Product Overview - Aquatec Step Gebrauchsanweisung

Aquatec® Step
1.4 Service life
The expected service life of this product is three years when
used in accordance with safety instructions and intended
use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary
according to frequency and intensity of use.
1.5 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:
• Non-compliance with the user manual
• Incorrect use
• Natural wear and tear
• Incorrect assembly or set-up
• Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
spare parts
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
– Do not use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading
and understanding these instructions and any
additional instructional material.
WARNING!
Risk of Falling!
– Before every use, check the product for damage
and ensure that it is securely assembled.
– Do not use if defective.
– Do not make any unauthorised alterations or
modifications to the product.
– Do not move or displace the product under load
or during use.
– Only use the product on level ground.
– Only use accessories and options intended for
this product.
2.2 Labels and Symbols on the Product (Fig. 3)
Manufacturer
A
UK Conformity Assessed H
B
European Conformity
C
D Lot number
Read user manual
E
Maximum user weight
F
The identification label is attached to the underside
of the product.

3 Product Overview

3.1 Intended use
This stepping aid is intended as an aid to enter into or get
out of a bathtub for persons with mobility limitations.
Indication: If used without an assistant, the users must
be able to keep their own balance. There are no
2
Production date
G
Unique Device
Identifier
Medical Device
I
J Reference number
Product designation
K
contraindications known when using the product as intended.
For the maximum user weight, see 7 Technical Data, page 3 .
3.2 Scope of Delivery
The scope of delivery is shown in figure 1.
4 Setup
For removing or installing the non-slip cover A, refer to
figure 2.
WARNING!
Risk of Slipping
– Make sure that all 10 fastening buttons B are
securely fastened before using the product.
5 Maintenance
5.1 General Maintenance Information
This product is maintenance-free, provided that the cleaning
and disinfection instructions are adhered to.
5.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
NOTICE!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product:
– before first use,
– regularly while it is in use,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids.
Cleaning
1. Remove detachable parts.
2. Clean all parts by wiping down all generally accessible
surfaces.
3. Machine-wash the cover at max. 60 °C.
4. Dry the parts with a cloth.
Disinfection Instructions
Method: Follow the application notes for the used
disinfectant and wipe-disinfect all accessible surfaces.
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