Foreword Thank You for Purchasing Arjo Service and Support Equipment Malibu/Sovereign Care and Preventive Maintenance on page 37 Please Read this Instructions for Use Thoroughly! Instructions for Use (IFU) Malibu/Sovereign Symbols definition in this IFU: WARNING CAUTION NOTE Report Unexpected Operations or Events IFU.
Instructions for Use (IFU). If there is anything you are not sure about, ask your Arjo representative. Modifications made to the equipment without expressed consent of Arjo will invalidate the supplier's product liability. Malibu/Sovereign Instructions for Use (IFU).
Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING To avoid falling, make sure that the patient To prevent cross-contamination, always is positioned in accordance with this IFU. follow the disinfection instructions in this Instructions for Use. WARNING WARNING To avoid entrapment, make sure the path of the movement is free from obstacles.
Preparations Site Preparations Actions Before Every Use Prior to installation of the Malibu/Sovereign (4 steps) bath the floor and walls within the required area must be finished. Parts Designation on page 8. Material: Floor Slope: WARNING Floor attachments: To prevent cross-contamination always...
Product Description/Functions Control Panel Fig. 1 Lower/Raise bathtub WARNING To avoid the device in use from tipping, do not raise or lower other equipment close to it and be aware of stationary object when lowering. Fig. 2 Hand Control Lift in NOTE The bathtub must be set in its lowest position before the rotation of the chair with the Lift in/out buttons can be...
Battery Back-up Care and Preventive Maintenance on page 37. Battery Charge Level Fig. 1 LED indicating LED indicating mains power battery status Green LED flash Battery is charging Green LED on Battery OK Yellow LED on Battery low. Beeping when pushing a button. Pop-up Drain Control Knob Fig.
Auto Flush Function NOTE Do not leave the bathtub with the emergency stop pressed down since it will disable the auto flush function. NOTE Make sure the shower handle is placed in the shower handle holder to prevent water from ending up outside the bathtub.
Auto Fill Function Malibu/Sovereign Scalding Protection Malibu/Sovereign ° Temperature Display Fig. 1 Malibu/Sovereign NOTE Temperature readings occur on sequence why they sometimes seem delayed. Please allow a few seconds to stabilize between adjustments Shower Fig. 2 NOTE The shower handle should be placed in the holder after...
Safety Belt WARNING To prevent the patient from falling, make sure the Fig. 1 safety belts are undamaged. If damaged, do NOT use the safety belts, replace with new ones before use. WARNING To avoid falling, make sure that the patient is positioned correctly and that the safety belt is being used, properly fastened and tightened.
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Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 When not in use (1 step) Fig. 9 Remove (2 steps) Fig. 10...
Disinfection Unit Fig. 1 WARNING To prevent cross-contamination, always follow the disinfection instructions in this Instructions for Use. Fig. 2 Wheel Chassis Fig. 3 Fig. 4...
Transfer Chair WARNING To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the patients hair, arms and feet close to the body and Fig. 1 use designated grab supports during any movement. WARNING To avoid the patient from falling out of the device, make sure that all catches are in a locked position.
Air Spa System Operation (option) Fig. 1 Malibu/Sovereign Fig. 2 Sovereign How to use the Air Spa System (3 steps) NOTE Operating the Air Spa system with soapy water can cause excessive foaming.
Connect/Disconnect the Transfer Chair Connect Detachable Transfer Chair to the Lift Fig. 1 Arm (7 steps) WARNING To avoid the patient from falling out of the device, make sure that all catches are in a locked position. WARNING To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the Fig.
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Disconnect Detachable Transfer Chair from Fig. 1 the Lift Arm (12 steps) Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 4 WARNING To avoid falling, the wheeled chassis castors must be unlocked when detaching the transfer chair from the lift arm. Fig. 5...
Do not use gloves as it may insulate to the extent that the water temperature can be misjudged. Point the flow of the water away from the patient. Fig.4 Malibu/Sovereign Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 5 WARNING To avoid entrapment of the patients or caregivers legs or feet, make sure that they are kept clear of all obstacles. WARNING To avoid the device in use from tipping, do not raise or lower other equipment close to it and be aware of stationary object when lowering.
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Fig. 7 WARNING To avoid entrapment or pinching of genitals, make sure there is enough clearance during movement over the tub edge, toilet, bedpan or other furniture. Fig. 8 WARNING To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the patients hair, arms and feet close to the body and use designated grab supports during any movement.
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From Bath (16 steps) WARNING To avoid falling, make sure that the patient is positioned correctly and that the safety belt is being used, properly fastened and tightened. WARNING To avoid falling during transfer, always make sure that the brakes are applied on all equipment being used.
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4 WARNING To avoid falling, the wheeled chassis castors must be unlocked when detaching the transfer chair from the lift arm. Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on page 30.
Home Care Use For Distributors and Renters Use the Malibu/Sovereign bath Malibu/Sovereign Malibu/Sovereign IFU. Malibu/Sovereign Malibu/Sovereign Assembly and Installation Instruction WARNING To avoid strangulation, make sure to never WARNING leave children unattended near the equipment. To prevent scalding, make sure that the water mixer has been calibrated.
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Space Requirements around the Bath Malibu/Sovereign NOTE Fig. 1 Fig. 2...
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions Accessories for Disinfecting the Malibu/Sovereign bath Malibu/ Sovereign Only use Arjo Branded Disinfectant Cleans- ers (e.g. Arjo Clean™). Malibu/Sovereign page 56 Make sure to have the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for the disinfectant being used.
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Instructions for Use. Installation precautions In order to limit the growth of bacterial flora, it is necessary to take action at four levels: even if the bathtub is not used Disinfection Unit on page 17 Arjo Clean...
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Clean and Disinfect with Spray Bottle (30 Steps) Remove visual residue (Step 1-7 of 30) Fig. 1 Clean (Step 8-18 of 30) Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Clean and Disinfect with Disinfection Unit – with or without Air Spa System (40 Steps) Remove visual residue (Step 1-7 of 40) Fig. 1 Clean (Step 8-24 of 40) Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 5 Arjo Clean Fig. 6 Continue with the steps on the next page.
Care and Preventive Maintenance The Malibu/Sovereign bath is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be per- formed 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.
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Caregiver Obligations Malibu/Sovereign Between Patients Malibu/Sovereign Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on page 30 Every Week Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Every Month Fig. 1 WARNING Pressurised system and risk of scalding. Make sure that the valve (A) is closed before removing the cap, this is especially important for the hot water valve. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Expiration date of the seat...
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Yearly Checks by Qualified Personnel Only Malibu/Sovereign Maintenance and Repair Manual WARNING To avoid injury and/or unsafe product, the maintenance activities must be carried out at the correct frequency by qualified personnel using correct tools, parts and knowledge of procedures.
Troubleshooting NOTE Before starting the troubleshooting check: Power supply, Water supply and the LEDs on control panel. If the problem can not be solved with the problem solving actions below, please contact an Arjo authorized technician. PROBLEM ACTION...
Bathtub length 1705 mm (67 1/8”) / 1605 mm (63 1/4”) Overall maximum height 1950 mm (76 3/4”) Malibu bath bathtub volume 1600 237 l (62.5 US gallon) (full, without patient) Malibu bath bathtub volume 1700 256 l (67.5 US gallon)
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Bathtub lowering time (full load) 25 ± 5 s Lifting stroke (lift arm) 530 mm (20 7/8”) / 580 mm (23”) Malibu/Sovereign bath Cyclic time for lift arm movement 65 ± 5 s (up-turn-down, full load) Maximum duty cycle: Lift actuator...
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This requirement applies in the European Union. Do not dispose these products as unsorted municipal waste. You can return your device and accessories to Arjo or you can contact your local authorities for advice on disposal.
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Data Label for Arm Rest Data Label for Seat Data Label for Attention Label Wheel Chassis Attention Label Equipotential Bonding Data Label for Applied Part Approval Label Wheel Chassis Data Label for Data Label Bathtub/Lift (EU) Bathtub/Lift (US) Identification Label...
Electromagnetic Compatibility WARNING Wireless communications equipment such as wireless computer network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies, etc. can affect this equipment and should be kept at least 1.5 m away from the equipment. WARNING Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity Electromagnetic Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level environment – guidance...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity Electromagnetic Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level environment – guidance...
Parts and Accessories Arjo Arjo Clean For disinfectant contact local Arjo Chair seat (commode and comfort) representative Safety belt Neck support 8664559...
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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...
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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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