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The intended use of this lifting device is for the safe lifting and transfer of an individual
between the posts from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair).
Traxx Mobility Systems recommends that the transfer of a patient is fully risk assessed
and conducted safely. The Titan 500 is suitable for patient in the sitting,
sitting/recumbent and recumbent positions. The Titan 500 is designed to support and
promote safe patient handling and transfer for both the patient and the caregiver.
Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. Use
only as intended. This product may cause serious injury if not installed and operated
according to the manual.
If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a
healthcare professional or Traxx Mobility Systems before attempting to use this
equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Failure to observe the warnings listed below could result in serious injury.
DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so.
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse
or medical attendant. Thoroughly read the instruction in the 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 before attempting to use this device on a patient.
ALWAYS familiarize yourself with operating control and safety features of the
lift before lifting a patient. ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the
instructions in the manual
The Titan 500 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
move the frame with a patient suspended in the sling.
Transfers should only take place between the supports of the Titan 500. DO NOT
swing the patient sideways out from under the overhead beam.
ALWAYS keep patient’s weight centered under the overhead beam. The beam
should cross the patient’s chest to ensure a straight lift.
ALWAYS use lift caster brakes (if equipped) while lifting or transferring a
patient.
NEVER leave a patient unattended while the lift is in use.
KEEP the batteries fully charge. Place the batteries on charge whenever it is not
in use. If it is more convenient to do so, place on charge every night. The charger
will not allow the batteries to overcharge.
NEVER run the batteries completely flat. NEVER store the batteries for long
periods without regular charging throughout the storage period.
DO NOT use the lift in a shower. DO NOT charge the lift in a bathroom or
shower.
NEVER use a sling or lift belt that is frayed or damaged.
The lift is NOT a toy. ALWAYS keep it away from children and pets.
