Description
The new Birdie EVO Plus & XPlus have been designed to offer a high feature set of options that have been blended with new technologies to provide maximum comfort and security when lifting or transferring a patient to or from a bed, chair or even the floor.
Based on the renowned Birdie, the new range has been customer insight-led, encompassing everything valued on the Birdie whilst bringing in new features to further enhance the client and carer experience.
The Birdie EVO Plus & XPlus range encompasses an ergonomic lift that allows the client to be easily rotated 360°, making positioning easier for the carer and reducing anxiety.
The high boom ensures space for the client, even when the hoist is in its highest position, and the optimised space in front of the actuator reduces the risk of injury to the client’s knees.
Easy handling
The hoists can easily be folded and unfolded without the need for tools. Hoists take up minimal space when stored and are easy to push and transport. If required, the mast and boom can be easily detached from the base – no tools required.
Comfort & space
The Invacare Birdie Evo Plus & X-Plus ensures total user comfort. With extreme space for the user, even when the hoist is in the highest position, users experience a very comfortable lift and transfer as the user can easily be rotated. More so, positioning the user into a bed or wheelchair is made easier for carers.
The optimisation of space creates a high level of comfort as the user’s knees are away from the hoist actuator. This provides a low risk of a knee injury.
Main features
Slow’R damper
Reducing the rocking movement of the client, giving them more comfort and providing carers with more control during transfers
U-Shape Spreader
Giving more space for the client’s head and enabling to maintain interaction between client and carer
SMARTLOCK
Simplifying and securing the locking with a quick release mechanism of the spreader bar
Foldable or fixed mast
Both are detachable in 2 parts without tools, making it simple to transport
Perfect hook design
Attach slings easily with one hand on a larger surface for more stability
Curved legs
Ergonomic shape for easy maneuvering around chairs and toilet bases
Key features of the Birdie Evo Plus & X-Plus:
- Snap lock: It features a nap lock that ensures optimal security to avoid the risk of accidents.
- Emergency stop, lowering, and integrated charger: Manual or electric emergency lowering (compact version only electric lowering).
- The control box is supplied with a detachable or fixed battery.
- Long boom – high user comfort: The patient can easily be rotated and positioned – reduces the risk of injury to the knees.
- Easy to fold and dismantle: Ease of transport and storage.
- No tools required when folding/unfolding or when dismantling the hoist into two parts.
- Mounted spreader bar: This Allows correct and safe positioning of the spreader bar.
- Leg spread: Users can simply step on the pedal to adjust the leg spread. The X-Plus model has electric leg spreading as standard
Don’t hesitate to contact one of our team members to get a quote or advice on a hoist.
Specifications
| SAFE WORKING LOAD | 180 kg |
| BASE WIDTH | 640 mnm |
| BASE LENGTH | 1235 mm |
| INSIDE WIDTH LEGS OPENED | 1020 mm |
| MIN – MAX HEIGHT AT SLING HOOK-UP | 415 – 1660 mm |
| TURNING DIAMETER | 1430 mm |
| TOTAL WEIGHT | 41 kg |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 35 mm |
| HEIGHT OF LEGS | 115 mm |
| HEIGHT WHEN FOLDED | 470 mm |
| LIFTING SPEED | 40 mm/s |
| WORKING ABILITY (LIFTS PER CHARGE) | 40 cycles |
| SAFE WORKING LOAD | 210 kg |
| BASE WIDTH | 640 mnm |
| BASE LENGTH | 1280 mm |
| INSIDE WIDTH LEGS OPENED | 1020 mm |
| MIN – MAX HEIGHT AT SLING HOOK-UP | 415 – 1660 mm |
| TURNING DIAMETER | 1430 mm |
| TOTAL WEIGHT | 41 kg |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 35 mm |
| HEIGHT OF LEGS | 115 mm |
| HEIGHT WHEN FOLDED | 470 mm |
| LIFTING SPEED | 40 mm/s |
| WORKING ABILITY (LIFTS PER CHARGE) | 40 cycles |
Lithium-Ion battery option available. All measurements are taken with a tolerance of +-3%.
Downloadable documents (PDF)
Being self-contained units, mobile hoists don’t require any track installation, so they offer more flexibility of use. However, they demand more of the carer and are not designed for moving people long distances: a wheelchair or shower chair is better for this, or a ceiling track hoist (above).
In selecting a mobile hoist, thought needs to be given to the environment where it will be used: whether there is enough room to manoeuvre it into the correct position; if the legs of the hoist will fit under or around any furniture, such as bed, bath or chair; whether the floor surface is smooth enough to allow it to operate efficiently: thick carpet or threshold strips are difficult to move over. It is also essential to check that they have a sufficient operating range to lift the person clear of any surface and perhaps pick them up from floor level in an emergency. They also need to be stored when not in use, preferably in an area out of the way and with a charging point for their battery.
There are smaller mobile hoists with narrower bases which are easier to move in more confined areas. These have a maximum load of perhaps 20 stone (100 kg) or a bit more and are helpful in the domestic environment. Larger hoists capable of lifting up to 40 stone (250 kg) give more flexible hoisting in hospital and nursing home situations with a range of patients and more space to work with.
Mobile hoist advantages
- Suitable for quick transfers that involve sitting to stand and back again.
- Also suitable for transporting people in a sitting position.
Mobile hoist disadvantages
- Requires flat, level floors.
- Difficult to manoeuvre on carpets
- Requires effort to move and position correctly.
- It is difficult to lift from regular domestic beds and seating without enough gap to allow the legs of the hoist to pass underneath.
- Requires charging/plugging in
- Limited lift height capacity.
- The wheels need to be locked and unlocked during the transfer process.
