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TENOR
Operating and Product Care Instructions
THL25808M-EN
Issue 1
August 2008

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  • Page 1 TENOR Operating and Product Care Instructions THL25808M-EN Issue 1 August 2008...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing ArjoHuntleigh equipment. ArjoHuntleigh products are patented or patent pending. Patent information is available by Your TENOR is one of a series of quality contacting ArjoHuntleigh. products designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care environ- The policy of ArjoHuntleigh is one of continu- ments.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9-11 To lift a resident from a bed 11-12 To lift a resident from the floor 12-13 Scale Battery charging 14-15 Care of your TENOR 16-17 Servicing advice Slings Labels Technical specification 19-22 Trouble shooting / problem solving Preventive Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Read this whole should be observed, do not use the TENOR. manual thoroughly before operating your TENOR in order to prevent injury or damage to The operational life of the sling and of the con- the product.
  • Page 5: Sling Guidance

    This resident sling guide is only an approximation, other factors which must be considered when selecting the appropriate sling are: resident’s distribution of body weight (i.e. hips, thighs, upper body); resident’s height, torso length; resident’s physical condition (i.e. amputee, contractions, etc.). WARNING The TENOR resident must only be lifted using a bariatric sling...
  • Page 6: Product Description

    Product description Parts referred to in this manual 1. Mast 12. Sling attachment hooks 2. Chassis 13. Scale unit (if fitted) 3. Adjustable width chassis legs 14. System failure lower override 4. Rear castors (braked) 15. Emergency stop button 5. Lift actuator 16.
  • Page 7: Controls And Functions

    ‘Close’ button To use this function, turn the red ring on top of Fig. 2 the motor / actuator of the TENOR clockwise, If pressure is released during any function, using the resident’s own weight to enable the powered motion will stop immediately. Do not mast to slowly lower.
  • Page 8: Automatic Stop Function

    Product description Automatic stop function: Great care should When opening the chassis legs, the rear be taken not to lower the jib and / or spreader castors will close inwards. bar onto the resident or any obstruction, par- ticularly when the resident is standing up and WARNING weight bearing.
  • Page 9: Using Your Tenor

    (it is not the TENOR battery position, located at the necessary to pull the sling under the resident). rear of the mast (See Fig. 1). Electrical Ensure the head support area is behind the connection is made automatically.
  • Page 10 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 WARNING to the spreader bar. To accomplish this, you may have to put the resident’s feet on or over Always check that all sling attachment the chassis.
  • Page 11: To Lift A Resident From A Bed

    Approach the bed with the open side of the TENOR spreader bar towards the resident’s head. Position the TENOR so that the spreader bar is just above and centrally situated over the resident. Fig. 10...
  • Page 12: To Lift A Resident From The Floor

    / her legs safely over the lift until clear. Once Move the TENOR away before removing the raised from the floor, ensure the resident’s sling from under the resident.
  • Page 13: Scale

    If the resident is prone to extensor spasm, he / she may be lifted with the TENOR, but special Fig. 15 attention should be paid to supporting the legs during lifting.
  • Page 14: Battery Charging

    The battery charger is for use only with of, in a fire. ArjoHuntleigh supplied batteries that are to be used with the TENOR. Do not short circuit a battery. The battery charger is for use with Do not store batteries at temperatures in sealed lead acid batteries only.
  • Page 15 Avoid totally discharging the battery, this will prolong battery life. To ensure the TENOR is always ready for use, it is recommended that a freshly charged battery pack is always available. This is Fig. 16...
  • Page 16: Care Of Your Tenor

    / or disinfected between ArjoHuntleigh recommends that each resident use if necessary, or daily the TENOR is maintained at regular as a minimum. If the slings, lifters and intervals. See ArjoHuntleigh Preventive equipment need cleaning or are sus- Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 17: Slings

    Care of your TENOR Slings CAUTION The sling should be checked before and after using with each resident and if necessary, washed according to the instructions on the sling. Also refer to the sling instruction sheet. With regard to laundering, sling should not be...
  • Page 18: Labels

    Labels Key to labels: 1. ARJO logo 6. Safe Working Load and Serial number / chassis ref. 2. Product name 7. Battery instruction / Recycling information 3. Attention - Read operating instructions be- fore use 8.Hour meter / Battery discharge indicator 4.
  • Page 19: Technical Specification

    Although compliant with EMC requirements, there is a remote chance that close proximity usage may af- fect the TENOR. The TENOR may also have an affect on other oversensitive electrical equipment. Conforms to UL standard 2601-1 and certified to CAN / CSA standard C22.2 No 601.1-M90.
  • Page 20 Technical specification Duty cycle Max volts Max amps Lift actuator 10% - 6min / 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...
  • Page 21 :1650 mm / 65.01” ‘C.S.P.’ stands for ‘Central Suspension Point’: a reference point on the lift used for measurements. As C.S.P. on the TENOR we have used the clips attachment point closest to the resident at the start of the lifting cycle.
  • Page 22 Technical specification...
  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting / Problem Solving

    In case of doubt, change the battery on the lift with a fully charged battery and compare performance. In case of low battery power level, please charge the battery and use a fully charged one to continue using the TENOR.
  • Page 24: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    Preventive Maintenance Schedule The TENOR is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to ensure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specification. WARNING The points on this checklist are the minimum the manufacturer recommends. In some cases due to heavy use of the product and exposure to agressive environment, more frequent inspections shall be carried out.
  • Page 25 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/desinfect them where necessary.
  • Page 26 Tel +46 413 64500. es, equipment, services, and technologies are supplied under the brands ARJO for Fax +46 413 555586. © Med ibo Medical Pr oduct s NV...

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