POLYMORIT Ardoo Caresafe 140 User manual

Caresafe 140
Hoist/Stand Aid Combo
User Manual
Manufactured By:
Polymorit Ltd
Unit 8 Oakhurst Business Park
Wilberforce Way,
Southwater, West Sussex
RH13 9RT, UK
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.polymorit.com
EU Authorised Representative:
Polymorit Ltd
51 Bracken Road,
Sandyford
Dublin D18 CV48
Ireland
Tel: [phone]

Inspect Your Merchandise
The product you purchased is guaranteed by Ardoo Caresafe Limited to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period
is as stated in the Ardoo Caresafe 140 User Manual.
On receipt of the Ardoo Hoist/Stand Aid Combo, check that the product is free of any
shipping damage. If the product is received damaged or missing components,
contact Ardoo Caresafe immediately.
Safety Instructions
Warning!
Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the product or serious injury to the
operator and or user.
Read and understand the instructions in the Hoist/ Stand Aid Combo User Manual and
Ardoo Caresafe 140 User Manual before using the product.
Note!
Important information concerning the product and/or its correct and proper usage follows.
Failure to use this device according to instructions may cause serious injury.
Never attempt to transfer a patient or resident whose weight exceeds the indicated
maximum capacity for this device or any accessory.
Never leave a patient unattended during transfer.
Do not use without a complete understanding of safe and correct operation.
Do not use for the purpose of transportation over long distances.
Maintenance & Inspection
Refer to the Ardoo Caresafe 140 User Manual for maintenance associated with the hoist.
The Ardoo Hoist/Stand Aid Combo kit requires minimal maintenance on an ongoing basis.
However, to ensure safety & proper use, the following steps should be taken on a monthly
basis.
Check all bolt/nut assemblies to make sure they are tight, and no wear & tear is evident.
Replace and tighten any worn assemblies prior to using the Stand Aid. Check the castors
to make sure they are in working order and are secured firmly to the Stand Aid.
Replace any worn or damaged casters prior to using the stand Aid.

The Ardoo Caresafe 140Stand Aid Kit
is an assembly which incorporates a
footplate and kneepad.
1. Footplate (See Picture 1)
Picture 1
Handle
Picture 3
Lugs (B)
Height Adjustment
Converting the Ardoo Caresafe 140
Hoist into a Stand Aid:
Step 1:
Erect the Ardoo Caresafe 140 Hoist in
accordance with the User Manual,
paying special attention to the Safety
Precautions.
Step 2:
The cross member of the Ardoo
Caresafe 140 Hoist comes fitted with
slots which are designed to take the
Stand Aid Kit.
See Picture 2
Step 3:
Positioning the footplate onto the hoist to use
as a Stand Aid.
The footplate is shipped in the folded position as
per Picture3.
Lift the footplate by the shaft and position the lugs
(B) on the footplate into the slots (A) on the hoist
cross member. Ensure the footplate fits firmly in
place. See Picture 4.
Picture 2
Cross Member
with Slots (A) Picture 4

Step 4:
Once the footplate is securely attached to
the hoist grip the handle and slide the
kneepad slightly forward to disengage it.
Lift the kneepad to a vertical position until
you hear it click into place. See Picture 5.
Picture 5
When you have determined that Steps
1 —4 have been followed the Stand Aid is
ready for use by competent qualified
persons.
To fold the kneepad down after use, place
one foot on the front of the footplate, grip
the handle and lift the kneepad slightly
vertically to disengage it, lower the kneepad
down to a horizontal position.
The footplate can now be lifted off the hoist
for storage or to use the Combo as a hoist.
How to use the Stand Aid:
A suitable Stand Aid sling should now be
fitted onto the user following manufacturer’s
instructions.
The hoist should be maneuvered as close as
possible to the chair/wheelchair and back
brakes applied.
Feet should be in tight fitting slippers or shoes,
positioned flat on the foot plate, The lower legs
should rest against the cushion. At this point the
cushion can be adjusted for comfort.
The boom of the hoist should be lowered to
facilitate the attachment of the stand aid slings
to the hooks on the boom of the hoist.
The carer should now proceed with the lift by
pressing the up button on the hand set. The carer
can stand neKt to the person being aided and
should check the knee pad for comfort and safety
and the stand aid sling is securely fixed.

Caresafe 140 Hoist / Stand Aid Combo