Safety - lopital Lotus Instructions For Use Manual

The average technical life-cycle of the Lotus is 10 years, assuming it is cleaned daily and
regularly maintained according to the maintenance schedule supplied (See chapter 4.
Cleaning and Maintenance).
The Lotus is a product with CE-marking. This marking corresponds with directive 93/42/EEG
and the revised directive 2007/47/EG for medical devices of 21 March 2010 and
international standard ISO10535.

1.2. Safety

A failure to comply with the following safety points and the further definitions in these
instructions for use could lead to hazardous situations. Please read carefully before
use.
Use
• Make sure you always keep in contact with the client when using the Lotus.
• Make sure that the sitting parts are lowered before the client takes place and you are
about to move the Lotus.
• Make sure that the client always holds the handles when you intend to move the
Lotus.
• The client must sit on both halves; when sitting on only one part of the seat this can
lead to instability.
• Make sure that the client always keeps his / her feet well-positioned on the foot
support plate when using the Lotus.
• Notify the client before moving the Lotus.
• Be aware of obstacles when moving the Lotus.
• It is not permitted to charge the Lotus with more than 200 kg. / 440.9 lbs.
• The Lotus may not be used to transport loads other than people.
• Only use original parts, supplied by Lopital.
• Use the Lotus in a clean and tidy working environment.
• Lotus can be safely used in wet area (for example a bathroom).
• Swimming pool locations are not considered to be 'normal conditions' and will
substantially shorten the lifespan of certain components.
• Only verifiably authorised personnel is allowed to work with the Lotus.
• The Lotus cannot be used on a surface with a gradient over 5 degrees laterally.
• The Lotus cannot be used on a surface with a gradient of over 10 degrees forwards /
backwards.
Maintenance
• The Lotus must be inspected and serviced at least once a year.
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