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6.4.2 Lifting Towards a (Wheel) Chair
• Make sure the brake of the wheelchair is applied.
• Lower the patient into the chair at low speed.
• Make sure the patient is properly positioned into the back of the chair.
• Undo the clips of the sling from the hanger bar and remove the hoist.
6.4.3 Lifting Towards a Toilet
• Follow the same instructions as when lifting to a chair.
• Always us a toilet sling when lifting to a toilet.
• Lower the caretaker’s pants to the knees before placing the caretaker on the toilet. Further lower the
pants after placing the caretaker on the toilet.
• Undo the toilet sling from the attachment points of the hanger bar while using the toilet.
• Raise the caretakers pants after the toilet use again to the knees, lift the caretaker and fully raise the
pants.
Toilet slings can only be used with caretakers with sufficient shoulder functioning and body
stability.
7 Maintaining the OT200 Ceiling Hoist
If any doubt occurs about the condition or functioning of the OT200 always alarm the
technical service department.
OpeMed hoists should ONLY be serviced by an authorised OpeMed partner or OpeMed
themselves. Failure to do this will invalid the warranty.
7.1 Cleaning Instructions
Cassette and hanger bar-
The best way to clean the OT200/OT400 is with a moist cloth. Use normal
(house) cleaning detergents.
Slings
- Always see washing instructions attached to sling. Do not use aggressive
solvents when cleaning the hoist or the slings.
7.2 Daily/Weekly Maintenance
For normal use the OT200 hardly requires maintenance. We do however advice to pay attention to the
following points daily in order to prevent or recognize problems in time.
Action Remark
Clean the hoist:
See cleaning instructions paragraph 7.1
Wash the slings:
See washing instructions on sling.
Charge the batteries regularly:
Make sure the cassette is in the charger when the hoist is
not being used.
Check whether the hoist operates smooth:
Alarm the technical service department in order to let
them grease or change parts that hinder smooth
operation.
Check for irregular sounds:
Alarm the technical service department
7.3 Annual Inspection and Maintenance
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