Oxford
®
Presence
2. Introduction: About Your Lift
Each Presence lift is fully assembled, load tested and certified before being packed/shipped.
The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton that is used for both export and domestic mar-
kets to ensure the safe arrival of the lift. A number of documents are supplied in a wallet, and packed
with each lift and should be kept safely for future reference.
• TEST CERTIFICATE
• DEALER GUARANTEE CARD
• PACKING CHECK LIST
The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and should be kept for reference purposes.
To properly maintain your lift please refer to the maintenance schedule included in this document. If
you are at all unsure what your country's servicing requirements are, please check with your dealer
and/or a local government agency.
The CE mark:
The Oxford Presence carries the CE mark and complies with the following EC
directives:
• Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
• EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
• Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
Statement of Intended Use
The intended use of this lifting device is for the safe lifting and transfer of an individual from one rest-
ing surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Joerns Healthcare recommends that the trans-
fer of a patient is fully risk assessed and conducted safely over a short distance only.
The Oxford Presence is suitable for patients in the SITTING, SITTING/RECUMBENT and
RECUMBENT positions.
The Oxford Presence is an electrically operated patient lift, designed to support and promote safe
patient handling and transfer for both the patient and carer.
The Oxford Presence lift is available in two variants; one which is fitted with a standard 6-point
spreader bar and one that has an Integrated APC (4-point). The Oxford Presence lift which
incorporates the 6-point spreader bar is also compatible with 4-point cradle options, available as after-
market accessories. All configurations are designed to be used with the Oxford range of slings. The
examples of slings suitable for use with this device are listed as follows:
• Oxford Quickfit
• Oxford Full Back
• Oxford Quickfit Deluxe
• Oxford Long Seat
Expected Service Life
Oxford Professional lifts are designed and tested for a minimum service life of ten (10) years, subject
to the use and maintenance procedures stated in this manual. Use, other than in accordance with
these instructions, may compromise service life.
4
• USER MANUAL
• CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CARD
• Oxford Access
• Oxford Comfort
• Oxford Silkfit
English