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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Carevo
04.BA.08_13EN • 06/2019
04.BA.08_13EN • 06/2019

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Carevo 04.BA.08_13EN • 06/2019 04.BA.08_13EN • 06/2019...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2019. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword ...................4 Intended Use ................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Preparations ................7 Carevo Shower Trolley Models ..........8 Carevo Shower Trolley Directions ..........9 Parts Designation ..............10 Product Description / Functions ..........12 Control Panel ..............12 Button Functions ..............12 Castor Brakes ..............12 Straight Steering Device .............12 Emergency Stop Button ............13...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Thank You for Purchasing Arjo Equipment. the product. Your Carevo™ shower trolley is a part of a series of quality products designed especially for hospitals, Contact your local Arjo representative for replacement nursing homes and other health care use.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    The Carevo shower trolley should only be used for the purpose specified in these Instructions for Use (IFU). Any other use is prohibited.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION To avoid equipment damage only lift one end (head end or foot end) of the Carevo shower trolley at a time. Never lift the foot end and the head end at the same time.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    5 Make sure that the battery is fully charged. See the NEA 8000 Battery Charger IFU. 6 Charge the battery for 24 hours. 7 Perform a functionality test on the Carevo shower NOTE trolley. See section Care and Preventive If you have any questions, please contact your Maintenance on page 39.

  • Page 8: Carevo Shower Trolley Models

    Carevo Shower Trolley Models Carevo shower trolley without adjustable back support (standard) BAC1101-01 (Europe and North America) BAC1102-01 (Japan) BAC1103-01 (Australia) Length: 2000 mm (78 3/4” inches) Carevo shower trolley with an adjustable back support BAC1111-01 (Europe and North America)

  • Page 9: Carevo Shower Trolley Directions

    Carevo Shower Trolley Directions Position the patient in the Carevo shower trolley with the Fig. 1 patient’s head towards the head end and feet towards the foot end. Make sure the patient’s hips are centrally positioned over the flexi zone. (See Fig. 1)

  • Page 10: Parts Designation

    (one for the head end and one for the foot end) 12 Shower handle holder 13 Flexi zone 14 Comfort handles 15 Head panel 16 Side support (one on each side of the Carevo shower trolley) 17 Pillar 18 Castor base 19 Drainage hose holders 20 Foot panel...

  • Page 12: Product Description / Functions

    Apply the straight steering lever furthest away from where the caregiver is standing. Do not apply both straight steering levers, since it will make the Carevo shower trolley hard to manoeuvre. Fig. 6 Apply straight steering: press down on the green straight steering lever.

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop Button

    Fig. 1 The emergency stop button is not intended to interrupt operation during normal use. If, for any reason the Carevo shower trolley does not respond to the control panel, push the emergency stop button to stop any movement. (See Fig. 1) Contact qualified personnel if that happens.

  • Page 14: Comfort Handles

    Comfort Handles Fig. 1 There are two comfort handles located on the Carevo shower trolley, one on each side support. The patient can use the comfort handle as support when laying on the side. Holding on to the comfort handle can add a sense of security for the patient as well as a feeling of being able to help out.

  • Page 15: Adjustable Back Support

    Press to lower the adjustable back support. CAUTION Fig. 2 To avoid the Carevo shower trolley adjustable back support from electrical overheating during constant use of lowering/raising, make sure to lower/raise the back support for a maximum of 2 minutes. Then wait for 6 minutes before lowering/raising the back support again.

  • Page 16: Drainage Plug

    Drainage Fig. 2 The Carevo shower trolley upper drainage and a lower drainage is located under the foot panel. Remove the lower drainage: Grab and squeeze the sides of the lower drainage connector and pull it down.

  • Page 17: Head Pillow

    Battery Fig. 3 The battery is located under the head panel. The Carevo shower trolley uses the NEA0100-083 battery. (See Fig. 3) The rounded ridge of the battery needs to be upward when inserting it into the Carevo shower trolley battery compartment.

  • Page 18: Transfer From The Bed

    (21 Steps) (For lateral transfers always use a sliding aid. For sliding aid instructions, see respective sliding aid IFU.) 1 Fold down the Carevo shower trolley side support on the transfer side and lower the adjustable back support, if avail- able.
  • Page 19 Transfer the patient with the sliding aid (tube /sheet) from bed to the Carevo shower trolley. Make sure to keep an eye on the patient’s head during the transfer. Examples of transfer with a sliding aids are: •...
  • Page 20 Fig. 9 15 Replace the bed pillow with the Carevo shower trolley head pillow. 16 Remove the sliding aid from under the patient’s body. (Use local technique) (See Fig. 9) 17 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley.

  • Page 21: Transfer To The Bed

    Carevo shower trolley side support on the transfer side. Fig. 4 9 Adjust the Carevo shower trolley height so that it is slightly higher than the bed. WARNING To avoid entrapment make sure to keep the patient’s hair, arms and feet close to the body...
  • Page 22 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 6) 14 Make sure the Carevo shower trolley mattress is on top of Fig. 7 the bed. 15 Transfer the patient with the sliding aid (tube/sheet) from the Carevo shower trolley to bed.
  • Page 23 Fig. 9 16 Make sure to replace the Carevo shower trolley head pillow with a bed pillow under the patient’s head. 17 Remove the sliding aid under the patient. (Use local technique) (See Fig. 9) 18 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley.

  • Page 24: Transfer From The Sling Lift

    1 Lower the Carevo shower trolley to lowest height. 2 Apply the castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 1) 3 Make sure both the Carevo shower trolley side supports are folded up. Fig. 2 4 Raise the Carevo shower trolley adjustable back support, if available, to a more seated position for comfort and easier detachment of the sling.

  • Page 25: Technique) (See Fig. 9)

    (See Fig. 3) Fig. 4 8 Detach the sling from the spreader bar. (See Fig. 4) 9 Move the lift away from the Carevo shower trolley. Fig. 5 10 Adjust the Carevo shower trolley to an ergonomic height.

  • Page 26: Transfer To The Sling Lift

    Follow these 10 Steps Fig. 1 (For sling and lift instructions, see respective sling and lift IFU.) 1 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 1) 2 Adjust the Carevo shower trolley to an ergonomic height.

  • Page 27: 10 Disinfect The Carevo Shower Trolley. See Section Cleaning

    WARNING To avoid the patient from falling out of the device make sure that all side supports are in a locked position. Lift the patient out of the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 5) Fig. 6 NOTE If the height of the lift is not enough to go over the Carevo shower trolley, then fold down the side support on one side.

  • Page 28: Shower The Patient

    Position the Carevo shower trolley so that the lower drainage outlet is right above the floor drain. (See Fig. 2) 2 Apply all four castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 3) 3 Adjust the Carevo shower trolley to an ergonomic height.
  • Page 29 Fig. 6 TIPS Use the shower handle holder on the Carevo shower trolley for more effective work flow. Use it for sprinkling water over the patient, to keep him/her warm during the shower routine. (See Fig. 6) 8 For shallow bathing, plug the mattress drain with the Fig.
  • Page 30 11 Place the lower drainage outlet back in the drainage hose holder under the foot panel or attach the lower drainage to the upper drainage. (See Fig. 10) 12 Release the castor brakes on the Carevo shower trolley. (See Fig. 11) Fig. 11 Fig.
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  • Page 32: Home Care Use

    Home Care Use Using the Shower Trolley For Distributors and Renters Before using the Carevo shower trolley in home When transporting the Carevo shower trolley to the environment make sure that: (See Fig. 1) customer with a van: • Make sure the product is properly secured during •...
  • Page 33 Fig. 1...

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    Arjo General Purpose Disinfectant If you have any questions regarding disinfecting the • Arjo Disinfectant Cleanser IV Carevo shower trolley, or wish to order disinfectant, contact Arjo Customer Service. See section Parts and • Arjo All Purpose Disinfectant Accessories on page 54.
  • Page 35 IFU. (See Fig. 2) Fig. 2 3 Remove the lower drainage and the pillow. 4 Rinse the Carevo shower trolley with water. Start from the top of the mattress down towards the castors. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 5 Scrub the Carevo shower trolley with disinfectant using a soft bristle cleaning brush to remove contamination.
  • Page 36 Remember to rinse underneath the mattress as well. (See Fig. 6) 24 Wipe dry each part of the Carevo shower trolley using disposable towels. Make sure the Carevo shower trolley is completely dry. (See Fig. 7)
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  • Page 38: Battery Instructions

    To avoid bodily injury, do NOT crush, puncture, open, dismantle or otherwise • If the Carevo shower trolley is used frequently, it mechanically interfere with the battery. is recommended to use two batteries, one in • Should the battery casing crack and operation and one as a stand-by in the charger.

  • Page 39: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Care and Preventive Maintenance Caregiver Obligations The Carevo shower trolley is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to make sure that 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 40: Clean/Disinfect

    Caregiver Obligations Fig. 1 Every Use Clean/Disinfect • The Carevo shower trolley has to be cleaned and disinfected immediately after usage. (See Fig. 1) • For further disinfecting instructions see section Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on page 34. Every Week Visually check all exposed parts •...

  • Page 41: Visually Check Battery

    If there is such damage, replace damaged parts to avoid cross-infection. (See Fig. 6) Yearly Checks by Qualified Personnel only The Carevo shower trolley must be serviced once a year in accordance with the Maintenance and Repair Manual. WARNING...

  • Page 42: Alarms And Sounds

    A pulsing buzzer sound is heard for 10 seconds. The battery needs to be charged and the Carevo shower trolley can only be lowered (not raised). Change to a fully charged battery.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Electrical movement of the Carevo shower 1 Activate the emergency stop button. trolley and adjustable back support (if available) 2 Remove the patient from the Carevo shower trolley and continues after releasing the control buttons. contact qualified personnel. Electrical movement of the Carevo shower...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Safe working load (SWL) = Maximum total load 200 kg (440 Ibs) (Patient + Water) Maximum patient weight 182 kg (400 Ibs) Weight of the Carevo shower trolley (without 82 kg (181 Ibs) patient and water) Model and Type Standard: BAC1101-01(Europe &...
  • Page 45 If a gap exists a suitable bridge must be used. Toilets: The Carevo shower trolley can be used over all standard toilets regardless of whether the toilet is attached to the wall or to the floor.

  • Page 46: Dimensions

    Dimensions Measurements in mm and in inches (“) Highest position 1210,5 47 3/4" Lowest position 2005 79" * Stroke between the highest (A) and the lowest (B) position is 350 mm (13 3/4”)
  • Page 47 Measurements in mm and in inches (“) 888 35" Foot end view 759 29 3/4" 700 27 1/2" Turning radius...

  • Page 48: Labels

    Labels Label explanation Emergency stop label Battery Label States safety and environmental information for the battery. Data Label States technical performance and Mode of operation (ED) requirements, e.g. Input Power, Adjustable back support - Duty Input Voltage and maximum Patient Cycle Weight etc.
  • Page 49 Identification Label Identification Label Identification Label on the Mattress on the Pillow on the Pillow Emergency Stop Label Battery Label Battery Label Data Label Data Label Identification Label Identification Label...

  • Page 50: List Of Standards And Certificates

    List of Standards and Certificates CERTIFICATE STANDARDS EN/IEC 60601-1:2005 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance AMD1:2012 ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and (2005) AMD 1 (2012) Essential Performance CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
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  • Page 52: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    (electromagnetic interference) from external sources. Some procedures can help reduce electromagnetic interferences: • Use only Arjo cables and spare parts to avoid increased emissions or decreased immunity which can compromise the correct functioning of the equipment. • Ensure that other devices in patient-monitoring and/or life-support areas comply to accepted emissions standards.
  • Page 53 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity Electromagnetic Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level environment – guidance Electrostatic ±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air ±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air Floors should be wood, discharge (ESD) concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative ±8kV contact...

  • Page 54: Parts And Accessories

    Mattress 8663465-017 100880-01 8663449-017 Drainage Hose Shower Hose For disinfectant contact the Length 1000 mm (39 3/8”): PP0998 local Arjo representative 8564162-1000 Length 1500 mm (59”): 8564162-1500 Length 2000 mm (78 3/4”): 8564162-2000 Battery Battery charger Shower Panel (BCA) NEA0100-083...
  • Page 55 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Pty Ltd Arjo SAS Arjo 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 (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
  • Page 56 At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise...

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