Invacare Birdie EVO, User Manual

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 General safety information
This section of the manual contains general safety
information about your product. For specific safety
information, refer to the appropriate section of the manual
and procedures within that section.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
– Do not use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading
and understanding these instructions and any
additional instructional material such as user
manuals or instruction sheets supplied with
this product or optional equipment. If you are
unable to understand the warnings, cautions or
instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
Invacare provider or qualified technician before
attempting to use this product.
– Do not make any unauthorized alterations or
modifications to the product.
WARNING!
The maximum safe working load must not be
exceeded
– Do not exceed the maximum safe working load
of this product or used accessories like slings,
spreader bars etc. See documentation or the
labeling for the stated maximum safe working
load.
– The component with the lowest load limit
determines the maximum safe working load of
the entire system.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– Do not attempt any transfer without approval
of the patient’s healthcare professional.
– Read the instructions in this user manual and
observe trained personnel performing transfer
procedures. Then practice transfers under
supervision and with a capable person acting
as a patient.
– Special care must be taken with people with
disabilities who cannot cooperate while being
transferred.
– Do not use the lift as a transport device. It
is intended to transfer an individual from one
resting surface to another.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Inappropriate handling of cables can cause
electrical shock and product failure.
– Do not kink, shear or otherwise damage the
cables of the product.
– Make sure that no cables are jammed or
damaged, when the product is used.
– Make sure the wiring is correct and connections
are proper.
– Do not use unauthorized equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Excessive moisture will damage the product and
may cause electrical shock.
– The patient lift can be used in a bath or shower
area but must NOT be used under the shower.
The patient must be transferred to a shower
chair or use other means for showering.
– If the patient lift is used in a moisture
environment, ensure that the patient lift is
wiped clean of any moisture after use.
– Do not plug or unplug the power cable in a
moisture environment or with wet hands.
– Do not store the product in a damp area or
damp condition.
– Periodically inspect all components of the
product for signs of corrosion or damage.
Replace parts that are corroded or damaged.
– See 11.4 Environmental conditions, page 32 .
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Ignition sources can cause burns or fire.
– Patient transfer must be performed with a
safety space between the lift and possible
ignition sources (heater, stove, fireplace, etc.)
– The patient and assistants must not smoke
during transfer.
– The sling must not be placed over heat sources
(heater, stove, fireplace, etc.)
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
To avoid injury or damage when operating the
product:
– Close supervision is necessary when the product
is used near children or pets.
– Do not let children play with the product.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage
The product can get hot when exposed to sunlight
or other heat sources.
– Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for
prolonged periods.
– Keep the product away from heat sources.
IMPORTANT!
Accumulation of lint, dust and other dirt can
impair the product.
– Keep the product clean.
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