Mackworth SA400, Руководство пользователя

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• Your guarantee is void if persons unauthorized by Mackworth perform work on the Stand Aid.
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To maintain optimum function, the Mackworth SA400 should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. See
section ‘General Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning’ within this user manual.
• Any accessories used with this Stand Aid including belt(s), should be checked to ensure that they are in good working
order. Check for signs of wear to each component prior to use. Report any unusual wear, or damage immediately to
your local authorised dealer.
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The Mackworth SA400 and Slings(s) are intended only for transferring of a person. Mackworth will not be responsible
for any damage caused by the misuse, neglect or purposeful destruction of the Unit, and/or its associated components.
• The Stand Aid and its associated parts are certified to a maximum load of 180kg (400 lb). Do not exceed the maximum
rated load of any of the components.
• Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the Stand Aid. Before performing a transfer check for and move all
obstacles out of the way.
• Your Product is for Aiding a human to transfer. Do not use it, or allow it to be used, for any other purpose.
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Protecting the people present, visually monitor the sling(s) loops connection points during transfer stages, so the belt
remains firmly attached to the Stand Aid
• In areas where children are prone to be present be vigilant when carrying out a transfer.
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To reduce the risk of unintended use, when the Stand Aid is not in use remove the sling(s) from the product to prevent
entrapment or strangulation should the device be tampered with.
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Between Stand Aid and Body-Support Unit, the lowest maximum load shall always be used.
You may need to seek specialist advice on how to assist some people with specific moving and handling needs.
Sources of advice include, but is not limited to, professional bodies and organisations, occupational therapist,
physiotherapists, manual handling advisers and ergonomist with experience in health and social care.
1.7 Warning Notes
Your Mackworth SA400 has been manufactured and tested to exceed BS EN 10535:2006. This does not mean that it
can be used without care. ALL OPERATORS should have read the operating instructions and appreciate this warning
section.
1. ALL Stand Aids are less stable on sloping surfaces. A 5-degree slope is the maximum permitted and then only with great
care.
2. ALL Stand Aids are dangerous to the person being transferred when used recklessly or pushed at speed.
1.8 Operating Environment
The Mackworth SA400 is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well as the home health care
environment. The Stand Aid is not suitable for any special environments.
The Stand Aid is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental temperature and
humidity during intended use.