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Safety Instructions
A Span-America patient lift will provide years of service if it is properly
maintained as any electric and/or mechanical equipment requires. Please
pay careful attention to the following important information regarding the
care, maintenance, and operation of the patient lift. Carefully read these
instructions before assembling the lift, or attempting to lift a user with the
device.
• Before attempting to lift any patient, please practice operating the lift
and explain the lift procedures to the patient.
• Please provide special assistance under the caretakers’ discretion.(i.e.
patients who are comatose, spastic, agitated, or otherwise severely
handicapped.)
• The patient lift should be used solely for transferring a user/patient from
one utility (beds, chairs, toilets, etc.) to another. The patient lift should
not be used for transporting or moving any patient from one location to
another location.
• During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base of
the lift in the widest position.
• The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift.
• Do not roll casters over any object while the user/patient is in the sling.
• Do not lock casters during lifting.
• While being lifted in a sling, always keep the user/patient centered over
the base and facing the caregiver operating the lifter.
• Never leave the user/patient unattended during lifting.
Service personnel may contact Span-America for any information,
instructions, or certain parts for servicing purpose.
DEFINITIONS & SYMBOLS
In this manual the user refers to the patient or resident and may be used
interchangeably at different times. Caregiver refers to the operator or person
who is assisting with the transfer.
Symbols used in this manual and on the product and their meanings:
Warning! Failure to heed this warning may
result in damage to the product or serious
injury to the operator and/or user.
Do Not Bleach. No bleach product may be
used. The garment is not colorfast or
structurally able to withstand any bleach.
Important instructions follow. Read and
understand the instructions in the manual
before using the product.
Do Not Dryclean. Garment may not be
commercially drycleaned.
Type BF applied part. Refer to the part of
the medical device which come into
physical contact with the patient in order
for the device to carry out its intended
Do Not Iron. Item may not be smooted or
finished with an iron.
Class II symbol. To identify equipment is
designed that a connection to electrical
earth (ground) is not required.
Tumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat. A machine
dryer may be regularly used at a maximum
of Low Heat setting.
Note! Important information concerning
the product and/or its correct and proper
usage follows.
Do Not Dry. A machine dryer may not be
used.
Advise the operator to consult the
accompanying documents before use.
Machine Wash, Hot. Initial water
temperature should not exceed 82°C or
180°F.
Right side up Do Not Wash
Fragile, handle with care Keep dry
Carton storage temperature limit of -25°C
to 70°C
Carton storage humidity limit of 0% to 90%
European Conformity mark, The product
conforms to European Medical Directive
93/42/EEC and meets applicable health,
safety and environmental requirements.
Handle with care
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