Invacare ISA COMPACT User Manual page 3

1 General
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety
instructions.
Only use this product if you have read and understood this
manual. Seek additional advice from a healthcare professional
who is familiar with your medical condition and clarify any
questions regarding the correct use and necessary adjustment
with the healthcare professional.
Note that there may be sections in this document, which are
not relevant to your product, since this document applies to all
available models (on the date of printing). If not otherwise
stated, each section in this document refers to all models of the
product.
The models and configurations available in your country can be
found in the country-specific sales documents.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest
version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare
website.
If you find that the font size in the printed document is difficult
to read, you can download the PDF version from the website.
The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more
comfortable for you.
For more information about the product, for example product
safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare
distributor. See addresses at the end of this document.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your
country.
1.1.1 Symbols in this Document
Symbols and signal words are used in this document and apply
to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal
injury or property damage. See the information below for
definitions of the signal words.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in
damage to property if it is not avoided.
Tips and Recommendations
Gives useful tips, recommendations, and information
for efficient, trouble-free use.
Other Symbols
(Not applicable for all manuals)
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UK Responsible Person
Indicates if a product is not manufactured in the UK.
Triman
Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only relevant for
France).
1.2 Service Life
The expected service life of this product is eight years when
used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions,
maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual.
The effective service life can vary according to frequency and
intensity of use.
1.2.1 Additional information
The expected service life is based on an estimated average of 4
lifting cycles per day.
1.3 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:
Non-compliance with the user manual
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Incorrect use
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Natural wear and tear
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Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third
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party
Technical modifications
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Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
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spare parts
1.4 Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer's warranty for the product in
accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business
in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.
1.5 Compliance
Quality is fundamental to the company's operation, working
within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I.
This product features the UKCA mark, in compliance with Part II
UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class I.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the
company's impact on the environment, locally and globally, is
reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH compliant materials and components.
We comply with the current environmental legislations WEEE
and RoHS.
1.5.1 Product-specific standards
The product has been tested and conforms to ISO 10535 (Hoists
for the transfer of persons with disabilities) and all related
standards.
For further information about local standards and regulations,
contact your local Invacare representative. See addresses at the
end of this document.
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