Alerta Powerlifter Maxi 175-E Patient Lifting Hoist with Electric Leg Spread

Positioning a hoist around an immobile patient in a chair or wheelchair can be really difficult. The Alerta Powerlifter Maxi 175-E Patient Lifting Hoist with Electric Leg Spread makes this easier with legs that widen and narrow, which helps a carer fit a chair or wheelchair in the gap below the hoist arm. It can also be operated from its control box or handset and also features an emergency stop button and a low battery alarm, making it both safe and convenient.  

Key Features and Benefits of the Alerta 175-E

• Provides a smooth and calm transfer experience for patients
• Easy-to-use with tool-free assembly and setup
• Thermoplastic rubber-coated, anti-swing spreader bar for smooth transfers
• Electric leg spread function for easier use with chairs and wheelchairs 
• Spreader bar features 360° rotation for versatility
• Can be operated from control box or handset
• Emergency stop button to give peace of mind to carers
• Audible and visual low battery alarms to alert carers
• Rear castors include single brake to ensure stability
• Disassembles into two parts for ease of storage and transport
• Ergonomic handle allows for easy adjustments
• Safe working load: 175kg
• Maximum left height: 1590mm
• Minimum left height: 450mm
• Width: 630mm
• Overall length: 1360mm

Easy Assembly and Operation

The Maxi 175-E Hoist is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, as it can be assembled without the use of tools, and disassembles into two parts for ease of transport and storage. Ergonomic handles make movement simple for the carer, allowing the patient to be positioned correctly in seconds for the most efficient and safe transfers possible.

Electric Leg Spread Function

The legs of the Maxi 175-E can be electrically spread apart, making it easier to position it around a patient in a wheel chair or chair. 

Anti-Swing Bar with 360° Rotation

It's important to ensure patients are as calm and comfortable as possible during transfers, which is why this hoist includes a thermoplastic rubber-coated, anti-swing spreader bar. Providing excellent stability throughout movement, this bar has the ability to rotate a full 360°, allowing easy positioning and excellent versatility during patient transfers.

Can Lift Patients Up to 175kg

Transferring patients from beds or chairs can be difficult for carers, especially if the patient is larger. Featuring a carrying capacity of up to 175 kilograms, the Alerta Powerlifter can safely hoist the majority of patients. 

Control System is Safe and Simple to Use 

The control system of this hoist prioritises patient safety and includes features an emergency stop button, as well as an audible and visible low battery alarm. This electrical system is intuitive and top-of-the-line, allowing carers to easily adjust settings to suit the individual patient being transferred.

Stable Polyamide Wheels

For maximum ease of movement, the hoist sits on 100mm double wheels with polyamide support, ensuring smooth movements. It also incorporates a single brake on the rear wheels, allowing excellent stability during transfers. 

Technical Specifications

• Safe working load: 175kg
• Maximum left height: 1590mm
• Minimum left height: 450mm
• Width: 630mm
• Overall length: 1360mm
• Full specs in user guide