Introduction; Safety - lopital Tango 5100 Mode D'emploi

1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction
The shower and toilet chair Tango is a medical device for caring for and washing clients
in an ergonomically responsible manner. Comfort is the primary consideration for both
the client and the carer.
The Tango can also be used as a toilet chair, in combination with a bedpan / bucket.
The Tango is a shower-toilet chair with independent, folding armrests, polyurethane
seat, rails for a bedpan and rotating and foldable footrests. These functions are essential
performance.
The average technical life-cycle of the Tango is 10 years, assuming it is cleaned daily and
regularly maintained according to the maintenance schedule supplied
(See: Chapter 4 Cleaning and Maintenance).
The Tango is a class 1 product with CE-marking. This marking corresponds with directive
93/42/EC and the revised directive 2007/47/EC for medical devices of 21 March 2010.

1.2.Safety

A failure to comply with the following safety points and the further definitions
in these instructions for use could lead to hazardous situations. Please read
carefully before use.
Use
• Make sure that the Tango brake is applied before transferring clients.
• Notify the client before moving the Tango.
• Make sure that the client always places his / her arms on the appropriate armrest in
order to avoid anything becoming jammed.
• Keep the armrests down / closed when moving the Tango.
• Always try to move backwards over obstacles (rather than forwards).
• It is not permitted to charge the Tango with more than 180 kg. / 396.8 lbs.
• The Tango may not be used to transport loads other than people.
• Only use original parts, supplied by Lopital.
• Use the Tango in a clean and tidy working environment.
• Only verifiably authorised personnel is allowed to work with the Tango.
• Swimming pool locations are not considered to be 'normal conditions' and will
substantially shorten the lifespan of certain components.
• During use of the Tango, the water temperature may not exceed 43°C / 109.4°F.
Maintenance
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