Joerns Healthcare Oxford Stature Manuel De L'utilisateur page 10

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• ALWAYS manoeuvre the lift with the push handle, located on the mast. A foot push pad is
also provided on the base of the hoist.
• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour 0.8
metres/second).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.
• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction.
• NEVER force an operating/safety control. All controls are easy to use and do not require
excessive force.
• DO NOT park a loaded lift on ANY sloping surface.
• DO NOT use electric lifts in a shower.
• DO NOT charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room.
• DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so.
• YOUR lift is for patient lifting. DO NOT use it, or allow it to be used, for any other purpose.
• DO NOT bump the lift down steps, loaded or unloaded.
• DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded lift on a slope which exceeds 1:12 (approximately 5
degrees).
• DO NOT attempt to negotiate a slope without a second helper being present.
• DO NOT use in a wet or corrosive environment such as poolside locations.
• DO NOT use on extra thick pile carpet when the lift is fully loaded.
• NEVER operate lift with loose/worn or missing parts/fasteners.
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