Invacare Robin Series User Manual page 7

WARNING!
Risk of falling
DO NOT attempt any transfer without the consent
of the patient's healthcare providers. Read this
user manual and observe other personnel lifting
patients. Then practice lifting under supervision
with a capable person 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.
– Check that the sling attachments are secure
on the lifting strap hooks each time the sling
is removed and replaced, to ensure that the
sling is properly attached before the patient is
removed from a stationary object.
WARNING!
Risk of entrapment / strangulation
– Before lifting, check that the patient is
completely free of his/her surroundings.
– While lifting, do not allow the hand control
cord or the lifting straps to become entangled
around the patient or caregiver.
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WARNING!
Risk of entrapment
There is a risk of entrapment between the hook
and the hook housing.
There is a risk of entrapment between the hooks
and the sling, when lifting.
To avoid injury from entrapment:
– Use caution when lifting
– NEVER put hands or fingers on or near the
hook when lifting.
– Ensure the patient's hands and fingers are away
from the hooks before lifting.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury to the patient and
caregiver caused by dangling hooks or the hand
control.
– Always be aware of the position of the hooks
and hand control during lifting procedures.
Safety
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