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Ministand Instructions for Use 001.20075.EN rev.6 September 2010...
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Printed in Canada 2010 BHM medical products are patented or patent pending. Our policy is one of continuous development, and we therefore reserve the right to make technical alterations without notice. The content of this publication may not be copied either whole...
Raising and Lowering the Patient......................13 To raise the patient: ............................13 To lower the patient: ............................13 Active Sling Installation ........................14 Attaching the active sling to the Ministand ...................14 Transferring the Patient........................13 Before Lifting the Patient: ..........................13 Main Actuator Failure............................13 Disinfection, Cleaning and Maintenance ................13...
General Information Thank you for purchasing the Ministand™. Service and Support Your Ministand™ is part of a series of quality A service routine has to be performed on your products designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care uses.
Intended Use person being lifted or transferred. Ministand™ is a mobile passive lift with a References to left or right in these instructions Safe Working Load (SWL) of 160 kg (350 are as viewed from the caregiver’s pushing...
Policy on Number of Staff Members Required for Patient Transfer BHM Medical’s passive and active series of WARNING: The manufacturer cannot ensure full safety for a floor lift or an accessory of lifts are designed for safe usage with one which the life span has been exceeded.
General Information Symbols Used Symbols Key to Symbols This symbol is accompanied by the name and the address of the authorized representative in the European Community. This symbol is accompanied by a date to indicate the date of manufacture and by the address of the manufacturer. This symbol indicates the product complies with all the applicable European Directives.
WARNING: Only manufacturer designated parts designed for the purpose must be Follow lifting procedures outlined in this • used for the Ministand™, in order to avoid manual. injuries attributable to the use of inadequate Never leave a patient unsupervised during •...
Safety Instructions and Warnings Do not push the lift at a speed which • WARNING: Do not overload the Ministand™ beyond the approved lifting capacity of the exceeds a slow walking pace (3 km/hour lowest rated attachment/accessory. If the or 0.8 meter/second).
Safety Instructions and Warnings Human and Environmental Safety Do not crush, puncture, open, dismantle or • Practices otherwise mechanically interfere with the batteries. Batteries may explode, leak and cause Equipment Warning Labels personal injury if not disposed of properly. Carefully read the labels on the battery and •...
Sling Compatibility Sling Compatibility Total Transfer sling Chest sling (4000TTC-4000TT) (4001C-4001) Band sling (TST–X)) Hygienic sling (THY–X) For more information about sling use, please refer to the documentation that comes with your sling.
Do not position the legs between these two points, or the legs may NOTE: The Ministand™ should not be used move freely. in conjunction with any patient slings other than the manufacturer slings which are expressly designed for the system.
Operating the Ministand Upon stationing the lift in front of the • patient, before the patient places his/her feet onto the footrest. With power base Brakes application and release: To apply brakes, step on the back portion • of pad. (Fig 8) To release brakes, step on the front portion •...
Operating the Ministand Battery Pack The battery pack is medically approved according to IEC 60601-1, CAN/CSA-C22-2, No.601-1 M90 and UL 2601-1. The battery pack assembly is two 12 volt, Charger 5 Ah (24 volt capacity) fuse protected batteries, delivering up to 100 lifts per charge Battery (200 lbs or 90 kg).
Operating the Ministand Maintenance Indicator Auxiliary “UP” and “DOWN” buttons are located on the control box attached to the The maintenance indicator will light after 16 mast. hours of operation (approx. 4000 up/down These controls serve two functions: cycles). A complete inspection must then be...
3. Gently place the patient's feet on the the Ministand™ arm. footrest and push the lift until the patient's shins are touching the pads. Make sure the colour of both loops is the same 4. Lock the rear wheels on the Ministand™. on both hooks.
“DOWN” button. As you lower the patient, use the handles on the back of the sling to position the patient in the chair. 9. Lower the arms of the Ministand™ to its lowest point. 10. Remove the sling straps from the arms of the Ministand™.
Isopropyl Alcohol. Rub the unit vigorously when using the wipes, to promote effective disinfection of the surfaces. The Ministand™ is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to ensure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specifications.
Disinfection, Cleaning and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The Ministand™ is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to ensure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specifications. WARNING: The points on this checklist are the minimum the manufacturer recommends. In some cases more frequent inspections should be carried out.
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Disinfection, Cleaning and Maintenance Ensure that the low battery indicator is not flashing when operating the lift. Ensure that the footrest is correctly attached to the mast Ensure that the kneepad is in the proper position for the patient. ...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide LIFT TROUBLE CHECK CHECK LARGE RED EMERGENCY STOP HAND CONTROL DOES NOT RESPOND BUTTON ON CONTROL BOX CHECK CONNECTOR ON HAND CONTROL CORD, CHECK BATTERY CONDITION (REPLACE WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY PACK) ...
WARNING: Radio transmitting devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios, etc., should never be used near the Ministand™, since they can interfere with the function of the lift. Cables from potentially strong sources of electromagnetic fields should not be placed near the unit.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/attendant of BHM Medical products. Subject to the limitations and exclusions hereafter, BHM Medical Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in material under normal use and service, within the periods stated below from the date of purchase. If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced at BHM Medical option.
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BHM Medical’s part. Under no circumstances shall BHM Medical be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages arising in connection with use, or inability to use, the products. In no event shall BHM Medical’s liability for breach of warranty, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond the control of BHM Medical, breach of contract, negligence or strict liability exceed the cost of the product covered hereby.
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