General - Invacare RPS350–1E User Manual

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).
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
The patient lift can be used indoors or outdoors.
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 35.
– Periodically inspect all components of the
patient lift for signs of corrosion. Replace all
parts that are corroded or damaged.
Safety
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