Safety; General Guidelines; Operating Information; General - Invacare Stand Assist Manual Del Usuario

Invacare® Stand Assist

2 Safety

2.1 General Guidelines

WARNING!
– DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manuals, service manuals or instruction
sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand
the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact
a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to use this
equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may
occur.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and
manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare
accessories.
Accessories designed by other manufacturers
have not been tested by Invacare and are not
recommended for use with Invacare products. In
certain instances, the use of other manufacturer's
slings may be possible.
– Contact your local Invacare office for more
information about accessories.
NOTICE
– The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of
damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact the Dealer or
Invacare representative for further instructions.

2.2 Operating Information

This section of the manual contains general safety
information about your product. For specific safety
information, refer to the appropriate section of the manual
and procedures within that section. For instance, for safety
information related to assembling the lift, refer to the Setup
section of the manual.
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2.2.1 General

WARNING!
Risk of Falling
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval
of the patient's physician, nurse or medical
assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this
user manual, observe a trained team of experts
perform the lifting procedures and then perform
the entire lift procedure several times with proper
supervision and a capable individual acting as a
patient.
– Use common sense in all lifts. Special care
MUST BE taken with people with disabilities
who cannot cooperate while being lifted.
– Use steering handle on the mast at all times to
push or pull the patient lift.
– Be sure to check the sling attachments each
time the sling is removed and replaced, to
ensure that it is properly attached before the
patient is removed from a stationary object
(bed, chair or commode).
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Some surfaces may cause the lift to be unstable
and cause injury or damage.
The lift can be used in the shower or bath area,
but excessive moisture will damage the lift and
may cause injury.
– Avoid using the lift on an incline. Invacare
recommends that the lift only be used on a flat
surface.
– DO NOT roll casterbase over uneven surfaces
that may cause the patient lift to tip over.
– DO NOT use the patient lift in the shower or
bath or in any prolonged moisture environment.
– Ensure that the patient lift is wiped clean of
any moisture after use.
– DO NOT store the lift in a damp area or
in a damp condition. Refer to the storage
temperature, humidity and pressure ranges
listed in 7.1 Troubleshooting Table, page 17.
– Periodically inspect all components of the
patient lift for signs of corrosion. Replace all
parts that are corroded or damaged.

2.2.2 Positioning

WARNING!
Risk of Injury
– ALWAYS be aware of the Lift Arms. Injury to
the patient and/or assistant may occur.
– ALWAYS be aware of the Footrest, especially
the patient's position on the footrest. Injury to
the patient and/or assistant may occur.
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