En Suction Grab Bar - Invacare Stileo H170 User Manual

Invacare® Stileo
General
Important note:
This manual MUST be given to the user of the product.
BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for
future reference.
This User Manual contains important information about
using the product. In order to ensure safety when using
the product, read the User Manual carefully and follow the
safety information.
If your vision is impaired, you can view the user manual as a
PDF file on the Internet and enlarge it on-screen as required.
If you cannot enlarge the text and graphics sufficiently,
please contact the Invacare distributor for your country. For
addresses, see back page of this manual. If necessary, we
will provide you with a high resolution PDF file of the user
manual.
Intended use
The suction grab bars were designed to support natural
movement and not to bear the full body weight of the user.
They are intended for short-term use, e.g. on journeys or as
a temporary solution after a hospital stay. Any other use
is prohibited.
Scope of delivery
• Suction grab bar
• User manual
Warranty information
We provide a manufacturer's warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of
Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.
Compliance
Quality is fundamental to the company's operation, working
within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC Class 1.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the
company's impact on the environment, locally and globally, is
reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH compliant materials and components.
Service life
The expected service life of this product is five years
when used daily in accordance with safety instructions and
intended use, stated in this manual. The effective service life
can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.
Safety
Safety information
WARNING!
Risk of falling!
On unsuitable surfaces, the suction grab bar may
not achieve the required suction force and may as
a result suddenly be detached from the surface.
– Only use the suction grab bar on smooth,
non-porous and firm surfaces, which are clean
and dry, steamproof and imperviously sealed.
– Never attach a suction grab bar on a joint.
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WARNING!
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Risk of falling!
– Do not use if defective.
WARNING!
Risk of falling!
Through ageing, incorrect installation or as a result
of a dry construction method, it is possible that
the adhesive force of tiles and surface materials
may be insufficient. For this reason, the prepared
surface may become detached if load is applied
to the correctly mounted suction grab bar.
– Check the stability of the prepared surface
before using the suction grab bar for the first
time.
WARNING!
Risk of falling!
Different ambient conditions can reduce the
suction force.
– Only use the suction grab bar at temperatures
below 40 °C and up to a maximum altitude of
1000 m above sea level.
– Do not expose the suction grab bar to direct
sunlight for prolonged periods.
– Never attach a suction grab bar to a glass
surface.
WARNING!
Risk of falling!
Excessive or intermittent loads can lead to
spontaneous loss of suction force.
– Before using the suction grab bar, check the
suitability for the relevant user and his/her
usage behavior.
– The maximum load that can be applied to the
suction grab bar is 30 kg.
Labels and symbols on the product
Identification label (Fig. 1)
A This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices. The launch date of this
product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.
Maximum safe load
B
Lot number
C
D Read user manual
Product designation
E
Manufacturer
F
Warning label
Setup and usage
Installing the suction grab bar (Fig. 3)
The suction grab bar can be installed on sealed and smooth
surfaces.
Warning label for safe usage. Refer to
hazard statements in chapter Installing
the suction grab bar (Fig. 3), page 2 .
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