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- Page 1 Minstrel Instructions for Use ...with people in mind MMX15030.EN.M Rev 14 • 10/2017...
- 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 2010. 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Environmental advice ..........17 Maintaining your Minstrel and slings........17 Preventive maintenance schedule. - Page 4 Intentionally left blank...
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Page 5: Foreword
Contact ArjoHuntleigh for spares. The service equipment. department has all the parts you need in stock. Your Minstrel mobile passive hoist is part of a series The number to call for more information can be found of quality products that have been specially designed on the last page of this user manual. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Unless stated otherwise, the expected operational life • Is totally dependent on the caregiver. of the Minstrel is ten (10) years, as long as the required preventive maintenance is carried out in accordance WARNING with the care and maintenance instructions in this user manual. - Page 7 CAUTION legs. Use only ArjoHuntleigh battery charger • Bring the Minstrel to a safe height, a little higher TGT.232 or NDA8200 for charging Minstrel than chair seat, before moving the patient. batteries. Using other types can lead to short- •...
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Page 8: Preparation
Next, remove the two straps and the Make sure you have fully read and understood this protective foam around the chassis; user manual before you start using the Minstrel. • Carefully take the hoist off the pallet. The packaging must be recycled in accordance with local regulations. -
Page 9: Product Description / Function
Product description / function Parts Illustration 1 1. Sling loop attachment points 11. Emergency Lowering button in the event of system failure Battery (2' Battery bracket) 12. LCD 12A: Battery Discharged Indicator Push handle 12B: Hour/Cycle meter Remote control 13. Chassis Motor / Actuator 14. -
Page 10: Remote Control
If pressure is released from any button during use, the will stop if you overload, for example by lifting a powered movement will stop immediately. The patient who is heavier than the Minstrel’s safe remote control is attached to the hoist by an extended working load. -
Page 11: Battery Discharge Indicator
Adjusting chassis legs with a pedal Make sure nobody is in the way when the When pedals are fitted to a Minstrel, they open and close the chassis legs (see Illustration 5). Pressing the chassis legs are opening or closing. -
Page 12: Slings
Product description / function Slings These are ArjoHuntleigh slings that can be used with the Minstrel SIZE TEAL GREEN BROWN YELLOW GREEN BLUE 0 - 25kg 25 - 35kg 35 - 60kg 55 - 75kg 70 - 130kg 120 - 190kg... -
Page 13: Using Your Minstrel & Slings
Make sure the green button (on the control panel above the battery, see Item 10 in Illustration 1) is Move the Minstrel away from the patient when you pushed in. have detached the sling from it. Next, remove the sling from under the patient. - Page 14 Using your Minstrel & slings Move the Minstrel up to the patient. Make sure the spreader bar is at or just below shoulder level and that the open part of the spreader bar points towards the patient (see Illustrations 10 &...
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Page 15: Putting Back Onto A Chair
See “Lifting from a chair”. lower the resident. (see bottom Illustration 15) Approach the bed with the Minstrel so that the spreader bar is at the height of the patient's chest. Turn the spreader bar so that its open part is towards the patient's head (see Illustration 18). -
Page 16: Putting Back Onto A Bed
Using your Minstrel & slings Put the sling around the patient. See the chapters “Lifting from a chair” and “Lifting from a bed” (see Illustration 26). Illustration 26 Illustration 21 Illustration 22 Use the remote control to lift the patient. The... -
Page 17: Battery And Battery Charger
• Make sure there is always a charged battery available, so that the Minstrel is always ready for use. Do this by having a second charged battery ready while the other is in use. •... - Page 18 Battery and battery charger CAUTION Storing batteries After use, turn off the Minstrel by pressing the red • Batteries are supplied already charged. It is Power button. This will reduce power nevertheless recommended to charge batteries consumption. when they are delivered as they spontaneously discharge over time.
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Page 19: General Maintenance And Cleaning Instructions For Your Minstrel
Use a spray bottle with disinfectant. Spray the other possible causes of damage. Minstrel with disinfectant at the correct dilution. Use a correctly-labelled spray bottle for the disinfectant that has been diluted according to the instructions on Environmental advice the packaging. -
Page 20: Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Maintaining your Minstrel and slings Preventive maintenance schedule The Minstrel is subject to wear and tear, and the following maintenance actions must be performed to ensure that it remains within its original manufacturing specifications. WARNING The points on this checklist are the minimum the manufacturer recommends. It may be necessary to carry out inspections more frequently if it is used more intensively or is exposed to a demanding environment. - Page 21 All functions must operate as they should and without defects. Annually - Maintenance on the Minstrel must be carried out in accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule. Have the following actions be carried out by qualified staff, who use the correct tools and know the applicable maintenance procedure.
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Page 22: Labels
Labels Minstrel with scale NDA0100-20 190kg (420lb) ??????? 190kg (420lb) YYWW 24V DC 4Ah Duty 10% (2min/18min) BATTERY PACK 4.0AH Rating: 24V , 4.0Ah (30A max.), IP24 2014/12 kg/lbs ArjoHuntleigh AB HMA0007 kg/lbs kg/lbs YYYY-MM P0299955 Designed in Canada Assembled in China Illustration 30 1. -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
(lbs) Minstrel complete (with battery) 56.6 (124.8) Minstrel complete with scale (with battery) 57.8 (127.4) In normal use, the complete Minstrel can be divided into two parts: Battery 3.80 (8.4) Minstrel (without battery) 52.8 (116.4) Minstrel with scale (without battery) - Page 24 Technical specifications Environment Relative humidity / storage 80% at 20°C Usage temperature range (ambient) +5°C to +35°C Optimum usage temperature range (ambient temperature) +20°C to +25°C Ambient temperature for transport and storage -10°C to +45°C Maximum sound level In accordance with ISO 3746 53dB (dB re 1pW ±...
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Page 25: Hoist Dimensions
CSP 670 mm / 26.38" CSP = Central Suspension Point: a reference point on the hoist used for measurements. We have used the attachment point for the spreader bar as the CSP on the Minstrel. Technical specifications may be changed without notice. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting / Problem Solving
Minstrel Electronics PCB fault Contact your ArjoHuntleigh dealer or an approved does not ArjoHuntleigh service engineer. function correctly when Actuator on the jib or... -
Page 27: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Minstrel by maintaining a distance of not less than 1 metre to any part of the Minstrel, including cables, if the transmitter’s output power rating exceeds 1W. - Page 28 Intentionally left blank...
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- Page 31 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA ArjoHuntleigh Pty Ltd ArjoHuntleigh SAS ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX Tel: +48 61 662 15 50 Tel: +61 89337 4111 Tél: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 13...
- Page 32 Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö, Sweden www.arjohuntleigh.com ArjoHuntleigh is a world-leading provider of integrated products and solutions that improve the lives of patients and residents with reduced mobility. We help healthcare facilities deliver wellness and effective everyday care, early mobilisation, safe patient handling, venous thromboembolism prevention, pressure injury prevention, hygiene routines, bariatric care and diagnostics.