Safety
12/2015
Woodway PPS Series Accessories / Fall Protection Operating Instructions
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2.5
Unauthorized Modes of Operation
The Woodway PPS Series fall protection system may only be used for the aforemen-
tioned purpose. Any additional uses may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
The following restrictions and prohibitions must be strictly adhered to:
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The Woodway PPS Series fall protection system may not be used without prior
instruction by qualified personnel.
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Children may not use the device or be left near the device unattended.
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The use of the Woodway PPS Series fall protection system under the influence
of alcohol or drugs and/or narcotics is prohibited.
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The lifting of objects with the Woodway PPS Series fall protection system is
prohibited.
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The Woodway PPS Series fall protection system may not be used on animals!
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When being used in conjunction with a Woodway PPS Series treadmill, the
safety instructions in this manual and in the Woodway PPS Series treadmill
manual must be observed.
2.6
Safety Requirements for Chest-Shoulder Harnesses
The following instructions are to be observed for the safe use of chest-shoulder
harnesses:
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Never use the chest-shoulder harness differently than described in the operat-
ing instructions.
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The harness may only be used under the supervision of trained nursing and
support staff.
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The nursing staff (operator) must have the necessary expertise to select and
use the appropriate harness.
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Check the harness for the correct size and shape in relation to the patient, use
only the prescribed patient harnesses.
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Ensure that the harness is not too big for the patient. Otherwise there is a risk
that the patient will slip out or body parts will be crushed.
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Use only prescribed snaplinks.
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Check for safe condition of the harness before using it. The material must not
be torn and the seams must not be damaged.
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The recommended maximum load must not be exceeded.
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When selecting the size of the belt, the patient's physical condition is to be
considered.
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Always ensure that the belt is applied properly. Never leave the patient unat-
tended when in the harness.
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In case of obstructing equipment such as probes, catheters, etc., and/or the
patient has taken mind-altering drugs, the attending physician must give ap-
proval before the patient harness is used.
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For patients with decreased sensitivity or decreased pain threshold, the use
the harness is only permitted under a physician's direct supervision. The deci-
sion on the use of the belt must be made by the attending physician.
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The harness may not be used on patients with skin diseases or other infectious
diseases.
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Discontinue use immediately if the patient experiences nausea, dizziness, chest
or body pain.
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Persons may not be in the immediate vicinity of moving parts.
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Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorized specialists!
