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POWERLIFT 150/135 Mini/175 User manual
2.- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Any person using or assembling these items must first read and understand the
assembly, operating and cleaning instructions provided.
Read all safety information contained in this manual (highlighted with the symbol
) carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to proper-
ty and/or personal injury.
2.1. Recommendations
Familiarise yourself with the safety controls and devices before operating the
hoist. Tecnimoem recommends using the sling supplied with the hoist, as it has
been previously tested. If you use a different sling, check that it is EC marked and
that its size and other characteristics are appropriate to the patient. Do not use
a sling that is frayed or worn, and always follow the instructions provided with it.
Check that the combined weight of the patient and the sling does not exceed the
maximum working load displayed on the hoist. Preferably, the patient should be
as close to the floor as possible prior to transferring him or her.
A loaded hoist should always be used on flat, smooth surfaces that are free of
obstacles. If moving a patient along a sloping surface, the gradient must not be
greater than 5º and it is recommended to use the assistance of a helper. Never
leave a hoist loaded with a patient on a sloping surface. Transfer the patient with
the hoist legs in parallel position at a maximum speed of 3 km/h (0.8 m/s).
Keep the hoist away from water, humidity, splashes and corrosive atmospheres
(indoor swimming pools, the sea, etc.). Do not use the electric hoist in the shower
or recharge the battery in the bathroom.
Do not force the safety controls and devices. Do not push the mast, the boom or
the patient to move the hoist. Do not lift or lower the patient with the rear wheel
brakes on. Apply the brakes only to transfer a patient from the hoist to a chair or
a bed, or the reverse.