gk-medizinmechanik GK PRIMUS 1000-HYD User manual

SHOWER TROLLEY
GK PRIMUS 1000-HYD
OPERATING MANUAL
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Safety
Please read the operating instructions carefully and use the product only for its
intended purpose.
Operating In truction
The shower trolley is designed for transferring patients in hospitals, health centres,
spas, care and nursing homes to and from the bathing area as well as for showering
patients. The height of the trolley is hydraulically adjustable via a foot pedal. Mattress tilt
is 5 cm, which allows the water to drain from the shower liner through the flexible drain
hose.
The lifting mechanism is sturdy, the pivots are Teflon-lined. The surface of the steel
frame has been specially treated. Stable construction with four locking 125 mm
diameter casters. Trolley height: from 42 cm - 84 cm.
The shower trolley is equipped with two push handles with rotating corner buffers to
prevent damage to walls. The side rails drop down. Before a patient is put on the
shower trolley, one side rail has to be lowered. As soon as the patient is on the shower
trolley, the side rail has to be raised until it locks in the 'UP' position.
a) Height adju tment
To raise the shower trolley: Press down foot pedal several times, until the desired
position is reached.
To lower the shower trolley: Lift the foot pedal until the desired position is reached.

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b) Rai ing or lowering the ide rail
Integrated drain tube
Lowering the side rails: Lift side rail with both hands, tilt it towards you, then lower it.
Raising the side rails: Lift the side rail with both hands until it locks in the ‘UP’ position.
Please note:
Before showering a patient, make sure the drain tube is placed in a suitable
container.
Only raise or lower the shower trolley with the side rails up. If the side rails are
down, damage to the side rails or injuries to the patient or the carer can result.
While the patient is being showered, the side rails must be up and firmly locked
into place, otherwise the patient might fall from the trolley or water might splash
on carers or on the floor.
c) Locking ca ter
Locking casters, Ø 125mm. Each caster must be locked and released individually.

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Please note:
While patient is being showered, the casters must be locked.
Intended u e
A shower system designed for residents in hospitals, health centres, spas, care and
nursing homes for use in central bathing and showering areas.
Please note:
If the shower trolley is left unattended for any length of time, it must be put in its
lowest position, with the side rails up and casters blocked.
Cleaning the hower trolley
Use a cloth for cleaning the frame and mattress.
The shower mattress can be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth; if necessary, mild
detergents can be used. Then rinse with warm water.
Do not use solvents (acetone), alcohol-based disinfectants, gritty cleansers and leather
cleaning agents containing oils or other fatty substances.
This product is not dry-cleanable.
Routine in pection
Inspection in accordance with the MDA (Medical Devices Act): a safety check is to be
conducted once a year.
Storing and tran porting the hower trolley
To be stored in a dry room.
During transport, make sure the shower trolley is in the lowest position with the side
rails up.

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RISKS
A patient may fall from the trolley if it is not raised to the appropriate height or if
the side rails are not up. The shower trolley may start moving by itself if the
casters are not locked.
Only use, raise or lower the shower trolley with its side rails up. If the side rails
are down, damage to the side rails, injuries to the patient or the shower trolley
operator may result.
When a patient is being showered, the side rails must be up. Otherwise there is
the risk of the patient falling from the trolley or water splashing on carers or the
floor.
Liability and warranty
The manufacturer is only liable for the safety and reliability of this product if:
•the product is used for its intended purpose
•it is checked by authorised personnel once a year
•it is used in accordance with operating instructions
Any technical changes to the product or single components carried out by
unauthorised personnel result in a loss of warranty.
Sy tem pecification
SHOWER TROLLEY
- hydraulic height adjustment: 42 cm – 75 cm
- mattress width: 65 cm, length: 190 cm
- overall length: 210 cm, overall width: 81 cm
- weight of shower trolley: 58 kg
- maximum working load: 170 kg
- mattress tilt: 5 cm
- lockable casters, diameter: 125 mm
- drop-down side bars, height: 22 cm
- thickness of shower mattress: 25 cm
- draining tube – length: ca 1 m – integrated into the shower mattress

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ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARES. REPAIRS OR MODIFCATIONS TO THE
EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE COMPONENTS THEREOF BY UNAUTHORISED
PERSONNEL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
Safe working load (SWL): 170 kg
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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N o t e

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