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General Information ..................................................................................................................2
Foreword............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Service and Support ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Manufacturer Information.................................................................................................................................... 3
Authorized European Representative................................................................................................................. 3
Definitions Used in this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 4
Intended Use....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operational Life................................................................................................................................................... 5
Equipment Identification ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Verifying the Package Contents ......................................................................................................................... 5
Policy on Number of Staff Members Required for Patient Transfer ................................................................... 5
Symbols Used ........................................................................................................................................6
Safety Instructions and Warnings............................................................................................7
General Instructions ...............................................................................................................................7
General ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Electric Shock Prevention................................................................................................................................... 8
Fire and Explosion Prevention............................................................................................................................ 8
Battery Safety Practices ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment Warning Labels................................................................................................................................. 9
Sling Compatibility ..................................................................................................................10
Operating the Ministand..........................................................................................................11
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Width of the Legs ........................................................................................................................ 11
Power Base Models .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Correct Use of the Brakes ................................................................................................................................ 12
Brakes application and release:........................................................................................................................ 12
Emergency Shut-Off ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Battery Pack...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Removable Battery Pack .................................................................................................................................. 13
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance Indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Raising and Lowering the Patient.........................................................................................................13
To raise the patient: .......................................................................................................................................... 13
To lower the patient: ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Active Sling Installation ........................................................................................................................14
Attaching the active sling to the Ministand ...........................................................................................14
Transferring the Patient ........................................................................................................................13
Before Lifting the Patient: ................................................................................................................................. 13
Main Actuator Failure........................................................................................................................................ 13
Disinfection, Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................................................................13
Lift Cleaning and Care..........................................................................................................................13
BHM Sling Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 13
Monthly Inspection ...............................................................................................................................13
Checklist Before Use ............................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................................................................13
Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................13
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................13
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