Arjo EASYTRACK 9330010, Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety Instructions 2
Intended Use
The EASYTRACK is a portable track system to
be used with
Arjo
portable lift intended to assist
caregivers in hospitals, long-term care, nursing
homes and home care environments, including
private homes.
Patient transferring is performed under the
supervision of a trained caregiver as per the
instructions outlined in this manual in conjunction
with the
Instruction for Use
accompanying the
ceiling lift. All other uses must be avoided.
The
EASYTRACK must only be used for the
purposes stated above.
WARNING : The EASYTRACK is for
transferring patients only. Do not use the
EASYTRACK for any other purpose.
Using this EASYTRACK outside the scope
of its intended use could lead to injuries.
Operational Life
This product is designed and tested for a useful
life of seven (7) years or 10 000 transfers —
whichever comes first—at maximum safe
working load (SWL). It is subject to preventive
maintenance as specified in the “Care and
Maintenance” section.
Time equivalence between the number of
transfers versus the number of years is made
clear in the following table.
Transfers per Day
Years
(10 000 transfers)
4 7
6 4.5
8 3.5
WARNING
: The manufacturer cannot
ensure full safety for a product of which the
life span has been exceeded. Wear may
cause the breakage of a part and lead to a
patient fall.
The life span is the safe operating time period
before a complete overhaul is required.
Following are factors that have an impact on
the EASYTRACK life span:
• aging of the unit;
• transfers per day;
• weight of the patient;
• maintenance frequency.
How to Use this Manual
To ensure the safe operation of the
EASYTRACK , read the entire manual carefully
before operating this product.
If anything is not completely understood, please
contact your local Arjo agent for more details.
Failure to comply with warnings in this manual
may result in injuries.
Keep this manual handy and refer to it as
required. Make sure that all operators are
regularly trained in the use of the product as per
the information found therein.
The
EASYTRACK must be used as per these
safety instructions.
Anyone using the
EASYTRACK must also have
read and understood the instructions in this
manual.
If there is anything you are not sure about,
contact your local Arjo agent.
Safe Working Load
The EASYTRACK has been designed to be
used with Arjo ceiling lifts with a safe working
load of 200 kg (440 lb) or less.
WARNING : The EASYTRACK is intended to
be used for residents whose weight is within
a specified safe working load (SWL). Do not
attempt to lift more than the lowest weight
limit indicated on the following:
• the track system
• the “maximum load” label on the
ceiling lift
• on the spreader bar
• on accessories
• on the sling.
Overloading any of these elements could
lead to a patient fall.
Safety Instructions