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Safety Instructions
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Intended Use
The
Semi-Permanent Rack
is a portable track
system to be used with Arjo ceiling lift in a homecare
setting, at nursing homes and other assisted living
centres. Patient transferring is performed under
the supervision of a trained caregiver as per the
instructions outlined in this manual.
WARNING:
The
Semi-Permanent Rack
is
for transferring patients only. Do not use the
Semi-Permanent Rack
for any other purpose.
Using this
Semi-Permanent Rack
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 explained 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.
The following factors have an impact on the
Semi-Permanent Rack
life span:
• aging of the unit;
• transfers per day;
• weight of the patient;
• maintenance frequency.
A transfer is defined as the displacement of a patient
from one point to another. A transfer cycle includes
a lifting and a descending action.
Equipment Identification
The unit’s identification number (specification,
model, serial number) appears on a silver
nameplate attached inside the track of the
KWIKtrak
Semi-Permanent Rack
.
General Instructions
Keep these safety instructions with the KWIKtrak
Semi-Permanent Rack
at all times. Read the
assembly instructions before installing or servicing
this equipment.
WARNING:
Two persons are required to carry
out this assembly safely.
Assembling the
Semi-Permanent Rack
without
being assisted could lead to injuries.
How to Use this Manual
To ensure the safe operation of the
Semi-Permanent Rack
, 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
Semi-Permanent Rack
must be used as per
these safety instructions.
Anyone using the
Semi-Permanent Rack
must also
have read and understood the instructions in this
manual.
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Safety Instructions
