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General on the walking trainer
NOTE!
It is important for the user to be familiar with the operation of the
walking trainer and its facilities and that it performs without
problems. Therefore, in order to obtain optimum safety this
Manual must be read carefully before use.
Ropox A/S shall only be responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of the
walking trainer if the following instructions are observed:
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The walking trainer must be assembled and connected according to our instructions.
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The walking trainer must be used and cleaned as described in this Manual.
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The walking trainer must only be used indoor.
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The walking trainer must be subjected to service at least once a year, according to
the procedures of the
”Service Manual”.
The walking trainer is designed to
lift a person from chair and bed (in seated
position) and subsequent walking training.
NOTE!
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
should the walking trainer be used for
lifting objects other than persons
– and only persons, whose weight,
including the lifting sling, does not exceed the maximum load stated.
In the event of loads exceeding the maximum value prescribed or lifting of
objects other than persons Ropox A/S shall disclaim any responsibility in
connection with insurance, right to complain and service.
Users should always make sure that the mechanical and electrical systems of the
walking trainer work satisfactorily. In case of malfunction the walking trainer must be
stopped immediately and inspected or repaired, as required. Malfunction may be a
symptom of defects that may get worse and jeopardise the safety in critical situations
The battery should be charged at regular intervals to ensure that the walking trainer is
always operational (e.g. every night).
Warning!
or
Note!
means that the text contains important safety and operating
instructions, which must be observed in order to avoid
accidents.
The walking trainer has CE-marking and thus meets the functional and safety
requirements of the Directives for Medical Devices, Low Voltage and EMC.
See Declaration of Conformity, page 15. The product is in risk group 1.
It has been tested by the Danish Centre for Assistive Technology according to the rules
of Standard D
S / EN ISO 10535, „Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons –
requirements and test methods“. All electrical components meet current electrical
standards.
