Introduction; Safety - lopital Tango Mode D'emploi

1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction
The shower and toilet chair Tango / Tango XL is a medical device for caring for and
washing clients in an ergonomically responsible manner . Comfort is the primary
consideration for both the client and the carer .
The Tango / Tango XL can also be used as a toilet chair, in combination with a bedpan /
bucket .
The Tango / Tango XL is a shower-toilet chair with independent, folding armrests,
polyurethane seat, rails for a bedpan and rotating and foldable footrests .
The average life-cycle of the Tango / Tango XL is 10 years, assuming it is cleaned daily
and regularly maintained according to the maintenance schedule supplied
(See: Chapter 4 Cleaning and Maintenance) .
The Tango / Tango XL is a product with CE-marking. This marking corresponds with
directive 93/42/EC and the revised directive 2007/47/EC for medical devices of 21 March
2010.

1.2.Safety

A failure to comply with the following safety points and the further definitions
in these instructions for use could lead to hazardous situations. Please read
carefully before use.
Use
• Make sure that the Tango / Tango XL brake is applied before transferring clients .
• Notify the client before moving the Tango / Tango XL .
• Make sure that the client always places his / her arms on the appropriate armrest in
order to avoid anything becoming jammed .
• Keep the armrests down / closed when moving the Tango / Tango XL .
• Always try to move backwards over obstacles (rather than forwards) .
• The Tango / Tango XL may not be used to lift persons weighing over 180 kg .
• The Tango / Tango XL may not be used to transport loads other than people .
• Only use original parts, supplied by Lopital .
• Use the Tango / Tango XL in a clean and tidy working environment .
• The Tango / Tango XL may only be operated by an authorised person .
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