outdated. Third, regular in-hoist weighing during routine transfers provides longitudinal weight monitoring for bariatric residents without additional burden on the care team. The option must be specified at original purchase and cannot be added retrospectively, which means procurement decisions must account for this requirement before the hoist is ordered.
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- 230kg SWL Bariatric Capacity with Electrical Positioning System - the Olympic Extra 230 supports bariatric transfers up to 230kg (36 stone) with an integrated Electrical Positioning System (EPS) that allows the carer to precisely position the resident using electrical control rather than manual force; for bariatric patients whose greater body mass makes manual guidance during a lift more physically demanding and higher-risk for carer musculoskeletal injury, the EPS eliminates the need for the carer to push, pull, or steer the patient's suspended body during positioning, reducing the manual handling load at the highest-risk point of the transfer.
- Anti-Rotation Mechanism for Stable Bariatric Lifts - the anti-rotation mechanism prevents the resident from rotating within the sling during a lift; rotation in the sling is distressing for the resident, can cause the sling to twist and potentially compromise the sling geometry, and increases the unpredictability of the lift for the carer; for bariatric patients whose greater body mass generates higher rotational forces when any asymmetry of the body's weight distribution causes them to turn in the sling, the anti-rotation mechanism is a particularly important safety feature.
- Electrically Operated Carrier Frame, Cradle, and Spreader - the carrier frame spread width, the cradle angle, and the height are all electrically operated from the handset, allowing all positional adjustments to be made without the carer physically manipulating the hoist components under load; the spreader frame can be widened to 1240mm for bariatric patients who require a wider sling configuration, and narrowed to 700mm for transport through standard doorways; the electric cradle angle adjustment allows the resident's body position during the lift to be modified without stopping the lift and manually repositioning.
- 230kg SWL - LOLER Compliant - 5-Year Warranty - NCL-HLA007 - compatible with clip slings; suitable for floor lifts, bed transfers, and assisted bathing; optional in-built electronic scales (NCL-HLA024, original purchase only); LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination mandatory; PUWER 1998 competency training required; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA007.