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TA400 Transfer Aid
User Manual
Doc No. 999562
Revision of document: A
Revision Date: 24.08.21

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  • Page 1 TA400 Transfer Aid User Manual Doc No. 999562 Revision of document: A Revision Date: 24.08.21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Instructions and Warnings ............................3 Introduction ..................................3 Manufacture ..................................3 European Authorised Representative ..........................3 Symbols Used ..................................4 Contraindications / Limitations ............................5 Intended Use ..................................5 Warning Notes ................................... 6 Operating Environment ..............................6 Components/Key Parts ................................7 Assembly Instructions ................................
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    Please read and understand this manual in its entirety before using your Mackworth TA400 Transfer Aid. The information in this manual is important for the safety of anyone near the Mackworth TA400 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.
  • Page 4: Symbols Used

    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 –...
  • Page 5: Contraindications / Limitations

    For internal use only. The Mackworth TA400 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.
  • Page 6: Warning Notes

    Protecting the people present, visually monitor the clipped connection points during transfer stages, so the belt remains firmly attached to the connection pins. To reduce the risk of unintended use, when the TA400 is not in use, remove the Belt from the product to prevent •...
  • Page 7: Components/Key Parts

    Components/Key Parts Please see below to familiarise yourself with the components of the TA400. The images below show the contents of the Transfer aid. If you have not received all the components contact your Mackworth dealer immediately – contact details are provided on the last page of this manual.
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    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 TA400 Transfer Aid 2. User Manual | 8 of 28 999562 –...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Before use, you should familiarise yourself with use of the TA400, the procedure for opening / closing the leg and the positioning of clients when opening or closing the seat pads.
  • Page 10: To Alter The Leg Width

    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.
  • Page 11: Operating Seat Pads

    4.4 Applying the Brakes Operate the TA400 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).
  • Page 12: Slings

    Compatible Belt Types We recommend the use of the Mackworth manufactured belt range (type ‘B’ applied part) to be utilised with the Mackworth TA400. 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.
  • Page 13: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification 5.1 TA400 Dimensions All dimensions below are shown in millimetres. Figure 17 Figure 16 Figure 19 Figure 18 | 13 of 28 999562 – Revision A P a g e...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Front and Rear Castors 100 mm (3.94”) Table 4 Weights Safe Working Load (SWL) 180 kg (400 lb) TA400 – Full Product 38 kg (83.75 lb) Foot Tray 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) Table 5 Operational Forces Operating Force with 180 kg (400 lb) 57 N (12.8 lbf)
  • Page 15: Environmental - Storage And Operating Conditions

    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...
  • Page 16: Fault Finding

    General Inspection and Maintenance 9.1 Service No service is to be carried out on the TA400 Transfer Aid while transferring a person to reduce the risk of injury. Service must be completed by a Mackworth authorised Service Engineer. Do not attempt to service the product yourself, or warranty is void.
  • Page 17: Inspection

    The exterior of the Mackworth TA400 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.
  • Page 18 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™...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    2. The liability of Mackworth under terms of this guarantee shall be limited to the replacement or the defective part(s) to the sales distributor, dealer, agent, person or entity which purchased the equipment from Mackworth. In no event shall Mackworth incur liability for any consequential or unforeseeable losses.
  • Page 20: Service Record History

    Service Record History Complete this section after each service, repair inspection and/or maintenance. | 20 of 28 999562 – Revision A P a g e...
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  • Page 25 User notes: | 25 of 28 999562 – Revision A P a g e...
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  • Page 28 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this user manual, no liability can be accepted by Mackworth for any errors or omissions. Mackworth operates a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications and other data are subject to change without notice.

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