Arjohuntleigh Minstrel, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Minstrel with people in mind Instructions for Use MMX15030 EN M Rev 14 10 2017 ...

Page 2: ...inuous 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 ArjoHuntleigh AB WARNING To avoid injury always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied documents before using the product Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use ...

Page 3: ...tors 9 Adjustable chassis legs 9 Scale Optional 9 Slings 10 Using your MINSTREL slings 11 Preparation 11 General warnings to be read before approaching the patient 11 Lifting from a chair 11 Putting back onto a chair 13 Lifting from a bed 13 Putting back onto a bed 14 Lifting a patient from the floor 14 Battery and battery charger 15 General maintenance and cleaning instructions for your Minstrel ...

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Page 5: ...ds and accessories can be detrimental to their safety ArjoHuntleigh is not liable for accidents incidents or the insufficient performance of aids as a result of unauthorized modifications to its aids products and accessories Service and support A qualified ArjoHuntleigh service technician must carry out maintenance on your Minstrel every year in order to guarantee its safety and day to day working...

Page 6: ... system The Minstrel may only be used by a qualified caregiver in accordance with the guidelines in this user manual and maintenance instructions Transfers with the Minstrel are made indoors in the patient s room in communal areas or in a bathroom The aid is not intended for use in a shower or outdoors The scales if fitted have been designed only for weighing patients WARNING Avoid loading the Min...

Page 7: ...ad the Instructions for using your sling which is supplied with the sling Safety instructions for the battery charger The battery charger has been developed for use in dry rooms with a normal relative humidity Never expose the battery charger to water or humidity The battery charger must not be covered CAUTION Use only ArjoHuntleigh battery charger TGT 232 or NDA8200 for charging Minstrel batterie...

Page 8: ...rical socket and connect it in the correct way Read on page 14 of this user manual 6 Charge each battery until the charger indicates full charge 7 Clean the product in accordance with the instructions on page 17 of this user manual 8 Find a well ventilated dry room in which you can store the hoist 9 Indicate a place where the user manual can be kept so that it is always available to users 10 Shoul...

Page 9: ...akes back 9 Power Off button red and Power On Reset button green 10 Raise Lower button 11 Emergency Lowering button in the event of system failure 12 LCD 12A Battery Discharged Indicator 12B Hour Cycle meter 13 Chassis 14 Mast 15 Scales display 16 Pedals 17 Battery release button 18 Jib 19 Spreader bar 20 Emergency Stop button Illustration 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 2 9 10 12 17 2 20 12B...

Page 10: ... again Power On Reset button green Press this button to turn on power to the Minstrel Power Off button red Press this button to turn off power to the Minstrel Overload protection This operates automatically overload will be shown on the LCD and the buzzer will beep continuously Also the Minstrel movement will stop if you overload for example by lifting a patient who is heavier than the Minstrel s ...

Page 11: ...lly see Illustration 6 or by pedals see Illustration 5 a Adjusting chassis legs with a pedal When pedals are fitted to a Minstrel they open and close the chassis legs see Illustration 5 Pressing the right pedal opens the legs and pressing the left pedal closes them The chassis legs can be set in three positions parallel half open and fully open Always move the hoist with the chassis legs in the cl...

Page 12: ...lbs 77 132lbs 121 165lbs 154 286lbs 264 418lbs Flites disposable loop sling MLA2500 MLA4060 MLA3000 MLA4531 MLA4031 MLA7000 Solid Mesh All day Mesh All day solid Non woven MLA2000 MFA2000 MLAAS2000 Loop sling with head support MLAAM4060 Loop sling without head support Low back quick sling Loop sling bath head support Loop toilet sling Loop toilet sling without head support with head support Hammoc...

Page 13: ...d under tension both before and during lifting This is to prevent the loops from coming loose when the patient is being lifted Make sure the patient s arms and legs are always inside the sling while he she is being moved except when transferring with a toilet sling It is important for the patient s safety that he she does not hold onto the spreader bar Never allow the spreader bar to be lowered on...

Page 14: ...lustration 12a Use the loops that best match the patient s build see Illustration 12b The left and right leg loops used must be of the same colour To ensure a good personal hygiene and care of the patient s personal areas the sling can be fitted in a non crosswise manner see Illustration 13 by sliding the left leg flap underneath the left leg and attaching its loop to the left hook Vice versa for ...

Page 15: ...tration 16 2 Now turn the patient onto his her other side until the folded part of the sling can be pulled under him her This should result in the patient lying in the middle of the sling see Illustration 17 You can also sit the patient up and then put him her in the sling See Lifting from a chair 3 Approach the bed with the Minstrel so that the spreader bar is at the height of the patient s chest...

Page 16: ...pters Lifting from a chair and Lifting from a bed see Illustration 26 3 Approach the patient with the open side of the chassis Open the chassis legs if necessary Apply the hoist s brakes 4 Attach the shoulder loops The easiest way is to use the longest loops see Illustration 27 Use the loops that best match the patient s build Make sure the left and right shoulder loops are of the same colour 5 Sl...

Page 17: ...e battery being overcharged A discharged battery must be left to charge until the charger indicates full charge The battery life is variable 2 5 years and mainly depends on proper charging practices To extend the battery life the batteries must be charged at regular interval until the charger indicates full charge It is recommended to charge batteries until the charger indicates full charge when t...

Page 18: ...s lead As the battery contains lead it cannot be disposed of in the usual way It must be handed in for reuse Contact the appropriate local authority for advice when disposing of batteries CAUTION Do not charge batteries in a sealed container or cabinet Do not place batteries near a fire or throw them into it Never short circuit a battery Do not store batteries where the temperature could exceed 60...

Page 19: ...has been diluted according to the instructions on the packaging Use a sponge a cloth or a disposable cloth and clean all the parts of the hoist Make sure that the contact time during cleaning or disinfecting is in accordance with the instructions or local regulations Dry all parts of the hoist with a cloth Maintenance recommendations ArjoHuntleigh recommends that you maintain the Minstrel regularl...

Page 20: ...k that castors are securely attached to the chassis and that they can turn freely Also check the contact surfaces of the castors Replace where necessary X Examine all exposed parts especially where they could come into contact with a patient s body Make sure no cracks or sharp edges have developed that could cause injury or that have become unhygienic Replace where necessary X Check the operation ...

Page 21: ...ntleigh technician when servicing is carried out WARNING If you have any doubts about the correct functioning of the Minstrel withdraw it from use immediately and contact ArjoHuntleigh Tasks checks to be performed by qualified service technicians Before each use Daily Weekly Annually Every 3 years Check that the castor mounting pins are firmly attached to the chassis and the chassis legs X Check t...

Page 22: ...ting 12 Sticker Do not touch the actuator 13 Emergency stop button label 14 LCD Battery Discharged Indicator and Hour Cycle meter 15 Maximum total weight of lift lift patient Labels 10 8 7 Illustration 30 4 1 9 10 6 2 3 12 Duty 10 2min 18min 24V DC 4Ah 190kg 420lb Minstrel with scale TMO 335_6 HMA0007 2014 12 P0299955 190kg 420lb 5 13 14 Rating 24V 4 0Ah 30A max IP24 BATTERY PACK 4 0AH Pb Designed...

Page 23: ...oltage Battery charger protection class intrusion of moisture Battery charger protection class protection against electric shock Battery Charger part number country code in parentheses Operating force of controls Rechargeable sealed lead battery NDA0100 24 V 4 Ah IPX4 Internal electrical device 24 V 6A Thermal over current circuit breaker 20A 30A FW7318M 24 Friwo Mobile Power GmbH 100 240 V AC AC ...

Page 24: ...imum sound level In accordance with ISO 3746 53dB dB re 1pW 3dB Classified as a medical device risk class 1 within the meaning of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements in Annex 1 to the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Conforms to IEC 60601 1 2012 ed 3 1 ANSI AAMI ES60601 1 2005 A2 2010 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60601 1 08 and ISO 10535 2006 ...

Page 25: ...imum hoisting reach 1480 mm 58 27 11 Maximum height of CSP 2085 mm 82 09 12 Hoisting range 1382 mm 54 41 13 Hoisting reach at maximum height of CSP 393 mm 15 47 14 Hoisting reach at minimum height of CSP 670 mm 26 38 15 Maximum hoisting reach 895 mm 35 24 16 Turning circle 1420 mm 55 91 17 Hoisting mechanism 370 mm 680 mm 14 57 26 77 18 CSP Hoist dimensions CSP Central Suspension Point a reference...

Page 26: ... a noise but the jib do not move upwards An obstruction is blocking the jib Remove the obstruction and check thoroughly for damage before continuing the lifting cycle If in doubt use the System Failure Lowering Override to return the resident to a safe seated position before removing the hoist and withdrawing it from use Only use the Minstrel again after it has been inspected and approved for safe...

Page 27: ...ables than 1 0m if the transmitter s output power rating exceeds 1W a Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with this symbol a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for cellular cordless telephones...

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Page 32: ...fective everyday care early mobilisation safe patient handling venous thromboembolism prevention pressure injury prevention hygiene routines bariatric care and diagnostics With extensive know ledge and experience we strive to improve efficiency and ensure a safer and dignified environment for caregivers and their patients ArjoHuntleigh AB Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö Sweden www arjohuntleigh...