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TENOR Operating and Product Care Instructions THL25808M-EN Issue 1 August 2008...
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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.
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...
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.
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...
‘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.
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.
(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.
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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 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.
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...
/ 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.
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.
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.
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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...
/ 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.
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...
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.
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.
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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...
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: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.
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.
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.
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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.
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