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Intended use
This equipment is intended for
bathing and showering hospital or
care facility residents under the
supervision of trained skilled
nursing staff in accordance with
the instructions outlined in the
Operating and Product Care
Instructions
.
All other uses must be avoided.
Equipment fitted with a Shower
panel disinfection device must be
disinfected according to the instruc-
tions established in the
Operating
and Product Care Instructions
.
All other uses of the disinfection
device must be avoided.
The equipment must only be used
for the purposes stated above, and
must be installed according to the
Assembly and Installation Instruc-
tions
, which can only be superseded
by local code.
The useful life of this equipment,
unless otherwise stated, is ten (10)
years, subject to required preventa-
tive maintenance as specified in the
Operating and Product Care Instruc-
tions
,
Assembly and Installation Ins-
tructions
and
Parts List
catalogues.
Always make sure that:
❏
the equipment is handled by trained
staff.
❏
the water temperature is checked
before showering and that the ther-
mostats are working.
❏
the equipment is disinfected after
each shower.
❏
the Concerto/Basic is moved with
care, especially in narrow passages,
over bumps, etc.
❏
the Concerto/Basic is moved in the
correct direction i.e. along the trol-
ley, during resident transportation.
❏
the wheels and brakes work freely.
❏
the wheels are locked on the
Concerto/Basic during resident
transfer from/to bed/wheelchair etc.
and when the Concerto/Basic is
stationary.
❏
bed/wheelchair wheels are locked
during resident transfer from/to
bed/wheelchair.
❏
all screws are tightened.
❏
the hydraulic system is working
smoothly (raising and lowering).
❏
there are no sharp edges on parts
coming in contact with residents.
General safety practices for
batteries (Concerto electric)
❏
Only use the charger unit supplied
with the equipment.
❏
Do not charge batteries in a sealed
container.
❏
Do not place batteries near a heat
source or fire.
❏
Do not place batteries in a fire.
❏
Do not short circuit a battery.
❏
Do not store batteries at temperatu-
res higher than 60 °C.
❏
Do not crush, puncture, open, dis-
mantle or otherwise mechanically
interfere with batteries.
❏
Should the battery casing become
cracked and electrolyte come into
contact with skin or clothing, wash
immediatly with water. If the elec-
trolyte comes into contact with the
eyes, wash with copious amounts of
water and seek medical attention
immediately.
❏
Contact the appropriate local
authority for advice when disposing
of the battery.
Safety instructions
NOTE!
The equipment must be used in
accordance with these safety
instructions. Anyone using the
equipment must also have read
and understood the instructions in
this booklet.
If there is anything you are not sure
about, ask your ARJO representa-
tive.
NOTE!
Modifications made to the equip-
ment without ARJO’s express
acknowledgement will invalidate
supplier’s product liability.
WARNING!
Make sure that the resident is lying/
sitting in the middle of the stretcher
with their arms on the chest.
WARNING!
Do not overload! The lifting capacity
of the Concerto/Basic is 150 kg.
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