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Hoyer
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HPL500
3. Safety Precautions
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Hoyer
patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will
make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE
HOYER HPL500 LIFT
WARNING:
Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
Information for preventing damage to the product.
NOTE:
Information to which you should pay special attention.
WARNING
• DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so.
• ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST located towards the end of the manual
before using the lift.
• DO NOT exceed the safe working load of the lift.
• ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing.
• ALWAYS familiarize yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift
before lifting a patient.
• DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift.
• ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct
size and capacity.
• NEVER use a sling, which is frayed or damaged.
• ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions).
• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the
patient.
• ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user
manual.
• NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to
operate the lift.
• ALWAYS lock the wheels when lifting from the floor.
• DO NOT attempt to manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the handle provided. A foot push pad is also
provided.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds, which exceed a slow walking pace (2.6 ft/sec).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.
• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction.
