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SECTION
Page
No.
Foreword ..................................................... 4
Safety Instructions...................................... 5
Product description/function..................... 6-12
Parts referred to in this manual ................. 6-7
Slings......................................................... 8-9
Control Handset......................................... 10
Dual Control panel.................................... 10
Emergency stop button (red)..................... 10
Reset button (green) .................................. 10
System failure lower override ................... 11
System failure wind down facility ............ 11
System cut-out switch ............................... 11
Automatic cutout....................................... 12
Automatic stop function............................ 12
Battery discharge indicator........................ 12
Service indicator........................................ 12
Adjustable width chassis legs.................... 12
Chassis castor Brakes................................ 12
Using your Opera ........................................ 13-28
Before apparoaching the patient................ 13
Powered opening ‘v’ chassis..................... 13
“Lock and Load” system jib...................... 13
Using the 4 point spreader bar................... 13
To lift from a chair................................. 14
To lift from a bed ................................... 15
To lift from the floor .............................. 17
At the toilet ............................................ 18
Powered patient positioning spreader bar
(if fitted) .................................................... 19
Using the 2 point spreader bar................... 21
To lift from a chair................................. 21
To lift from a bed ................................... 22
Using the soft stretcher.............................. 23
Using the strap stretcher............................ 25
Patient Scale (if fitted)............................... 28
Lifter Battery charging .............................. 29-30
Warnings for charging............................... 29
General safety Practices for Batteries ....... 29
Care of your Opera ..................................... 31-33
Sling Care and Cleaning............................ 31
Lifter Care and Cleaning........................... 31
Periodic Testing......................................... 32
Service Advice .......................................... 32
Labels........................................................... 34
Technical Specification............................... 35-36
Lifter Dimensions...................................... 37
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