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• The Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist and Slings(s) are intended only for transferring of a person. Prism Medical
UK will not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse, neglect or purposeful destruction of the Unit and/or
its associated components.
• The Mobile Hoist and its associated parts are certified to a maximum load of 180kg. Do not exceed the maximum rated
load of any of the components.
• Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the Mobile Hoist. Before performing a transfer, check for and move all
obstacles out of the way.
• Your product is for aiding and transferring a patient. Do not use it, or allow it to be used, for any other purpose.
• Protecting the people present, visually monitor the sling(s) loops connection points during transfer stages, so the belt
remains firmly attached to the clipped carry bar.
• In areas where children are prone to be present be vigilant when carrying out a transfer.
• To reduce the risk of unintended use, when the hoist is not in use, remove the sling(s) from the product to prevent
entrapment or strangulation should the device be tampered with.
• Between Hoist, Spreader Bar and Body-Support Unit, the lowest maximum load shall always be used.
You may need to seek specialist advice on how to assist some people with specific moving and handling needs.
Sources of advice include, but is not limited to, professional bodies and organisations, occupational therapist,
physiotherapists, manual handling advisers and ergonomist with experience in health and social care.
1.7 Warning Notes
Your Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist has been manufactured and tested to exceed BS EN 10535:2006. This
does not mean that it can be used without care. ALL OPERATORS should have read the operating instructions and
appreciate this warning section.
1. ALL Mobile Hoists are less stable on sloping surfaces. A 5-degree slope is the maximum permitted and then only with
great care.
2. ALL Mobile Hoists are dangerous to the person being transferred when used recklessly or pushed at speed.
1.8 Operating Environment
The Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well as
the home health care environment.
The Mobile Hoist is not suitable for any special environments.
The Mobile Hoist is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the environmental temperature
and humidity during intended use.
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