ato form Liftolet User manual

User manual
Toilet seat li
Liolet
Liolet small
Bath & WC
edition 36/23

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Dear Customer!
We would like to thank you for your trust
extended to us and for purchasing our
product.
The toilet seat lift Liftolet distinguishes itself
by its quality, security, easy operation and
modern design.
For optimal use of this aid, we ask you and
possible other users to carefully read this
operating manual.
Please read through these instructions
carefully before first use and handle
equipment appropriately!
Foreword

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Table of contents
Topic Page
1 Foreword ……………………………………… 3
2 Table of contents……………………………… 4
3 Safety instructions …………………………… 5
4 Warranty and product liability …………… 8
5 CE sign and position ………………………… 9
6 Indications and prophylaxis ………………… 10
7 Purpose of use ………………………………… 10
8 Product overview …………………………… 11
8.1 Basic model ……………………………… 11
8.2 Accessories / options …………………… 12
9 Initial operation ………………………………… 13
10 Assembly and adjustment…………………… 14
10.1 Basic model ……………………………… 14
10.2 Accessories / options …………………… 19
11 Types of models and Accessories …………… 20
11.1 Basic model ……………………………… 20
11.2 Accessories / options …………………… 20
12 Technical details ……………………………… 22
13 Cleaning and disinfection …………………… 25
14 Maintenance and overhaul ………………… 26
15 Operating life and Re-use …………………… 28
16 Faults, repairs, spare parts ………………… 29
17 Storage ………………………………………… 30
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Safety instructions
The toilet seat lift Liftolet is CE-marked
and fulfils the requirements of the lastest
directives. It was developed in line with most
recent findings. Production is subject to an
on-going quality control.
Please read this user manual carefully before
operating the toilet seat lift.
The user manual is an integral part of the
Rehab aid. In case of loss, request a new copy
or download directly from our download
area on our homepage
www.ato-form.com.
Please keep the user manual in a safe place,
accessible to care and maintenance staff.
The user manual does not replace the
experience of supervisory staff with the
experience and knowledge of operators,
which they gained from (for example)
training courses.
In the event of specific or difficult
applications, the user manual represents a
guide to the most important handling.
Ensure all users or supervisor of this aid
understand its handling and the meaning of
the symbols attached to the device.
Accidents can be prevented when technical
instructions according to the EWG guidelines
are followed.
Protective coverings, labels and warning
notices may not be removed.
The maximum load-bearing capacity of the
Liftolet standard model is 150 kg.
Regular monitoring at your specialist
dealer (at least once a year) lengthens
the life time of the toilet seat lift and
gives you security.
Please also see section: Maintenance
and overhaul.
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• Before mounting or using the toilet seat
lift Liftolet carefully read all instructions
of this user manual, as these have been
drawn up for your safety and as a guideline
for the correct use and maintenance of
this product. This operating manual is an
indispensable component of the delivery
and should be stored carefully for further
use.
• The operating manual is intended for
retailers and users of the toilet seat lift
Liftolet, (or their carers). It contains the
required information to secure the correct
use of the product, it cannot, however
replace the necessary experience of the
user or assistant in handling the device.
• The reseller has the duty to deliver the
device ready for operation and to explain
precisely the functions and technical
data of the device, as well as provide the
necessary support and briefing needed for
a correct and efficient use of the device.
• The given instructions of the operating
manual, refers to the point in time of
the device being placed on the market.
The manufacturer reserves the right to
introduce any modifications which prove
necessary to the device and associated
operating manual, without being bound
to change previous devices and associated
operating manuals.
• The toilet seat lift Litolet may only be
operated by persons who have familiarized
themselves with the standards and rules of
the present operating manual.
• Any potential assistant must be familiar
with the clinical picture of the user.
• The Liftolet may only be used by persons
of a suitable stature and physical aptitude.
• Never place a patient in an aid, which is not
coordinated with his or hers body height
and weight.
• Adjust settings only in the unloaded
condition.
• Do not place any hot beverages or objects
onto the aid you have purchased, as this
would seriously damage the aid.
• Do not load any heavy objects onto the
aid, as this would impair the structure, the
centre of gravity and consequently impair
the balance.
• Move all objects out of the way, which
could be hit or fall whilst operating the aid.
• Check all adjustable parts are locked,
before every use of the aid.
• Please note the individual and overall
safety relevant information when using
several rehabilitation aids simultaneously.
• All aspects of spatial influences (uneven,
wet and smooth floors, steps or similar)
must be taken into consideration by the
carer or user.
• Check regularly if all screws and handles
etc. are firmly tightened. Worn and defect
parts are to be repaired or replaced
immediately. This is especially important to
ensure a safe use of the rehab aid! Carefully
check the clamping jigs and the like are
securely fixed.
Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
• Do not use the aid, if parts of it are
damaged or missing. Missing parts are only
to be replaced with original spare parts.
• Do not carry out any interferences or
measurements if you are unsure of their
effects; for your own safety contact the
nearest service centre or contact the dealer
directly.
• In case of accidents or malfunctions,
contact the dealer or manufacturer from
whom you purchased the device.
• The Liftolet is connected via a power plug
to a standard household wall socket. The
common safety regulations according
to the German VDE (Verband Deutscher
Elektrotechniker) standards for electricity
grids in damp rooms are to be observed
(electrical safety areas in damp rooms,
socket type, protective conductor).
• Regularly inspect the connector or cable
connections and the socket for damage. In
the case of damage contact immediately
contact the manufacturer or an electrician.
• A connection with an extension cable or
multiple sockets is not permitted.
• Battery operated model: when in use never
allow the battery to discharge completely
(observe charging indicator)! When the
load limit has been reached an acoustic
warning signal sounds.
• Battery operated model :the battery must
be charged for at least 24 hours before the
first use of the Liftolet.
• The batteries are only to be charged in dry
conditions.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage
to persons, objects or animals resulting
from false usage of the equipment by the
user or third parties, through incorrect
mounting of parts and accessories, by
neglect or poor maintenance, neglect,
through unauthorized alterations and
modifications, usage of non-original
spare parts or accessories, through
unpredictable and exceptional events
resulting from non-compliance of the
regulations in the presented operating
manual.
• Clean the toilet seat lift Liftolet in
accordance with the instructions given in
the chapter „cleaning”.
• Please ensure before use the product
is cleaned according to the cleaning
instructions and if indicated also
disinfected.
• Any serious incidents occurring in
connection with the product must be
reported to the manufacturer (ATO FORM
GmbH) and the competent authority of the
country in which the user is resident.
• The Liftolet must not be rinsed with
running water, e.g. from the shower,
and must not be splashed with water.
Penetrating moisture can damage the
electronics.
We constantly develop new aids and
improve existing products. We are happy
to receive your suggestions of every
description.
Attention:
When positioning the Liftolet, do not
grasp it by the cable channel, the base
plate or the support handles, but only
by the lifting columns.

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ATO FORM grants the required by law
warranty of your country against defects in
workmanship and materials.
The warranty would be adversely affected
if the customer’s responsibility of servicing
and/or daily maintenance is not carried out
according to the guidelines and intervals
prescribed by the supplier and/ or stated in
the manual.
For further information, we refer to the ATO
FORM homepage/download www.ato-form.
com.
The warranty can only be sustained if the
ATO FORM product is in use in the same
country where it was purchased and if the
product can be identified by the serial
number. The warranty does not cover
accidental damage, including damage
caused by misuse or neglect.
The manufacturer‘s obligations transfer then
to the person carrying out the modifications.
The warranty does not extend to non-
durable parts, which are subject to
normal wear and tear and need periodic
replacement.
The warranty is null and void if non-original
ATO FORM parts/accessories are used, or
if the product is repaired or altered by
anyone other than an authorized ATO FORM
representative or by trained personnel
officially recognized by ATO FORM for repair
and maintenance of ATO FORM products.
ATO FORM reserves the right to inspect the
product being claimed for and the relevant
documentation before agreeing to the
warranty claim and to decide upon whether
to replace or repair the defective product. It
is the customer’s responsibility to return the
item being claimed for under warranty to the
address of purchase.
The warranty is given by ATO FORM or,
subsequently, an ATO FORM dealer.
Warranty and product liability
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The CE-label, which in-
cludes the article number,
serial number and man-
ufacturer information is
located on the back of the
right column.
CE-sign and position
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The Liftolet is a stand-up aid that supports
you during your daily walk to the toilet. The
user is gently and steplessly brought by
the Liftolet, at the touch of a button, to the
sitting or standing position.
The folding support handles can be folded
back for easy access.
In the care sector, the Liftolet offers nursing
staff a great deal of relief during care and the
patient the necessary support when going to
the toilet is difficult.
The Liftolet is also suitable for domestic wet
areas, such as the toilet and bathroom. The
Liftolet is not suitable for use under running
water, such as under a shower.
The device must be prescribed by a medical
specialist, who has tested beforehand and
determined if the Liftolet is suitable for the
individual therapeutic goal of the patient.
Furthermore, the medical specialist has de-
termined the aid to be suitable according to
measurements, weight and willingness of the
patient to use the aid.
The aid is delivered via an authorised tech-
nician in compliance with the requirements
of the country where it is being used and in
strict accordance with the information and
instructions in this manual for adjustments
of the aid according to the measurements of
the user. Only compliance of the regulations
and instructions can lead to positive ergo-
nomically effects.
We wish you every success when using the
toilet seat lift Liftolet.
• Muscular dystrophy
• Neurological diseases
• Multiple sclerosis
• Gout patients
• Polio
and other muscle disorders
Contraindications
• Inability to walk or stand
• Inability to sit
• Inability to put weight on the feet for a
short time despite support
Indications and prophylaxis
Purpose of use
The list of contraindications does not
grant guarantee completeness.
The patient‘s general condition is an
important part of the risk assessment. In
individual cases, the decision must be
made by the attending physician, who
must weigh the risks versus the expected
benefits.
6 Indications and prophylaxis
7 Purpose of use