Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
Introduction
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Foreword
Foreword
1.1
1.1
Introduction
Introduction
The Casalift 140E / 180E is a lightweight and versatile lift device for use in patient
The Casalift 140E / 180E is a lightweight and versatile lift device for use in patient
and geriatric care situations. Use of the lift is facilitated considerably by its
and geriatric care situations. Use of the lift is facilitated considerably by its
spreading travel leg design. After use, or for transport by car, it can be disman-
spreading travel leg design. After use, or for transport by car, it can be disman-
tled.
tled.
This manual was produced based upon the information available on the design
This manual was produced based upon the information available on the design
and operation of the Casalift which was available at time of printing. We reserve
and operation of the Casalift which was available at time of printing. We reserve
the right to make changes due to technical advances.
the right to make changes due to technical advances.
Should you have any questions concerning the Casalift, please contact your spe-
Should you have any questions concerning the Casalift, please contact your spe-
cialist Days Healthcare dealer (see dealer's stamp on the back of the envelope).
cialist Days Healthcare dealer (see dealer's stamp on the back of the envelope).
1.2
1.2
Intended use
Intended use
The Casalift 140E / 180E should be use exclusively for the purpose of lifting and
The Casalift 140E / 180E should be use exclusively for the purpose of lifting and
moving persons in need of care. It is only designed to move patients over short
moving persons in need of care. It is only designed to move patients over short
distances.
distances.
Improper use will lead to the exclusion of the manufacturer's liability.
Improper use will lead to the exclusion of the manufacturer's liability.
The Casalift may only be used by persons who have received instruction from the
The Casalift may only be used by persons who have received instruction from the
owner, and under consideration of the condition of the patient being transport-
owner, and under consideration of the condition of the patient being transport-
ed. In borderline cases, or if in doubt, consult the attending doctor.
ed. In borderline cases, or if in doubt, consult the attending doctor.
Restriction on use!
Restriction on use!
Patients who are heavier than 140 kg/180 kg must not be lifted with the Casalift.
Patients who are heavier than 140 kg/180 kg must not be lifted with the Casalift.
1.3
1.3
Information on the operating manual
Information on the operating manual
1.3.1
1.3.1
Symbols used in the operating manual
Symbols used in the operating manual
The following symbols are used in the operating manual to identify particular
The following symbols are used in the operating manual to identify particular
hazards in using the product or information to simplify usage.
hazards in using the product or information to simplify usage.
Caution!
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks in using the prod-
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks in using the prod-
uct.
uct.
Caution!
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks of crushing and
This symbol identifies safety instructions which highlight risks of crushing and
trapping when using the product.
trapping when using the product.
GB – 20
GB – 20
Casalift 140E / 180E – 15.10.2010
Casalift 140E / 180E – 15.10.2010