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User Instruction Manual
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. Always refer
to Joerns.com for latest revision.
Manuel de l'utilisateur
Afin d'éviter tout accident, veuillez lire attentivement la
notice avant utilisation. Reportez-vous toujours à Joerns.
com pour la dernière révision.
Manual de Instrucciones
Para evitar posibles daños, lea previamente
el manual de usuario. Consulte siempre Joerns.com para
Joerns
Up
®
Joerns
Up
®
Joerns
Up
®
obtener la última revisión.

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  • Page 1 Afin d’éviter tout accident, veuillez lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation. Reportez-vous toujours à Joerns. com pour la dernière révision. Manual de Instrucciones Joerns ® Para evitar posibles daños, lea previamente el manual de usuario. Consulte siempre Joerns.com para obtener la última revisión.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Joerns ® English Contents Introduction .......................... 3 Assembly & Commissioning Instructions ................5 Safety Precautions ....................... 6 Operating Instructions ......................8 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 Technical Specifications ....................17 Warranty ..........................19...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Statement of Intended Use The Joerns Up is intended for use by an individual who has the ability to stand unassisted or with minimal assistance. It will enable their transfer from one resting surface to another, such as from a bed to a chair.
  • Page 4 Joerns ® English The Joerns Up Stand Aid Clip Sling Attachment Point Patient Cross Bar Clip Sling Attachment Point Push Handle Mast Swing-away Seat Pads Knee Pad Leg Open / Close Pedals Legs Braked Rear Caster Front Casters Footplate / Base...

  • Page 5: Assembly & Commissioning Instructions

    2. Assembly & Commissioning Instructions Carton Contents WARNING The Joerns Up components will need to be lifted with care. You may need assistance to lift the components from the carton and during assembly. Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    • To avoid inadvertent contact with the rear braked casters during transfer, and possible injury, ENSURE the patient’s feet are correctly positioned on the footplate. • ALWAYS apply both brakes after positioning the Up into position in front of the patient prior to asking them to stand.
  • Page 7 • DO NOT bump the device down steps, loaded or unloaded. • DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded device on a slope which exceeds 1:12 (approximately 5 degrees). Joerns Healthcare recommend a second helper is present when moving a patient on a slope.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    2. Opening & Closing the Legs The legs of the Up can be opened and closed to allow easier positioning around furniture. To open the legs, push down the left hand pedal. To close, push down the right hand pedal.
  • Page 9 If a sling has been deemed necessary as part of the risk assessment, ensure you have the appropriate, compatible style and size. Rotate the swing-away seat pads into the open position to allow patient access. To gain improved access around large chairs and bulky commodes, open the legs of the Up before approaching the patient.
  • Page 10 Joerns ® English Carefully wheel the Up into position, in front of the patient, placing their feet on the footplate with their knees resting comfortably against the cushioned knee pad. WARNING To avoid inadvertent contact with the rear braked casters during transfer, and possible injury, ENSURE the patient’s feet are correctly positioned on the footplate.
  • Page 11 Joerns ® English 5. Assisted Standing and Transfers with the Joerns Up The following guidance applies regardless of the surface you are transferring to, whether it be a chair, wheelchair, bed, toilet or commode. WARNING When transferring to or from a wheeled/movable surface such as a commode, wheelchair or bed, ensure the brakes (of that device) are applied to avoid any inadvertent movement and ensure a safer, more stable transfer.
  • Page 12 (of that device) are applied to avoid any inadvertent movement and ensure a safer, more stable transfer. Wheel the patient directly in front of the target surface and apply the brakes. Open the Up’s legs to help navigate and get close to wider furniture including bulky commodes and armchairs.
  • Page 13 Joerns ® English Once the patient is standing, rotate the swing-away seat pads into the up position, providing a barrier-free space in behind. With the patient continuing to grasp the crossbar, ask them to carefully lower themselves on to the...
  • Page 14 A thorough and careful risk assessment MUST be conducted prior to using any sling. Joerns Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for signs of fraying or damage. DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged.
  • Page 15 Joerns ® English NOTE: Use the appropriate clip to achieve a natural seated position that provides good, comfortable support without pulling the patient forward or allowing them to lean back and become unbalanced. Continue with the transfer according to the guidance in this document.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    A list of spare parts is available upon request. Daily Check List: Joerns Healthcare strongly recommends the following checks be carried out on a daily basis and before using the Up. - ENSURE the product moves freely on its casters.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Joerns ® English 6. Technical Specifications Safe Working Load ......................440Ibs Overall Width ........................24.8” Overall Height ........................43.3” Overall Length ........................37.4” Legs Open - External Width ..................... 33.3” Legs Open - Internal Width ....................28.5” Legs Closed - External Width................... 23.6”...
  • Page 18 Joerns ® English KEY SYMBOLS: The following symbols are used for the Joerns Up. This product is a Medical Device in accordance with EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. For indoor use. ATTENTION, consult accompanying documents. Refer to the user instructions before use (Blue background).

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Joerns Healthcare’s obligation under this warranty is limited to supplying replacement parts, servicing or replacing, at its option, any product which is found by Joerns Healthcare to be defective. Warranty replacement parts are covered by the terms of this warranty until the product’s original warranty period expires.

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