Arjohuntleigh MAXI LITE, Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety Instructions

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Battery and Battery Charger Safety 

Practices

WARNING

:  Following  the  instructions  is 

important for the safe use of the battery and 

to  keep  the  user  (resident/caregiver)  from 

harm. 

Make sure the battery belongs to the device by 

comparing the battery label with the “Technical 

Specifications”  section  on  page  27.  If  battery 

type cannot be confirmed, call your vendor for 

assistance.

CAUTION

:  Do  not  expose  the  battery 

connectors or the battery charger to water. 

Humid  air  or  water  can  cause  premature 

wear to the battery or the charger. 

•  Only use the charger that has been 

supplied with the equipment.

•  Do not charge the batteries in an 

unventilated area.

•  The charger must not be covered or 

exposed to dust.

•  Do not crush, puncture, open, dismantle 

or otherwise mechanically interfere with 

the batteries.

•  Do not store the battery at a 

temperature higher than 40 ºC (104 ºF).

•  Stop using the battery if any damage or 

deformation is noted.

Shock Prevention

•  Electrically live equipment can result in 

serious injuries. If the lift or charger has 

any exposed or damaged wires, contact 

your local ArjoHuntleigh vendor 

immediately.

•  Do not attempt to expose, service or 

repair the lift, battery or charger. If any 

unit is malfunctioning, contact your local 

ArjoHuntleigh vendor.

Fire and Explosion Prevention

•  Do not place or store the battery under 

direct sunlight or near a heat source. 

•  Do not expose the batteries or battery 

charger to flames. 

•  Do not use the charger in the presence 

of flammable anaesthetic gases.

•  Do not short circuit the battery terminals.

Human and Environmental Safety 

Practices

•  Should the battery casing crack, 

allowing its contents to come into 

contact with skin or clothing, rinse 

immediately with water. If the contents 

comes in contact with the eyes, rinse 

immediately with plenty of water and 

seek medical attention.

•  Inhalation of the contents can cause 

respiratory irritation. Seek out fresh air 

and medical attention. 

•  For recycling and disposal of the 

batteries, the rules according to the 

WEEE directive (Waste of Electronic 

and Electrical Equipment) as well as 

local laws and regulations must be 

followed. When returning batteries, 

insulate their terminals with adhesive 

tape. Otherwise, the residual electricity 

in used batteries may cause fire or 

explosion. 

In  case  of  doubt  about  the  way  to  proceed, 

please  contact  your  local  authorities  to 

determine the proper method of disposal.

Homecare Environment Considerations

WARNING

: The 

MAXI LITE

 is not intended 

to be operated by children. Serious injuries 

could occur.

NOTE

:  Cleaning  actions  should  be  done 

rigorously when the 

MAXI LITE 

is exposed to 

an animal. 
Pet  hair  trapped  around  mobile  parts  can 

affect lift’s performance.