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WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied documents
before using the product. Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use.
Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies.
© Arjo 2018.
As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.
The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of Arjo.
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment. Please read this
Instructions For Use (IFU)
thoroughly!
Arjo will not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a result of
any unauthorized modi
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cation to its products.
Customer Support
If you require further information, please contact your local Arjo representative. The contact information is
located at the end of this
IFU
.
Defi nitions in this IFU
WARNING
Means: Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in
injury to you or to others.
CAUTION
Means: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to all or parts of the
system or equipment.
NOTE
Means: This is important information for the correct use of this system or equipment.
Contents
Foreword .............................................................2
Customer Support ................................................... 2
De
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nitions in this IFU .............................................. 2
Intended Use .......................................................3
Patient/Resident Assessment ................................. 3
Expected Service Life ............................................. 3
Safety Instructions ...............................................4
Safety Practises ...................................................... 4
Parts Designation ................................................5
Preparations ........................................................6
Before First Use (6 steps) ....................................... 6
Before Every Use (7 steps) ..................................... 6
After every use ........................................................ 6
Select Sling Size..................................................6
Using the Arjo Measuring Tape (4 steps) (Accesso-
ry) ............................................................................ 6
Sizing Without a Measuring Tape (2 steps) ............. 6
Sling Selection .....................................................7
Transfer/Bathing ...................................................... 7
Transfer/Transport ................................................... 7
Allowed Combinations .........................................7
Safe Working Load (SWL)....................................... 7
Loop Attachment & Detachment ..........................9
Attach the Loops (5 Steps) ...................................... 9
Detach the Loops (2 steps) ..................................... 9
Applying the Sling ................................................9
In Bed (22 steps) ..................................................... 9
In Chair/ Wheelchair (20 steps) ............................. 10
On Floor (35 steps) ............................................... 11
Removing the Sling ...........................................13
In Bed (13 steps) ................................................... 13
In Chair/Wheelchair (11 steps) .............................. 13
Cleaning and Disinfection ..................................14
Cleaning Instruction (7 steps) ............................... 14
Flites – Do NOT wash ........................................... 14
Cleaning Chemicals .............................................. 14
Disinfection ............................................................ 14
Care and Preventive Maintenance ....................15
Before and After Every Use ................................... 15
When Soiled, Stained and Between Patients ........ 15
Storage .................................................................. 15
Service and Maintenance ...................................... 15
Troubleshooting .................................................16
Technical Speci
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cations ....................................17
Label on the Sling ..............................................18
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