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LOCO-102 LOCOMOTOR ROTA STAND ENSURE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE USE. PLEASE KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE LEFT WITH THE USER OF THE LOCOMOTOR ROTA STAND TO CONSULT AS REQUIRED. The ROTA STAND is packed in a strong purpose built carton, to ensure safe delivery. Please retain the carton if possible. Inside this carton you will find the ROTA STAND and Instructions
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Getting Started with your Locomotor ROTA STAND
1.1. Remove all items from the carton. 1.2. Identify the items against the packing list.
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Assembly of your Locomotor ROTA STAND (See diagram)
2.1. The ROTA STAND comes fully assembled and ready to use
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Using the Locomotor ROTA STAND .
3.1. The ROTA STAND has been designed to allow staff to transfer a patient/client from one seated position to another. Before a transfer can take place staff should satisfy themselves through an appropriate risk assessment that the patient/client is able to bear weight independently 3.2. Before using your ROTA STAND adjust the height of the handlebar to suit the patient/client. The shin pad can be moved up or down by 40mm by removing the two fixing screws and attaching it using the two alternative fixing holes. The ROTA STAND can be manoeuvred on its rear wheels and brought to position in front of the patient/client. Assist the patient/client to the front of their chair, ready to stand and place the patient/client’s feet on the non slip foot plate and gently wheel the ROTA STAND up to the Select Healthcare (UK) Ltd Unit 2 Albert Road Rushden Northants NN10 0BU Tel: 01933 411729 Fax: 01933 410213 Designed and Developed by: Proto Magic Innovations Ltd Page 1 ISSUE 10 ROTA STAND INSTRUCTIONS 10.doc 18/06/2010
LOCO-102 LOCOMOTOR ROTA STAND patient/client on its central wheels using the footbar provided. The ROTA STAND should end up with the patient/client’s shins firmly against the shin pad. From this position put your foot on the brake in order to stabilize the ROTA STAND and encourage the patient/client, using the handlebar, to pull themselves into a standing position. If more assistance is required then a second nurse/carer may assist the patien/client to stand using a handling belt around their waist. 3.3. Once in a standing position, take your foot off the brake and gently rotate the ROTA STAND to the position required and encourage the patient/client to sit, reversing the above procedure. NB ALL PATIENT HANDLING TASKS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER A FULL RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE TASK IS TO BE CARRIED OUT.
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Maintaining and Cleaning your Locomotor ROTA STAND .
4.1. Only use a non-abrasive cleaner or disinfectant on the surfaces on the Locomotor ROTA STAND . i.e. Isopropyl alcohol at 70% concentration. 4.2 Before every use always ensure that the handlebar and knee pad height adjustment means are fully 4.3 4.4
tightened and that the brake is functional. Always be vigilant and check for damage Annual servicing is recommended. See service instructions. Warranted .for 12 months.
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Some Do's and Don'ts.
5.1. DO ensure that you have read these instructions and understood them fully, including the glossary of symbols in the bottom of these instructions 5.2. DO ensure that you carry out an inspection of the Locomotor ROTA STAND on a regular basis. 5.3. DON'T let children play with the Locomotor ROTA STAND . 5.4. DON'T exceed the safe working load of a 160kgs person (23 stones). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SAFE WORKING LOAD OVERALL LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
160Kg 485mm 855mm 760mm 14Kg Nylon coated stainless steel & mild steel
GLOSSARY Attention consult accompanying documents before use.
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