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Chapter 6 Instructions for use: Ikus
6.6 Moving the Ikus
Fig. 6-21 Handle and lifting bar
Transport within the clinic
1
1 handle: push the Ikus
2 lifting bar: the Ikus can be
lifted here
2
WARNING
To move the Ikus unit: push only, using the handle provided for this
purpose. Avoid any sudden jerky motion. When passing over smaller
obstructions, exercise extreme caution, pulling the Ikus unit backwards
(i.e. handle first) across the obstruction if necessary.
To lift the Ikus : use only the lifting bars at the lower edge at each side
of the unit to hold and lift it. Never attempt to lift the Ikus by its handle.
The Ikus must always be lifted by at least 2 people, preferably 4.
Rolling the Ikus over sloping surfaces: ensure that the person pushing
it is strong enough to push the Ikus in a controlled manner. The slope
of the surface may not be steeper than 10° (exception: packing/
unpacking of the
Ikus into/ from the transport crate). Otherwise there is
a risk of injury to the transporting persons or of damaging the Ikus !
If it is necessary to transport the patient within the clinic ensure that he
is accompanied by a person trained to use the manual pump.
6.7 Transportation and packaging
CAUTION
Keep all driving tube connectors covered at all times when not in use.
To lift the Ikus : only use the lifting bars situated at the lower edge on
each side of the unit to hold and lift it. Never attempt to lift the Ikus by
the handle.
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