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MAXI SKY
OPERATING AND
PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
001.14150.33.EN rev.4
February 2006

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  • Page 1 MAXI SKY OPERATING AND PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS 001.14150.33.EN rev.4 February 2006...
  • Page 2 ARJO AB. Our policy is one of continous development, and we therefore reserve the right to make technical alterations without notice. The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of ARJO AB...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........6 Foreword.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How to use the Maxi Sky ......18 Return to charge (RTC) ........19 Emergency stop (Red cord) .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents DPS Spreader Bar ....... 39 Use of the Exchanger / Turntable ....40 Operating the exchanger .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Please contact your local ARJO Unauthorized modifications on any ARJO equipment may representative if you have any affect its safety. ARJO will not be held responsible for any questions about the operation or accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a maintenance of your ARJO result of any unauthorized modification to its products.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Do not attempt to use this equipment without understanding this manual. Additional copies of this manual can be purchased from your local ARJO representative. Include the To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual User Manual product number and equipment carefully, especially the section on “Safety...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    The equipment must only be used for the purposes The expected operational life for fabric slings and stated above, and must be installed by ARJO fabric stretchers is approximately 2 years from date authorized personnel and in accordance with local of purchase.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    C A U T I O N DO NOT drop the ceiling lift cassette or batteries, since that may cause internal damage that is not easily seen. If the ceiling lift is suspected to be damaged, contact your local ARJO representative for servicing.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Advices

    Maxi • Installation is conformed to accept a 272 kg (600 lbs) load, this will be done by the ARJO installation team. • The resident is assessed by qualified professional before attempting to move the resident.

  • Page 11: Fire And Explosion Prevention

    Safety Instructions Fire and explosion prevention Battery and battery charger safety practices WARNING: WARNING: Do not place or store the battery under direct sunlight or near a heat source. Do not Do not expose the battery connector or the expose the batteries or battery charger to battery charger to water.

  • Page 12: Labels On The Lift

    Labels on the Lift Figure 3...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    On the ceiling lift cassette data labels you will find • the following information. See figure 3: Serial number label • Model name and number: MAXI SKY 600 Environmental danger. Not for disposal. #LDXXXXX. To be recycled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG (WEEE).

  • Page 14: Labels On The Battery & Battery Charger

    Labels on the Battery & Battery Charger Battery label Battery charger label Figure 4...

  • Page 15: Battery Label

    Labels on the Battery & Battery Charger On the ceiling lift cassette battery label and the • battery charger label you will find the following information. See figure 4: Recyclable. Battery label Battery charger label • Type: Sealed Rechargeable Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery.

  • Page 16: Part Designation

    Part Designation Lift cassette and charger station A Charger Spreader bar B Allen key J Yellow light C Manual lowering K Green light D Door L Red light E Charger station M Down button F Rail N Up button G Lift O Red emergency H Strap pull cord...

  • Page 17: Hand Control

    Part Designation The following refer to figure 5 on former page. • The yellow light "charger" flashes while charging and illuminates when charge is finished. • The green light "on" illuminates once the lift is on and ready for use; the green light flashes when the batteries are low.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Maxi Sky 600

    Maxi Sky Before lifting the resident, make sure that all • The track must be installed by ARJO straps are attached to the spreader bar. authorized personnel and in accordance Make sure the sling is not caught on any with local codes.

  • Page 19: Return To Charge (Rtc)

    How to use the Maxi Sky 13 Verify the green light at the charger station and the yellow light (flashing or light) on the ceiling lift to ensure that charging function is working properly. NOTE! The Maxi Sky is equipped with a security system to prevent a misuse of the lifting system.

  • Page 20: Emergency Stop (Red Cord)

    How to use the Maxi Sky Emergency stop (Red cord) Emergency brake The emergency brake is made of a metal bar fixed to The emergency stop can be activated at any time the drum. to stop the function of the ceiling lift. In case of a gear or motor breakage, the centrifugal To stop the ceiling lift in any emergency, pull the force created will block the bar against the frame.
  • Page 21 How to use the Maxi Sky Red emergency pull cord Emergency lowering Figure 9 Figure 10 Turn counter clockwise Remove Allen key Figure 11 Figure 12...

  • Page 22: Battery Information

    flashing and NOTE! become a solid yellow light. ARJO uses sealed lead-acid batteries. Con- trary to nickel-cadmium, ARJO batteries do not have any memory effect. Therefore, bat- teries should not be completely drained before recharge.
  • Page 23 How to use the Maxi Sky 100% 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Recharging cycles Cycles de chargement / dÈchargement Graph 1: Number of recharges vs depth of discharge Figure 13 Figure 14 Green light Operating the lift Low batteries The lift is on and ready to use Yellow light State of batteries In process of charging batteries...

  • Page 24: Using The Fido Function (Pre-Programmed Positions)

    How to use the Maxi Sky If the batteries have been completely drained it could While holding the PROG button, pull the red pull take up to 6-8 hours to completely recharge them. In cord once again. order to reduce the charging time, refrain from The green light will flash and the ceiling lift will completely draining the batteries and leave the beep three times.

  • Page 25: C) Adjust The Height Of The Spreader Bar When It Returns To Charger

    How to use the Maxi Sky C) Adjust the height of the spreader bar when it returns to charger Enter into “Service” mode and select #2 (See Sec- tion A). The strap will completely rewind. Once the spreader bar is completely rewound, use the UP and DOWN buttons to position the spreader bar to desired height when returning the unit to the charger.

  • Page 26: Use Of Slings

    The slings that can be used with the Maxi Sky depend on which type of spreader bar is fitted. The Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) use any of the ARJO four point slings with attachment clips. WARNING: The two point spreader bar with sling attachment If ARJO Flites (disposable slings) are to be hooks uses any of the ARJO loop attachment slings.

  • Page 27: Before Approaching The Resident

    Use of Slings WARNING: ARJO clip attachment slings with head sup- port have two pockets at the head section which should contain plastic reinforcement inserts during use. Always ensure these reinforcement inserts have been fitted into the sling pockets before using the sling.

  • Page 28: Installing The Sling On The Dynamic Positioning System (Dps)

    When lifting from the bed, some operators prefer to support the patient sling. Different ARJO spreader connect the leg strap clips first. This in particular bars may be used with the Maxi Sky 600. applies to residents with large thighs. To lift a resident from a bed To use this method, raise the hip and knee into maximum flexion, and hook up the leg strap clips.
  • Page 29 Use of Slings Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24...

  • Page 30: To Lift A Resident From A Chair

    Use of slings To lift a resident from a chair The angle of recline can be increased for the comfort of more restless residents, when lowering the The lifting techniques described can be used for resident back into a chair or transferring to a chair seated residents regardless of where they may be from the bed.
  • Page 31 Use of Slings Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30...

  • Page 32: To Lift A Resident From The Floor

    Use of Slings To lift a resident from the floor The resident may then be positioned in a chair, or placed on a bed. Residents with extensor spasm may be lifted by the Maxi Sky , but special attention should be paid to supporting the resident's legs WARNING: during the early part of the lift.
  • Page 33 Use of Slings Figure 32 Figure 31 Figure 33...

  • Page 34: Procedure For Using Loop Slings With Two Point Spreader Bar

    See figure 35. previously. The slings to be used with the two point spreader bar are the ARJO loop slings. They are available in four sizes (small, medium, large and extra large) all colour coded. A range of more specialised slings are...
  • Page 35 Use of Slings Figure 34 Figure 35 METHOD 1 METHOD 2 Figure 36 Figure 37 METHOD 3 Figure 38...

  • Page 36: To Lift A Resident From A Bed

    WARNING: NOTE! Important: Always hold the spreader bar If it is intended to use any of the ARJO resi- until at least a couple of loops are attached dent stretcher frames and stretchers with to the spreader bar, to prevent it from...
  • Page 37 Use of Slings Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41...

  • Page 38: Operating The Dps Spreader Bar

    If the patient positioning function “cut out” system ment, do not immerse past the touch panel, operates again, without the obstruction being there, it could affect the spreader bar functions. withdraw the lifter from use and contact ARJO service department. Operating the DPS Care Of Your DPS For general care refer to the “Care Section”.

  • Page 39: Dps Spreader Bar

    DPS Spreader Bar Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44...

  • Page 40: Use Of The Exchanger / Turntable

    Use of the Exchanger / Turntable Operating the exchanger Turn on the Maxi Sky lift by pulling the red cord. The green light on the lift will light up. Move the lift to the activation station and release the button on the hand control. Listen for a beep sound, then wait while the exchanger changes its path.
  • Page 41 Use of the Exchanger / Turntable Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50...

  • Page 42: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    WARNING: Safety related maintenance and authorized service must be carried out by qualified personnel, fully trained in servicing by ARJO, using correct tools and knowledge of procedures. Failure to meet these requirements could result in personal injuries and/or unsafe equipment.
  • Page 43 Care and Maintenance TO BE INSPECTED BY USER Before Every 2 Every 4 Every Every 2 FREQUENCY Initially every use months months year years Before TRANSFER 1000 2500 5000 (lifting and lowering) every use DAILY CHECKLIST Clean the rail and the clip on charging station contacts.
  • Page 44 Care and Maintenance AUTHORIZED SERVICE CASSETTE SECTION Before Every 2 Every 4 Every Every 2 FREQUENCY Initially every use months months year years Before TRANSFER 1000 2500 5000 (lifting and lowering) every use Load test with the SWL (maxi- mum working capacity) recommended.

  • Page 45: Daily Checklist

    • Inspect the sling for tears, frayed straps or loose stitching. If the sling has any of the above damage – do not use it. Contact your local ARJO representative to have the sling replaced or repaired. • Inspect the spreader bar for any signs of cracking or damage.

  • Page 46: Strap Inspection

    Maintenance section). By countinuing to use for the resident or caregiver. the lift without changing the strap, the safety of the caregiver or resident is greatly ARJO recommends thoroughly inspection of the compromised. straps every 2 months as follows: Handling and storage Completely unwind the strap.

  • Page 47: Battery Replacement

    The slings should be checked before and after using it for each resident and if To replace a battery, contact your local ARJO necessary washed according to instructions representative. on the sling. This is especially important...

  • Page 48: Annual Inspection

    This red light will flash when maintenance inspection is necessary to ensure the durability of the unit and the security of the resident and user. Once this red light begins to flash, please contact your local ARJO representative in order to perform the necessary maintenance inspection.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Replace batteries with new ones. The life of the current batteries are probably over. It is important to always change both batteries at the same time (Contact your local ARJO representative to have batteries replaced).
  • Page 50 flashing yellow another ceiling lift or a spare one; plug it into the rail and charge for and does not turn yellow after an 3 hours. If the yellow light is still flashing, contact your local ARJO overnight charge. representative.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Figure 52...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Product information Maxi Sky LIFT Weight, complete 11.5 kg (28 lbs) Lifting capacity 272 kg (600 lbs) Strap length 2300 mm (90 in) 6.0 cm/s (2.3 in/s) at 0 kg (0 lbs) Lifting speed 3.5 cm/s (1.6 in/s) at 200 kg (440 lbs) 2.7 cm/s (1.2 in/s) at 272 kg (600 lbs) Maximum stroke (from ceiling) 2300 mm (90.6 in)
  • Page 53 Technical Specifications (15 3/4") (10 1/8") Figure 53...

  • Page 54: Accessories

    Accessories CHARGER AND CLIP ON RAIL STOPPER CHARGING STATION Product # 700.11005 Product # 700.15500 2 HOOKS SPREADER BAR HAND CONTROL FOR Product # 700.05495.33 Maxi Sky 6-buttons - Product # 700.13650.33 2-buttons - Product # 700.13600.33 CHARGER POWER CORD Product # 402.00001 - USA (UL) 402.00002 - Japan...
  • Page 56 Fax: 22 57 06 52 Certified ISO 14001 by If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor or: ARJO International AG, Florenzstrasse 1 d, Postfach-PO-Box, ...with people in mind. CH-4023 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, Tel. +41 61 337 97 97, Fax: +41 61 331 47 80.

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