Invacare Comfort Standard, User Manual

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1 General
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety
instructions.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest
version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare
website.
If you find that the font size in the printed document is
difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the
website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size
that is more comfortable for you.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in
your country.
Symbols in this Document
Symbols and signal words are used in this document and
apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage. See the information
below for definitions of the signal words.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result
in damage to property if it is not avoided.
Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations and
information for efficient, trouble-free use.
1.2 Service Life
Expected service life of the product is 1-5 years. Service
life time varies depending on the fabric, frequency of use,
laundering practices, and weight carried.
1.3 Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of
Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.
1.4 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:
• Non-compliance with the user manual
• Incorrect use
• Natural wear and tear
• Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third
party
• Technical modifications
• Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
spare parts
1.5 Compliance
Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working
within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I. The launch date
of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the
company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is
reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH compliant materials and components.
Product-specific standards
The product has been tested and conforms to ISO 10535
(Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons) and all related
standards.
For further information about local standards and regulations,
contact your local Invacare representative. See addresses
at the end of this document.
2 Safety
2.1 General Safety Information
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
– 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 manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– Do not make any unauthorized alterations or
modifications to the product.
– Do not use the sling for any other purpose
than to transfer an individual from one resting
surface to another.
WARNING!
The maximum safe working load must not be
exceeded
– Do not exceed the maximum safe working
load of this product or other components of
the lifting system. 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.
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