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- Page 1 Tempo Operating and Product Care Instructions KPX 50550.GB KKX 52180.GB/2 Issue 1 Aug 2000 Jan. 2001...
- Page 2 The vertical and horizontal lines printed in the margins adjacent to the text/illustrations in these instructions are for ARJO use only and should be disregarded by the reader. Some of the information contained in these instructions may become outdated, due to improvements made to the product in the future.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Patient scale (if fitted) ....... 20 Lifter Battery charging ......21-22 Warnings for charging ....... 21 General safety Practices for Batteries ..21 Care of your Tempo........23-25 Sling Care and Cleaning......23 Lifter Care and Cleaning ......23 Periodic Testing......... 24 Service Advice .......... -
Page 4: Foreword
Foreword Thank you for purchasing ARJO equipment Your Tempo 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 ARJO product. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Warning: Do not overload the Tempo and other illustrations, then please read this manual beyond the approved lifting capacity. thoroughly in its entirety before using your Tempo. Information in the manual is crucial to the proper The Tempo may be used on gentle slopes with caution. -
Page 6: Product Description/Function
Product Description/Function Parts referred to in this manual Fig. 1... - Page 7 Product Description/Function fig. 1 Key Mast Mast top cover Manoeuvring handle Spreader bar Sling attachment lugs Jib mounting carriage Spreader bar positioning handle Adjustable width chassis legs 10. Braked castors (rear) 11. Battery pack 12. Control handset 13. Dual control panel 14.
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Page 8: Slings
2) will help to identify the various ARJO slings available. If ARJO Flites (disposable slings) are to be used with the Tempo, then always refer to the separate operating instructions for ARJO Flites, (literature reference part No. MAX01720), as well as these instructions before using. - Page 9 Product Description/Function ARJO standard sling profiles that can be used with the Tempo Fig. 2...
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Page 10: Control Handset
Dual Control Panel:- (see fig. 4) An additional feature fitted to the Tempo, is a mast mounted dual switch panel which operates in parallel with the System control handset enabling powered operations to be... -
Page 11: Automatic Cutout
If pressure is released from the switch be withdrawn from use immediately and the ARJO during use, lowering will stop. Service Department or their appointed distributor contacted. -
Page 12: Battery Discharge Indicator
Always transport the chassis legs in the narrow (closed) position. Fig. 8 Jib and spreader bars:- (see fig. 1) Your Tempo may be supplied with a permanently attached four point spreader bar (standard reach or with an extension). -
Page 13: Using Your Tempo
Fig. 10 Warning: When opening or closing the Ensure that the Tempo is close enough to be able to legs on a powered chassis, care must be attach the shoulder clips of the sling to the spreader taken not to allow anyone to stand in the bar. - Page 14 Warning: Apply the castor brakes when leaving the patient unattended or to keep the Tempo in position on a sloping surface. Press down on the positioning handle of the spreader bar and attach the leg strap attachment clips.
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Page 15: To Lift From A Bed
Position the Tempo so that the spreader bar is just above, and centrally situated over the patient. Warning: Care must be taken not to lower the spreader bar onto the patient. -
Page 16: To Raise From The Floor
Move the Tempo away before removing the sling attach the leg strap attachment clips, then tilt the from under the patient. If transferring the patient to spreader bar towards the shoulders for connection. - Page 17 The patient may be positioned in a chair, or placed onto a bed. If the patient is prone to extensor spasm, he/she may be lifted by the Tempo, but special attention should be paid to supporting the legs during the early part of the lift.
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Page 18: At The Toilet
Fig. 25 jib mounting carriage. The ARJO toilet sling has been specially designed Apply the chassis brakes. to help support patients whilst toiletting. Unbutton and / or remove the patients garments lower the patient to a comfortable sitting position. -
Page 19: Powered Patient Positioning Spreader Bar
Using your Tempo The (P.P.P.) is fully waterproof and is classified by ARJO as a wet environment unit and has a blue and Rotational control white circular label to qualify this, attached. (See positioning switch “Labels” Section). This label signifies that the... -
Page 20: Patient Positioning Function Cut Out Fuse
Warning: Apart from cleaning no user maintenance is required, but some components may need to be serviced or replaced periodically. This should be carried out by an ARJO qualified service engineer. For more information contact ARJO or their approved distributor. Patient Scale (if fitted) -
Page 21: Lifter Battery Charging
The battery charger is for use with sealed For more details of caring for your lifter battery lead acid batteries only. refer to the ‘Battery Care’ literature, ARJO Part No. KDX01660.GB. Under no circumstances should the charger be used to attempt to recharge non-rechargable batteries. - Page 22 Lifter battery charging To ensure the Tempo is always ready for use, it is recommended that a freshly charged battery pack is • Note: The cable that connects the always available. This is achieved by having main electricity supply to the charger is additional battery packs available and keeping one supplied as a detachable item.
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Page 23: Care Of Your Tempo
Also refer to sling using warm water to which a disinfectant/ instruction sheet MAX.01510.INT. cleaner has been added e.g. “ARJO CLEAN” disinfectant/cleaner With regard to laundering, slings should equivalent... -
Page 24: Periodic Testing
Care of your Tempo over an empty bed, use the handset control to lower the jib onto the bed. As the jib lowering is • Note: A rubbing action will be restricted, the motor will stop, release the control necessary when using the wipes to handset lower button after a second or two. -
Page 25: Care Of Your Tempo
Care of your Tempo Warning: If in any doubt about the correct functioning Tempo, withdraw it from use and contact ARJO Service Department. Servicing Advice Warning: ARJO recommend that the Tempo is maintained at regular intervals, ARJO Tempo Preventative maintenance schedule (ARJO Literature Part No. -
Page 26: Labels
Reset button identification Service indicator/battery condition indication System failure lower override control identification Sling size guide 10. Safe working load of individual component 11. Battery instruction/recycling information 12. Safe working load of lifter 13. Patient positioning 14. ARJO wet environment product identification... -
Page 27: Technical Specification
Lifter nominal voltage ..............24V DC Medical Equipment:- type protection against electrical shock in accordance with IEC 601-1) ARJO patient handling products meet the requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as stated in clause 12.5 of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC Duty cycle... - Page 28 Technical Specification The Tempo should not be loaded with a weight in excess of the lowest rated attachment fitted (see table below for lifter and attachments maximum lifting capacities). MAXIMUM CAPACITIES OF TEMPO All slings (except Extra Extra Large - XXL)
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Page 29: Lifter Dimensions
Technical Specification... - Page 30 Notes...
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- Page 32 E-Mail : info@arjo.de Tel. 2305 1127 www.arjo.com Fax. 2305 1199 www.Arjo.com If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor, or ARJO Ö International AB, Box 61, S-241 21 ESL V, SWEDEN. FM 21964 Tel +46 413 64500. Fax + 46 413 555586.
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