Olympic Pro 185 Hoist - Powered patient transfer hoist with dynamic positioning and premium manoeuvrability.
- Powered Dynamic Positioning System for Hands-Free Patient Placement - the Olympic Pro 185 incorporates a Powered Dynamic Positioning System (PDPS) that moves the resident to the target position under electrical power without the carer needing to manually steer or push the suspended patient; this hands-free precision positioning reduces the carer's physical handling effort during the critical positioning phase of a transfer, where manual guidance of a suspended resident is the highest-force and highest-posture-risk activity in the hoisting procedure; the PDPS supports MHOR 1992 risk reduction by mechanising the positioning task rather than relying on carer physical effort.
- 125mm Chassis Height - Low-Profile Legs Under Beds and Baths - the chassis height of just 125mm allows the hoist legs to slide under standard care home profiling beds and standard bath edges without requiring the bed or bath to be raised or lowered; this low-profile access is clinically important for floor-to-bed and bed-to-hoist transfers where the hoist must approach the resident from the side; the steel and aluminium chassis maintains the structural rigidity of the low-profile frame under the 185kg SWL without requiring the additional material height that a steel-only frame would need.
- Anti-Rotation Mechanism and Emergency Safety Systems - the anti-rotation mechanism prevents the resident from rotating in the sling during the lift; the emergency stop function halts all hoist movement immediately; the manual emergency lowering system allows the resident to be lowered safely if the powered function fails during a lift; the LCD display shows battery level, service alerts, actuator cycle count, and overload notifications; all emergency and safety systems must be tested and confirmed operational before the hoist is used with a resident, per PUWER 1998 requirements.
- 185kg SWL - LOLER Compliant - Battery Shared with Ascent Pro 200 - NCL-HLA002 - SWL 185kg (29 stone) per MHOR 1992 verification; high-quality double lockable castors; width 700mm closed, 1180mm open; lifting range 1400mm; maximum height 2170mm; battery is compatible with Ascent Pro 200 (NCL-HLA006) reducing spare battery procurement; optional in-built scales (NCL-HLA020); LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA002.
Olympic Pro 185 Hoist - 185kg SWL - PDPS - 125mm Low Profile - Anti-Rotation - LOLER Compliant
The Olympic Pro 185 provides powered patient hoisting with a Powered Dynamic Positioning System (PDPS) for hands-free resident placement, a 125mm chassis height for access under standard beds and baths, and a steel-aluminium frame for SWL and low-profile performance. Anti-rotation mechanism. Emergency stop and manual emergency lowering. LCD display with service monitoring. Width: 700mm closed, 1180mm open. Lifting range: 1400mm. Battery shared with Ascent Pro 200. Optional in-built scales (NCL-HLA020). Subject to LOLER 1998. 5-year warranty. NCL-HLA002.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 185kg (29 stone) |
| Chassis Height | 125mm (low-profile legs - under beds and baths) |
| Width (Closed / Open) | 700mm / 1180mm |
| Length | 1290mm |
| Lifting Range | 1400mm |
| Maximum Height | 2170mm |
| PDPS | Powered Dynamic Positioning System - hands-free patient placement |
| Anti-Rotation | Prevents resident rotation during lift |
| Safety Features | Emergency stop; manual emergency lowering; overload protection |
| LCD Display | Battery level; service alerts; actuator cycles; overload notification |
| Battery Compatibility | Compatible with Ascent Pro 200 (NCL-HLA006) |
| Optional Extras | In-built scales (NCL-HLA020); wall charging station |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Reference | NCL-HLA002 |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (6-monthly examination); MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Olympic Pro 185 is lifting equipment for lifting persons at work, subject to LOLER 1998 with mandatory 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person. PUWER 1998 requires all users to have documented competency training for this specific equipment, including testing of the emergency stop and manual lowering functions before each use session. MHOR 1992 requires a manual handling risk assessment for each resident confirming the 185kg SWL is not exceeded. The emergency and safety systems must be confirmed functional before use; any LCD service alert must be acted upon before the next lift. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires LOLER examination reports, training records, and pre-use safety check records to be maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PDPS differ from the EPS on the Olympic Extra 230, and which provides more positioning flexibility?
Both the PDPS (on the Olympic Pro 185) and the EPS (on the Olympic Extra 230) are electrical positioning systems that move the suspended patient without requiring carer manual steering, but they differ in their engineering design and the type of movement they provide. The PDPS is described as a dynamic positioning system, suggesting it provides smooth, continuous positioning movement during the live transfer that allows real-time adjustment as the patient is moved to the target; the carer controls the positioning direction and extent using the handset during the active lift. The EPS provides electrical positioning with precision placement, which may offer finer control of the endpoint position. In practical terms, both systems achieve the core goal of eliminating carer manual handling during positioning; the Olympic Pro 185 PDPS may be better suited to complex repositioning tasks involving continuous movement adjustment, while the Olympic Extra 230 EPS may be optimised for precise endpoint placement in bariatric applications where exact positioning above a target surface is important. Care providers should consult the manufacturer for detailed technical specifications on the positioning range, speed, and control characteristics of each system when making procurement decisions between the two hoists.
Why does the chassis height of 125mm matter clinically, and what clearance is required under standard care home beds?
Standard care home profiling beds such as the Woburn range have a minimum chassis height of approximately 120-135mm when at their lowest position, depending on the specific model; a hoist leg that is taller than this minimum chassis height cannot slide under the bed when it is in its lowest position, requiring the bed to be raised before the hoist can access the space beneath it. Raising the bed for hoist access is a legitimate operational step, but it takes time, requires additional bed height adjustment during the transfer, and may not always be achievable if the resident is already positioned in a way that makes bed adjustment difficult. The Olympic Pro 185's 125mm chassis height is calibrated to slide under most standard profiling beds when they are at or near their lowest position, reducing or eliminating the need for bed height adjustment before hoist approach. For the specific Woburn beds in use at a care setting, the minimum chassis height should be confirmed against the 125mm leg height before the hoist is procured; the combination of the hoist leg height and the specific bed model determines whether pre-approach bed raising will be needed.
NCL-HLA002
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- Powered Dynamic Positioning System for Hands-Free Patient Placement - the Olympic Pro 185 incorporates a Powered Dynamic Positioning System (PDPS) that moves the resident to the target position under electrical power without the carer needing to manually steer or push the suspended patient; this hands-free precision positioning reduces the carer's physical handling effort during the critical positioning phase of a transfer, where manual guidance of a suspended resident is the highest-force and highest-posture-risk activity in the hoisting procedure; the PDPS supports MHOR 1992 risk reduction by mechanising the positioning task rather than relying on carer physical effort.
- 125mm Chassis Height - Low-Profile Legs Under Beds and Baths - the chassis height of just 125mm allows the hoist legs to slide under standard care home profiling beds and standard bath edges without requiring the bed or bath to be raised or lowered; this low-profile access is clinically important for floor-to-bed and bed-to-hoist transfers where the hoist must approach the resident from the side; the steel and aluminium chassis maintains the structural rigidity of the low-profile frame under the 185kg SWL without requiring the additional material height that a steel-only frame would need.
- Anti-Rotation Mechanism and Emergency Safety Systems - the anti-rotation mechanism prevents the resident from rotating in the sling during the lift; the emergency stop function halts all hoist movement immediately; the manual emergency lowering system allows the resident to be lowered safely if the powered function fails during a lift; the LCD display shows battery level, service alerts, actuator cycle count, and overload notifications; all emergency and safety systems must be tested and confirmed operational before the hoist is used with a resident, per PUWER 1998 requirements.
- 185kg SWL - LOLER Compliant - Battery Shared with Ascent Pro 200 - NCL-HLA002 - SWL 185kg (29 stone) per MHOR 1992 verification; high-quality double lockable castors; width 700mm closed, 1180mm open; lifting range 1400mm; maximum height 2170mm; battery is compatible with Ascent Pro 200 (NCL-HLA006) reducing spare battery procurement; optional in-built scales (NCL-HLA020); LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination; 5-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA002.