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TAURUS 200 User Manual | 9
CHARGING DOs & DON’Ts
DO
Do charge the battery whenever possible. This will extend the battery
life. A large nu ber of cycles can be obtained fro operating on the
batteries, but battery lifeti e is reduced with frequent discharging.
Do inspect all cables particularly the ains power cable on
the charger for any da age; replace where necessary.
Do stow the handset and if fitted with charger, the ains
power cable when transporting the hoist.
Do clean the actuators, control box, charger, battery and
handset at regular intervals to re ove dust and dirt.
DON’T
Don’t allow the batteries to fully discharge before connecting
to charger. The batteries are a lead acid gel type that can be
trickle charged continuously and have a high current
discharge capacity. The batteries are not the nickel cad iu
type and ust not be periodically fully discharged. Battery
life is greatly reduced by deep or co plete discharging of the
batteries. Longer lifeti e is obtained by aintaining fully
charged batteries.
LIFTING PROCEDURES
Carer should be fully conversant & trained in the use of lifter
& sling. This will decrease patient apprehension & increase
their co-operation and overall safety of the lifting process.
If possible, always pull the lifter for ax safety and co fort.
Move the hoist slowly to avoid patient swing whilst standing.
The hoist should not be used on uneven surfaces or on an
incline greater than 5 deg.
Never leave a patient in a sling unattended.
Ensure brakes of the chair, bed, trolley that the patient is
being lifted fro are locked.
The braking castors on the lifter should be off. This allows
the lifter to create its own centre of gravity (C.G,) over the
weight of the patient. N.B. This action ay result in the lifter
oving slightly during the initial phase of the lift.
