2 Safety
2.1 General Guidelines
WARNING!
– Read and understand these instructions. DO NOT use this product without reading and understanding these instructions and the hoist user manual. If you need help with these instructions, contact a healthcare professional or an Invacare dealer. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
–Invacare products can only be used with accessories made by Invacare. Accessories not made by Invacare have not been tested by Invacare. Accessories not made by Invacare should not be used.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact an Invacare dealer for further instructions.
2.2 Operating Information
This section of the manual contains general safety information about your product. For specific safety information, refer to the appropriate section of the manual and procedures within that section.
General
WARNING!
This manual covers the installation of the freestanding rail system. Refer to the
–Read the instructions carefully before using the
–The freestanding system can be set up and taken down by one person.
–The freestanding rail system should be set up on a level surface.
–The
–The
–The freestanding rail system must not be used for any other purpose than that stated in this user manual. The rail system is not a playground or a swing device.
–If the
–This product is mechanically protected against derailing and jamming.
–The end stops have to be properly installed and locked with spring pins, and the 2 yellow thumb screws on the top brackets have to be properly tightened before using the system.
–Check the freestanding system regularly to ensure it
is stable.
Pinch Points and Positioning
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Pinch points are present on the strap carabiner A and fingers could be pinched.
The hanger bar B can move suddenly and cause injury.
–ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
–When positioning the hoist, be aware of the position of the hanger bar B and the patient. Injury could occur.
WARNING!
Pinch points are present in the pivot points of the vertical poles and between the top rail and the vertical poles.
–ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
–ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of pinch points during setup of the freestanding rail system.
2.3Load Limits
Read the label on each component which indicates the maximum load limits for each component.
The component, e.g. hanger bar, lifting sling, etc. labelled with the lowest load limit determines the maximum load limit for the entire system.
This maximum load limit must not be exceeded.
Please note that the max load may change when different components are used, such as hanger bars, lifting slings, etc.
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