Safety Rules; Emergency; Emergency Stop - Vermeiren Albatros Mode D'emploi

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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 - 330.7 lb). 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 lift 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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Emergency

In cases for emergency the emergency stop and the function for lowering in an emergency
must be used.

2.6.1 Emergency stop

In emergencies, and during assembly and disassembly,
the emergency stop is activated by pressing the red
button on the control box.
Push on the button and turn in the direction of the arrows.
If the button is fully pressed to the back turn back in the
opposite direction of the arrows.
The emergency stop is deactivated by
turning the red button in the direction
of the arrows.
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