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ERA SIT
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ECHNICAL
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G
ENERAL
I
NFORMATION
U
SER AND
C
AREGIVER
A
SSESSMENT
A clinical assessment of the person being transferred and their suitability for use with the Kera
sit2sit should be carried out by a qualified health professional. The user does not need to be
weight bearing but will require some level of flexibility in their lower joints to be comfortably
lifted using this device.
Before each transfer the caregiver should be aware of the user’s current medical, physical, and
mental condition and not attempt a transfer if they are concerned that the transfer would
endanger the user o
r the caregiver’s own safety.
The Kera sit2sit was designed to minimise the load on caregivers however please be aware of
your physical ability to complete the transfer and do not attempt a transfer that would
endanger the user or the caregiver’s own safet
y.
I
NSPECTION AND CLEANING
To clean the Kera sit2sit, wipe it down with a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant
cleaner. Do not use harsh solvents such as phenol and chlorine as it may damage the device’s
finish. Follow laundering instructions on the Backstrap. Do not submerge any other
components for cleaning.
It is recommended that the Kera sit2sit and its accessories are regularly cleaned and/or
disinfected between each use.
M
AINTENANCE AND USER INSPECTIONS
The caregiver should always inspect the device for hygiene, wear, and damage before each use
to ensure the safety of all users.
Every 12 months a more detailed inspection should be carried out by a suitably qualified
technician.
Contact HT Systems if you have any concerns about the condition or safety of the device.
The lifetime of this product in normal use is 8 years if all maintenance and servicing is carried
out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and demonstrably recorded.
W
ARRANTY INFORMATION
HT Systems, at its sole discretion, warrants that it will repair or replace defective components
or faulty workmanship for a warranty period of one (1) year from the date of manufacture of
the product.
A warranty claim may not be accepted where:
•
Notice has not been given within four (4) weeks of the defect or faulty workmanship
being first noticed.
•
Damage is caused by negligence, accident or deliberate abuse, product modification,
incorrect use, incorrect storage, or maintenance and continued use of the part after the
defect or faulty workmanship is first noticed.
We reserve the right to substitute components of equal or better quality on the particular
items being repaired or replaced.
There will be no extensions to the original warranty period for any product that has been
repaired or replaced.
