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The Freeway Height Adjustable Shower Trolley, is not a toy. Do not use it for unsafe practices. Do not allow children to
play with the Shower Trolley or any of its components.
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Your guarantee is void if persons unauthorized by Prism Medical UK perform work on the Shower Trolley.
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To maintain optimum function, the Freeway Height Adjustable Shower Trolley should be inspected and maintained on a
regular basis. See section ‘General Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning’ within this user manual.
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The Freeway Height Adjustable Shower Trolley is only intended for bathing a person, and short distance transfer to the
bathing facilities. Prism Medical UK will not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse, neglect or purposeful
destruction of the Unit, and/or its associated components.
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The Shower Trolley and its associated parts are certified to a maximum load of 200kg. Do not exceed the maximum
rated load of any of the components.
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Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the Shower Trolley. Before performing a transfer, check for and move all
obstacles out of the way.
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In areas where children are prone to be present be vigilant when carrying out a transfer.
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When the Shower Trolley is not in use, apply the castor brakes to prevent unwanted lateral movement.
You may need to seek specialist advice on how to assist some people with specific bathing needs. Sources of advice
include, but is not limited to, professional bodies and organisations, occupational therapist, physiotherapists,
manual handling advisers and ergonomist with experience in health and social care.
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Warning Notes
Your Freeway Height Adjustable Shower Trolley has been manufactured and tested to exceed BS EN 12182:2012
This does not mean that it can be used without care. ALL OPERATORS should have read the operating instructions
and appreciate this warning section.
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ALL Shower Trolleys are less stable on sloping surfaces. A 5-degree slope is the maximum permitted angle of intended
use, this is relevant to both Transfer and Non Transfer Positions.
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ALL Shower Trolleys are dangerous to the person being transferred when used recklessly or pushed at speed.
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Surface temperatures can increase or decrease if exposed to external sources of heat or cold – This could be direct
sunlight coming through the window over a duration of time.
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Operating Environment
The Freeway Height Adjustable Shower Trolley is intended for use within the professional health care facility environment as
well as the home health care environment. The Shower Trolley is not suitable for any other environment or special
environments.
The Shower Trolley is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental
temperature and humidity during intended use.
