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Arjohuntleigh Alenti Instructions For Use Manual

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Instructions for Use

...with people in mind
04.CD.05_14GB • 05/2016

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Alenti Instructions for Use ...with people in mind 04.CD.05_14GB • 05/2016...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. © ArjoHuntleigh AB 2013. 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ........34 Battery Instructions ..............37 Care and Preventative Maintenance ........38 Troubleshooting ..............42 Alarms ..................43 Technical Specifications ............44 Dimensions ................46 Approvals and List of Standards ..........47 Labels on the Alenti Lift ............48 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..........50 Parts and Accessories ............52...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Your service representative stocks equipment. the parts you will need. The telephone number appears Your Alenti® lift and hygiene chair is part of a series of on the last page of this Instructions for Use (IFU). quality products designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care use.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Alenti must be used accordance with the instructions for care and by appropriately trained caregivers with adequate maintenance in this IFU.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING To avoid the device in use from tipping, do not raise or lower other equipment close to it and be aware of stationary object when lowering. WARNING To avoid the device from tipping and the patient from falling, do not use the equipment on floor with recessed drains, holes or slopes exceeding a ratio of 1:50 (1.15°).

  • Page 7: Preparations

    (4 steps) (9 steps) 1 Check that all parts are in place. Compare with the 1 Make sure to check the Alenti lift for transport Parts Designation list in this IFU. damages. 2 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use 2 Check that all parts of the product are supplied.

  • Page 8: Part Designations

    Part Designations 1 Positioning handle 2 Hand control 3 Lift pillar 4 Hand rest - handle arm 5 Backrest - handle arm 6 Hand rest 7 Backrest 8 Transfer handles 9 Safety belt 10 Seat 11 Central Brakes 12 Scale (optional) 13 Control panel 14 Emergency High/Low 15 Battery release button (Emergency stop)

  • Page 10: Product Description/Function

    Fig. 1 The control panel has four control buttons. (See Fig. 1) Raise Lower • Press the Raise button (up arrow) to raise the Alenti lift. LED Light Button Button • Press the Lower button (down arrow) to lower the Alenti lift.

  • Page 11: Positioning Handle, Transfer Handles, Hand Rest And Handle Arms

    Fig. 2 • If the Alenti lift will be positioned on the left side of the bathtub, place the backrest on the left hand rest. If the Alenti lift will be positioned on the right side of the bathtub, place the backrest on the right hand rest.

  • Page 12: Emergency Stop

    Fig. 2 (2 steps) If, for any reason, the Alenti lift does not respond to the control buttons, it is possible to raise or lower the Alenti lift by using the Emergency High/Low. 1 Unplug the hand control. (See Fig. 2) 2 Press a blunt, thin object (i.e.

  • Page 13: Accessory Description

    1 Fit the bedpan into the holder. (See Fig. 2) 2 The bedpan holder fits onto the back of the seat of the Alenti Fig. 3 lift. (See Fig. 3) 3 Fold up the bedpan holder handle in to a locked position.

  • Page 14: Leg Support (Optional)

    Thread the straps plastic fasteners onto the bar according to the illustration. (See Fig. 2) • All foot care provided to a patient sitting at the Alenti lift, Fig. 2 must be performed with the Alenti lift in a lowered position. •...

  • Page 15: Safety Belt

    Use the safety belt at all times. Fig. 1 Exceptions can be made while patient is securely positioned in the bathtub and during stationary transfers to and from the Alenti lift. The safety belt helps the patient stay positioned properly on the seat.
  • Page 16 Fig. 5 5 Fold the hand rest-handle arm backwards. (See Fig. 5) 6 Put the belt around the upper part of the hand rest-handle arm. (See Fig. 5) Fig. 6 7 Position the patient on the seat and fold the hand rest-handle arm forward.
  • Page 17 Fig. 10 WARNING To avoid falling, make sure that the patient is positioned correctly and that the safety belt is being used, properly fastened and tightened. WARNING To avoid the patient from falling out of the device, make sure that the armrest are folded down during transfer.

  • Page 18: Transfer The Patient

    1 Activate the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked. 2 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm. 3 Adjust the height of the Alenti lift so that the height of the seat is levelled with the back of the patient's knees. (See Fig. 1) 4 Have the patient back up to the Alenti lift and feel the chassis gently against his or her hollow of the knees.

  • Page 19: To A Standing Position

    1 Lower the Alenti lift until the patient's feet are in contact with the floor. 2 Activate the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked. 3 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm, away from the patient.

  • Page 20: From A Standing And Raising Aid

    Alenti lift seat. (See Fig.3) 4 Activate the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked. 5 Lower the patient until he or she is sitting on the Alenti lift seat. (See Fig. 3) 6 Unhook the sling.

  • Page 21: To A Standing And Raising Aid

    3 Leave the Alenti lift brakes unlocked. 4 Activate the brakes on the standing and raising aid. 5 Fold back the Alenti lift hand rest-handle arm, away from the patient. 6 Position the patient’s feet onto the standing and raising aid foot support.

  • Page 22: From Wheelchair

    The Alenti lift is compatible with most generic wheelchair models. For a patient to be able to move from a wheelchair to the Alenti lift and vice versa, the patient must be strong enough to move himself or herself sideways and/or be able to stand up.

  • Page 23: To Wheelchair

    4 Take of the safety belt and put the belt around the upper part of the hand rest-handle arm. 5 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm, away from the patient. 6 The patient can now transfer seats from the Alenti lift to the wheelchair. (See Fig. 7)

  • Page 24: To The Toilet

    The Alenti lift can be used regardless of whether the toilet is attached to the wall or to the floor. (See Fig. 8) 1 Position the Alenti lift’s front directly over the toilet bowl.
  • Page 25 4 Position the Alenti lift front towards the side of the bed and Fig. 11 with the Alenti lift seat lower than the bed. (See Fig. 11) 5 Activate the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked.

  • Page 26: To Bed - Sitting

    In some cases, it’s easier to transfer if the Alenti lift seat is a little bit higher than the bed. 2 Position the Alenti lift so that its front is facing the side of the bed. (See Fig. 13) 3 Active the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked.
  • Page 27 5 Lower the seat so that it presses firmly against the bed. Fig. 16 6 Activate the brakes on the Alenti lift and make sure that they are locked. 7 Turn the patient onto his or her back and make sure that he or she is positioned correctly on the seat.

  • Page 28: To Bed - Laying Down

    3 Adjust the Alenti lift height to where the seat and genitals clears the bed. 4 Move the front of the Alenti lift over the bed and grab the patient’s legs and lift them onto the bed. (See Fig. 18) 5 Active the Alenti lift’s brakes and make sure that they are...
  • Page 29 14 Make sure the patient lays down flat on the bed before turning him or her to their side away from the Alenti lift and its seat. (See Fig. 20) 15 Raise the Alenti lift seat to separate it from the bed.

  • Page 30: Bathe The Patient

    Century baths from year 2004 and up. 1 Lower the bathtub to its lowest position. Fig. 2 2 Adjust the Alenti lift’s height to where the seat and genitals clears the bathtub rim. When adjusting the Alenti lift height make sure there is sufficient sideways clearance between the Alenti lift and the bathtub.
  • Page 31 6 Centre the Alenti lift over the bathtub until it reaches a stop Fig. 3 against the bathtub. Make sure the Alenti lift is docked against the bathtub leg and the bathtub rim. (See Fig. 3) 7 Adjust the Alenti lift to an ergonomic working height.

  • Page 32: From Bath

    (See Fig. 1) 5 Secure the safety belt. 6 To separate the Alenti lift seat from the bottom of the bathtub, lower the bathtub to its lowest position. 7 Start the shower and allow the patient to feel the water temperature by hand before directing it on the patient.
  • Page 33 10 Make sure that the patient is in an upright position in the Fig. 3 centre of the seat. 11 Raise the Alenti lift to a position where the seat clears the edge of the bathtub rim. WARNING To avoid the patient from falling, always make...

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions Accessories for Disinfecting the Alenti For the best results, only use Lift ArjoHuntleigh branded disinfectant. If you have any questions regarding disinfecting the • Protective gloves equipment or wish to order disinfectant (see Parts and •...
  • Page 35 (See Fig. 1) 2 Position the Alenti lift over the bathtub and lower it down. 3 Clean: • the upper part of the Alenti lift (start from top and move downwards) • all removed parts from visible residue with a cloth soaked in water.
  • Page 36 • the upper part of the Alenti lift • all removed parts • all other areas of the Alenti lift, such as chassis The cloth should occasionally be rinsed in running water during removal of disinfectant. (See Fig. 3) 16 If all disinfectant cannot be removed, spray water on the affected part and wipe off with disposable towels.

  • Page 37: Battery Instructions

    Battery Instructions WARNING To avoid bodily injury, do NOT crush, puncture, open, dismantle or otherwise mechanically interfere with the battery. • Should the battery casing crack and cause contents to come in contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with plenty of water. •...

  • Page 38: Care And Preventative Maintenance

    Care and Preventative Maintenance The Alenti lift is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to make sure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specification. WARNING To avoid malfunction resulting in injury, make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.

  • Page 39: Disinfect

    Caregiver Obligations Fig. 1 Caregiver obligations shall be carried out by personnel with sufficient Alenti lift knowledge following the instructions in this IFU. Every Day • Disinfect. The Alenti lift has to be disinfected immediately after every use. ArjoHuntleigh disinfectants should be used in recommended concentrations.

  • Page 40: Visually Check All Exposed Parts

    • Check the central brake function and brake pads by activating the brakes and try to move the Alenti lift. Make sure the Alenti lift does not move back and forward once the brakes are applied. (See Fig. 5) •...
  • Page 41 WARNING To avoid injury and/or unsafe product, the maintenance activities must be carried out at the correct frequency by qualified personnel using correct tools, parts and knowledge of procedure. Qualified personnel must have documented training in maintenance of this device. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Action/Check Every YEAR Every 2nd YEAR...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    The lowering function will still operate during this scenario. The Alenti lift is hard to manoeuvre. 1 Make sure that the brakes are released. 2 Make sure that the castors roll and swivel freely. If not, remove the patient from the Alenti lift and contact qualified personnel.

  • Page 43: Alarms

    If any of the buttons are pressed the alarm will sound for up to 10 s at a rate of 4 beeps per second. The LED on the control panel and the hand control will also light up. This alarm indicates a brake failure. Try moving the Alenti lift to a flat levelled surface and re-apply brakes.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Alenti lift hygiene chair Model CDB 81XX Safe Working Load (SWL) (Max patient weight) 182 kg (400 lbs.) Weight of lift 66 kg (146 lbs.) Colour Grey/ bordeaux-red/blue Medical equipment Type Sound level < 65 dB A Mode of operation ED maximum 10%;...
  • Page 45 ArjoHuntleigh or you can contact your local authorities for advice on disposal. NOTE All material used in the Alenti lift complies with established biocompatibility standards and have been tested accordingly (ISO 10993-5). The body supporting material in the seat and backrest is PUR (polyurethane).

  • Page 46: Dimensions

    Dimensions mm (inches) Stroke: 590 mm (23 1/4”) Minor measurement deviations might occur between products. 110 (4 3/4”) 350 (13 3/4”) 1010 (39 3/4”) 1237 (48 3/4”) 478 (18 7/8”) 640 (25 1/4”) 1110 (43 3/4”)

  • Page 47: Approvals And List Of Standards

    Approvals and List of Standards CERTIFICATE STANDARDS UL E180493 EN/ISO 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for safety. UL E180493 EN/ISO 60601-1, UL 2601-1, Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for safety. UL E180493 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1, Medical equipment Certified for Canada TÜV ISO 10535: 2006, Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods.

  • Page 48: Labels On The Alenti Lift

    Labels on the Alenti Lift Label explanation CE marking in accordance with Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Battery Label States safety and environmental information for the battery. Classified with respect to electric shock, fire mechanical and other specified Data Label States technical performance and hazards only in accordance with requirements, e.g.
  • Page 49 Battery label Data label Applied Part Approval label Identification Label...

  • Page 50: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    EMC information below. The Alenti lift is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Alenti lift should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 51 RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Alenti lift by maintaining a distance of not less than 1 meter to any part of the Alenti lift, including cables, if the transmitters output power rating exceeds 1 W.

  • Page 52: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories CDA2100-01 CDA1500-7 Bedpan Electronic Scale CDA1104-90 Bedpan holder CDA1300-04 For disinfectant contact the Leg support and leg straps ArjoHuntleigh local representative Safety belt...
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  • Page 55 Fax: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 14 Free: +1 800 072 040 Fax: + 61 89337 9077 E-mail: info.france@arjohuntleigh.com POLSKA ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 BELGIQUE / BELGIË HONG KONG ArjoHuntleigh NV/SA ArjoHuntleigh (Hong Kong) Ltd...
  • Page 56 Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost effi ciency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, Getinge and Maquet. Getinge provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences. Maquet specializes in solutions, therapies and products for surgical interventions, interventional cardiology and intensive care.

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