Anetic Aid QA4 - Abridged Summary of Warnings and Cautions

Introduction
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The trolley should only be used, for its intended use, by suitably trained personnel who
have familiarised themselves with the functions of the trolley. Our representatives are
available for on-site consultation or training and our head office team will be pleased to
answer any queries you may have.
1.6. Abridged Summary of Warnings and Cautions
In common with all medical devices of this nature there are inherent risks that the user
should be made aware of, including potential pinch points from moving parts. Whilst
every effort has been taken to eliminate these risks, care should be taken when using
the trolley. It is important that the user familiarise themselves with all of the warnings
and cautions contained within this document.
CAUTIONS:
 The battery must be properly maintained in accordance with these
instructions. Failure to do so will result in significant loss of charge capacity
or failure of the battery. Refer to Section 20, ‘Battery Charging and
Maintenance’ for a full explanation on how to care for the battery.
 Ensure that there are no obstructions in the way before raising or lowering
the backrest.
 Ensure that there are no obstructions in the way before traversing the
patient platform.
 With the articulating leg section articulated downwards, the patient
platform cannot be traversed towards the head end passed the neutral
position.
 Ensure that there are no obstructions in the way before tilting the patient
platform.
 Ensure that there is no equipment stored in the base moulding of the
trolley before tilting the patient platform. NOTE: This ONLY applies when
the trolley is at its lowest height.
 Applying the steering pedal with excessive force, i.e. by standing on it, may
cause permanent damage to the mechanism.
 The siderail should be returned to the mid-section of the trolley during
patient recovery.
 Failure to charge the battery once the low battery alarm has sounded could
result in a permanent loss of maximum charge capacity.
 Only batteries supplied and approved by Anetic Aid should be used.
 The battery unit should not be opened.
 Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
 Never use a battery that is damaged.
 The battery must be recycled, properly disposed of or returned to Anetic
Aid. The battery must not be discarded with Household waste.
 Ensure that the mattress is correctly orientated on the patient platform with
the touch fastener of the mattress aligning with the touch fastener on the
patient platform.
 Ensure that the mattress is centrally positioned across the width of the
patient platform otherwise it may prevent the side rail from locking when
raised.
 Do not steam clean, jet wash, soak or immerse this device.
 Do not use concentrated bleaching disinfectant solutions, organic solvent or
abrasive powders in the cleaning or disinfection of this product.
 Dilute all disinfectants in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
 Disinfectant products are corrosive in nature; failure to properly wash and
dry the product surface could leave a corrosive residue which may cause
damage to the product. Ensure the mattress is thoroughly dried before
refitting.
 In line with the MHRA document, Managing Medical Devices, maintenance
work should only be conducted by suitably trained personnel following
manufacturer’s guidelines.