Guldmann GLS5.2 Active Lifter (205 kg / 450 lb)

The Guldmann GLS5.2 Active Lifter (item 562201) is a mobile standing lifter that helps a carer move a person who can bear some weight from a seated position to standing and then transfer them, without a full-body lift. The maker rates it to 205 kg (450 lb). Westin Healthcare supplies it to homes and care teams in Brampton and across the Greater Toronto Area.

What is the Guldmann GLS5.2 Active Lifter?

It is a floor-standing, wheeled sit-to-stand lifter made by Guldmann, classified by the maker under ISO 9999 12 36 03. The mast and boom lift electrically, and the legs of the chassis open and close electrically, so the base can be narrowed to pass through a doorway and widened for stability around a chair or toilet. The knee support and the boom angle are set by hand. The maker also lists a 155 kg sister lifter (item 562200); this page is the 205 kg version.

Who is a standing lifter for?

A standing lifter suits a person who can bear some weight through the legs and can hold on with the upper body, and a carer who needs a safer way to do repeated transfers. It is not a lifter for someone who cannot stand at all, and a clinician should confirm that a standing lifter fits the person before you buy. Typical settings:

• Home care, where a family carer or personal support worker moves someone between bed, chair and toilet
• Long-term care and retirement homes with a mix of residents who can partly stand
• Clinics and rehabilitation settings where standing practice is part of the plan

How is it set up and used?

You fit a standing sling around the person's back, with the support strap, and attach it to the boom. The person places their feet on the foot plate and their knees against the knee pad, and the carer raises the boom with the hand control until the person is standing. The lifter is then wheeled to the new position and lowered. The hand control weighs 0.25 kg. The knee support is manual, so it is set before the lift starts. The maker's quick guide and user manual cover the full steps, and we can show you the lifter at our Brampton showroom.

Which sling does the GLS5.2 need?

The lifter does not come with a sling. The maker lists the GLS5.2 Standing sling with support strap in four sizes: 28336 (S/M), 28337 (L), 28339 (XL) and 28340 (XXL). GLS5 hip support slings also fit. Sling size depends on the person, so contact us with their measurements or clinical notes and we will help you choose.

Battery, charging and safety

The lifter runs on a replaceable 25.2 V / 2.9 Ah battery charged with an external charger, with a charge time of up to 4 hours. The charging cable is sold separately, so order it with the lifter. The duty cycle is a maximum of 10%: 2 minutes on, 18 minutes off. Safety features listed by the maker are an emergency stop, electronic emergency lowering (mechanical lowering on request) and anti-trapping protection. Protection classes are IP30 for the hoist, IPX4 for the hand control and IPX6 for the battery.

Guldmann GLS5.2 specifications

Figures are from the maker's technical data.

Will it fit in a small bedroom or bathroom?

The base narrows to 560 mm, the turning radius is 1360 mm and the length is 1210 mm, so measure the doorway and the turning space beside the bed and toilet first. Bring the measurements to us or call before you order and we will go through them with you.

Care and warranty

Keep the lifter within its 205 kg rating and the duty cycle, charge the battery after use, and wipe down the hand control and frame between users. Follow the maker's manual for inspection and service. We have not confirmed the warranty term from the maker, so ask us for the current terms when you order, or see our warranty services page.

Funding

What funding applies depends on the person and their assessment. Call (905) 451-7743 or see our funding page before you buy so we can tell you what fits your situation.

Delivery in Brampton and the GTA

Westin Healthcare can deliver this lifter across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Call (905) 451-7743 or use our contact page to ask about stock, sling sizes or to book a visit to the Brampton showroom at Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive.

Frequently asked questions

How is the GLS5.2 different from the maker's GL5.2 mobile lifter?

The GLS5.2 is a standing (active) lifter that raises a person who can bear some weight to standing. A full-body mobile lifter such as the GL5.2 is a different type of lifter with a different sling. Ask us if you are unsure which suits the person.

Do I need a sling, and which one?

Yes. The sling is sold separately. The maker lists the GLS5.2 Standing sling with support strap in S/M, L, XL and XXL, and GLS5 hip support slings also fit.

What is the weight limit?

This item, 562201, is rated to 205 kg (450 lb). The 155 kg version is a separate item.

Can someone who cannot stand at all use it?

It is designed for people who can bear some weight and have some upper-body control. If the person cannot stand, ask their clinician about a different type of lifter.

How long does the battery take to charge?

The maker lists a charge time of up to 4 hours on the external charger.

Does it come with a charger?

The charging cable is sold separately. Ask us to include it when you order.

Is it covered by funding?

That depends on the person and their assessment. See our funding page or call us.