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- Page 1 User Instruction Manual Hoyer Switch ® To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hoyer ® English Switch Contents Introduction ........................3 Assembly & Commissioning Instructions ................4 Safety Precautions ......................5 Operating Instructions ....................... 7 Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List ..............13 Technical Specifications ....................15 Warranty .......................... 16... -
Page 3: Introduction
Hoyer ® English Switch 1. Introduction The Hoyer Switch is a sit-to-stand and transfer device for moving a person over short distances. This might be bed to chair, chair to wheelchair or to and from a toilet/commode, for example. As a secondary application, the Switch can also be used to help reposition a patient who may have slouched in their chair. -
Page 4: Assembly & Commissioning Instructions
Hoyer ® English Switch 2. Assembly & Commissioning Assembly Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains: • Base • Frame • Frame retaining knobs • Spare/replacement brake decals • User Guide (This booklet) Frame Correctly locate the frame into the mounting supports on the base, ensuring the knee pad height-adjustment quick release pins... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Hoyer ® English Switch 3. Safety Precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Hoyer products is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make transfer operations easy and trouble free. WARNING •... - Page 6 • 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.
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Page 7: Operating Instructions
Hoyer ® English Switch 4. Operating Instructions 1. Patient Positioning The patient’s feet are placed on the footplate taking positioning guidance from the feet decals. The patient’s weight must be loaded centrally on the footplate with weight distribution applied downwards through the central wheels. WARNING The user’s weight MUST NOT be distributed outside of the support surface. - Page 8 Hoyer ® English Switch 3. Brakes There is a brake for each central wheel. To apply the brakes, press down with your foot on the red marked surface of each pedal. Press down firmly until the brake pedal engages and holds in position.
- Page 9 Hoyer ® English Switch 6. Transfer Function For point-to-point transfers, firstly ensure both the existing and target transfer surface, e.g. chair, wheelchair, commode or bed, are secure and stable, applying brakes where applicable. For very short transfers, e.g. to a wheelchair, position the equipment in a way that allows sufficient space to operate the Switch in advance of beginning any transfer activity.
- Page 10 Hoyer ® English Switch 7. Repositioning Function (Seated) WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer. Failure to do this may result in inadvertent tipping and consequential injury to the patient and/or caregiver. If the patient has slipped forwards in their chair or has slouched into a compromised and/or uncomfortable position, the Switch can be deployed to help reposition him/her further back in the chair and achieve a more upright and comfortable position.
- Page 11 Hoyer ® English Switch Using the Hoyer Patient Handling Belt NOTE: For initial and correct application, please refer to the separate user guide supplied with the Patient Handling Belt. WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer.
- Page 12 Hoyer ® English Switch Single Carer Use: Having fitted the Patient Handling Belt to the patient (see separate user guide), secure the clip attachment on the long strap to create an extended loop to assist with raising/standing. Apply both brakes on the Switch to ensure a stable and secure platform. Place the patient’s feet on the base plate, using the feet decals as a positioning guide.
- Page 13 Hoyer ® English Switch Returning to a Seated Position: Position the Switch suitably in front of the target surface and apply the brakes. Ensure the patient is standing comfortably and securely, keeping their hands on the frame for assistance/balance. Release the clip on the Patient Handling Belt strap and un-hook from the curved vertical hook. Tuck it away to the side of the belt to avoid any inadvertent snagging.
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Page 14: Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List
Daily checks and regular inspection will ensure your product is kept in optimum safe working condition. A list of spare parts is available upon request. Daily Check List: Joerns Healthcare strongly recommend the following checks are carried out on a daily basis and before using the Switch. WARNING NEVER use an Hoyer Switch that shows signs of damage that could endanger or compromise the safety of the patient and/or carer. - Page 15 Spare Parts and Repairs: WARNING JOERNS HEALTHCARE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS. Please contact your local authorized Hoyer service provider to arrange replacement parts and repairs. If you are unsure of the organisation you need to contact, our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
Hoyer ® English Switch 6. Technical Specifications Safe Working Load ....................... 400 Ibs Overall Width ........................21.6” Overall Height ........................46” Overall Length ........................26.3” Knee Pad Height (To top of knee pad) ..............13.6 - 20.2” Turning Radius ......................... 30.0” Overall Height Of Base (Footplate) .................. -
Page 17: 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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