Joerns Oxford User Instruction Manual

3. Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................5 4. Operating Instructions ........... ...

This might be bed to chair, chair to wheelchair or to and from a toilet/commode, for example. As a secondary application, the Switch can also be used to help reposition a patient who may have slouched in their chair. The Switch has a very compact footprint, enabling effective use, even in confined spaces. It can also ...

Assembly Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains: • Base • Frame • Frame retaining knobs • Spare/replacement brake decals • User Guide (This booklet) 1. Correctly locate the frame into the mounting supports on the base, ensuring the knee pad height-adjustment quick release pins are on the same side as the brake pedals. 2. Insert the two frame securing ...

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford products is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make transfer operations easy and trouble free. WARNING • ALWAYS carry out a full and thorough risk assessment prior to using the Switch. • In order to use the Switch safely, the patient MUST display the following abilities: ...

the product. • NEVER force an operating or safety device. All devices are easy to use and do not require excessive force to operate. If a device is not working easily there will be a reason. Forcing will only strain or damage the product and may compromise safety. • DO NOT move or transfer a patient with the central wheel brakes on. • DO NOT att ...

1. Patient Positioning The patient’s feet are placed on the footplate taking positioning guidance from the feet decals. The patient’s weight must be loaded centrally on the footplate with weight distribution applied downwards through the central wheels. WARNING The user’s weight MUST NOT be distributed outside of the support surface. Failure to follow this guidance may result in inadvertent tipping ...

the red marked surface of each pedal. Press down firmly until the brake pedal engages and holds in position. To release the brakes, press down on the green marked surface of each pedal, ensuring the wheels rotate freely. 4. Standing Function It is good practice and recommended to test a patient’s standing ability prior to fully ...

For point-to-point transfers, firstly ensure both the existing and target transfer surface, e.g. chair, wheelchair, commode or bed, are secure and stable, applying brakes where applicable. For very short transfers, e.g. to a wheelchair, position the equipment in a way that allows sufficient space to operate the Switch in advance of beginning any transfer activity. WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply su ...

WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer. Failure to do this may result in inadvertent tipping and consequential injury to the patient and/or caregiver. If the patient has slipped forwards in their chair or has slouched into a compromised and/or uncomfortable position, the Switch can b ...

NOTE: For initial and correct application, please refer to the separate user guide supplied with the Patient Handling Belt. WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer. Failure to do this may result in inadvertent tipping and consequential injury to the patient and/or caregiver. The P ...

Having fitted the Patient Handling Belt to the patient (see separate user guide), secure the clip attachment on the long strap to create an extended loop to assist with raising/standing. Apply both brakes on the Switch to ensure a stable and secure platform. Place the patient’s feet on the base plate, using the feet decals as a positioning guide. Ask the patient to lean forwards and grab hold of one of the fr ...

Position the Switch suitably in front of the target surface and apply the brakes. Ensure the patient is standing comfortably and securely, keeping their hands on the frame for assistance/balance. Release the clip on the Patient Handling Belt strap and un-hook from the curved vertical hook. Tuck it away to the side of the belt to avoid any inadvertent snagging. Providing necessary assistance, instr ...

All Oxford products are designed for minimum maintenance, however some safety checks and procedures are required. A schedule of DAILY tasks are detailed below. Daily checks and regular inspection will ensure your product is kept in optimum safe working condition. A list of spare parts is available upon request. Daily Check List: Joerns Healthcare strongly recommend the following checks ...

WARNING JOERNS HEALTHCARE RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Please contact your local authorised Oxford service provider to arrange replacement parts and repairs. If you are unsure of the organisation you need to contact, our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you. Contact details can be found on the reverse cover of this manual. Cleaning: Using a damp cloth, wipe clean wit ...

Safe Working Load ........................................................................................................180kgs Overall Width ................................................................................................................ 550mm Overall Height ............................................................................................................ 1170mm Overall Le ...

will be pleased to handle all of your purchasing, warranty, repair and maintenance enquiries. It is recommended that our products are commissioned by your authorised distributor or service agent. The distributor or service agent operates the warranty programme, so it is important to keep a record of their name, address and ...

Joerns Healthcare Limited Drakes Broughton Business Park, Worcester Road, Drakes Broughton Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AG United Kingdom (T) 0844 811 1156 • (F) 0844 811 1157 www.joerns.co.uk • email: [email protected] ...