280490 FGSH-450
- Owner’s Manual
Rev: 03/25/13
Page: 5
● Check all parts for shipping damage before using the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift.
In
case of damage, DO NOT use the lift. Contact your dealer for further instructions.
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
is NOT a transport device.
The
FGSH-450
Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
and associated sling (s) are intended
only
for lifting and transferring of
a person from one resting surface to another (such as from bed to wheel chair).
Moving a person
suspended in a sling over any distance is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Prism Medical will
not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse, neglect or purposeful destruction of the lift,
and/or its associated components.
● Under no circumstance should the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
and sling (s) be put in
control of a person who has not been properly trained in the use and care of this equipment. Failure to
adhere to this warning may result in serious injury to the operator, and/or the individual being lifted/
transferred.
The
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
and sling (s) are not toys. Do not use it for unsafe
practices. Do not allow children to play with the Hydraulic Steel Floor lift or any of its components.
● The manufacturer's warranty is voided if persons unauthorized by Prism Medical Ltd. will perform
work on the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
.
● There are no user serviceable parts inside the Hydraulic Pump. Do not remove cover screws, or open
the Hydraulic Pump, as this will
VOID THE WARRANTY.
● In facilities where more than one operator will be responsible for using the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic
Steel Floor Lift
and sling (s), it is imperative that all such members are to be trained in its proper
use. A training program should be established by the facility to acquaint new operators with this
equipment.
During transfer with patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift,
DO NOT
roll caster base over
objects such as carpets, raised carpet bindings, door frame, or any uneven surfaces or obstacles that
would create an unbalance of the patient lift and could cause the patient lift to tip over. Use of push
handles on the mast at
ALL
times to push or pull the patient lift.
● Never expose the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
directly to water. Warranty does not
cover any misuse or abuse of the floor lift system.
● To maintain optimum function, the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
should be inspected
and maintained on a regular basis. See the section titled “
General care, Inspection and Mainte-
nance
”.
● Any accessories used with the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
including sling (s), should
be checked to ensure that they are in good working order. Check for signs of wear or fraying prior to
use. Report any unusual wear, or damage immediately to your local authorized Prism Medical Service
Provider.
● In any circumstances do not exceed the maximum allowable load of this lift. Refer to the
“
Specifications
” section of this manual, and/or the labels on the side of the lift.
● Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the lift. Move any obstacles out of the way before
opereating the floor lift.
CAUTIONS: