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USER INSTRUCTIONS
ATLAS ADVANCE
P11437
Atlas Advance Transfer Aid
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
Maximum User Weight
24st
155kg
1. INTENDED
USE
The transfer aid is designed to provide assistance when rising from and lowering into a seated position.
It can also be used indoors to complete short distance transfers and to ease manoeuvring of users in
con
fi
ned spaces.
The user must be able to support their own weight and maintain balance for prolonged periods of time. They
must also be able to grasp the handles and understand basic instructions.
2. SAFETY
Warning:
The maximum user weight must not be
more than 155Kg (24st).
• Always perform a risk assessment prior to use,
including safe moving distance.
• Do not use the product outdoors. Do not use in
shower or bathing rooms unless transferring from
the toilet.
• Only use on level surfaces and take care over
door thresholds. Do not use on deep pile carpets.
• Always plan the route to avoid obstacles prior
to use. The carer must have visibility around the
user when transporting.
• The carer must act as a counterbalance when
the user is rising and lowering. Ensure the carer’s
body weight is su
ffi
cient to counterbalance the
user’s body weight.
• The brakes must be on at all times unless it is
being used to make a user transfer.
• Check the user’s feet are centrally located on the
platform.
• NRS recommend the user wears the optional
safety belt or safety strap at all times during
transfers.
• Do not leave the user unattended when using the
product.
• Not to be left in an area with unsupervised
children present.
3. UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are
missing or damaged and do not try and assemble.
The product is packaged in three parts; the handle,
with knee pads attached, the standing platform and
two hand-wheels.
Contents:
1. Handle Assembly (with knee-pads) x 1
2. Base Assembly x 1
3. Hand-wheel x 2
