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To reduce the risk of unintended use, when the Hoist is not in use remove the sling(s) from the product to prevent
entrapment or strangulation should the device be tampered with.
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The Hoist batteries are not a user serviceable part. Contact your local authorised dealer to arrange for replacement.
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Before initial use, the Hoist unit must be charged for approximately 8 hours. Refer to section ‘Charging the Hoist’. The
handset must also be connected to the hoist. To connect the handset refer to the section ‘Connecting the Handset to
the Hoist’.
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Between the Hoist, Carry Bar, Sling and other accessories, the lowest maximum load shall always be used.
You may need to seek specialist advice on how to assist some people with specific moving and handling needs.
Sources of advice include, but is not limited to, professional bodies and organisations, occupational therapist,
physiotherapists, manual handling advisers and ergonomist with experience in health and social care.
1.7
Additional Warnings and Safety Notices
Risk of strangulation:
Please make sure handset cable and lift tape are clear of all persons at all times.
Risk of impact with carry bar:
Please take care to ensure the carry bar is clear of the person in the sling when
preparing to raise/lower and move them to avoid any contact with that person.
Risk of collision:
The person operating the Hoist should make sure that when raising, lowering or moving the Hoist
that no people or objects will obstruct, be injured or damaged by the movement.
Serious Injury:
If, during the use of this device or as a result of its use a serious incident has occurred, please report it
to the manufacturer and to your national authority.
Electric Shock:
Do not insert any objects into the Hoist case or battery charging station because of potential risk of
electric shock.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install or operate the battery charger with a damaged cable or if the unit
has been dropped or damaged.
Portable RF Communication Devices:
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals, such as antenna
cables and external antenna) should be used no closer than 30cm (12 inches) to any part of the TX Advanced Ceiling
Track Hoist, including cables specified by the manufacturer, otherwise degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result
Vicinity to Other Equipment:
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided,
as it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be
observed to verify that they are operating normally.
Specified Accessories:
Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by the
manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic
immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.
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Operating Environment
The TX Advanced Hoist is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well as the home health
care environment.
The Hoist is not suitable for any special environments.
The Hoist is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental temperature and
humidity during intended use.
