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Mackworth SA180 Pre-Sales Information
For further information on the product and details summarised within this document please refer to the Mackworth SA180 User
Manual.
If you require larger print or videos
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these are available on the Prism Website http://prismmedical.co.uk
Intended Use
For internal use only.
The Mackworth SA180 is a Standing Aid to be used by trained personnel. The Stand Aid is a medical device which
carries out safe lifting and transfers of an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a shower chair to a
bed). Prism Medical UK recommends that the transfer of a patient is fully risk assessed and conducted safely over a
short distance only. Carrying out each transfer correctly for minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete
safety, dignity and comfort to the client. The Mackworth SA180 is suitable for patients in the SITTING position only, who have a
degree of weight-bearing ability but require assistance to stand. By removing the foot tray, The Stand Aid can be used as a
walking aid if competent and trained person completes an adequate risk assessment of the surroundings, and the patient is
observed during use. The Mackworth SA180 is designed to support and promote safe patient handling and transfer for both the
patient and carer.
The Stand Aid is one of two components that makes this possible. The other component, the sling, is a specially designed fabric
accessory that attaches to the Stand Aid by means of the boom Loop attachment and straps, and holds the patient during
operation.
Please refer to the user guides supplied with the sling and reference them while reviewing this manual.
The functions of raising and lowering the boom, and opening/closing the legs are accomplished by pressing buttons on the hand
control.
Warning Notes
Your Mackworth SA180 has been manufactured and tested to exceed BS EN 10535:2006. This does not mean that it
can be used without care. ALL OPERATORS should have read the operating instructions and appreciate this warning
section.
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ALL Stand Aids are less stable on sloping surfaces. A 5-degree slope is the maximum permitted and then only with great
care.
2.
ALL Stand Aids are dangerous to the person being transferred when used recklessly or pushed at speed.
Operating Environment
The Mackworth SA180 is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well as the home health care
environment. The Stand Aid is not suitable for any special environments.
The Stand Aid is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental temperature and
humidity during intended use.
