General Guidelines; Operating Information - Invacare Reliant 450 RHL450-1 Manuel D'utilisation

2 Safety
The Safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
2.1

General Guidelines

WARNING
DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and
any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by
other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
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NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact the Dealer for further instructions.
2.2

Operating Information

General
WARNING
The Invacare patient lift is NOT a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed
to a wheelchair).
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in
this Owner's Manual, observe a trained team of experts perform the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several
times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient.
Use common sense in all lifts. Special care MUST BE taken with people with disabilities who cannot cooperate while being lifted.
Invacare slings and patient lift accessories are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Invacare patient lifts. Slings and accessories
designed by other manufacturers are not to be utilized as a component of Invacare's patient lift system.
If the patient lift is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure
handgrips do not twist on patient lift handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.
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Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift
2 SAFETY