Please read and understand this manual in its entirety before using your Freeway TA180 Transfer Aid. The information in this manual is important for the safety of anyone near the Freeway TA180 Transfer Aid and must be read and understood to help prevent injuries. It is also crucial to the proper operation and maintenance of the Transfer Aid.
1.4 Symbols Used The Table below includes all Symbols from BS EN ISO 15223-1:2016 that can be found in this Manual and on the Product and what they represent. Refer back to this Table when you are unsure of what a symbol represents. Consult instructions before use Caution –...
For internal use only. The Freeway TA180 is a sit to stand platform, which is designed to provide an active, safe and comfortable transfer of the user. It is ideal for short distance transfers, such as to/from bed to chair or from bedroom to bathroom.
• The TA180 and its associated parts are certified to a maximum load of 180kg. Do not exceed the maximum rated load of any of the components. Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the Transfer Aid. Before performing a transfer check for and move all •...
Components/Key Parts Please see below to familiarise yourself with the components of the TA180. The images below show the contents of the Transfer aid. If you have not received all the components contact your Prism Medical UK dealer immediately – contact details are provided on the last page of this manual.
Using a knife to release the top lid of the box, the box should open, and the internal packaging must be removed to access the Product. It will include all the following components. It is recommended that the components are removed in the numerical order below. 1. Fully Assembled TA180 Transfer Aid 2. User Manual | 8 of 28 999062 –...
Before use, you should familiarise yourself with use of the TA180, the procedure for opening / closing the leg and the positioning of clients when opening or closing the seat pads.
4.2 To Alter the Leg Width The legs on the base unit of the Transfer Aid are operated by adjusting the leg lever plate, as shown in the photo below. To open the legs, press on “open” (Red Arrow) and then to close the legs, press on “close” (Blue Arrow). Transfer Aid manoeuvres can be completed with the legs in any position.
4.4 Applying the Brakes Operate the TA180 Transfer Aid brakes, in the following way to activate and deactivate the brakes: 1. To activate the rear castor brakes, take your foot and push down vertically on the brake lever. (Shown in Figure 13).
Compatible Belt Types We recommend the use of the Mackworth Healthcare manufactured belt range (type ‘B’ applied part) to be utilised with the Freeway TA180. It is at the user’s discretion to use alternative supplied product. In utilising another manufacturer’s belt, checks must first be made to ensure the belt is safe to use and meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 10535 before its use.
Technical Specification 5.1 TA180 Dimensions All dimensions below are shown in millimetres. Figure 17 Figure 16 Figure 19 Figure 18 | 13 of 28 999062 – Revision B P a g e...
Ground Clearance 35mm Front and Rear Castors 100mm Table 4 Weights Safe Working Load (SWL) 180 kg TA180 – Full Product 38 kg Foot Tray 5.5 kg Table 5 Operational Forces Operating Force (with 180 kg) 57 N Operating Force (with 0 kg)
Environmental - Storage and Operating Conditions The Transfer Aid is intended for internal use within normal environmental conditions. It is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental temperature and humidity during intended use. 6.1 Normal Operating Conditions +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F) at a relative humidity between 15% to 90% RH, non-condensing but not requiring a water vapour pressure greater than 50hPa and atmospheric pressure between 700hPa to 1060hPa...
General Inspection and Maintenance 9.1 Service No service is to be carried out on the TA180 Transfer Aid while transferring a person to reduce the risk of injury. Service must be completed by a Prism Medical UK authorised Service Engineer.
The exterior of the Freeway TA180 can be cleaned using a damp soapy cloth for general cleaning duties. Please ensure the cloth is damp and not wet. Ensure the exterior of the device is dry after cleaning. Dry using a clean dry cloth.
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Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions for the use of the cleaning product before use to ensure safe use for the operator and the patient. Ensure the cloth is damp before the cleaning process. Application is through a clean damp cloth applied to wipe the device down. Use in the following dilutions to ensure an effective clean: Actichlor™...
This guarantee does not affect or in any way limit your Statutory Rights. 1. Prism Medical UK guarantees the Freeway TA180, supplied as new, against failure within the period of 36 months from the date of purchase by virtue of defects in material or workmanship.
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Dealer/service contact details: Manufacturer contact details: Prism Medical UK Address: Unit 1 • Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate • St Asaph Avenue • Kinmel Bay • Conwy • LL18 5JZ Telephone Number: 01924 840100 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this user manual, no liability can be accepted by Prism Medical UK for any errors or omissions.
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