After Use; Transportation And Storage; Disposal; Reuse - Invacare Birdie User Manual

8 After Use

8.1 Transportation and Storage

During transportation, or when the patient lift is not to be used for
some time, the emergency stop button should be pushed in.
The patient lift must be stored at normal room temperature. If it
is stored in a damp, cold or wet environment then the motor and
other mounting parts may be prone to corrosion. Refer also to
Environmental Conditions.

8.2 Disposal

WARNING!
Environmental Hazard
This product has been supplied from an environmentally
aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2012/19/EU.
Device contains lead acid batteries.
This product may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment if disposed of in places
(landfills) that are not appropriate according to
legislation.
– DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal household
waste. They MUST be taken to a proper disposal site.
Contact your local waste management company for
information.
– Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this
product through your recycling facility at its end of life.
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8.3 Reuse

This product is suitable for reuse. The maximum number of times it
can be reused is dependent upon product condition. To prevent the
transmission of infection, the patient lift and slings must be cleaned
after each use. Before reuse or refurbishment of the lift, refer to
Cleaning the Sling and Lift in the Maintenance section of the manual.
Always provide the user manual with the reused or refurbished lift.
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