Invacare Robin User Manual page 6

Invacare ® Robin™
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.
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