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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Maxi Twin Compact
04.KT.04_19EN • 2024-06

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Maxi Twin Compact 04.KT.04_19EN • 2024-06...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2024. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Maxi Twin Compact Lift ..........28 Battery Instructions ..............30 Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions ........31 Care and Preventative Maintenance ........33 Troubleshooting ..............37 Technical Specifications ............38 Dimensions ................40 Labels on Maxi Twin Compact Lift ..........41 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..........44 Parts and Accessories ............46...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword Service and Support Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment. Your Maxi Twin Compact® mobile passive lift is part A service routine must be performed on the Maxi Twin of a series of quality products designed especially for Compact lift every year by Arjo authorized service hospitals, nursing homes and other health care use.

  • Page 5: Pre-Sale Information

    Pre-sale information Intended use, the intended user group and See Intended Use on page 6 the intended environment; including any contraindications Expected lifetime of the product See Intended Use on page 6 Maximum user mass: 160 kg (350 Ib) Minimum user mass: Maximum load: 160 kg (350 Ib) Operating forces of controls:...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Arjo representative. suffer from uncontrollable head movements. The Maxi Twin Compact lift is a floor based sling lift. If the resident does not meet these criteria an alternative The lift is intended to be used for lifting and transfers in equipment/system shall be used.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Do not use the Maxi Twin Compact lift or accessories in the shower. WARNING To avoid the resident from falling, always...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    Twin Compact lift. 9 Choose a designated area, where the IFU should The directions left or right on the Maxi Twin Compact be kept and is accessible at all times for the users. lift are given as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 9: Parts Designation

    Parts Designation 14 Emergency lowering 1 Mast 15 Emergency stop button 2 Jib 16 Battery (charging) 3 Adjustable legs 17 Battery holder 4 Castors (rear) 18 Battery charger 5 Non-breakable castors (front) 6 Spreader bar Entire Product: Type BF 7 Soft cover Applied part: protection against Soft cover, red (accessory) electrical shock in accordance with...

  • Page 10: Slings

    Instructions for Use. NOTE If Arjo Slings are to be used with the Maxi Twin Compact lift, then always refer to their instructions before use. Arjo slings with head support have two pockets at the head section which contain plastic reinforcement pieces during use.
  • Page 11 Sling Profiles that can be used with Maxi Twin Compact lift Size: S - LL Four point toiletting sling Four point amputee sling (with head support) Four point unpadded sling Four point mesh sling Four point padded sling...

  • Page 12: Product Description/Function

    Product Description/Function Hand Control Fig. 1 CAUTION Do not drop the hand control into water. The hand control has an integrated hook which makes it easy to attach. When not in use, the hand control can be conveniently kept ready for use by hooking it over the hand control hang point at the top of the mast.

  • Page 13: Brakes

    Fig. 1 The chassis rear castors have brakes which can be foot operated to keep the Maxi Twin Compact lift in position. Brake (A) and release the brake (B). The brakes on both castors have to be applied to get full effect. (See Fig. 1) Driving/Positioning Handles Fig.

  • Page 14: Emergency Stop Button

    Emergency Stop Button Fig. 1 If, in an emergency, you have to immediately stop any powered movement, (other than by releasing pressure on the hand control button), press the emergency stop button (A). (See Fig. 1) Once the emergency stop button has been operated, it will have to be reset before any powered movement can be utilised.

  • Page 15: Powered Spreader Bar

    Powered Spreader Bar Fig. 1 Four knobs (A) enable the sling clips to be attached. Adjustment by hand of the position of the resident sideways is possible when using the spreader bar frame (B). The spreader bar is operated from the hand control and moves the resident to reclined or sitting position.

  • Page 16: Battery

    Battery Fig. 1 The battery is situated on the side of the lift actuator housing. (See Fig. 1) NOTE The battery shape only fits correctly into the lift with its raised edge upwards. Battery Indicator Light A beeping sound and a low battery indicator (A) light will flash when the battery needs charging.

  • Page 17: Attach The Leg Clips (Passive Sling)

    Attach the Leg Clips (Passive Sling) Straight Leg Attachment Fig. 1 For most residents, it is recommended to use the straight attachment of the leg clips. (See Fig. 1) Attach the leg clips to the lugs so that the leg straps are positioned vertically.

  • Page 18: Transferring The Resident

    (for charging, see Battery IFU) and remove it from the charger unit and insert it into the battery position of the Maxi Twin Compact lift. Electrical connection will be made automatically. •...

  • Page 19: To Lift From A Chair (6 Steps)

    Pull each leg piece under the thigh so that it emerges and does not remain folded. (See Fig. 1) 2 Place the Maxi Twin Compact lift 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 resident’s feet on,...

  • Page 20: Return To Chair

    Fig. 5 WARNING To avoid the resident falling, make sure that sling clips or loops are securely attached before as well as during the lifting initiation. Raise the resident by operating the hand control, move the lift away from the chair. (See Fig. 5) 6 Adjust the angle of recline to a comfortable position and a height a little higher than normal chair height.

  • Page 21: To Lift From A Bed (10 Steps)

    Fig. 3 towards the resident’s head. (See Fig. 3) 4 Position the Maxi Twin Compact lift so that the spreader bar is just above, and centred over the resident. (See Fig. 3) 5 If possible, slightly raise the head part of the bed to make the fastening of attachment clips easier.

  • Page 22: Return To Bed

    To avoid the resident from falling or caregiver from being injured, only detach the sling clips when the resident’s body weight is fully supported by the bed or chair. Move the Maxi Twin Compact lift away before removing the sling from under the resident.

  • Page 23: To Lift From The Floor (9 Steps)

    To Lift from the Floor (9 Steps) Fig. 1 This procedure needs two caregivers. 1 Put a pillow under the resident’s head and shoulders for comfort. (See Fig. 1) WARNING To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the Fig. 2 residents hair, arms and feet close to the body and use designated grab supports during any movement.
  • Page 24 Fig. 5 WARNING To avoid injury, make sure there is a safe distance between the resident and the device. Pay particular attention to resident with uncontrollable movements. Once connected, attach the leg clips. To ease the clip on process, push the appropriate button on the hand control to get the spreader bar in a closer position to the clips.

  • Page 25: Transfer Resident From Car

    Do not perform resident transfers with the Maxi Twin Compact when car is next to a street pavement’s edge. WARNING Avoid using the Maxi Twin Compact in rain or snow conditions, unless the transfer area is under cover and protected from the weather. Fig. 1 1 Unfasten resident’s seatbelt.
  • Page 26 5 Approach the resident with the lift, ensuring that: Fig. 2 • The car door is fully open. • The lift boom has space from the car door frame. • The spreader bar is facing the resident, with the wide part at or just below shoulder level.

  • Page 27: Transfer Resident To Car

    Transfer Resident to Car This procedure needs two caregivers to monitor both sides of the resident. Fig. 1 1 Apply the sling around the resident so that the base of the sling sits about one inch (2-3 cm) below the tail bone. 2 Ensure that the head support area of the sling is behind the head, covering and supporting it, so that it remains in place.

  • Page 28: Home Care Use

    Home Care Use Using Maxi Twin Compact Lift For Distributors and Renters Before using the Maxi Twin Compact lift in home When transporting the Maxi Twin Compact lift to environment make sure that: (See Fig. 1, 2 and 3) the customer with a van: •...
  • Page 29 Fig. 1 Transfer between bed and wheelchair with a sling lift 47" (1200 mm) 118" (3000 mm) 16" (400 mm) Fig. 2 Toiletting with a sling lift Fig. 3 Turning radius with a sling lift 1200 47" 1100 43" 1000 39"...

  • Page 30: Battery Instructions

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

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Disinfecting Instructions

    Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions Accessories for Disinfecting the Maxi If you have any questions regarding disinfecting the Twin Compact lift Maxi Twin Compact lift, or wish to order disinfectant fluid, contact Arjo Customer Service. • Protective gloves Make sure to have the Material Safety Data Sheets •...
  • Page 32 Always Follow these 17 Steps for Disinfection (Step 10-17 of 17) Proper Cleaning and Disinfection. 10 Spray disinfectant on the Maxi Twin Compact lift. If Arjo shower panels are used, see respective IFU. NOTE Removing visual residue (Step 1-3 of 17)

  • Page 33: Care And Preventative Maintenance

    Care and Preventative Maintenance The Maxi Twin Compact lift 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 34: Every Week

    Caregiver Obligations Caregiver obligations shall be carried out by personnel with sufficient the Maxi Twin Compact lift knowledge and by Fig. 1 following the instructions in this IFU. Every day • Disinfect: The Maxi Twin Compact lift has to be disinfected immediately after use.
  • Page 35 Test the movement of the spreader bar and the open/close function of the legs. All functions should work as expected without divergences. Yearly • The Maxi Twin Compact lift has to be serviced according to the table QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Action/Check on page 36.
  • Page 36 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 procedure. Qualified personnel must have documented training in maintenance of this device. Every QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Action/Check YEAR...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM ACTION The lift raises or lowers after the Activate the red emergency stop button and pull the battery out, remove the hand control buttons are resident from the lift and contact qualified personnel. released. The lift does not raise or 1 Make sure that the battery is fully connected in the battery compartment.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Pediatric slings, Toilet slings The Maxi Twin Compactis designed to be used with generic hospital beds, wheelchairs and toilets. The Maxi Twin Compact can also support transfers to and from a car which have been assessed by the caregivers as appropriate.
  • Page 39 Electricity Battery NiMH; Arjo NEA0100 Battery Charger Type no: NEA8000 or NEA8100 Equipment voltage 24 V DC Protection class IP 24 IP: Ingress Protection 2: Protection against insertion of fingers or similar objects. 4: Water splashing against the product from any...

  • Page 40: Dimensions

    Dimensions Reference Note Dimension mm Dimension inch Max. External Length 43 5/8 1110 Max. Internal Length 29 3/8 Max. External Width 1105 43 1/2 Max. Internal Width Min. External Width Min. External Width 20 1/2 Height of C.S.P at Max Hoisting Reach 1090 42 3/4 Max.

  • Page 41: Labels On Maxi Twin Compact Lift

    Labels on Maxi Twin Compact Lift On the data label you will find the following Indicates the product is a Medical information: Device according to EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Warning Indicates NRTL certification through TÜV SÜD. Safe Working Load Total mass of equipment including its safe working load.
  • Page 42 Attention label Clips instructions labels Sling range label Emergency lowering label Battery Label Battery indicator label Data label Identification Label...
  • Page 43 UK Symbol explanation This section is only applicable to United Kingdom (UK) market when UK marking is applied to the Arjo medical device labelling. UK marking indicating conformity with UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) UK Responsible Person &...

  • Page 44: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility Product has been tested for compliance with current regulatory standards regarding its capacity to block EMI (electromagnetic interference) from external sources. Some procedures can help reduce electromagnetic interferences: • Ensure that other devices in patient-monitoring and/or life-support areas comply to accepted emissions standard.

  • Page 45: Compliance Level

    Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air ±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air EN 61000-4-2 ±8kV contact ±8kV contact Conducted disturbances 3V in 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz 3V in 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz inducted by RF fields 6V in ISM and amateur radio bands...

  • Page 46: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories No picture Battery and charger Sling Contact your local representative. Disinfectant...
  • Page 47 AUSTRALIA FRANCE Arjo Australia Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Building B, Level 3 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi 11 Talavera Road CS 70133 Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX Tel: +48 691 119 999 Australia Tél: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 13 E-mail: arjo@arjo.com...
  • Page 48 At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.