Safety Precautions - Sunrise Medical Oxford Hoyer Stature Manual De Instrucciones Y Garantía Para El Usuario

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ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION
• Push the open and close buttons on the hand control to confirm that the legs of the
lift open and close satisfactorily.
• The red emergency stop button, located on the rear of the control box, is in the OFF
(out) position.
• Push the up and down buttons on the hand control to confirm that the boom rises
and lowers satisfactorily.
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E n g l i s h E n g l i s h
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. Following these few basic
safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free.
• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the patient.
• DO NOT exceed the safe working load of the hoist, as an electrical current limiting
device will activate, preventing use of the hoist.
• ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing.
• ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the lift.
• ALWAYS familiarise yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift
before lifting a patient.
• DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift.
• ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct
size and capacity.
• NEVER use a sling which is frayed or damaged.
• ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions).
• ALWAYS ensure sling straps DO NOT get caught around the legs of the hoist.
• ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual.
• NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to
operate the lift.
• DO NOT lift a patient with the castor brakes on. Always let the lift find the correct
centre of gravity.
• DO NOT attempt to manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the push handle, located on the mast. A foot push
pad is also provided on the base of the hoist.
• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour
0.8 metres/second).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.

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