Safety Precautions - Joerns Oxford Elara Series User Instruction Manual

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3. Safety Precautions

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Joerns
Healthcare ceiling lifts is simple and straight-forward. Following these few basic safety precautions
will make lifting operations safe, easy and trouble free. These safety instructions should be kept
with the ceiling lift at all times.
Read and fully understand the Operating Instructions detailed in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this equipment.
The Oxford Elara ceiling lift is only intended for operation by a competent/trained caregiver.
It should NEVER be used by the patient for self hoisting.
Safe Working Load (SWL)
• The Oxford Elara 227 has been designed and tested to a maximum lifting capacity of 227kg.
• The Oxford Elara 284 has been designed and tested to a maximum lifting capacity of 284kg.
The Oxford Elara lift unit is intended to be used with patients whose weight is within the
specified maximum safe working load. DO NOT attempt to lift more than the maximum safe
working load of the lowest rated component within the system, considering the following:
• Track/rail system
• Lift motor unit
• Spreader bar or cradle
• Sling
• Accessories (e.g. weigh-scale)
Important Safety Directions
• Oxford Elara ceiling lifts should ONLY be operated by fully trained/competent caregivers.
• ALWAYS plan your lifting operation before commencing.
• ALWAYS carry out the 'DAILY CHECKLIST' in this manual before using an Oxford Elara
ceiling lift.
• ALWAYS ensure Oxford Elara ceiling lifts are installed and commissioned by an
authorised Joerns Healthcare service provider or in accordance with the information in
the accompanying documents.
• Oxford Elara ceiling lifts are intended for the lifting and transferring of patients ONLY.
The lifts should NOT be used for any other purpose.
• ALWAYS position any sling used in conjunction with the Oxford Elara ceiling lift in
accordance with the instructions detailed in the sling's user instruction manual. Failure
to do so may result in injuries to the caregiver and/or the patient.
• Ensure the equipment is ONLY used by trained personnel.
• ENSURE the track installation will accept a load equal to or greater than the capacity of
the ceiling lift.
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