001.23104.EN rev
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Safety Instructions
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The
MAXI LITE
floor lift must always be handled
by a trained caregiver, as per instructions
herein, who shall attend to the patient during lift
operation.
Intended Use
The
MAXI LITE
floor lift has been designed to
assist caregivers in homecare environments,
hospitals, nursing homes or other assisted
living centres. It is intended for lifting patients
with reduced mobility for the following purposes:
• Transferring to or from adjacent
location, such as chair, wheelchair, bed,
bath, toilet, floor or stretcher.
• Assisting patient with tasks such as,
toileting.
• Transferring to or from an automobile
located on a level and hard surface
such as a driveway, street, sidewalk or
garage.
WARNING
: This product is not intended to
be operated by the patient.
Patient could get stuck in many
circumstances.
WARNING
: The
MAXI LITE
floor lift must be
solely used for the purposes stated above.
Do not use the lift for any other purpose, it
could compromise product’s reliability
and / or patient’s safety.
Operational Life
The
MAXI LITE
floor lift has been designed and
tested to achieve up to 10 000 cycles with a
load of 160 kg / 350 lb.
It is subject to maintenance as specified in the
“Care and Maintenance” section in this manual.
The following table shows number of years in
relation to cycles per day. One cycle is defined
as transferring a 160 kg / 350 lb patient including
a raising action, a lateral displacement and a
descending action.
Cycles per Day
Years
(10,000 transfers)
4
7
6
4.5
8
3.5
WARNING
: Using a floor lift or an accessory
beyond its life span may result in an incident
causing serious injuries.
The life span is the safe operating time period
before a complete overhaul is required.
Following are factors that have an impact on
the lift’s life span:
• aging of the unit;
• transfers per day;
• weight of the patient;
• maintenance frequency.
The expected life for other consumable items,
such as batteries, fuses, slings, straps and
cords is dependent upon the care and usage of
the product. Consumable must be maintained
in accordance with published
Instructions for
Use
and
“Preventive Maintenance Schedule”
.
Important Safety Instructions
• Before using the
MAXI LITE
, a clinical
assessment of the patient’s suitability for
transfer must be carried out by a
qualified health professional considering
that, among other things, the transfer
may induce substantial pressure on the
patient’s body.
• Keep this manual at proximity from the
lift and refer to it as required. Make sure
that all users are regularly trained in the
use of the
MAXI LITE
floor lift as per the
information found therein.
• All controls and safety features are used
only as per the rules specified in this
manual. Never attempt to force a control
or button on the lift.
•
WARNING
: Do not put fingers, hands or feet
where space is limited (see “Fig. 1”). This
could pinch, cut, or seriously harm body parts.
• Avoid any impact during transfer.
Safety Instructions
