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Joerns® Transport Chairs
CareChair
© 2016 Joerns Healthcare • 6110303 RevA • 16-2391
Important Precautions
Caution:
Rotating Parts. Keep fingers and arms clear
of chair’s moving parts when mechanism is operating.
Caution:
Pinch Points. While adjusting back or arm
rests, patient’s arms must be inside arm rests.
Caution:
Pinch Points. Keep objects away from these
areas while chair is in motion.
Caution:
Pinch Points. Keep objects away from arm
rest while lowering.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death.
Do not leave
unattended when on a sloped surface. Lock casters
when not in use or unattended. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
Caution:
Keep feet clear of casters. Make sure
casters are locked before transferring patient.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death.
Lock casters
when not in use or unattended. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
Caution:
Use tilt function to level the arm rest before
going into the transfer (stretcher) position. Raise arm
rest when patient is in stretcher position.
Caution:
Make sure that the pendant cord is properly
positioned before operating the chair. Do not allow
cord to get caught in the moving parts of the chair.
Warning:
Possible Injury Or Death. Resident/patients
may become entangled in pendant cord. Resident/
patients with reduced mental acuity should not be
allowed access to pendant. Unsupervised use of
pendant could result in injury or death.
Warning: Possible Injury.
Keep all objects from
under chair. Certain parts under the chair raise and
lower when the chair is in motion.
Caution:
Make sure I.V. rod and oxygen tank are fully
inserted into their holders.
Caution:
Make sure the power cord is unplugged and
stored before moving chair.
Warning: Possible Shock Hazard.
Do not operate
this device if the power cord or any of the cords
coming from the control module are cut, frayed,
damaged or loosely connected.
Warning: Possible Injury.
Do not place any body
parts into frame while operating. Stand Clear of the
chair’s frame before operating.
Warning: Possible Shock Hazard.
Do not service the
chair without first disconnecting the power cord.
Caution:
Caster lock is not designed to slow motion
of the CareChair while in motion. Do not engage lock
pedal while moving the chair.
Caution:
Pinch points possible during manual
adjustment of foot rest. Always use both hands when
raising or lowering the leg rest
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death.
CareChair safe
working load is based per model. This is total weight
counting resident/patient, accessories, linens and any
other equipment or persons likely to be on chair. Do
not exceed safe working load. Exceeding the safe
working load could result in property damage, injury
or death.
Caution:
Risk of Personal Injury. In the event worn or
broken part(s) are identified, remove the device from
service until repairs are made.
Caution:
Risk of Personal Injury. Do not sit on
head or foot end when unit is in the horizontal
(stretcher) position.
Warning:
Possible Injury.
Adjust arm rests only after
the resident/patient is safely positioned in the chair.
Failure to do so could result in injury.
Warning:
Possible Injury.
Prior to operation,
ensure chair has space in the room to tilt and
recline as needed.
Caution:
Risk of Personal Injury. Use the push/pull
handles integrated to the back section to move the
chair. Recommend 2 attendants to push occupied
850 lb. chair.
Warning:
Possible Injury.
Restraining belt is available
for safe operation. Caregiver is obligated to assess if
the restraining belt is required to ensure safety of the
patient. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall
from the chair.
Caution:
Seat belt adjustment may be required for
patient comfort when articulating the chair.
Caution:
Do not use the footrest as a step when
patient sits or stands from the chair.
Warning: Possible Injury Or Death.
If using
accessories not manufactured, marketed, or provided
by Joerns Healthcare for CareChairs, consult with the
manufacturer for compatibility and limitations prior to
use. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
