Mangar HP0007 Installation guide

user instructions and warranty
handy pillow lift
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handy pillow lift
The Handy Pillow Lift:
Provides adjustable back support for• people who require to sleep in a more upright position.
NOTE: Do not use the Handy Pillow Lift. when for medical reasons it is critical that an upright sleeping
position is maintained (See ‘WARNINGS’).
Provides assistance for those with limited• upper body strength wishing to lift themselves to a reclined
or sitting position.
Can be used simply as a means of providing• additional comfort.
TheHandyPillowLifthasbeendesignedtotonanybedwithouttheneedforsecuringstraps.Poweris
providedbytheMangarInternationalAiroCompressor.PLEASE READtheseparateAirocompressor
instructions.
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WARNING
Ensure that you have read and fully understand•
theseandtheseparateAirouserinstructions
before using the equipment.
Where a medical condition dictates that an•
upright sleeping position is critical, the Handy
Pillow Lift must not be used as an air leak in
the system would cause the backrest to loose
height.
Do Not use any other air supply• toinatethe
Handy Pillow Lift.
Standard Contents
1 x Handy Pillow Lift
1 x Pillow Lift Quilt
1 x Pillow Lift Cover
1 x Spreader Bar
1 x User Instructions.

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A
B
C
Fitting Instructions
Fit the Spreader Bar (• A g. 1) through the
pocket on the base of the Handy Pillow Lift.
The air hose (• B), can be led to either side of the
bed, depending on where the compressor is
to be placed. If the hose is to be led to the left
hand side of the bed (as you lie on the bed),
the hose needs to pass through the two holes
as indicated (C).
Remove the pillows from the bed and place the•
Handy Pillow Lift on the bed with the Spreader
Bar positioned up against the headboard. Fold
the strut (Dg.2)towardstheheadboard.
Connect the• Handy Pillow Lift air hose and the
handcontrolasindicatedintheseparateAiro
compressor user instructions. A standard push
button hand control (E g.3) is supplied with
the Airo compressor, however, an optional
lever hand control (F) is also available
PlacetheAirobythesideorunderthebed,in•
an out of the way position.
Partiallyinatethe• Handy Pillow Lift by pressing
‘up’ on the hand control (see separate Airo
instructions).
F
E
1
2
D

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Fit the Quilt (• G g.4) to the Handy Pillow Lift
by inserting the top and bottom of the Handy
Pillow Lift into the pockets at the top and bottom
of the Quilt.
Fit the Cover (• H ) over the Quilt in the same way
asttingtheQuilt,ensuringthattheFlap(J), is
positioned at the top.
Position your pillow on the Handy Pillow Lift as•
indicated(g.5)andwraptheap(J)completely
around the pillow to hold it in place.
Operating Instructions
To raise the Handy Pillow Lift, press ‘Up’• on
the hand control.
To stop at any point, release the ‘Up’ button.•
To lower the Handy Pillow Lift, press “Down”•
on the hand control.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Keep the compressor, the air
hose and the hand control tidy and easy to reach.
J
5
G
J
H
F
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Routine Cleaning
RemovethecoverandquiltandinatetheHandyPillow Lift. Sponge clean with a detergent solution and
dry thoroughly. Do not dry using hot air.Thecovercanbemachinewashedupto40°C;lowheattumble
dried and medium heat ironed. Do Not dry clean or use bleach. Restrict the quilt washing temperature to
40°Cformaximumproductlife.
Disinfecting
The quilt and cover should be removed and the Handy Pillow Liftbefullyinated.TheHandy Pillow Lift
should be pre-cleaned by washing with detergent and water and then disinfected using either buffered
hypochlorite (such as ‘Milton’ solution) or a hard surface, alcohol impregnated wipe. Do not dry using
hot air.
Storage
EnsurethattheHandyPillowLiftisthoroughlydrybeforestoring.Storedeatedinadryplace.Keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Maintenance
Other than routine cleaning and disinfecting, the Handy Pillow Lift is maintenance free.
We recommend that a thorough examination of the Handy Pillow Lift is carried out regularly (not to
exceed12months).FordetailsofMangarInternational’sfullrangeofCustomerServicespleasecontact:
[e-mail] or contact your local supplier (See page 6 for further information).
Specications:
Max.Userweight: 135kg.(Use with heavier
persons will not damage the
product, but full lift may not
be achieved).
WeightofHPL: 2kg
InatedWidth: 61cm
Deatedwidth: 71cm
Length:  80cm
BackrestLength: 73cm
BackrestAngle: 0°to55°approx.
Max.Pressure: 0.35bar(5psi)
Air Hose Length: 1.8m
Fabric: PU Coated Nylon
80cm
73cm
61cm
0°-55°
approx

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Handy Pillow Lift serial number: ..........................
Date of purchase: ...........................
Invoice/Delivery note number: ...........................
MangarInternationalreservestherighttoalterproductspecicationsand/oranyoftheinformationcontainedwithinthisdocumentwithoutnotice.
We strive to provide our customers with reliable and durable products of the highest quality.
In addition to our standard warranty, and for added peace of mind, our servicing division,
Primeserve, also offers a variety of service options. Choose from an Extended Parts Warranty,
Call-Out Protection and an Annual Service and Clean.
TondouthowwecanprovidecompletecoverforyourMangarInternationalproductcallour
Customer Service Department on Freephone 0800 280 0485.
Warranty
The guarantee is given against defects in material and workmanship and comprises piece, parts and
labour. The guarantee is not valid in the case of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, common neglect,
misuseorunauthorisedalterationorrepairbyunqualiedpersons.
The following statements do not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. This product is sold on the
understanding that in the event of any defect of manufacture or material appearing within the warranty
period,thedefectwillberectiedfreeofchargeprovidingthat:
(a) Reasonable evidence is provided (e.g. purchase invoice, delivery note) that the claim is being made
within the warranty period.
(b) The defect is not attributable to accidental damage (either in transit or otherwise), misuse or
unauthorised repair.

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Mangar International
Presteigne, Powys, Wales, UK. LD8 2UF
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
headof[email protected]
www.mangarinternational.co.uk
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that:-
complies with:-
The requirements for Class 1 devices of the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC
Signed:
Date:
A. Barker Managing Director
Handy Pillow Lift - HP0007
October 2009

Mangar International
Presteigne
Powys
Wales, UK
LD8 2UF
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.mangar.co.uk
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