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MAXI MOVE™
Operating and Product Care Instructions
04.KM.00/3GB
July 2008
0086

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  • Page 1 MAXI MOVE™ Operating and Product Care Instructions 04.KM.00/3GB July 2008 0086...
  • Page 2 ARJO, to avoid injuries attributable to the use of inadequate parts. Unauthorized modifications on any ARJO equipment may effect its safety. ARJO will not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a result of any unauthorized modification to its products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Method ‘B’- Weighing with the patient already suspended in the sling ....Scale battery installation/change ..... Lifter Battery Charging........ 34-35 Care of your Maxi Move ......36-37 Sling care and cleaning......Lifter care and cleaning......Periodic testing ......... Service advice ..........

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword Conditions Thank you for purchasing ARJO equipment Your Maxi Move is part of a series of quality products • The unit is cared for and serviced in accordance with designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and recommended, published “Operating and Product other health care uses.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Maxi Move. suitability to be lifted should be carried out by Information in the manual is crucial to the proper a qualified person.

  • Page 6: Product Description/Function

    Product Description/Function Fig. 1...

  • Page 7: Parts Referred To In This Manual

    Product Description/Function Parts referred to in this manual Fig. 1 Key Mast Adjustable chassis legs Braked castors Lifter manoeuvring handle Mast top cover DPS spreader bar Loop flat/walking jacket spreader bar Patient positioning handle 10. Lifter battery pack 11. Battery release button 12.

  • Page 8: Slings

    (see fig. 2) will help to identify the various ARJO slings and fabric stretchers available. If ARJO Flites (disposable slings) are to be used with the Maxi Move, then always refer to the separate operating instructions for ARJO Flites, (literature...
  • Page 9 Product Description/Function ARJO standard sling profiles that can be used with the Maxi Move Soft stretcher Toilet sling with head support Four point toiletting General purpose Four point amputee sling sling (With headrest) sling with head support Four point unpadded...

  • Page 10: Control Handset

    Product Description/Function Controls and features “Raise” The Maxi Move is fitted with a power saving feature Button which places the machine in ‘Sleep Mode’ when not Sit up used for a short time, to re-activate the machine press the “Lower”...

  • Page 11: System Failure Lower Override

    If the system failure lower override switch or wind down facility has to be operated the lifter must then be withdrawn from use immediately and the ARJO Service Department or their appointed distributor contacted. Automatic cut out:- (not an operator control but a...

  • Page 12: Automatic Stop Function

    first powered on, and when returning from ‘sleep mode’. Jib and spreader bars/stretcher frame:- (see fig 1) If your Maxi Move has not been supplied with Adjustable width chassis legs:- (See fig 8) By a ‘dedicated’ or permanently attached, spreader bar , operating the appropriate button on either the control then it will be supplied with the ‘Lock and Load’...

  • Page 13: Using Your Maxi Move

    Maxi Move situated at the rear opening or closing. of the mast (see Fig. 1) by firstly, locating the recess...

  • Page 14: Lock And Load" System Jib

    Check to see that the yoke is (see figs. 10 & 11) locked in place by trying to lift the yoke If your Maxi Move has not been supplied with a without pushing in the retaining catch. ‘dedicated’ or permanently attached, spreader bar, then it will be supplied with the ‘Lock and Load’...

  • Page 15: Lifting With The Dps Spreader Bar

    Maxi Move in position on a sloping surface. Fig 13 Ensure that the Maxi Move is close enough to be able to attach the shoulder clips of the sling to the spreader bar. To accomplish this you may have to put the patients feet...
  • Page 16 Using your Maxi Move Press down on the positioning handle of the spreader bar and attach the leg strap attachment clips. (See fig. 15). Fig 16 Fig 15 Before transportation, turn the patient to face the If necessary, lower the spreader bar using the handset attendant at approximately normal chair height.

  • Page 17: To Lift From A Bed

    Position the Maxi Move so that the spreader bar is just above, and centrally situated over the patient. Warning: Care must be taken not to lower Fig 18 the spreader bar onto the patient.

  • Page 18: To Lift From The Floor

    Move the Maxi Move away before removing the sling from under the patient. If transferring the patient to a chair refer to the section “To Lift from a Chair”.
  • Page 19 The patient may be positioned in a chair, or placed onto a bed. If the patient is prone to extensor spasm, he/she may be lifted by the Maxi Move, but special attention should be paid to supporting the legs during the early part of the lift.

  • Page 20: Lifting With Powered Dps Spreader Bar (If Fitted)

    Using your Maxi Move Lifting with Powered DPS The powered DPS is waterproof and is classified by ARJO as a wet environment unit and has a blue and white spreader bar (if fitted) circular label to qualify this, attached. (See “Labels”...

  • Page 21: Using The Loop Spreader Bar

    The slings to be used with the Loop spreader bar are the Warning: Always ensure that the spreader ARJO loop slings (see fig. 2). They are available in bar is securely connected before commencing different sizes, (small, medium, large and extra large any lifting procedure by checking the etc.) all colour coded.

  • Page 22: To Lift From A Bed

    Using your Maxi Move METHOD 3 METHOD 1 Fig 35 Fig 33F Once the sling has been positioned and attached securely Method 2 - As method 1 above, but pass each tail portion to the spreader bar then lifting can be carried out using of the sling under both thighs, and then out the other side the control handset.

  • Page 23: Folding Stretcher Frame

    Warning: Apply the castor brakes to keep possible (but not to come into contact with the the Maxi Move in position on a sloping patient, should it swing accidentally), move surface. the Lifter until the frame is directly over the patient, the frame is symmetrical and can be used either way round.
  • Page 24 When lowering the jib ensure that the patient’s or attendant’s legs and feet are well clear of the The stretcher frame is classified by ARJO as a wet moving mast. environment unit, and has a blue and white circular label to qualify this, attached, (See “Labels”...

  • Page 25: Using The Strap Stretcher

    Before the stretcher can be used Warning: Note that the three closely with Maxi Move ensure that the folding positioned strap clamps go to the head end of stretcher frame is securely connected before the patient, (a label on each side section also...
  • Page 26 Using your Maxi Move • Note: If desired the straps may be passed under the pillow thereby leaving it under the patient’s head for added comfort (see fig 46). Strap cross guide Fig 43 Loose end of strap Slide any strap that can be easily done so, under the patient, perhaps by carefully lifting the patient’s head and...
  • Page 27 Using your Maxi Move Fig 48 Fig 46 Warning: It is essential to keep the patient Warning: Before a patient is lifted, it is at approximately bed height, to ensure essential that all the cross straps are locked stability and without losing patient/attendant into the clamps and positioned correctly as contact.
  • Page 28 Using your Maxi Move • Note: Individual patient support straps can be slackened and removed if access is required to any part of the patient needing attention. Warning: Do not remove too many straps at one time to ensure the patient is securely supported.

  • Page 29: Scale

    Operating button and visual display Spreader bar Load cell cover Patient scale If your Maxi Move has been fitted with the ARJO Scale, this gives your lifter the added advantage of being able to weigh patients as they are lifted. Warning:...
  • Page 30 Scale Verification labels/seals E.C. Units only After verification, the following marks will be found on the scale unit :- • CE mark (signifying compliance with Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices and Council Directive 90/384/EEC for non-automatic weighing instruments, followed by the two digits of the year in which it was affixed.

  • Page 31: Display Symbols/Functions

    Lock symbol any reason you need to change from ‘kg’ to ‘lbs’, press Input password. (Only available for special and the operating button for a minimum of 10 seconds. configuration functions. Contact ARJO Service Department if a password is required).

  • Page 32: Method 'A' - Weighing Before The Patient Is Suspended In The Sling

    Method ‘A’ - Weighing before the word TILT appears on the display, move the patient is suspended in the sling. Maxi Move to a position where the floor surface is on a level acceptable for the scale to operate correctly.

  • Page 33: Scale Battery Installation/Change

    Note: If the word TILT appears on the Fig 55 display, move the Maxi Move to a position where the floor surface is on a level If the battery symbol is displayed on the scale LCD, there acceptable for the scale to operate correctly.

  • Page 34: Lifter Battery Charging

    (b) BDI, a ten bar LED display indicating levels of Only use the ARJO battery that is supplied to battery charge state (see fig. 56), ranging from fully be used with the Maxi Move.
  • Page 35 KDX01660.GB. a detachable item. If using the battery charger To ensure the Maxi Move is always ready for use, it is for the first time or if the cable has been recommended that a freshly charged battery pack is unplugged from the charger, connect the always available.

  • Page 36: Care Of Your Maxi Move

    Slings should be cleaned • Note: “ARJO CLEAN” - disinfectant and disinfected only in strict accordance with cleaner is available from ARJO Ltd. or their the manufacturers instructions. approved distributors. Mechanical pressure should be avoided during the washing and drying procedure e.g. rolling...

  • Page 37: Periodic Testing

    Automatic Stop Function:- With the jib well above its lowest position and the lifter positioned over an empty Parts list and circuit diagrams are available from ARJO bed, use the handset control to lower the jib onto the bed. or their approved distributors on request.

  • Page 38: Labels

    System Failure Lower Override Control identification. Serial no Safe Working Load & Sling Size Guide SEE0102001 Battery Instruction/Recycling Information Made by Arjo in Eslov, Sweden Data label 010115 Example of identification 10. ETL-approval label label (11) Classified by Intertec Semko with respect to electrical shock,fire and mechanical hazards and other specified...
  • Page 39 Merci de prendre connaissance de la notice d'utilisation Lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungs- anleitung durch ARJO Hospital Equipment AB Box 61 241 21 SWEDEN Product no KMBXXXXXXXXX Serial no SEE0102001 Made by Arjo in Eslov, Sweden 010115 Fig. 58...

  • Page 40: Technical Specification

    Component weights Maxi Move Lifter +standard jib + spreader bar +battery......64 kg (140) Maxi Move Lifter + scale jib + spreader bar + battery ......67 kg (147.5) DPS spreader bar ‘Lock and Load’ system ..........6.0 ..(13.2) Stretcher frame ..................
  • Page 41 Technical Specification Maximum capacities of Maxi Move The Maxi Move should not be loaded with a weight in excess of the lowest rated attachment fitted (see table below for lifter and attachments maximum lifting capacities). Peadiatric slings ( XXS - S)

  • Page 42: Lifter Dimensions

    Technical Specification Lifter dimensions Fig. 59...
  • Page 43 ARJO Hospital Equipment AB, PO Box 61, Verkstadsvägen 5, SE-241 21 Eslöv, Sweden...
  • Page 44 MD 87841 ISO 13485 If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor or: ARJO INTERNATIONAL AB, Box 61, S-241 21 ESLÖV, SWEDEN ...with people in mind. Tel: +46 413 645 00; Fax: +46 413 645 63;...

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