Arjo Tempo - Safety Instructions

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Before using your Tempo, familiarise yourself with
the various parts and controls as illustrated in fig. 1,
and other illustrations, then please read this manual
thoroughly in its entirety before using your Tempo.
Information in the manual is crucial to the proper
operation and maintenance of the equipment, and
will help protect your product and ensure that the
equipment performs to your satisfaction. Some of
the information in this booklet is important for your
safety and must be read and understood to help
prevent possible injury. If there is anything in the
manual that is confusing or difficult to understand,
please call ARJO Ltd or their appointed distributor
(the telephone number appears on the last page of
this manual.
Symbols used adjacent to the text in these
instructions:-
This product has been designed and manufactured
to provide you with trouble free use, however, this
product does contain components that with regular
use are subject to wear.
See also “Care of your Tempo” section.
This product is intended to be operated entirely by
an attendant. No functions regarding the control of
this product should be performed by the patient. A
second attendant may be required with certain
patients.
Danger: Means:- electrical hazard
warning, failure to understand and obey
this warning may result in electrical
shock.
Warning: Means:- failure to understand
and obey this warning may result in
injury to you or to others.
Caution: Means:- failure to follow
these instructions may cause damage to
all or parts of the system or equipment.
•Note: Means:- this is important
information for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
Warning: SOME OF THESE PARTS
ARE SAFETY CRITICAL TO THE
OPERATION OF THE LIFTER AND
WILL NEED EXAMINING AND
SERVICING ON A REGULAR BASIS
AND MUST BE REPLACED WHEN
NECESSARY.
Warning: Use only ARJO slings that
have been specifically designed for the
Tempo.
Warning: Do not overload the Tempo
beyond the approved lifting capacity.
The Tempo may be used on gentle slopes
with caution.
Do not attempt to manually lift the
complete lifter.
Caution: Although manufactured to a
high standard the Tempo and accessories
should not be left for extended periods in
humid or wet areas.
Do not under any circumstances spray the
Tempo or accessories (excluding slings or
ARJO approved wet environment
equipment - if fitted) with water e.g. under
the shower.
Warning: It is advisable to familiarise
yourself and understand the operation of
the various controls and features of the
Tempo and ensure that any action or check
specified is carried out before
commencing to lift a patient.
Warning: The ARJO Tempo has been
designed as a mobile lifter for raising and
transporting patients in hospitals and care
facility environments, and should only be
used for this purpose.
Safety Instructions