Safety Precautions - Tecnimoem Powerlift Up2 Manual De Uso

recommends using the sling supplied with the hoist, as it has been previously tested. If you use a
different sling, check that it is EC marked and that its size and other characteristics are appropriate to
the patient. Do not use a sling that is frayed or worn, and always follow the instructions provided with
it.
Check that the combined weight of the patient and the sling does not exceed the maximum working load
displayed on the hoist.
A loaded hoist should always be used on flat, smooth surfaces that are free of obstacles. If moving a
patient along a sloping surface, the gradient must not be greater than 5º and it is recommended to
use the assistance of a helper. Never leave a hoist loaded with a patient on a sloping surface. Transfer
the patient with the hoist legs in parallel position at a maximum speed of 3 km/h (0.8 m/s).
Keep the hoist away from water, humidity, splashes and corrosive atmospheres (indoor swimming
pools, the sea, etc.). Do not use the electric hoist in the shower or recharge the battery in the
bathroom.
Do not force the safety controls and devices. Do not push the mast, the boom or the patient to move
the hoist. Lift or lower the patient with the rear wheel brakes on. Apply the brakes only to transfer a
patient from the hoist to a chair or a bed, or the reverse.
Is not allowed use the hoist without shoes.
If hoist have been displaying in the sun during long time, could have parts with risk of burn.
BEFORE MOVE THE PATIENT Consider individual hazards, including:
• Mobility and capacity of fastening of patient
• Risk of crushing/squeezing.
• Potential falls.
• Disturbed patients.
• Patients with learning difficulties.
• Small children and pregnant women.
• Persons without the mental capacity to recognize unsafe behavior.
• Unauthorized persons.
Anybody who is authorized to use the hoist must be able to do so in a safe and controlled way.
Due to the continuous, smooth lifting action of the moving parts, there is risk of entrapment. When
operating these parts, the user and/or the carer must make sure that there are no body parts in the
areas where they may become trapped.
2.2.- Electrical safety precautions
All the hoist's electrical connections must comply with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) standards. The power supply should be equipped with an earth-leakage circuit
breaker with a maximum operating current of 30 mA, as prescribed by standard IEC 364-5-53.
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