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IM AND USE
1.1
Purpose
Stellar/170 is a mobile stand-aid lifter/hoist, designed to transfer persons in institutions such as
nursing homes, hospitals, care centres and in homecare. Stellar can be used for transfer
between bed and chair/wheelchair, from chair to another chair and from wheelchair to a
toilet/commode.
Stellar is approved to transfer with a maximum load on 170 kg. (375 Ib).
The use of the Stellar requires the following instructions:
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Personnel have received qualified instruction by Winncare Nordic in using the Stellar.
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The Stellar has been assembled correctly and according to this user instruction.
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NEVER use the Stellar for other purposes than described in this user instruction.
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Ensure the user cannot be squeezed or restricted in the lifting situation.
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The Stellar has been developed for use with Winncare Nordic lifting slings and other sling
products authorized by Winncare Nordic. See Winncare Nordic’s user instruction for
slings for specific information about which models that can be used.
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The Stellar is intended for indoor use under normal temperatures (+2°C to +40°C) or (36°F
- 104°F) and relative humidity (40-90%).
1.2
Safety instructions
Important – Warning!
This user instruction must be read thoroughly before the Stellar is taken into use
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All parts must be mounted correctly according to this user instruction.
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There must be no indication of wear and tear on the Stellar or the lifting sling.
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NEVER begin lifting if there is suspicion of any defect (abnormal sound, loose brackets
etc.). In such cases it is important to find the cause and to take the Stellar out of service
and your dealer or Winncare Nordic contacted.
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The lifting capacity must never be exceeded. When using the Stellar in connection with
other components e.g. slings it is always the component with the LOWEST weight
capacity that decides the maximum lifting capacity.
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Ensure that neither carers/helpers nor patients/users can be hurt during the lifting.
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Using the Stellar may not run on uneven surfaces or threshold.
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Never lift higher than necessary in the actual lifting situation.
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See section 5.1 (annual check) for further information.
Note!
If the footplate is not mounted, it may cause the Stellar to tilt.
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