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IndeeLift has developed a line of human floor lifts that are specifically designed to pick people up safely from the floor. Our patented family of products address the growing need to help people up from the floor avoiding further injury to the fallen or those who care for them. The IndeeLift HFL serves three distinct usage classes:

  • Home & Business Users.
    In the home or office, the HFL raises a person off the floor with a mechanism that is either self or assist-operated, preserving the dignity, safety, and independence of the individual. Learn more.
  • Care Providers · Professional Healthcare Workers.
    The HFL replaces cumbersome sling-style lifts, helping patients get to their feet quickly or be transferred to a bed or wheelchair without the need for a lift team. Learn more.
  • Emergency Medical Services & Fire Department Personnel.
    The EMS HFL is a simple and portable tool designed for medical-emergency and lift-assist calls involving patient lift and/or transport. Learn more.

Eighty percent (80%) of all falls cause no injury according to the CDC “Important Facts about Falls”. The person on the floor just needs some help getting back up on their feet.

Human Floor Lift · HFL-300/400

$1,895.00$2,195.00

For Home & Business Users

The HFL-300 & HFL-400 are designed to meet the requirements of home and business users up to 300 or 400 pounds respectively. These human floor lifts are designed to lift people from the floor to a normal chair height allowing them to stand or transfer with the least amount of effort.

Staff can roll the HFL right to the location of the fall. The HFL-300/400 are similar to a household vacuum to move around and store. The smallest individual can assist anyone up to 300/400 pounds from the floor. One party can assist any other party by rolling the unit to the fallen person and assist in mounting on to the seat. The fallen or the assistant activates the lift and the person is raised without injury to either person.

The HFL-300/400 are purpose-built appliances designed to allow mobility challenged individuals greater independence by turning a very difficult and dangerous situation into a non-event and allowing them to continue their day after a fall without calling on family, friends, neighbors or emergency services personnel just to get up from the floor, while suffering the indignity and pain associated with recovering from falls without the IndeeLift!

The HFL truly helps mobility challenged individuals regain and maintain their independence, privacy and dignity by allowing them to get up from the floor without outside assistance.

Flat Rate shipping: $150 to any address within the continental US. Shipping quote required for HI/AK/International Shipments.

HFL-300/400

The HFL-300 and HFL-400 for Home & Business are designed to lift a fallen person from the floor. After a fall, a person can be easily raised without the risk of injury to themselves or a helper. In the Home, the HFL allows for fall recovery without outside assistance, allowing mobility challenged individuals to remain in their own homes longer, thereby maintaining their privacy, dignity and independence.

Operation

  • Self Operation: After a fall, the fallen person scoots to the HFL, slides onto the beveled seat, pushes a button on the wired remote, activating the motor that raises them from the floor.
  • Assisted Operation: A helper can easily wheel the HFL to the fallen person and assist them onto the seat.

Summary of Features

  • Lifts a person weighing up to 300/400 lbs. to a height of 21″ above the floor.
  • Beveled seat-front for easy slide-on access.
  • Wired remote for convenient operation.
  • Swinging/removable Rise Assist Handles for easy transfer to wheelchair.
  • Rise Assist Handles may swivel for patient transfer or storage, and are easily removed.
  • Designed for Self or assisted operation.
  • Lightweight – 72/74 lbs.
  • Small footprint for tight spaces.
  • Powder coated for easy cleaning.
  • Powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack.
  • Battery pack and charger included.


Physical Specifications

HFL-300HFL-400
Safe Working Load300 lbs400 lbs
Maximum Length21"21"
Maximum Height52"52"
External Width15"15"
Maximum Seat Height21"21"
Wheels6"6"
Power Pack1.5 lbs1.5 lbs
Total Weight72 lbs74lbs


Electrical Specifications

  • Standard 2-prong 110V AC Power 9′ cord
  • Operating Environment: >+5°C < +40°C
  • Lithium Ion Battery: 29.9V DC 2600 mAh


Warranty Information

IndeeLift Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. IndeeLift Inc. will, without charge, repair or replace at its option, any defective components or the whole product if necessary. Shipping charges may apply. If a total replacement is necessary, IndeeLift, may upon its discretion provide the latest model, which meets or exceeds the specifications of the product to be replaced.

Exclusions:
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. IndeeLift Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions or improvements to this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

IndeeLift Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential damages including, without limitations, damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.


HFL-300/400 PDF User Manual

Product Photos

Lift Sequence Demonstration

Human Floor Lift · HFL-500/550-P

$3,250.00$4,250.00

Care Providers · Professional Healthcare Workers

The HFL-500-P and HFL-550-P are patent-pending patient lifts capable of lifting patients up to 500lbs or 550lbs from the floor. The HFL-500/550-P are specifically designed to meet needs of professional health care providers. The HFL-500/550-P’s small footprint (23/26″ by 25/28″) are quickly and easily delivered to the point of any fall, turning most falls into quickly recoverable non-events! No one gets injured, the fallen or those assisting in the recovery.

The HFL-500/550-P are purpose-built appliances designed to eliminate the possibility of caregiver or patient injury when recovering from a fall.

Shipping quote required.

HFL-500/550-P

The HFL-500-P and HFL-550-P are portable human floor lifts designed for use in professional healthcare environments to safely lift patients and residents who have fallen and are unable to get up from the floor. These sturdy, stable lifts utilize medically certified components with working loads of 500 lbs. and 550 lbs. respectively.

Operation

After a fall, the healthcare professional wheels the HFL to the fallen person and assists them onto the seat. With a simple push of a button on the wired remote, the fallen person is safely and easily raised from the floor.


Summary of Features

  • Lifts a person weighing up to 500/550 lbs. to a height of 21″ above the floor.
  • No complex cradles or harness to configure.
  • Easy maneuverability for flexible positioning in tight spaces including ADA-compliant bathrooms.
  • Large ramp-mount seat for easy slide-on access.
  • Swinging/removable Rise Assist Handles for easy transfer to wheelchair.
  • Powder coated for easy cleaning and decontamination.
  • Powered by a battery pack with built-in charger.
  • Audible indicator when charging is required.
  • Charges from any standard AC power outlet.


Physical Specifications

HFL-500-PHFL-550-P
Safe Working Load500 lbs550 lbs
Maximum Overall Length25"29"
Maximum Overall Height62"64"
Minimum Overall Height41"45"
Maximum Seat Height21"21"
Turning Radius30"32"
External Width23"26.25"
Overall Height of Legs2.5"2.5"
Rear Casters3"5"
Power Pack6.6 lbs6.6 lbs
Total Weight96 lbs108 lbs


Electrical Specifications

  • Batteries – 2×12 volt Rechargeable sealed lead acid type
  • Battery Capacity: 3.2 Ampere Hours
  • Charger Rated Input: 100/240VAC 50/60Hz.
  • Charger Rated Output: 27.4/29 VAC @ 0.8A

Electric Shock Protection

  • Charger – Class II
  • Lift – Internal Power Source

Degree of Shock Protection

  • Charger – Type B
  • Lift – Type B
  • Operating Environment: >+5°C < +40°C


Warranty Information

IndeeLift Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. IndeeLift Inc. will, without charge, repair or replace at its option, any defective components or the whole product if necessary. Shipping charges may apply. If a total replacement is necessary, IndeeLift, may upon its discretion provide the latest model, which meets or exceeds the specifications of the product to be replaced.

Exclusions:
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. IndeeLift Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions or improvements to this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

IndeeLift Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential damages including, without limitations, damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.


HFL-500/550-P PDF User Manual

Product Photos

Patient Lift Sequence Demonstration

Wheelchair Transfer Sequence Demonstration

Emergency Services · HFL-500-E

$5,750.00$8,000.00

For EMS & Fire Departments

Introducing the new, smaller, lighter weight HFL for emergency medical services, the HFL-500-E. All the proven features of its big brother the HFL-550-E in a smaller and lighter weight version specifically designed for ambulances and smaller apparatus. This purpose-built tool was designed in partnership with emergency services personnel, to address the growing problem of staff injuries related to lifting people from the floor and/or transporting patients when needed.

HFL-500-E has been designed to meet the rigorous requirements of public emergency services agencies. Weighing in at only 50 lbs., this lift is designed be deployed on ambulances and other EMS vehicles to allow the safe lifting and transport of patients weighing up to 500 lbs. from the ground or floor without causing injury to either emergency services personnel or the fallen person. Mobile or immobile persons can be lifted from the ground or floor to stand a walk away or be transferred directly to a wheelchair or gurney.

Included with stand-alone unit:

  • 2 batteries
  • 1 Charging Station
  • 2 Safety Belts
  • Standard 1 Year Warranty
Each EMS Bundle additionally includes:

  • 1 IndeeChuck
  • Stair transport handles
  • Extended 3 year no questions asked warranty

Shipping quote required.

Emergency Services · HFL-550-E

$5,750.00$6,250.00

For EMS & Fire Departments

The HFL-550-E is a purpose-built tool that was designed in partnership with emergency services personnel, to address the growing problem of staff injuries related to lifting people from the floor and/or transporting patients when needed.

HFL-550-E has been designed to meet the rigorous requirements of Public Emergency Services Agencies. This lift is designed be deployed on Fire apparatus or EMS vehicles to allow the safe lifting and transporting of persons weighing up to 550 lbs. from the ground or floor without causing injury to either emergency services personnel or the fallen person. Mobile or immobile persons can be lifted from the ground or floor to stand a walk away or be transferred directly to a wheelchair or gurney. If patient transport is required, the HFL easily moves the patient through tight spaces and around corners.

Included with stand-alone unit:

  • 2 batteries
  • 1 Charging Station
  • 2 Safety Belts
  • Standard 1 Year Warranty
Each EMS Bundle additionally includes:

  • 1 IndeeChuck
  • Stair transport handles
  • Extended 3 year no questions asked warranty

Shipping quote required.

HFL-500/550-E

The HFL-500-E and HFL-550-E are portable and lightweight human floor lifts designed specifically for emergency responders to eliminate the manual lifting of patients on medical-emergency and lift-assist dispatches.

These HFLs will safely lift a person, seated or on a backboard, weighing up to 650/750 lbs. without causing injury to either the emergency services personnel or the fallen patient. They can also be used to easily transport patients through tight spaces, hallways, and around corners.


Summary of Features

  • Lifts a person weighing up to 650/750 lbs. to a height of 21″ from the floor/ground.
  • Beveled seat for easy slide-on access.
  • Direct transfer to wheelchair or gurney.
  • Lightweight folding design to fit on all EMS apparatus.
  • Doubles as a dolly for equipment transport.
  • Becomes a field chair for extended triage, and/or treatment/recovery.
  • Rocker switch control for smooth operation.
  • Chest and waist belts for patient safety.
  • Small footprint allows for patient lifts in very tight spaces.
  • Large tires for dependable transport.
  • Powder coated for easy decontamination.
  • Long lasting Lithium-ION battery pack.
  • Charger and two battery packs included.


Optional Accessories

  • Additional battery packs & chargers.
  • Stair handle set (detachable).
  • IndeeChuck Patient Maneuvering Tool.

    Originally developed for use by Emergency Medical Services, the “IndeeChuck Patient Maneuvering Tool” was designed to maneuver a fallen individual from an inaccessible area into an area more accessible by any IndeeLift Human Floor Lift. The IndeeChuck can then be used to assist mounting a fallen individual onto the seat of any IndeeLift HFL. The IndeeChuck features a rugged design with extended strap handles, so that all the maneuvering can be done from a standing position with a straight back, to reduce the chance of injury resulting from improper lifting techniques.

  • Detachable Stair Transport System (HFL-500-E).

    Utilizing a friction braking track system, the Detachable Stair Transport System quickly attaches to the HFL-500-E when needed, allowing responders the additional flexibility of maneuvering patients weighing up to 375 lbs. down flights of stairs. NOTE: At least two emergency responders are needed when using the Stair Tread System.

    This stand-alone accessory can be deployed as necessary and can be left on the apparatus until needed.

    Each IndeeLift HFL-500-E Stair Transport System comes complete with two Upper Handles, two Lower Handles and the Stair Tread Adapter. This system comes with a mounting plate for storing upper and lower handle sets on the device.

    Specifications:
    Package Dimensions: L32″ x W18″ x H8″
    Actual Weight: 26 lbs.
    Shipping Weight: 30 lbs.


Physical Specifications

HFL-500-EHFL-550-E
Safe Working Load650 lbs750 lbs
Maximum Overall Length24.2"24.2"
Maximum Overall Height54"53.8"
Minimum Overall Height33"35"
Maximum Seat Height21"21"
Turning Radius24"30"
External Width20"24.2"
Overall Height of Legs1.5"2"
Wheels6"6"
Power Pack2 lbs2 lbs
Total Weight50 lbs79 lbs
Stowed Dimensions (D/W/H)8"x20"x33"12"x22"x35"


Electrical Specifications

  • Battery: 24VDC Rechargeable Lithium ION
  • Battery Capacity: 4 Ampere Hours
  • Charger Rated Input: 14.4VDC
  • Charger Rated Output: 25.9VDC @ 2A
  • Operating Environment: >+5°C < +40°C


Warranty Information

IndeeLift Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Optional extended three-year warranties are available at the time of purchase. NOTE: The three-year warranty is included in bundle purchases. IndeeLift Inc. will, without charge, repair or replace at its discretion, any defective components or the whole product if necessary. Shipping charges may apply. If a total replacement is necessary, IndeeLift Inc. may, upon its discretion, provide the latest model, which meets or exceeds the specifications of the product to be replaced.

Exclusions:
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or because of unauthorized alterations or repairs. IndeeLift Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential damages including, without limitations, damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.


HFL-500/550-E PDF User Manual

IndeeLift EMS FAQ

What is an IndeeLift HFL for EMS?

The IndeeLift Human Floor Lift (HFL) models for Emergency Medical Services are tools developed specifically to eliminate manual lifting and transporting of patients by emergency response service providers on medical-emergency and lift-assist calls. There are two models: The HFL-500-E is the standard EMS HFL model and the HFL-550-E is the bariatric version

The elimination of manual patient lifting and carrying greatly increases safety with far-reaching health and economic benefits to the patient, the EMS team and the agency or service provider. These tools are designed to stow on EMS apparatus, using minimal space while meeting the rigorous field requirements of public safety agencies.


What do they do?

IndeeLift EMS HFLs lift patients from the ground and transport them from many places inaccessible to any other lift and transport devices. The HFL is rolled to a patient on the ground or floor and, after mounting, safely lifts the patient to a height of 21 inches. Once the patient has been lifted, they can simply stand up from the HFL and walk away, as they would from any chair. The HFL can also be used to transport the patient to a waiting gurney or emergency response apparatus, if needed, (e.g., ambulance, paramedic van, etc.).

While specifically designed to lift and transport patients, IndeeLift HFLs for EMS can also be used for the transportation of EMT gear from the apparatus to the incident site, or as a field chair providing patient comfort while facilitating evaluation and treatment in roadside or field situations. EMS HFLs, with their wide and deep seat surfaces, are ideal to assist in the lift and transport of heavy hoses, training dummies, gas cylinders, and other generally unwieldy equipment around the station and in the field, minimizing the potential for lift-related injuries not associated with human lifts, but just as serious.


Can IndeeLift EMS HFLs actually save money for my fire agency?

Yes. Many safety devices are purchased for rare but critical rescue operations and are used in a very limited number of situations. IndeeLift EMS HFLs will be used many times each month, assisting patients up from the floor or ground. Eliminating manual lifting greatly minimizes the potential for EMS staff or patient injuries related to manual lifting, ultimately saving the money associated with paying for overtime, medical costs and workers’ compensation policy premiums.

Unlike most safety tools, IndeeLift EMS HFLs truly provide a safer working environment while simultaneously saving substantial amounts of money in direct workers’ compensation claims. It has been estimated that eliminating workers’ compensation claims directly related to patient-lifts could save a 100-person agency up to $500k per year in policy premium costs alone. When you consider the savings year after year, there is a significant long-term payoff associated with any agency’s use of IndeeLift HFLs for EMS!


How are the EMS HFLs used to lift patients?

The outriggers are deployed and the patient scoots, or is assisted onto the HFL’s seat using a number of available techniques. The lift is activated using a sealed up/down rocker switch and the patient is smoothly and safely lifted to a height up to 21 inches in 60 seconds, allowing the patient to stand and walk away or be transferred to a wheelchair or gurney, if needed.


How are the EMS HFLs used to transport patients?

The patient is secured to the HFL using the two belt assemblies included with each unit. Connection points are provided allowing waist, chest and over-the-shoulder options for securing patients in preparation for transport. Once the patient is secured, a single operator can safely transport patients down hallways, around corners and through doorways that are inaccessible to any gurney.


What about patients down in very tight spaces (such as a bathroom or a small space between a bed and bedroom wall)?

IndeeLift EMS HFLs are compact in size and can be used in many places inaccessible to multiple EMS staff or gurneys — including small rooms, hallways or bathrooms. Additionally, the optional “IndeeChuck” patient maneuvering tool makes it easy to retrieve and move a patient from a tight space to a place where they can be lifted using the HFL. Once on the IndeeChuck, the EMS personnel can easily move the patient without risk of injury to either party. Using the IndeeChuck tool, a fallen person of any size can be safely moved by as few as two EMS personnel. You can see the IndeeChuck in action by viewing our IndeeLift HFL for EMS Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvIkW18coA


Do the EMS HFLs have the ability to go up and down stairs?

Yes. IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are equipped from the factory to generally be safe for a single operator to navigate three or fewer stairs with a patient on the lift. Detachable stair-negotiation handles and tread/track accessories allow for easy patient transport via stairwells!


Can EMS HFLs be used to lift a patient strapped to a backboard?

Yes. IndeeLift HFLs for EMS easily lift a patient strapped to a backboard, allowing them to be transferred to a gurney, effectively eliminating the need for manual lifting.


What are the weight capacities of both models?

Weighing only 50 lbs., the HFL-500-E can easily lift and transport patients weighing 650 pounds. The linear actuator is actually rated at 650 pounds and we current limit it at that level. The HFL-550-E bariatric model is rated at 750 pounds, providing a 2:1 safety ratio based on actuator capacity. In an emergency, it will far exceed its rated capacity and is designed for lifting and transporting large and/or heavy patients, (it has been tested and verified to lift in excess of 800 pounds).


Can they be used to transport our first responder’s equipment on medical assist calls?

Yes. IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are designed to be used as a dolly for EMS personnel. Upon arrival, they load and transport their equipment to the patient without any strain to the involved personnel. Additionally, IndeeLift EMS HFLs serve as a field chair for extended triage and/or treatment and recovery!


We already have specialized rescue tools that don’t get used very often, so why do we need another tool?

Safety is paramount. Many specialized rescue tools are designed for unusual circumstances that don’t happen very often, (and may only be used once in a year or two). IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are designed to be used for all medical-emergency and lift-assist dispatches where a patient is on the ground and unable to get up, (or get on a gurney), under their own power. Considering medical-emergency and lift-assist calls represent up to 75% of all EMS dispatches with or more of these calls requiring a lift-assist of some sort to get the patient up from the floor or ground and on to a gurney, this tool will be used more often than most fire-safety equipment, including hoses and ladders!


What are the footprints of the EMS HFLs?

  • The HFL-500-E measures 8” deep by 20” wide and 33” tall in its stowed configuration. Fully deployed (outriggers out and seat down) the unit itself is 24″ deep by 20″ wide by 33″ tall.
  • The HFL-550-E measures 12” deep by 22” wide and 35” tall in its stowed configuration. Fully deployed (outriggers out and seat down) the unit itself is 24” deep by 22″ wide by 35″ tall.

The fully deployed dimensions, plus the space required for the patient, are necessary to execute a lift.


What powers the HFLs during use?

IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are fully self-contained and are powered by 24 volt, 4AH rechargeable Lithium Ion battery packs.


How do you charge the HFLs battery pack?

Each HFL comes complete with a battery pack and charging station that plugs into any standard AC wall outlet. The charging station fully charges the battery pack overnight.


How many uses can we expect from an EMS HFL between charges?

Each charge provides between 30 and 40 lifts, depending on patient weight.


What is the history of this product in the field?

IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are new products. Field trials have been ongoing since July 1, 2016. Since we deployed the HFLs for EMS, stations that have been using them have not had a single manual-lift related injury, while there have been multiple injuries out of the stations without our lifts. Each of these injuries rose to the level of a workers’ compensation claim, costing the department substantial amounts of money, disruption to their teams, and difficulty for their staff.


How are the IndeeLift HFLs for EMS constructed?

IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are designed and built in a factory in Livermore, CA. The main components are plated and powder coated or made of stainless-steel. We only have two parts that we import; Lithium Ion battery packs and linear actuators. Both are unavailable from manufacturers in the United States. The machines are built to be very rugged and able to take rough handling as might be the case in difficult field operations.

The control assembly is manufactured in the mid-west with a fully potted (sealed) rocker switch that is rated at 1,000,000 operations. The actuator is rated at 10,000 cycles at full load. It is manufactured by Linak in Denmark. You will recognize the actuator as the same type used in hospital approved equipment all over the world. Many powered beds, Hoyer type lifts and other patient handling equipment that use linear actuators include Linak products. These components are certified for hospital use and are practically bullet proof!


What is the anticipated life expectancy of these tools?

IndeeLift HFLs for EMS are day-to-day use tools, with an anticipated life-expectancy of at least a decade. We are highly confident in our design, construction and components, and believe our HFLs will outlast the apparatus on which they reside!


Is it easy to clean and/or decontaminate these HFLs after use?

Yes. All IndeeLift HFLs feature industrial-strength, powder-coated and stainless-steel finishes to allow quick, easy cleaning and decontamination.


What are the maintenance requirements?

IndeeLift HFLs for EMS require no maintenance. They are built to last at least a decade or more. They are designed to be free of maintenance for the life of the product. There is nothing to lube or maintain. They can be cleaned with the pressure washer or standard cleaning products. NOTE: It is recommended that departments have a primary battery and a second battery in the charger for each unit at the station (for weekly cycling).


We prefer to make repairs in-house to minimize downtime and availability of the equipment. Do the HFLs have any field-repairable components?

Yes! If a linear actuator fails, they are field replaceable in minutes with minimal mechanical ability and a couple of wrenches. If the control switch assembly fails, it can be replaced in ten minutes. We are confident in our machines and the simplicity of repair in the rare case that repairs are needed, and can ship replacement parts overnight anywhere in the country!


Does IndeeLift make other Human Floor Lift products that can help reduce the amount of medical assist calls related to lifting patients from the ground?

Yes. In addition to our Human Floor Lifts designed specifically for first responders, IndeeLift has developed additional lines of HFLs for healthcare professionals as well as home and business users. Our goal is to minimize lift-assist calls by providing our professional models to acute hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and our home & business models to assisted living, senior residential facilities and homes . . . allowing individuals to safely be lifted without the need to call for Emergency Medical Services!


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