700-1100
EU
M
AY 20
21
Summary of Instructions and
Warnings for Using the
PAL
– Portable Aquatic
Patient Hoist
Read and Follow all User Instructions listed in the Owner’s Manual before use
Read and Follow all Caution, Warning labels located on the
hoist
before use
Warnings and Safety Summary
DANGER
– FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS,
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE OWNE
R’S MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN SEROUS INJURY OR DEATH
WARNING
•
ADULT USE ONLY
– Use by children with adult supervision only. Only persons healthy enough for water
activities should use the PAL. Users should consult with their physician to determine if water activities
are appropriate for the User.
•
Seat belt is to be used at all times during user transfer.
•
Hoist
must be
positioned on firm level ground not to exceed a slope of 2º.
•
NO JUMPING/DIVING/CLIMBING
– Do not jump/dive from or climb on
hoist.
•
TIP OVER HAZARD
– Stabilizing arms must be fully extended before each use and must
be used at all times when a user is seated.
The
hoist
may not be used without the
stabilizing arms fully extended. Never attempt to retract the stabilizer arms when the
hoist
is in use. Do not reposition the
hoist
when
hoist
is in use.
•
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT/TIP OVER HAZARD
– Rear wheels must be locked at all times while the
hoist
is in use. Ensure proper ballast weights are installed in base before each use.
•
TIP OVER HAZARD
– Do not use the
hoist
to transport a user from place to place.
•
TIP OVER HAZARD
– Limit for use is ONE PERSON weighing less than the maximum
weight limit of - 300lbs (136kg). Use only for transfer of user not as a hoist or crane.
•
PINCH/CRUSH HAZARD
– Always keep hands and fingers clear of lift arms during use.
• The battery must be completely removed from
hoist
and located away from pool deck for charging.
CAUTION
•
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
– Check Battery Level before each use. Battery must show
GREEN >50% charge level before use. When YELLOW <50% charge level is shown
the battery must be fully charged before use. When RED <25% charge level is shown
the
hoist
must not be used and the battery
must be fully charged before use.
•
DAMAGE MAY RESULT
– Do not use the seat or seat frame to move or position the PAL.
•
DAMAGE MAY RESULT- Do not allow excessive moisture to collect in the battery case, it can affect battery
and
hoist
performance and could lead to battery failure and/or the
hoist
failing to operate.
POSITIONING THE PAL
•
Do maintain a firm grip on the handle - use care when
positioning the PAL, it is heavy (1060lb/481kg).
•
Do position the PAL on firm level ground not to exceed a slope
of 2º and in an area that allows plenty of room for
transferring to
and from a wheelchair.
•
Locate the PAL so that the front of the
hoist
is facing the edge of
the pool within a minimum distance of 2”(5cm) to a maxi
mum
distance of
24”(61cm)
set back from the edge of the pool.
•
Do fully extend both stabilizing arms.
•
Do lock both rear wheels.
Lock
Brakes
Fully Extend
Stabilizer Arms
Setback Range:
2 in (5 cm) - 24 in (61 cm)
Pool Edge
Water Line
