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880.01 911 CANYON
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original version in Italian dated 22/07/2016
Warning: not suitable
for use in an ATEX \
environment
(Directive 94/9/EC)
The information provided by the
manufacturer (hereinafter referred to as
information) must be read and clearly
understood by the user prior to using
the device. The information is about the
description of the features, performance,
assembly, disassembly, maintenance,
preservation, disinfection, etc. of the device.
Even though the information offers advice
on use, this information shall not be treated
as a user manual under actual conditions of
use.
WARNINGS AND
LIMITATIONS OF USE:
- this device shall be strictly used by people
who are physically fit, trained (instructed
and taught) to use the device and with
specific experience regarding moving
the patient or, during training activities,
by people under direct supervision of the
trainers/ supervisors who guarantee the
safety thereof,
- do not use the device before fully reading
and understanding this user manual,
- astrictly follow the manufacturer’s
information, improper use of the device is
hazardous,
- modifying and/or repairing the device
is strictly forbidden,
- all checks described in chapter 7
must be carried out prior to and
after using the device. In case of any
doubt on the efficiency of the device,
the user must replace it immediately,
- non-compliant use, deformations,
dropping, wear, chemical contamination,
exposing textile/plastic components/
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devices to temperature below -30°C or
above +50°C and metal components/
devices to temperatures exceeding 100°C
are some of the examples of causes that
can reduce, limit and end the life of the
device,
- prior to any rescue operation, ensure
not to exceed the capacity indicated in
paragraph 3.3,
- in order to reduce risks of exposure to /
transmission of infectious diseases, clean
and disinfect the device as indicated in
chapter 5,
- improper use of the patient immobilisation
systems can jeopardise the safety of the
patient,
- always check the compatibility of the
devices used alongside the device by
consulting the relative manufacturer’s
information,
- use of spare parts or accessories different
from the ones indicated in paragraph 3.4
can be,
- do not expose the device to sources of heat
and at contact with chemical substances.
Reduce exposure to direct sunlight as
much as possible. At low temperatures
and in the presence of humidity, formation
of ice could reduce flexibility and increase
risks related to cutting and abrasion on
textile and synthetic devices.
All our devices are tested/ checked
piece by piece in compliance with the
procedures laid down by the Quality
System certified in accordance with the
UNI EN ISO 9001 standard. Laboratory
tests, testing, information and standards
do not always reproduce the practical
result. Thus, the results obtained under
the actual conditions of use of the device
in the natural environment may differ, even
considerably at times. The best information
lies in the continuous practical use under
the supervision of skilled/expert/qualified
people.
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