Safety Instructions - Proactive PROTEKT STS COMPACT 500 Manual

Safety Instructions

A Protekt STS Compact 500 will provide years of service if it is
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properly maintained as any electric and/or mechanical equipment
requires. Please pay careful attention to the following important
information regarding the care, maintenance, and operation of the
patient lift. Carefully read these instructions before assembling
the lift, or attempting to lift a user with the device.
• Before attempting to lift any patient, please practice operating the lift
and explain the lift procedures to the patient.
• Please provide special assistance under the caretakers' discretion.
(i.e. patients who are comatose, spastic, agitated, or otherwise
severely handicapped).
• The patient lift should be used solely for transferring a user/patient
from one utility (beds, chairs, toilets, etc.) to another. The patient lift
should not be used for transporting or moving any patient from one
location to another location.
• During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base
of the lift in the widest position.
• The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift.
• Do not roll casters over any object while the user/patient is in the
sling.
• Do not lock casters during lifting.
• While being lifted in a sling, always keep the user/patient centered
over the base and facing the caregiver operating the lifter.
• Never leave the user/patient unattended during lifting.
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