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- Page 1 DOHERTY 2 & 3 Section Plinths User Instructions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Decontamination Maintenance Warranty Thank you for choosing a Doherty Plinth. This user manual should be read carefully before you use your plinth as it contains important information regarding the safe operation and maintenance in order to provide reliable service. Please ensure that you understand all the instructions thoroughly and if you have any questions concerning the operation and/or maintenance, please contact your supplier who will provide you with expert professional advice. -
Page 4: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction The Doherty 2 and 3 Section Plinths have been developed specifically for applications throughout the modern GP practice or Physiotherapy environment. The Plinths have been designed for optimum flexibility to a very high specification. They are designed to coordinate with other products within the extensive Doherty range. -
Page 5: Parts Identification
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Backrest operating lever Paper roll holder Accessory bracket (optional accessory) Side rail (optional accessory) Transport castor Actuator & control box Base chassis Hidden transportation wheels Leg rest section Seat section Handset Backrest section Breathing hole bung... -
Page 6: Preparing For Use
3. PREPARING FOR USE 1. Clear the area intended for the plinth of any obstacles and ensure the floor is level. 2. Move the plinth to the approximate position required. If the plinth cannot be moved the castors need to be unlocked. To unlock the castors the rear half of the lock pedal must be pressed down. - Page 7 3. PREPARING FOR USE 5. Situated on the backrest is a paper roll holder (paper roll not supplied with couch). To install a roll, twist anti-clockwise one black ball end fitting off the rod and slide the rod out of its hanger. Position the paper roll between the hanger and reposition the rod and ball end fitting.
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Page 8: Operating The Plinth
4. OPERATING THE PLINTH 4.1 Height Adjustment The Doherty Plinth has an electrical height adjustment system to aid patient care and handling. The system is controlled via a touch button handset. Before operating the handset always inform the patient of the action about to take place. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Backrest
4. OPERATING THE PLINTH 4.2 Adjusting the Backrest The Plinth is fitted with an adjustable angle backrest. If the backrest is adjusted with a patient on the Plinth ensure they are capable of supporting themselves. If this is not possible it may be necessary to seek assistance to enable the patient to be supported whilst the backrest angle is adjusted. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Leg Rest
4. OPERATING THE PLINTH 4.3 Adjusting the Leg Rest (3 Section Plinth only) The Doherty 3 Section Plinth is fitted with an adjustable angle leg rest. • To raise the leg rest: Lift the operating lever and gently lift the leg rest up to the desired angle. -
Page 11: Breathing Hole
4. OPERATING THE PLINTH 4.4 Breathing Hole The Plinth has an integral breathing hole. To use the breathing hole the bung must be removed, as shown in figure 7. Fig 7: Breathing hole... -
Page 12: Specification
5. SPECIFICATION 3 SECTION PLINTH 2 SECTION PLINTH ✓ Electrical variable height ✓ ✓ ✓ Gas assisted rising backrest ✓ Gas assisted adjustable foot rest ✓ ✓ Paper roll holder ✓ ✓ Breathing hole ✓ ✓ Lockable transportation castors ✓ ✓... -
Page 13: Accessories
6. ACCESSORIES 6. ACCESSORIES The Doherty Plinth comes with a range of optional accessories: • Universal accessory bracket PLA01 (required for all accessories apart from the foot pedal) • Side Rails PLA02 • Knee troughs PLA03 • Phlebotomy arms PLA04 •... -
Page 14: Do's And Don'ts
7. DO’S & DON’TS Do ensure the plinth is cleaned on a regular basis. Do ensure the plinth is inspected on a regular basis (minimum once yearly service). Do ensure that all the control plugs are pushed home firmly. Do ensure the mains lead is plugged into the mains supply and is not under tension. Do Not exceed the safe working load of 160kg (25 stone). -
Page 15: Decontamination
8. DECONTAMINATION Infection control and routine cleaning must be carried out in accordance with your local Infection control policy or regulatory body. WARNING Disconnect product from mains supply before cleaning (if applicable) It is advisable to remove any accessories that are fastened to the product. These instructions apply to all accessories apart from soft products. -
Page 16: Maintenance
9. MAINTENANCE The Doherty Plinth has been designed to require very little maintenance, however if there are any signs of damage, or the plinth is not performing as it should, then please contact your supplier for further assistance. Only authorised Doherty service or repair personnel or approved service agents should carry out repairs or service activities. - Page 17 • Check that the mains cable plug is not damaged. Should damage or deterioration occur to the mains cable or plug, they must be replaced by authorised Doherty service or repair personnel or approved service agents only.
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Page 18: Warranty
Sidhil Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury or incident which relates to the use of the Doherty 2 or 3 Section Plinth in conjunction with accessories manufactured by companies other than Sidhil Ltd. All products carry the CE mark in accordance with EC Directive on Medical Devices (93/42/EEC). - Page 20 Tel: 01422 233000 Fax: 01422 233010 Email: sales@sidhil.com www.sidhil.com Sidhil Business Park, Holmfield, Halifax, HX2 9TN A member of the Siddall & Hilton Ltd. Group of Companies (93/42/EEC) Certificate No. FM14550 INSTRUC/PLE01 2 AND 3 SECTION PLINTHS - REV06 26/11/13...
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