Arjohuntleigh Minstrel Quick Reference Manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Minstrel
This Quick Reference Guide has been produced to assist Healthcare
Professionals and other users with only the functional aspects of the
system. The guide does not replace the general safety warnings, cautions
and recommendations provided in the product instructions for use, part
number MMX15030.EN.M.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Product Overview
1. Fit the sling to the resident, ensuring correct size is used. When using a toilet sling, ensure chest
strap is fastened securely and residents arms are outside the sling. Before each and every use,
check for sling damage. Do not use the sling when damaged.
2. Position the MINSTREL in front of the resident, open the chassis legs if necessary. If necessary,
place the residents legs on or over the chassis.
3. Adjust height of jib to approximately shoulder height.
4. Attach the sling to the MINSTREL, assuring the loops are correctly connected. Put under tension
before lifting.
5. Using the handset or dual control, raise the resident to the needed height.
6. Close legs and transport resident to chair, bed or toilet.
7. Position the resident over the chair, bed or toilet with the back of his / her legs gently touching e.g. the
chair and lower to a sitting position.
8. Release tension on the sling by lowering the resident and remove sling from the MINSTREL.
9. Remove the MINSTREL, taking care to remove the resident s feet from the chassis.
10. Remove the sling from around the resident.
Pull the Loop attachment in the
direction of the arrow
up/down
Use the handset to operate the
jib
Chassis
open/close
If necessary, pull up the
emergency lowering release
If necessary, push the red
emergency stop button to stop
electric movement
ABR15030.EN.M_07 · 08/2019