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Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
04.GC.01_14GB • 06/2018

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  • Page 1 Walker Instructions for Use ...with people in mind 04.GC.01_14GB • 06/2018...
  • Page 2 WARNING To avoid injury, always read this Instruction for Use and accompanying documents before using the product. Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword ................... 4 Intended Use ................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Preparations ................7 Parts Designation ..............8 Product Description/Functions ..........10 Using the Walker ..............13 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ........15 Battery Instructions ..............17 Troubleshooting ..............18 Care and Preventive Maintenance ..........

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword Definitions in this IFU Thank you for Purchasing ArjoHuntleigh Equipment WARNING Your Walker aid is a part of a series of quality products designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and Means: other health care use. Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or to others.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended Use This equipment is intended for therapeutic raising and walking training of adult residents under the supervision of trained caregivers with the adequate knowledge of the care environment, its common practises and procedures, and in accordance with the guidelines in Instructions for Use. The Walker should only be used for the purpose specified in its Instructions for Use.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING To avoid the device in use from tipping, do To avoid explosion or fire, never use the not raise or lower other equipment close to equipment in oxygen rich environment, in it and be aware of stationary object when presence of heat source or flammable lowering.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    Preparations and service. The telephone number appears on the Actions Before First Use last page of this IFU. (9 steps) 1 Visually check the package for damage. Walker Directions 2 The package should be recycled according to The directions right, left, rear and front given in this local regulations.

  • Page 8: Parts Designation

    Parts Designation 1 Castor with brake (all four castors) 2 Pillar (Electrical) 3 Hand control (Electrical) 4 Battery (Electrical) 5 Hand grip 6 Support table 7 Safety belt 8 Suspension straps 9 Spade seat 10 Straight steering device 11 Quick coupling 12 Lowering button (Hydraulic) 13 Hand pump for raising (Hydraulic) 14 Pillar (Hydraulic)

  • Page 10: Product Description/Functions

    Product Description/Functions Manual Raising and Lowering Fig. 1 Fig. 2 (2 steps) 1 The support table is raised by using the hand pump. Pump evenly, using the full range of movement. (See Fig. 1) 2 The support table is lowered by pressing the Lowering button.
  • Page 11 Safety Belt and Suspension Straps As standard equipment the Walker aid has an individually adjustable safety belt and two suspension straps for body weight reduction and added patient security. Safety Belt (4 steps) Depending on what fits the patient the most, the safety belt can be straight across or crossed over the support table.
  • Page 12 Fig. 6 2 Before lifting the patient, make sure the spade is securely supported and locked by the quick coupling. (See Fig. 6) 3 Loosen the spade seat by pressing the ejector and lift the quick coupling upwards, holding the spade seat with the other hand.

  • Page 13: Using The Walker

    Using the Walker From Wheelchair or Bed Without Heavy Lifting (19 steps) Fig. 1 1 Attach the spade seat and the safety belts to the Walker aid. (Let the belts hang on the knob from where you attach it.) (See Fig. 1) 2 Brake the wheels on the wheelchair/bed.
  • Page 14 14 Attach and adjust the suspension straps. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 NOTE The suspension strap is attached with its adjustment holes on the rear knobs, behind the patient. Fig. 4 15 Loosen the spade seat. (See Fig. 4) Fig. 5 16 Adjust the height of the Walker aid.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions Accessories for Disinfecting Walker ArjoHuntleigh Disinfectant • Protective gloves For optimal performance use only ArjoHuntleigh Disinfectant. • Protective glasses For any questions regarding the proper disinfection • Spray bottle with disinfectant procedure or for liquid product ordering information •...
  • Page 16 Always Follow these 11 Steps for 9 If disinfectant cannot be removed, spray water on Proper Disinfection the affected part and wipe off with disposable towels. If ArjoHuntleigh Shower Panels is used, see respective IFU. 10 Repeat previous step until all of the disinfectant has been removed.

  • Page 17: Battery Instructions

    Battery Instructions Storage of Battery WARNING • The battery is delivered charged but we To avoid bodily injury, do NOT crush, recommend you to recharge the battery when received due to a slow self discharge. puncture, open, dismantle or otherwise mechanically interfere with the battery.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM ACTION The lift continues to raise or descend after the hand Activate the red emergency Stop button and pull the control button is released. battery out - remove the patient from the lift and contact qualified personnel. The lift does not raise or descend when the hand control •...

  • Page 19: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Care and Preventive Maintenance The Walker aid is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to make sure the product remains within its original manufacturing specification. WARNING To avoid malfunction resulting in injury, make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.

  • Page 20: Visually Check All Exposed Parts

    Caregiver Obligations Fig. 1 Caregiver obligations shall be carried out by personnel with sufficient the Walker aid knowledge following the instructions in this IFU. Daily • Disinfect: The Walker aid has to be cleaned immediately after every use. ArjoHuntleigh disinfectant should be used in recommended concentrations labelled on the disinfectant bottle.

  • Page 21: Yearly Checks By Qualified Personnel Only

    Fig. 5 • Check and clean the castors: Make sure the castors are properly fixed and are rolling and swivelling freely (the function can be affected by soap, hair, dust and chemicals from floor cleaning). (See Fig. 5) • If the function is disturbed, clean the castors with water. •...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Walker Hydraulic Safe Working Load (SWL) 136 kg (300 lbs.) (Max patient weight Maximum weight of lift 44 kg (97 lbs.) Maximum total weight of lift (Lift + Patient) 180 kg (397 lbs) Medical equipment Type Walker Electric Lifting capacity 136 kg (300 lbs.) Maximum weight of lift...

  • Page 23: List Of Standards And Certificates

    Recycling (The device should be recycled according to national regulations) Battery Sealed lead-acid. Recyclable. Not for disposal. Environment danger Package Wood and corrugated cardboard, recyclable The Lift and Charger Electric, steel and plastic parts shall be separated and recycled according to WEEE. WARNING To avoid injury, always follow the allowed combinations listen in this IFU.

  • Page 24: Overall Dimensions

    Overall Dimensions Walker Electric mm (inches) A minimum 400 (15 3/4”) gives B minimum 1165 (45 7/8”) A maximum 965 (38”) gives B maximum 1730 (68 1/8”) Stroke maximum 565 (22 1/4”) 944 (37 1/8”) 1040 (41”) 691 (27 1/4”) 944 (37 1/8”) 1320 (52”)
  • Page 25 Walker Hydraulic mm (inches) A minimum. 350 (14 1/8”) gives B minimum 1140 (44 7/8”) A maximum 850 (33 7/8”) gives B maximum 1640 (64 5/8”) Stroke maximum 500 (19 5/8”) 944 (37 1/8”) 1040 (41”) 691 (27 1/4”) 944 (37 1/8”) 1320 (52”)

  • Page 26: Labels

    Labels Label Explanation Type B, applied part: protection against electrical shock in Battery Label States safety and environmental accordance with IEC 60601-1. information for the battery. Read the IFU before use. Identification States the product identification; Label serial number, year and month of manufacturing.
  • Page 27 IFU Label Identification Label Data Label CE Label Applied part Battery Label Tested with Weight Label...

  • Page 28: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and needs to be used according to the EMC information below. The Walker aid is intended for the use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Walker aid should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 29 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity Electromagnetic Environment – Immunity Test IEC 60601 test level Compliance Guidance Electrostatic 6 kV Contact 6 kV Contact Floors should be wood, concrete or discharge (ESD) ceramic tile. If floors are covered with 8 kV air 8 kV air synthetic material, the relative humidity...

  • Page 30: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Battery Charger Extra battery GCA0010–031 NDAX000–XX NDA 0100 Safety belt, padding and suspension straps For disinfectant contact your local representative...
  • Page 31 E-mail: info.france@arjohuntleigh.com PORTUGAL BELGIQUE / BELGIË HONG KONG ArjoHuntleigh em Portugal ArjoHuntleigh NV/SA Getinge Group Hong Kong Ltd MAQUET Portugal, Lda. (Distribudor Exclusivo) Evenbroekveld 16 1510-17, 15/F, Tower 2 Rua Poeta Bocage n.º 2 - 2G BE-9420 ERPE-MERE Kowloon Commerce Centre PT-1600-233 Lisboa Tél/Tel: +32 (0) 53 60 73 80...
  • Page 32 ArjoHuntleigh AB Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö, Sweden www.arjohuntleigh.com ArjoHuntleigh is a world-leading provider of integrated products and solutions that improve the lives of patients and residents with reduced mobility. We help healthcare facilities deliver wellness and effective everyday care, early mobilisation, safe patient handling, venous thromboembolism prevention, pressure injury prevention, hygiene routines, bariatric care and diagnostics.

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