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General advice
This user manual contains important safety in-
structions and information regarding the use of
the lifter. Carefully read the manual before using
the lifter in order to be familiar in the function and
use of the lifter.
Explanation of symbols
This symbol is used to point out instructions
and information related to work place safety
where injury may occur if the information is
disregarded or ignored. Follow these instruc-
tions, be careful and attentive at all times.
This symbol indicates important information
regarding the use of the equipment. If not
taken into consideration, it may lead to dam-
age or functional defects to the lifter or other
equipment.
This symbol indicates important and useful
information. If taken into consideration, it
will help the operator of the lifter to work ef-
ficiently. It may help simplify routines and to
explain complicated facts.
Before using the patient lifter
Before using a patient lifter, the operator must be
trained accordingly. Practice lifting a colleague,
and be lifted by others. It is important not only to
know how to move another person using the lifter,
but also how it is to be lifted. Try out and practice
using all the relevant slings for the different types
of lifter and movement you may encounter. Before
lifting a person, you should explain the procedure.
When using the lifter, it’s also important to use the
correct sling and accessories according to:
• type of disability
• size
• weight
• type of movement
Responsibility
Please read these operating instructions carefully
before putting the product into operation. We as-
sume no liability for damage or malfunctions re-
sulting from failure to comply with the instruc-
tions. Warranty claims must be made immediately
on detecting the defect. Remember to quote the
serial number. Consumable parts are not subject
to the warranty.
All technical information, data and instructions
for operation contained in these operating in-
structions were up-to-date at time of print and
are compiled on the basis of our experience and
to the best of our knowledge. We reserve the right
to incorporate technical modifications within the
scope of further development of the product de-
scribed in this manual. No claims can be derived
from the information, illustrations or descriptions
contained in these instructions. We assume no li-
ability for any damage or malfunction caused by
operating errors, non-compliance with these op-
erating instructions or inappropriate mainte-
nance. We expressly point out that only genuine
Etac AS spare parts and accessories approved by
us may be used. For safety reasons, the fitting and
use of spare parts or accessories, which have not
been approved, and unauthorised modification or
conversion of the product, are not permitted. Etac
AS will accept no liability for damages resulting
from such acts.
With the exclusion of product liability, Etac AS is
liable for faults or omissions on its part within the
scope of the warranty obligations stated in the
purchase contract. Claims for damages are ex-
cluded, irrespective of the legal reason from which
such claims are derived. Only documentation be-
longing to the actual equipment is valid.
Any failure to comply with the safety regulations
and precautionary measures stated in these oper-
ating instructions renders the declaration of con-
formity supplied with the system in accordance
with Council Directive (93/42/EEC) concerning
medical devices invalid.
