Slings; Safety Rules - Vermeiren Albatros II Mode D'emploi

2.3.7 Moving the patient hoist
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WARNING: Risk of clamping – Be careful passing through restricted passages
(e.g. doors).
1. Stand behind the patient hoist and grasp the handles (left and right, next to the battery
and control box) with both hands.
2. Make sure that both back caster brakes have been released.
3. Push the patient hoist slowly into the desired position.
When it is not loaded, we advise you to pull the patient hoist backwards, which makes it
easier to get round any obstacles (door frames, corners of rooms or furniture).
To move the patient hoist use only the handles for pushing and no other components
(actuator, manual control, ...) .
2.4

Slings

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WARNING: Risk of injury – Only use appropriate slings for the patients.
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WARNING: Risk of injury – Do not use damaged slings.
The Albatros II patient hoist must only be used with slings designed for the Vermeiren
Albatros II patient hoists.
The applicability and instructions for use for the specific slings should be followed.
2.5

Safety rules

Some safety tips are given below for your security:
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Only authorised staff who have been trained in using the lift must use and operate the
patient lift.
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Make sure when using the lift that there is sufficient room around and above it, as the
adjustment movements could otherwise lead to damage or injury.
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Always be aware of the lifting arm to avoid injury.
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The patient lift must only be used on level surfaces, with all 4 casters contacting the
ground evenly.
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It must not be used in humid environments.
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Only slings that have been designed and approved for the patients must be used
(see usage instructions for the various slings). Use of any other slings is at your own
risk.
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Please follow the instructions of the nursing staff or suitably trained persons, so that
no injuries are caused during use of the lift.
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Check the medical condition of the patient and be sure that it is possible to lift the
patient with this patient hoist. (Refer to intended use)
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Be careful with sources of ignition such as lit cigarettes as they may set the sling
alight.
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Never exceed the maximum load (150 kg). The control box is disabled if the lift is
overloaded.
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When using slings with a maximum load, the lowest load is used between the
patients hoist and sling.
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The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages and injury caused by inappropriate
actions or by not observing the instructions given in this manual.
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Use only the handles for pushing to move the patient hoist and no other components
(actuator, manual control, ...).
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Pull the lifting arm before use manually upwards and check that the lifting arm falls
down by himself. If not, contact your specialist dealer.
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Albatros II
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