General Safety - Sunrise Medical COOPERS 8351C Instructions Manual

1 Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with
ease.
2 Remove obstacles such as loose rugs, draught excluders and worn
fl oor coverings.
3 Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate.
4 Wear fl at supportive shoes.
5 Avoid wet fl oors.
6 Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces, wet leaves and
ice.
7 Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing.
8 Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package.
9 All equipment should be regularly inspected for any damage or sig-
nifcant signs of wear.
Check for:
Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
Both buttons of the spring clips are present or horse
shoe clips are not loose or worn.
Elongated adjustment holes.
Loose handles.
Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
Replace where necessary.
10 Regular cleaning with a mild detergent or disinfectant is recom-
mended. DO NOT use bleach or any solvents (such as lighter fl uid).
Sunrise Medical Limited
High Street, Wollaston,West Midlands, DY8 4PS England
Tel + 44 (0) 01384 446688 Fax + 44 (0) 01384 446699

GENERAL SAFETY

ELBOW CRUTCHES
Conforms to
The Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC 1993