Summary of Contents for Getinge Arjohuntleigh TENOR
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TENOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 0086 ...with people in mind...
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This product has been manufactured for ArjoHuntleigh by: ArjoHuntleigh AB Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö, Sweden 'TENOR' and 'ArjoHuntleigh' are registered trade marks of Getinge AB. The TENOR is produced in Poland by ArjoHuntleigh for Getinge AB and sold under the ArjoHuntleigh brand.
Safety instructions OPERATIONAL LIFE Unless stated otherwise, the operational life of the TENOR is ten (10) years, as long as the required preventive maintenance is carried out READ BEFORE USE in accordance with the care and maintenance Before using your TENOR, familiarise your- instructions in this user manual.
Safety instructions WARNING WARNING Before attempting to raise a resident, a If FLITES (disposable sling) are to be full clinical assessment of the resi- used with the TENOR, then always dent’s condition & suitability must be refer to the separate operating instruc- carried out by a qualified person on tions for FLITES as well as these the individual resident to determine if it...
Product description CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Stop button has been operated, it must be reset by turning the red cap until it pops out. Now Press the appropriate button the TENOR can be operated again. Control Handset: on the control handset to raise / lower the jib Located Power on / Reset button (green) : and to move the spreader bar.
Product description Chassis castor brakes: The chassis rear castors have brakes which can be foot operated (See Fig. 4). Lowering Fig. 4 Powered adjustable width chassis legs: The mobile chassis legs can be opened to avoid Fig. 3 obstructions e.g. chair legs. This can be done by operating the hand control, using only one hand and having the other free to hold onto the WARNING...
Using your TENOR CHECKLIST BEFORE USE To lift a resident from a chair Hold the sling up with the leg sections pointing For a list of what to check before use, please downwards (See Fig. 5), to identify the orienta- read the “Preventive Maintenance Schedule”...
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Using your TENOR Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Ensure that the TENOR is close enough to be able to attach the shoulder loops of the sling to WARNING the spreader bar. To accomplish this, you may Always check that all sling attachment have to put the resident’s feet on or over the loops are completely underneath and chassis.
Using your TENOR To lift a resident from a bed WARNING When lowering the resident back into a chair or when transferring from bed to chair, position the resident in such a way that he / she is fully supported by the chair when he / she is lowered.
Using your TENOR When correctly connected, operate the control The resident’s head and shoulders should be handset to raise the resident from the bed. At raised on pillows for comfort. This will also all times when lifting and lowering, it is advis- make it easier to attach the shoulder position able to stay at the side of the resident to ensure attachment loops (See Fig.
Using your TENOR Raise the resident to a suitable height for trans- 1. Push the button marked with ‘Zero’, to port in a semi-recumbent position. calculate the weight unit to zero; 2. Place the resident in the sling; 3. Lift the resident in sling with TENOR; WARNING 4.
Battery charging WARNING WARNING The charger is for indoor use only. To avoid overheating, the charger must not be covered while in use. Only use the charger in a dry environ- ment, do not use in the bathroom. No smoking or naked flames in battery vicinity.
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Battery charging It is recommended that the battery is removed Switch on mains power, a light (LED) will be from the lifter and recharged when the battery displayed on the charger unit. discharge indicator LED displays (also see TENOR Battery instructions). This light will remain on until the power is switched off, although once the battery has Best practice is to charge batteries at each shift...
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Battery charging When the battery pack is fully charged, discon- nect the mains power, remove the battery pack from the charger and insert it back into the TENOR battery compartment. Ensure that the green Power On / Reset button (Fig. 1) is pressed in. The TENOR is now ready for use.
Care of your TENOR Servicing Advice How often the following actions are taken, de- pends on how often the equipment is used. CAUTION Unless otherwise stated, before each and every Do not use the product in wet areas, use follow the cleaning, care and inspection as this could cause problems with procedures described in this section.
Care of your TENOR For information on service and maintenance contracts, please contact your local Arjo- Huntleigh distributor. WARNING Slings When using your sling, always read “the Guidelines on the use of your sling” that are delivered with the sling. CAUTION The sling should be checked before Environmental Advice...
Labels Key to labels: 1. ArjoHuntleigh logo 6. Safe Working Load and Serial number / chassis ref. 2. Product name 7. Battery instruction / Recycling information 3. Attention - Read operating instructions before use 8. Hour meter / Battery discharge indicator 4.
Technical specification Component Weights TENOR complete - Ready for use............69.1 152.3 TENOR Scale unit (option) ...............1.13 Battery pack..................3.8 In normal use, the TENOR can be broken up into two parts: Battery pack..................3.8 TENOR (without Battery pack) ............65.3 TENOR with scale (without Battery pack) ........66.4 146.4 The TENOR is not intended to be broken up into more than these parts.
Technical specification Duty cycle Max volts Max amps Lift actuator................10% - 6 min / hr “V” Chassis actuator ............10% - 6 min / hr 2 x 2,5 A Mode of operation: intermittent Environment Air humidity................80% @ 20°C (68°F) Usage temperature range (ambient) .........+ 5°C (41°F) to + 35°C (95°F) Optimum usage temperature (ambient)......+ 20°C (68°F) to + 25°C (77°F) Storage and transportation temp (ambient).......- 10°C (14°F) to + 45°C (113°F) Maximum sound power level...
Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Problem description: The TENOR is (brand new and) not functioning at all. Probable cause: Power Off button (red) is still engaged. Solution: Please press the Power on / Reset button (green). Problem description: The TENOR is raising and lowering slower than normal. Probable cause: Low battery power level.
Make sure the battery is charged before use. If not adequately charged, replace with a fully charged battery. When necessary, after each resident use, carry out decontamination of the ArjoHuntleigh TENOR in accordance with ArjoHuntleigh Operating Instructions and local regulations.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule Examine all exposed parts, especially where there is personal contact with the resident’s body. Make sure no cracks or sharp edges have developed that could cause resident or user injury or have become unhygienic. Replace or clean/disinfect them where necessary.
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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 (Poznan) 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 Fax: +48 61 662 15 90...
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GETINGE GROUP is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions.
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