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General Information 

 

 

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Thank you for purchasing the Ministand™. 
Your Ministand™ is part of a series of quality 
products designed especially for hospitals, 
nursing homes and other health care uses. 

We are dedicated to serving your needs and 
providing the best products available along 
with training that will bring your staff 
maximum benefit from every BHM Medical 
product. 

Please read this manual thoroughly, and 
contact us if you have any questions about the 
operation or maintenance of your BHM 
Medical equipment.  

Foreword 

Please read this manual in its entirety before 
using your Ministand™. The information in 
this manual is crucial to the proper operation 
and maintenance of the equipment, and will 
help protect your product as well as ensure 
that the equipment performs to your 
satisfaction. Lifting and transferring a person 
always presents a potential risk. Some of the 
information in this manual is important for 
your safety and must be read and understood 
to help prevent injuries. BHM Medical 
strongly advises and warns that to avoid 
injuries that can be attributed to the use of 
inadequate parts, only parts designated by 
BHM Medical should be used on equipment 
and other appliances supplied by 
BHM Medical. 

Furthermore, unauthorized modifications on 
any BHM Medical equipment may affect its 
safety. BHM 

Medical will not be held 

responsible for any accidents, incidents or 
deficiencies of performance that occur as a 
result of any unauthorized modification to its 
products. 

Tested according to standards by:  

Product Service and  

Service and Support 

A service routine has to be performed on your 
Ministand™ by qualified personnel to ensure 
the safety and proper operation of your 
product. See “Disinfection, Cleaning and 
Maintenance” section. 

If you require further information, please 
contact your local BHM Medical 
representative, who can offer comprehensive 
support and service programs to maximize the 
long term safety, reliability and value of the 
product. You can also contact your local 
BHM Medical representative for replacement 
parts. 

Manufacturer Information 

This product is manufactured by:  
BHM Medical Inc.  
2001 Tanguay Street  
Magog (Quebec)  
Canada J1X 5Y5 

Authorized European Representative 

Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd. 
310-312 Dallow Road 
Luton, UK  
LU1 1TD 

Summary of Contents for Ministand

Page 1: ...001 20075 EN rev 6 September 2010 Ministand Instructions for Use...

Page 2: ...e patented or patent pending Our policy is one of continuous development and we therefore reserve the right to make technical alterations without notice The content of this publication may not be copi...

Page 3: ...10 Operating the Ministand 11 Introduction 11 Adjusting the Width of the Legs 11 Power Base Models 12 Correct Use of the Brakes 12 Brakes application and release 12 Emergency Shut Off 12 Battery Pack...

Page 4: ...t to avoid injuries that can be attributed to the use of inadequate parts only parts designated by BHM Medical should be used on equipment and other appliances supplied by BHM Medical Furthermore unau...

Page 5: ...n this manual The Ministand must always be handled by a trained caregiver who must attend the patient during lift application and operation and in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Ins...

Page 6: ...age of the equipment concerned Consumables must be maintained in accordance with published Instructions for Use and the Preventive Maintenance Schedule Equipment Identification The unit s identificati...

Page 7: ...nufacturer This symbol is accompanied by the product s serial number of the manufacturer This symbol indicates separate collection for all batteries as per the WEEE Directive The black bar indicates t...

Page 8: ...atient This mobile patient lift must be operated by a trained attendant Do not attempt to use the lift if you have not been properly trained to do so This patient lift should never be used by patients...

Page 9: ...ry If the maximum load differs between hoist spreader bar and body support unit i e sling then the lowest maximum load must always be used Electric Shock Prevention Read the battery and charger instru...

Page 10: ...Waste of Electronic and Electrical Components as well as local laws and regulations must be followed If not they may explode leak and cause personal injury When returning batteries insulate their ter...

Page 11: ...10 Sling Compatibility For more information about sling use please refer to the documentation that comes with your sling Chest sling 4001C 4001 Total Transfer sling 4000TTC 4000TT Band sling TST X Hy...

Page 12: ...the legs or push it to the far right to open the legs Fig 4 Pedal base The adjustments are made by changing the position of the pedal Press down on the left side of the pedal to close the legs Press d...

Page 13: ...f the unit has to be halted while moving a patient Upon stationing the lift in front of the patient before the patient places his her feet onto the footrest Brakes application and release To apply bra...

Page 14: ...d one second battery pack not included from the wall mounted charging unit not included Fig 11 Figure 11 NOTE to ensure long battery life charge for a minimum of 8 hours before using the lift for the...

Page 15: ...cated on the control box attached to the mast These controls serve two functions They are secondary controls in the event the hand control stops functioning or if two attendants are involved in the tr...

Page 16: ...e sling are correctly installed in the hook Fig 18 If they are not install the loop properly before lifting the patient Figure 18 Ensure the patient s arms are over the sling and that the sling is not...

Page 17: ...in the sling during the transfer 7 Move the patient directly over the point of transfer and lock the wheels on the wheelchair or bed When the patient is positioned against the chair or bed lock the re...

Page 18: ...ith electrical components or internal corrosion If a hot air dryer is used to dry the lift the temperature must not exceed 80 C 176 F Do not use petroleum based solvents or similar since this may dama...

Page 19: ...removed it is imperative that you reinstall all associated safety devices such as cotter pins split rings and lock nuts If one of these devices is defective you must replace it with an original new co...

Page 20: ...en operating the lift Ensure that the footrest is correctly attached to the mast Ensure that the kneepad is in the proper position for the patient Ensure that the kneepad is tightened If the product d...

Page 21: ...TY CHARGER TROUBLE CHECK POWER ON LIGHT ON CHARGER IS NOT LIT CHECK CHARGER IS PLUGGED INTO WALL RECEPTACLE CHARGER IS PLUGGED IN BUT POWER ON LIGHT IS NOT LIT CHECK THAT ELECTRICAL OUTLET HAS POWER Y...

Page 22: ...h IEC 60601 1 WARNING Radio transmitting devices such as mobile telephones two way radios etc should never be used near the Ministand since they can interfere with the function of the lift Cables from...

Page 23: ...Technical Specifications 22 Figure 22...

Page 24: ...r this warranty to be valid the purchaser must present its original proof of purchase at the moment of the claim The defective unit assembly or part must be returned to BHM Medical for inspection The...

Page 25: ...nces shall BHM Medical be liable for consequential incidental or special damages arising in connection with use or inability to use the products In no event shall BHM Medical s liability for breach of...

Page 26: ...001 20075 EN rev 6 September 2010...

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