Table of contents Foreword ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Read this manual carefully! ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1 Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Symbol used ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Product description ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Use of Atle® 180 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 General horizontal transfer of patient ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Transfer at bowl-shaped CT-scanner �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Attachment solution with hooks in a stretcher or trauma mattress ��������������������������...
Unauthorized modifications of Atle® 180 instructions may result in injury to yourself may affect its operational and functional and others. performance. Njord Medtech will not be held responsible for accidents, incidents or lack NOTE: of performance that occurs as a result of any unauthorized modification to the product.
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Keep the manual together with the product so that it can be used as reference. Store the quick reference guide that comes with the The batteries that power Atle® 180 are product well visible to all staff. rechargeable and may not be replaced.
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Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not put fingers, hands or Stop transfer immediately in case of irregular other body parts where space is limited sound from the engine or irregular speed of (see Fig 1). This could pinch, cut or transfer. seriously harm body parts.
Symbol used Atle® 180 unit has a traceability product label with the symbols below, the other symbols can be found on Atle® 180 or in the Instructions for Use. CE marking indicating conformity with European Error indication Community harmonies legislation The maximum load the device is tared for safe usage / Maximum Battery indication...
Product description Fig 2 1) Attachment solution (replaceable) 7) Bobbin (replaceable) 2) Pulling member 8) Wire guide 3) Wire (replaceable) 9) Emergency stop 4) Protective pads 10) Reset button for emergency stop 5) Wheel brake 11) Hand Control output 6) Hand Control with battery indicator 12) Charger output 13) Battery charger and power cord To disconnect the device, pull out the charger from the appliance and/or pull out the plug...
Use of Atle® 180 General horizontal transfer of patient The transfer technique described below can be used for lying patients from bed to bed, stretcher to bed and bed to examination table. Before transfer 3) Place the bed in paralell and around 1/2 meter from the other bed unit.
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Use of Atle® 180 During the transfer the transfer starts. Press the drag button again and perform the transfer. 5) Make sure that the bed and the Make sure that the patient is following the examination table are placed next to each transfer, especially the feet, shoulders and other and with the same height.
Use of Atle® 180 Attachment solution with hooks in a stretcher or trauma mattress For all types of mattresses with handles along the side, the hook is attached to the loop of the wires and then connected directly to the handles on the mattress.
Use of Atle® 180 Sheet Attachment Solution 3) Attach the loops around the pulling member at the ends on the pulling member. Tighten by advancing the “float” and then pull Before moving on on the wire. Do the same on the other side. 1) Prior to patient transfer, check that the sheet is stretched under the patient and lay the pulling member on the sheet close to the...
Only the supplied charger (Mascot 2241P) should be used. For saftey reasons, ie to avoid tripping over the cable, Atle cannot be used underneath charge. Atle 180 is than Fig 17 de-energized by unplugging the power cord from the mains. The hand control indicates that the battery is being charged by traveling lights for charging status.
Use of Atle® 180 Buttons and ready to use. Pulling button NOTE: Only the supplied charger and hand control should be used WARNING: Periodic checking or Fig 19 replacement of the charger is neccesarily The button with double arrows are used to Brakes and Emergency Stop pull the patient towards Atle.
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Use of Atle® 180 Fig 24 Emergency stop Reset button Hand Control Charger Output Output After Use When the expiration date of the device is reached, the product must be recycled according to set standards for each country and hospital.
Cleaning and service Cleaning of Atle Surfaces that the caregiver touches must be cleaned manually after each transfer. Clean the surfaces of Atle regularly with one time use cloth with hot water or pH neutral detergent. In case of disinfection use the regular surface disinfectant.
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Cleaning and service Fig 29 Fig 32 4) Take a new bobbin and attach it by pushing it into the pin. Finish by tightening the screw again. Fig 33 NOTE: If the bobbin is placed incorrectly, the bobbin can fall off the pin and the Fig 30 patient transfer cannot be performed 5) Put the wire back into the wire guide.
After the service has been performed, a functional test is done without a patient. Atle 180 is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to ensure that the product remains within its orginal manufacturing specification.
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Initially 1) Check all bolts, nuts and locknuts to ensure they are tight 2) If the product does not work as intended, immediately contact Njord Medtech for support 3) Connect a dynamometer on the opposite side of the bed to Atle, connect the pulling...
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Cleaning and service Trouble shooting Type of error Measure Possible cause Hand control does not respond - The emergency stop button is - Deactivate the emergency stop activated by click on the “reset” button on - The plug to the device is the control box unplugged - Summon medical technically...
Atle® Labels Hand Hand Control Control ATLE® 180 Charger output Reset Reset Hand control output Product name Reset button for the emergency stop Pinch / Squeeze STOP STOP (inside the lid on both sides) Emergency stop Product label (on the backside) Serial number Manufacturer Data Manufacturer Date...
Technical Specification Product data Life expectancy is 40,000 transfers with Atle Product information Atle® 180 55 kg The total weight of the product Maximum patient weight to 180 kg transfer Time required for transfer 15 seconds 43°C Maximum temperature Electrical Battery type Lead, ventilated housing Battery charger...
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Technical specification Safe Disposal and END of LIFE All batteries in the product must be recycled seperately. Battery Batteries are to be disposed in accordance with national or local regulations. Sealed lead-acid, rechargeable, recyclable. Package Wood and corrugated cardboard, recyclable. Systems having electrical &...
Atle® 180 WARNING: Use of accessories, cables and spare parts other than those specified or provided by Njord Medtech could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of Atle® 180 and result in inproper operation WARNING: To operate properly, Atle®...
Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance and Manufacturer´s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions - For all Equipment and Systems Atle® 180 is intended for use in electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Atle® 180 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment IEC 60601 Compliance level...
Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance and Manufacturer´s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity - For all Equipment and Systems Atle® 180 is intended for use in electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Atle® 180 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment IEC 60601 Immunity test...
Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance and Manufacturer´s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity - For all Equipment and Systems Atle® 180 is intended for use in electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Atle® 180 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic IEC 60601 Immunity test...
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