YORKSHIRE CARE equipment Hip'Guard, User Manual

Page 1: ...AIRBAG TECHNOLOG Y USER GUIDE Yorkshire Care Equipment Linkside House Forest Lane Head Harrogate HG2 7TE T 01423 799960 E enquiries yorkshirecare com www yorkshirecareequipment com Certified airbag ...

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Page 3: ...fety instructions 28 Technical description 29 Reusing the airbag system 34 Maintenance 37 Delivery After Sales Service 38 Functioning and malfunctioning 39 Certification 40 Disclaimer 41 To get the most out of your airbag belt Hip Guard please read this manual carefully ...

Page 4: ...tem and adapts to the person s body shape The airbag belt is not washable E Protective cover avoids soiling the airbag belt which is not washable The cover is light comfortable removable and washable It is recommended to always use the belt with the cover 1 Product presentation Hip Guard is an airbag belt that protects the hip in case of a fall When a fall is detected the airbag inflates on the le...

Page 5: ...attery is fully charged Hip Guard will not work if the battery is discharged Before using the belt on a daily basis it is essential to check that it is fully charged If the battery is discharged a red LED will flash and 3 short beeps will be heard every 30 seconds b Positioning the belt 1 Checking the orientation The red labels must point downwards The UP arrow on the inside of the belt must point...

Page 6: ... red labels must point downwards The buckle must be positioned at the front and centred in relation to the pelvis To close the belt the female buckle connector see p 25 must be in the right hand If the buckle is not centred this will prevent the belt from working properly risk of accidental triggering The light blue anti slip material and the UP arrow must be pressed against the body and in contac...

Page 7: ...d 10 seconds The green LED lights up again to indicate the end of the initialisation phase See page 39 for details on the LEDs and beeps ON OFF ACTIVE INACTIVE When the belt is on closed buckle and in normal operation a green LED flashes every 5 seconds CAUTION The system takes a few seconds to activate 10 second initialisation phase An orange LED indicates this period during which the belt can be...

Page 8: ...All that s left to do is put the belt away 3 General safety instructions Here are a few instructions that must be followed for safety reasons After inflation the gas cartridge must only be replaced with a Hip Guard cartridge available on the www hipguard eu website or from a retailer Store the belt carefully when not in use keep it away from high temperatures 45 C and humidity Any modification or ...

Page 9: ...l of any of the original belt components will impair the proper functioning of the airbag Never wash the belt only the protective cover is hand or machine washable 30 Not suitable for sports or activities that involve sudden or rapid body movements There is a high risk of accidental airbag activation Do not use in the shower or bath Keep out of the reach of children Not suitable for people with ad...

Page 10: ...irbag inflates in 80 ms The person is therefore protected in 280 ms and before impact approximately 400 ms The system automatically switches to sleep mode when the person is lying down c The airbag protection The airbags are manufactured and tested in Helite s workshops They are made of high quality nylon and are very strong to cushion and absorb shocks with optimal efficiency The maximum pressure...

Page 11: ...lite cannot ensure the safety and proper functioning of Hip Guard with cartridges that are not original Hip Guard gas cartridges The gas cartridges to be used are only Hip Guard gas cartridges GG 27cc Store and use at temperatures below 45 C do not leave full gas cartridges in a car at too high temperatures Do not drop the gas cartridge If any corrosive marks appear on the surface of the gas cartr...

Page 12: ...ery low Red LED flashing and 3 short beeps every 30 sec The belt needs to be recharged Connect the charger to the belt buckle Charging time is about 6 hours When the belt is charged the indicator turns green f The size of the belt There are 5 different sizes S M L XL 2XL For optimal comfort and fit an elastic band has been added at the back of the belt To find the right size simply measure the wai...

Page 13: ...ctive cover is washable at 30 C It is easy to put on and take off by following the press buttons and the red label Always check that the cover is in the right orientation The red labels belt and cover are matching and point downwards The UP arrow on the inside of the belt and on the cover match and the arrow points upwards The light blue material of the cover is superimposed on the belt The press ...

Page 14: ...ove the protective cover 2 Open the small pocket of the gas cartridge on the side where the airbag has inflated It is located between the buckle and the airbag 3 Remove the empty gas cartridge a Disconnect the empty gas cartridge This step must be carried out first It is dangerous to remove the cartridge before disconnecting it b Remove the red elastic cap by pulling it upwards rounded part of the...

Page 15: ... the airbag The blue side MUST ALWAYS be folded inwards Otherwise the airbag will not be able to deploy correctly d Finish rolling up the airbag and adjust it so that it fits in the pocket At the end of the rolling up the white part of the airbag must always be visible e Close the airbag pocket following the velcros starting from the velcros close to the zip 5 a b c d e 4 CAUTION If the gas cartri...

Page 16: ...tion b Cover the end of the cartridge with the red elastic cap using the red strap run a finger through it This step must be carried out after inserting the gas cartridge It is dangerous to close the zip before the cap covers the cartridge head c Connect the cable of the gas cartridge with the cable of the system This step must only be carried out after the cartridge is properly positioned and att...

Page 17: ...irbags are properly folded in their pockets The protective cover is on the right side and has been properly closed 6 Maintenance a The gas cartridges The gas cartridges come with a 10 year guarantee but it is recommended to check the weight of the gas cartridge every year The check consists of weighing the gas cartridge The Hip Guard 27 CC gas cartridge weighs 108 g its weight must be between 105 ...

Page 18: ...t the end of its life please do not throw it away with the household waste In order to avoid any environmental or health risks please sort them out and dispose of them at a local waste collection centre Consult the local sorting rules for electronic and metal waste municipality waste collection centre etc 7 Delivery and After Sales Service For all questions about the Hip Guard belt please contact ...

Page 19: ... described below are encountered contact a dealer for repair or replacement of the product If Hip Guard was purchased on the www hipguard eu website contact customer service via email at sav helite com If the belt or internal materials fabrics are torn If a break crack or corrosion appears on the activation mechanism or on the gas cartridge If the system does not switch on when the belt is charged...

Page 20: ...rd beeps all 5 minutes battery low recharge the belt see p 32 Red LED fixed 2 second beeps every 2 seconds no cartridge cartridge empty or cartridge incorrectly connected check the cartridge and change it if necessary Red LED fixed beep that does not stop one of the airbags has been used change the belt If none of these cases are detected contact the retailer or the after sales service 9 Certifica...

Page 21: ...ture or death following a fall Helite and its distributors will in no way be held responsible for bodily injury or death and or material damage that may occur during a fall when using the Hip Guard belt Helite and its distributors decline all responsibility following incorrect installation or use of the Hip Guard belt Helite and its distributors cannot be held responsible in the event of non infla...

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