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Hoist power
* Battery powered
* Rechargeable battery
* Electric hand held control
* Control box with diagnostic system

Hoist
* Rear wheel swivel lock castors
* Hoist spreader bar loop attachment on sling
* Wide opening base

Considerations

It is recommended that prior to using this product, training in manual handling and the correct use of this product should be undertaken.

Place Of Manufacture

Invacare, USA

Models

Only one model available

Options

* Additional battery pack
* Full range of slings

Maintenance

Maintenance and cleaning
* At normal daily operation, a service check-up should take place every year, according to the maintenance chart.
* When performing annual or regular maintenance, all parts designed to carry load must be as a minimum tested with maximum load.
* All safety features must be checked according to EN ISO 10535: 2006 Annex B.
* Any equipment that is used in the workplace to lift a load be subject to safety inspection on a six monthly basis.
* The hoist must be stored at normal room temperature. If it is stored in a damp, cold or wet environment then the motor and other mounting parts may be prone to corrosion.
* The hoist has been designed so that it requires a minimum amount of maintenance.
* It is recommended that the batteries are charged frequently, if possible every night, as it will extend the lifetime of the batteries and will ensure high performance.
* It is recommended that the hoist is cleaned after use.
* Please check that the spreader bar connections, control unit and motors are in good working order and not damaged in any way.
* If there is any damage to the hoist, refrain from using it, and contact your local dealer before further use.

Wear and damage of loading parts
* It is necessary to maintain and check all parts that are exposed to static or dynamic strain, such as the sling, the spreader bar and the turning points, do not have fractures, are fragile, askew or damaged.
* Damaged parts must be replaced before further use.

Cleaning
* To prevent cross-infection, the hoist must be cleaned after use.
* The hoist must be wiped with a moist firmly wrung cloth with ordinary household disinfectants.
* Only use officially approved disinfection detergents.
* Dry the hoist carefully after cleaning.
* Never use acids, alkaline or solvents for cleaning the hoist.
* Motors, control unit and mounting parts can be destroyed if the hoist is cleaned in any other way than stated above.

Please see manufacturer's manual for complete instructions.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.