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Operation
Operating manual NORA Pro V0.1 E Page 28 of 60
8 Operation
The NORA Pro is designed to be safely operated by a single caregiver. Before each
use, it is the responsibility of the caregiver to decide, based on the assessments,
whether the transfer should be made by one person alone or by two caregivers.
Please do not hesitate to seek advice from your healthcare professional if in doubt.
8.1 Sling operating manual
Important note:
The service life of BEKA belts is a maximum of 36 months from the first use. The
specified service life is only applicable, when the BEKA-slings are cleaned, maintained
and inspected in accordance with the instructions contained in the following
documentation.
8.1.1 Prior to use
The slings must be checked before and after each use and, if necessary, be washed in
accordance with the manual. This is prescribed in particular to reduce the risk of
infections to an absolute minimum, in the event that the same equipment is used for
other residents or patients.
CAUTION
Prior to each use, a thorough check of the sling including the
loops and the fastening clips is imperatively required. If the sling
or the loops would be frayed, cut-in or damaged, or the clips
would be damaged, the sling no longer must be used.
CAUTION
Make sure that the sling form and size match the patient’s body.
Respect and observe the size and weight specifications for each
sling.
In case of differences in the maximum load for the sit-to-stand lift
and sling system, always observe the lowest maximum load.
Please make sure that a sling of the correct size is used for the resident.
Prior to lifting the patient or the resident, the situation must be assessed by a qualified
employee or a therapist. This also applies to care-dependent persons with limited or
reduced shoulder mobility or for patients who are unable to hold themselves with one or
both hands.
8.1.2 During use
WARNING
The use of incompatible (i.e. non-BEKA Hospitec) slings can
cause accidents!