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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Alenti
04.CD.05_23EN • 2024-10

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Alenti 04.CD.05_23EN • 2024-10...
  • Page 2 © Arjo 2024. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice. The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of Arjo.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword...............................5 Pre-sale information............................ 6 Intended use..............................7 Safety instructions............................8 Preparations..............................9 Parts designation............................10 Product description/functions........................12 Control panel............................. 12 Hand control.............................. 12 Positioning handle, transfer handles, hand rest and handle arms............13 Central brakes............................13 Backrest..............................13 Emergency stop............................14 Automatic safety stop..........................
  • Page 4 Care and preventive maintenance......................37 Troubleshooting............................41 Technical specifications..........................43 Dimensions..............................45 Labels................................46 Electromagnetic compatibility........................49 Parts and accessories..........................51...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Customer contact information WARNING For questions regarding this product or other Arjo products and services, contact Arjo, an Arjo Warning means: Safety warning. Failure to authorised representative or visit www.arjo.com. understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.

  • Page 6: Pre-Sale Information

    Pre-sale information GENERAL Intended use, the intended user group See Intended use on page 7 and the intended environment; including any contraindications Expected lifetime of the product See Intended use on page 7 Maximum user mass 182 kg (400 lb) Minimum user mass Maximum load 182 kg (400 lb)

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    If the resident does not meet these criteria an alternative equipment/system shall be used. Expected service life The expected service life of Alenti is the maximum period of useful life. The lifetime of this equipment is ten (10) years and the service life of the safety belt is two (2) years.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions WARNING WARNING To prevent injury, always read this To prevent injury, make sure that the Instructions for use and accompanied patient is not left unattended at any documents before using the product. time. WARNING To prevent the product in use from tipping, do not raise or lower other equipment close to it and be aware of stationary objects when lowering.

  • Page 9: Preparations

    3. Make sure the battery is charged. is missing or damaged - do NOT use the product. The Alenti bath chair directions 3. Read this IFU. The driving direction during transfer is according 4. Unpack the battery charger and install it to the illustration below.

  • Page 10: Parts Designation

    Parts designation 1. Positioning handle 5. Backrest - handle arm 9. Safety belt 2. Hand control 6. Hand rest 10. Seat 3. Bath chair pillar 7. Backrest 11. Central Brakes 4. Hand rest - handle arm 8. Transfer handles PARTS DESIGNATION...
  • Page 11 1. Scale (optional) 4. Battery release button 6. Bedpan (optional) (Emergency stop) 2. Control panel 7. Bedpan holder handle 5. Battery (optional) 3. Emergency high/low 8. Bedpan holder (optional) PARTS DESIGNATION...

  • Page 12: Product Description/Functions

    Product description/functions Control panel Hand control The control panel has four control buttons. The hand control has an integrated hook which makes it easy to attach to various parts of the bath chair. • Press the Raise button (A) in order to raise the bath chair.

  • Page 13: Positioning Handle, Transfer Handles, Hand Rest And Handle Arms

    Positioning handle, transfer Central brakes handles, hand rest and handle arms The brakes are two cylinders, placed under the chassis, operated from the control panel or the hand control. The brake action is achieved when the cylinders descend and make contact with the floor. Backrest The backrest can be attached on either hand rest.

  • Page 14: Emergency Stop

    (A) and pulling out the battery. CAUTION Contact your local Arjo representative before To prevent damage to the emergency using the bath chair again. high/low function, do not use an...

  • Page 15: Battery Charger

    NOTE A continuous beeping sound is heard during the emergency "up" and "down" movement. Contact your local Arjo representative before using the bath chair again. Battery charger Attach the battery charger to a suitable wall and connect it to a wall socket.

  • Page 16: Accessory Description

    Accessory description Scale (optional) 2. The bedpan holder fits onto the back of the seat of the bath chair. The scale is located on the lift pillar. For information on how to use the scale, if available, refer to the scale IFU. 3.

  • Page 17: Safety Belt

    Safety belt (14 steps) 3. Insert the safety belt end through the hole in the seat. Use the safety belt at all times. Exceptions can be made while patient is securely positioned in the bathtub and during stationary transfers to and from the bath chair. The safety belt helps the patient stay positioned properly on the seat.
  • Page 18 8. The patient’s hands should be placed on the hand rest. WARNING To prevent falling, make sure that the 9. Place the safety belt around the patient's patient is positioned correctly and waist. that the safety belt is being used, 10.
  • Page 19 14. When loosening the safety belt, unlock the locking plate and loosen the belt strap. NOTE When the safety belt is not in use, put the safety belt hook end around the top of the hand rest-handle arm. Make sure that the safety belt does not touch the floor.

  • Page 20: Transfer The Patient

    Transfer the patient 3. Adjust the height of the bath chair so that the height of the seat is levelled with the back of WARNING the patient's knees. To prevent entrapment, make sure to keep the patient's hair, arms and feet close to the body and use designated grab supports during any movement.

  • Page 21: Transfer To A Standing Position

    Arjo has compatible standing and raising aids that the safety belt is being used, that can be used with the Alenti bath chair. They properly fastened and tightened. are Sara 3000 and Sara Plus. 1. Fold back the bath chair hand rest-handle arm.

  • Page 22: Transfer To A Standing And Raising Aid

    The Alenti bath chair is compatible with most generic wheelchair models. For a patient to be able to move from a wheelchair to the Alenti bath chair and vice versa, the patient must be strong enough to move himself or herself sideways and/or be able to 14.

  • Page 23: Transfer To A Wheelchair

    WARNING WARNING To prevent falling during transfer, To prevent the patient from falling always make sure that the brakes are out of the product, make sure that applied on all equipment being used. the armrests are folded down during transfer. 1.

  • Page 24: Transfer To The Toilet

    2. Adjust the bath chair to an appropriate height The Alenti bath chair can be used regardless of for transfer. In some cases, it’s easier to whether the toilet is attached to the wall or to the transfer if the bath chair seat is higher than floor.

  • Page 25: Transfer From A Bed - Sitting

    (5 7/8”). For the patient to be able to move directly from the bed to the Alenti bath chair and vice versa, the patient must be strong enough to move himself or herself sideways and/or be able to stand up.

  • Page 26: Transfer To A Bed - Sitting

    2. Position the bath chair so that it's front is facing the side of the bed. WARNING To prevent the patient from falling out of the product, make sure that the armrests are folded down during transfer. Make sure the patient is in an upright position in the centre of the seat.

  • Page 27: Transfer From A Bed - Laying Down

    (19 steps) correctly on the seat. The Alenti bath chair is compatible with most generic hospital beds with a clearance of 150 mm 8. Fold forward the bath chair hand rest-handle (5 7/8”).

  • Page 28: Transfer To A Bed - Laying Down

    • The back is against the backrest. Transfer to a bed - laying down • The hands are on the hand rest. (19 steps) 13. Secure the patient with the safety belt. WARNING 14. Raise the bath chair seat to a height enough To prevent falling during transfer, to move the bath chair away from the bed.
  • Page 29 13. If the head end of the bed has been raised, lower it back down. WARNING To prevent entrapment or pinching of genitals, make sure there is enough clearance during movement over the bathtub edge, toilet, bedpan or other furniture. Lower the bath chair so that the seat gets pressed firmly on the bed.

  • Page 30: Bathe The Patient

    The Alenti bath chair is compatible with the Arjo System 2000 bath range and Century baths from year 2004 and up.

  • Page 31: Transfer From The Bath

    6. Centre the bath chair over the bathtub until 12. Fold back the backrest-handle arm, away it reaches a stop against the bathtub. Make from the patient, thus allowing the patient to sure the bath chair is docked against the lean back against the bathtub and the bath bathtub leg and the bathtub rim.
  • Page 32 8. Shower the patient. WARNING To prevent the patient from falling out of the product, make sure that the armrests are folded down during transfer. Make sure the patient is in an upright position in the centre of the seat. •...
  • Page 33 16. Make sure to disinfect the bath chair after each use to prevent cross-contamination. See WARNING section Cleaning and disinfection on page To prevent entrapment or pinching of genitals, make sure there is enough clearance during movement over the bathtub edge, toilet, bedpan or other furniture.

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Disinfection

    Cleaning and disinfection For the best results, only use Arjo branded • Spray bottle with water disinfectant. • Cloths • Disposable towels If you have any questions regarding disinfecting • Soft bristle brush the equipment or wish to order disinfectant, contact your local Arjo representative.
  • Page 35 Disinfection 5. Most Arjo baths are equipped with a spray handle for disinfecting purposes. Read the 12. Spray disinfectant on the upper part of the bath system instructions on how to use bath chair and on all removed parts. the disinfectant. Check the level of the 13.

  • Page 36: Battery Instructions

    Battery instructions Charge the battery See the battery charger IFU. WARNING To prevent injury, do NOT crush, puncture, open, dismantle or otherwise mechanically interfere with the battery. Should the battery casing crack and cause contents to come in contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

  • Page 37: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Care and preventive maintenance Under normal use the product is subject to wear and tear. Perform the following actions when specified to make sure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specifications. WARNING To prevent malfunction resulting in injury, make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Page 38 Visually check the condition of the hand control Clean and disinfect and its cable. Replace damaged parts. The product has to be disinfected immediately after every use. Arjo disinfectants should be used in recommended concentrations. See section Cleaning and disinfection on page 34. Every week...
  • Page 39 Check for corrosion and damage Check for corrosion and damage. If there is any visible corrosion or damage on parts, contact your local Arjo representative for support. Perform a functionality test • Test up and down motion by pressing the up and down button on the hand control and control panel.
  • Page 40 Yearly checks by qualified service personnel only The product must be serviced once a year in accordance with the Maintenance and repair manual. WARNING To prevent injury and/or unsafe product, the maintenance activities must be carried out at the correct frequency by qualified service personnel using correct tools, parts and knowledge of procedures.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM ACTION The bath chair raises 1. Pull out the battery and remove the patient from the bath chair. or lowers after the 2. Remove the hand control and put the battery back. If the failure is gone, hand control button or replace the hand control.
  • Page 42 This sound signal indicates a fault in the circuit board. If the sound signal starts while the patient is using the bath chair, complete the immediate task such as bathing or transfer. Then contact your local Arjo service technician. NOTE If the problem cannot be solved with the written troubleshooting actions, please contact an Arjo authorised service technician.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Generic Hospital Beds Most models with minimum bed to floor clearance 150 mm No other combinations have been assessed by Arjo (manufacturer). The facility shall assess any other combination by performing compatibility testing themselves, hereby transferring the responsibility for a safe equipment combination to the facility.
  • Page 44 NOTE All material used in the Alenti bath chair complies with established biocompatibility standards and have been tested accordingly (ISO 10993‑5). The body supporting material in the seat and backrest is PUR (polyurethane).

  • Page 45: Dimensions

    Dimensions Measurements in mm (inches). Stroke: 590 mm (23 1/4”) Minor measurement deviations might occur between products. 110 (4 3/4”) 350 (13 3/4”) 1010 (39 3/4”) 1237 (48 3/4”) 478 (18 7/8”) 640 (25 1/4”) 1110 (43 3/4”) DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 46: Labels

    Labels 1. Read the IFU label 4. Battery label - States safety and environmental information for the battery. 2. Data label - States technical performance and requirements, e.g. Input Power, Input Voltage 5. Applied Part and maximum Patient Weight etc. 6.
  • Page 47 SYMBOL EXPLANATION Type B Applied part. Protection against electrical shock in accordance with IEC 60601-1. Applied parts are considered to be: seat, including all parts attached to it. Mode of operation for Hi/Lo function: ED maximum 10%; Maximum 2 minutes ON; Minimum 18 minutes OFF Product number of the battery CE marking indicating conformity with European Community harmonised legislation.
  • Page 48 UK marking indicating conformity with UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) Figures indicate UK Approved Body supervision. UK Responsible Person & UK Importer: Arjo (UK) Ltd, ArjoHuntleigh House, Houghton Regis. LU5 5XF For Northern Ireland (NI) CE marking will still apply until further amendment to applicable regulations.

  • Page 49: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the Alenti bath chair, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
  • Page 50 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 inducted 3V in 0.15 MHz to 80 MHz 3V in 0.15 MHz to 80 MHz by RF fields 6V in ISM and amateur radio bands...

  • Page 51: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and accessories Electronic scale Bedpan Bedpan holder CFA2100-01 CDA1500-07 CDA1104-90 For disinfectant contact the local Safety belt Arjo representative CDA1450-035 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES...
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  • Page 55 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Building B, Level 3 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 11 Talavera Road CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Poznań) Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
  • Page 56 At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, 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.