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  • Page 1 Poweo Nursing ® Patient lifter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 3 SYMBOLS AND PICTOGRAMS ......................5 ® GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT POWEO NURSING ................ 6 Accessories ..........................6 Intended use ..........................7 Contraindications ........................7 ASSEMBLY & COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS ................8 Unpacking the Poweo ® Nursing ....................

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Nursing is not intended for use in balneotherapy, as salty or chlorinated mists may rapidly degrade the device, rendering it inoperative or hazardous. The recommended slings are specifically developed by SCALEO Medical for the Poweo® Nursing 4-point suspension. It is inadvisable to use slings from other manufacturers. If you want to use slings from other manufacturers under your responsibility, require proof DOMU096_EN_8_20221205_Poweo®...
  • Page 4 SCALEO Medical cannot be held responsible for any incident that occurs following the use of non-recommended slings. The slings are to be used to lift and transfer people. Never use the patient lifters to lift or to carry objects.

  • Page 5: Symbols And Pictograms

    Symbols and pictograms The symbols used in this manual are: This symbol indicates instructions and safety information when injuries may occur if warnings are ignored or partially followed. It is important to carefully follow the advice and warnings. This symbol indicates important information regarding the use of the equipment. Failure to follow this information may result in damage or malfunction of the lifter or other equipment.

  • Page 6: General Information About Poweo Nursing

    General information about Poweo ® Nursing You have recently purchased a Poweo ® Nursing patient lifter. We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our company. The patient lifter is delivered in a cardboard box containing: 1.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    • Post-operative slings for amputee patients, • Hammock slings, • Walking slings with security belt, • Toilet slings and slings for spinal plaster. Intended use Poweo® Nursing safely and comfortably transfers a dependent person, without effort and reducing the risks of work-related injuries to the caregiver. They are mobile passive patient lifters intended to be used on horizontal floors to transfer up to 180 kg patients.

  • Page 8: Assembly & Commissioning Instructions

    Using a patient lifter requires a good understanding of transfer systems, assembly and disassembly procedures. SCALEO Medical tests and charges all batteries before the products are packed, however, the batteries must be completely recharged before first use. Poweo® lifters are delivered with the emergency stop button switched on the ON position.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Poweo ® Nursing

    Unpacking the Poweo ® Nursing Unpack the lifter by removing all links and protections 1 - Open the carton box. 2 - Remove the central dunnage. 3- Remove the column. 4- Remove the suspension. 5- Remove the handles. 6- Remove the lateral supports. DOMU096_EN_8_20221205_Poweo®...

  • Page 10: Instructions For Assembly

    7- Remove the base. Instructions for assembly 8- Connect the plug coming out of the inside of Lock the column with a M10x45 screw. the column into the base. Insert the column on the base. On the other side of the column, lock It is normal for the screw and the the column with the wedge referenced wedge not to be inside the base of the...
  • Page 11 11- Insert the 2 handles and lock them with the 12- Install the suspension with the axis 8 crowned M4x16 screws. referenced B8310093 and the securing clip referenced B9092010 at the arm’s end. 12Bis.- If the Scalis® scale has been ordered, 13- Check the connections of the actuators the quick mount axis referenced S1621023 can and the remote control:...

  • Page 12: Commissioning

    AC voltage value (100 to 240V) or frequency (50 or 60Hz). SCALEO Medical provides the charger with the AC plug adapted to your country, as long as the place of use is confirmed with the order.
  • Page 13 • The body shape of the user, • The weight of the user, • The specific type of transfer. The Poweo ® Nursing is designed to be used in room temperature, +10 to +40°C. This should be taken into consideration when transporting the lifter; and therefore, keeping it in a ®...

  • Page 14: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use Safety devices Emergency stop The Poweo ® is equipped with an emergency stop button that will power off the lifter when pressed. The emergency stop button is located on the control box. Once pressed it must be turned clockwise to release it. Electric emergency lowering In the event that the remote control does not work, an electric lowering is still possible by operating the buttons located on the control box.

  • Page 15: Battery Management

    The opening of the legs is also secured: in the case of a contact between a leg and an obstacle, the legs will automatically stop moving. When the leg opening movement stops, it is a warning for the user: it means that the security device is operating and the transfer of the patient is not secured.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Of The Battery

    After each charge, be careful to unplug the power cord without pulling to avoid damaging the cord. It is recommended to have 2 batteries to replace the discharged battery with the charged one. Therefore, Poweo® will remain functional at all times. Maintenance of the battery Never charge batteries in extreme temperatures.

  • Page 17: The Control Box

    Standard remote-control Remote control for display control box Battery LED Maintenance LED Lifting & Opening lowering & closing Overload LED buttons of the legs Lifting & lowering Opening / closing buttons buttons of the legs The remote control for the control box with display provides further benefits in use. It provides essential information about battery status, overload occurrence and service: Compact, light and ergonomic, Anti-slip coating on the back to prevent dropping,...

  • Page 18: Lifting And Transferring With The Poweo Nursing

    An optional LCD display control box is also available, including additional features : • LCD display with real time information about the current function and the battery status. • The control box records and displays the most important information for a better management of the lifter.
  • Page 19 Use the lifter carefully to minimize swinging, especially if the lifter and patient are close to furniture. Using passive transfer slings Fold the sling as indicated in the following images before using. The grey side should be facing away from the user when putting the sling in place.
  • Page 20 2. Pull the legs loops of the sling forward and under the thighs. 3. Cross the loops one through the other. If the bed of the patient can be lowered, it should be lowered as much as possible before the lifting starts. Raising the head support can also be helpful.
  • Page 21 Setting the patient down onto the bed 1. As described before, lift the patient until his buttocks are just above the bed. Approach with the lifter while being careful of the patient’s feet. 2. Center the patient over the bed and turn him so that his feet point to the foot end of the bed.
  • Page 22 Lowering the patient into the chair 1. Set the lifter so that the back of the patient is in contact with the back of the chair. To position the patient in the chair, use the following method: 2. Gently push on the knees, 3.

  • Page 23: Choosing The Sling

    The recommended slings for the Poweo® Nursing are the slings listed in the “Accessories” section of this manual, which are manufactured by SCALEO Medical. SCALEO Medical slings are Class I medical devices (European medical device regulation 2017/745) and are compliant to the ISO EN 10535 European standard.
  • Page 24 Reminder: to avoid any risk of accident, it is strongly recommended to only use the SCALEO Medical slings compatible with the 4-point suspension of the Poweo® patient lifter. It is also important to choose the appropriate slings considering the type of transfer and the environment of the room.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Cleaning and disinfecting The following program for cleaning and disinfection is established in compliance with the “Guide for good practices for medical devices disinfection” edited by the French council of Public Health. ■ Device classification: Non critical. ■ Infectious hazard: Low risk. ■...

  • Page 26: Periodical Inspection And Preventive Maintenance

    Periodical inspection and preventive maintenance The aim of a periodic control visit is to control the safety and the maintenance issues on the equipment. This control, as well as the preventive maintenance must be performed regularly every year for the patient lifter and twice a year for the slings – according to annex B of the EN ISO 10535 standard and the recommendations from health authorities.
  • Page 27 The equipment should not be used until the problem is corrected. SCALEO Medical must be informed of the results of the inspections carried out to its devices. DOMU096_EN_8_20221205_Poweo® Nursing user manual...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    The lifetime of the Poweo® patient lifters is 10 years or 30,000 cycles, provided that the recommended periodic inspections and preventive maintenance are properly made. SCALEO Medical lifters are compliant with the 2011/65/EU European directive relating to the reduction of hazardous substances. An EU declaration of conformity can be provided upon request.
  • Page 29 Poweo® Nursing, SLS suspension (Linak electronics with and without display) In mm Ground clearance Maximum height 1999 Minimum height 1390 Maximum height under suspension 1750 Minimum height under suspension Hoisting range 1302 Width (external, open legs ) 1186 Width (external, closed legs ) Length of the base (closed legs) 1231 Length of the base (open legs)

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications Of The Accessories

    European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 class I medical Type of device device Compliance with standards EN ISO 10535, EN 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2 Service factor 1/10 180 kg without Scalis ® scale Maximum load capacity 160 kg with the Scalis ® scale Material Steel and aluminum...
  • Page 31 Control box integrated charger specifications: Permissible AC tensions 100~240V AC Permissible AC frequencies 50/60Hz, 1A Maximum charge current 400 mA Compliance with standards EN 60601-1 :2005 +C1:2006 +C2:2007 , RoHS Temperature range of operation 0°C / +40°C Condition of use For indoor use only DOMU096_EN_8_20221205_Poweo®...

  • Page 32: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) • The Poweo ® patient lifters require special care regarding the EMC. They must be installed and commissioned by the EMC information provided in this user manual. • The RF communication devices and portable phones may affect the Poweo ®...

  • Page 33: Complementary Safety Warnings

    Complementary safety warnings The patient lifters can fall down if they are not used correctly. Not conforming to the following safety measures could lead to serious harm to the patient or the caregiver. Please read the following instructions carefully. 1. Before executing any maintenance, cleaning, or transport procedure, be sure to unplug the lifter.
  • Page 34 Injury or damage to the equipment may occur if the Poweo ® Nursing is not properly used, more precisely if: a) The protective covers of the chassis are taken off by non-qualified personnel, b) A regular maintenance is not performed, c) The maximum load capacity is exceeded, d) Repairs or electrical modifications are made by non-qualified personnel.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Warranty ® The Poweo Nursing patient lifters and all their parts have a four (4) years warranty, except for the batteries and the slings that are guaranteed one (1) year. • Any intervention on the machine contrary to the information provided in this manual will entirely void the warranty.

  • Page 36: Liability

    Liability SCALEO Medical assumes no liability for any injury or harm and consequences thereof directly or indirectly caused to operators, patients or any third party in the following cases: • Non-compliance of the instructions and recommendations supplied within the present user manual.

  • Page 37: End Of Life And Recycle

    End of life and recycle SCALEO Medical lifters and accessories are at least 90% recyclable. The end of life disposal of the device must be done respecting the recycling circuit and local relevant regulation. This particularly concerns the electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and the lead battery (B/A).

  • Page 38: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of conformity DOMU096_EN_8_20221205_Poweo® Nursing user manual...
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  • Page 40: Contact Information

    Contact information The information and advice provided in this user manual are also intended to inform you of the importance of paying attention to safety measures and the necessity of regular maintenance. This is a matter of responsibility for your establishment and a question of safety for your patients and staff.

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