Invacare Birdie EVO, User Manual

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Invacare® Birdie® EVO
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Pinch points are present in several locations on
the lift and fingers could be pinched.
– Always keep hands and fingers clear of moving
parts.
2.2 Safety Information on Accessories
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
Non-original or incorrect accessories may affect
the function and safety of this product.
– Due to regional differences, refer to your
local Invacare website or catalog for available
accessories or contact your Invacare provider.
– See the manual delivered with the accessory
for further information and instructions.
– Use only original accessories for the product
in use. Under certain circumstances, the use
slings from other manufacturers is possible. See
additional information in this section.
CAUTION!
Compatibility of Slings with Attachment System
Invacare uses a common attachment system
based on hooks and loops. Loops on the slings
are attached to hooks on spreader bars (coat
hanger style). Therefore, suitable slings of other
manufacturers can be used on this lift as well.
– Use only slings with loop attachments that are
suitable for spreader bars (coat hanger style)
with hooks.
– Do not use slings designed for "Keyhole or
Clip Attachment Systems" or "Tilting Frame
Systems".
To select the appropriate sling, a risk assessment must be
performed by a healthcare professional. The risk assessment
must consider:
• The patient’s weight, size, physical ability and medical
condition.
• The type of transfer and the environment.
• The compatibility to the other lifting equipment used.
2.3 Safety information on
electromagnetic interference
WARNING!
Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic
interference
Electromagnetic interference between this
product and other electrical equipment can occur
and disturb the electrical adjustment functions
of this product. To prevent, reduce or eliminate
such electromagnetic interference:
– Only use original cables, accessories and spare
parts, to not increase electromagnetic emission
or reduce electromagnetic immunity of this
product.
– Do not use portable radio frequency (RF)
communications equipment closer than 30 cm
to any part of this product (including cables).
– Do not use this product near active
high-frequency surgical equipment and the
RF shielded room of a system for magnetic
resonance imaging, where the intensity of
electromagnetic disturbances is high.
– If disturbances occur, increase the distance
between this product and the other equipment
or switch it off.
– Refer to the detailed information and follow
the guidance in chapter 12 Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), page 33 .
WARNING!
Risk of malfunction
Electromagnetic interference may cause improper
operation.
– Do not use this product adjacent to or stacked
with other electrical equipment. If such use is
necessary this product and the other equipment
must be closely observed to verify that they
are operating normally.
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