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Safety Instructions

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1)  Around the boom pivot.
2)  Around the spreader bar attachment.
3)  Between the castors and the base assembly.
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5)  Between the actuator and mast.

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WARNING

: Arjo warns of possible 

strangulation risks related to the hand control 

cable. 

WARNING

: Some plastic parts hiding screw 

heads on the lift may represent a choking 

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replace them if they become loose or 

damaged. 

CAUTION

: Do not drop either the lift or the 

battery pack, as it may cause internal 

damage that is not easily seen. If the lift is 

suspected to be damaged, contact your local 

Arjo vendor for servicing.

CAUTION

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Maxi 500

 in humid, 

salty, or chlorinated conditions may cause 

premature wear of the lift. 
In such cases, we recommend to perform a 

proactive maintenance program with more 

frequent inspections.

Policy on Number of Staff Members 
Required for Patient Transfer

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one caregiver. There are circumstances that 

may dictate the need for a two-person transfer. 

It is the responsibility of the caregiver to 

determine if a one or two person transfer is 

more appropriate, based on the following:

•  resident’s condition (combativeness; 

obesity, contracture etc.);

• the task;
• resident’s weight;
• environment;
• capability;
•  skill level of the caregiver.

Do not hesitate to contact your medical 

professional for guidance.

Safe Working Load (SWL)

The 

Maxi 500

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maximum lifting capacity of 227 kg (500 lb) .
Do not attempt to lift more than the lowest 

weight limit indicated on the following:

•  the “maximum load” label on the lift;
•  on the spreader bar;
•  on the accessories;
•  on the sling. 

Summary of Contents for Maxi 500

Page 1: ...001 20815 EN Rev 17 08 2019 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Maxi 500 ...

Page 2: ...inuous 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 To avoid injury always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied documents before using the product Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use ...

Page 3: ... 6 How to use the Maxi500 7 Adjusting Legs Spreading 7 Brakes 7 Emergency Stop 7 Boom Control 7 To Raise the Patient 7 To Lower the Patient 7 Moving the Maxi 500 8 Emergency Lowering 8 Automatic Cut out 8 During lifting 8 During lowering 8 Hour Meter 8 Battery Charge Indicator 9 Battery Charging 9 QVHUWLQJ 5HPRYLQJ WKH DWWHU 3DFN 9 Scale optional 9 Clip Slings Application 10 Clip Sling Compatibili...

Page 4: ...om a Seated Position 19 Lowering Patient to a Seated Position 19 Lifting Patient from a Bed 20 Lowering Patient to a Bed 20 Lifting Patient from the Floor 21 Lowering Patient to the Floor 21 Care and Maintenance 22 Lift Cleaning and Care 22 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 23 Troubleshooting 25 Labels on the Lift 26 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFL FDWLRQV 27 Dimensions 28 Electromagnetic Compatibility 29 Electroma...

Page 5: ...medical device manufacturer or the distributor In the European 8QLRQ WKH XVHU VKRXOG DOVR UHSRUW WKH VHULRXV incident to the Competent Authority in the member state where they are located Service and Support A service routine has to be done on your Maxi 500 ÀRRU OLIW E UMR WUDLQHG VHUYLFH SHUVRQQHO This will ensure it remains safe and functional Please contact your local Arjo vendor for any of the...

Page 6: ...ding a raising action a lateral displacement and a descending action Cycles per Day Years 10 000 transfers 4 7 6 4 5 8 3 5 WARNING 8VLQJ D ÀRRU OLIW RU DQ DFFHVVRU beyond its life span may result in an incident causing serious injuries Following are factors that have an impact on the lift s life span aging of the unit transfers per day weight of the patient maintenance frequency The expected life ...

Page 7: ...emature wear of the lift In such cases we recommend to perform a proactive maintenance program with more frequent inspections Policy on Number of Staff Members Required for Patient Transfer UMR V ÀRRU OLIWV DUH GHVLJQHG IRU VDIH XVDJH ZLWK one caregiver There are circumstances that may dictate the need for a two person transfer It is the responsibility of the caregiver to determine if a one or two...

Page 8: ... FKDUJHU WR ÀDPHV Do not use the charger in the presence RI ÀDPPDEOH DQDHVWKHWLF JDVHV Do not short circuit the battery terminals Human and Environmental Safety Practices Should the battery casing crack allowing its contents to come into contact with skin or clothing rinse immediately with water If the contents comes in contact with the eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical ...

Page 9: ...symbol means that the item can be recycled This symbol means that you must refer to the Instructions IRU 8VH 8 This symbol points out a Type BF applied part This symbol points out a Type B applied part This symbols points out a risk of pinching SWL SWL is the maximum load the device is rated for safe usage This symbol points out the emergency stop device This symbol points out the reset switch Cor...

Page 10: ...ontrol 6 Leg Opening Button 7 Leg Closing Button 8 Handle 9 Battery Release Button 10 Boom 11 2 Point Spreader Bar 12 Safety Latch 13 DPS Spreader Bar 14 Charger Status LED 15 Wall Mounted Charger 16 Charger Power Cord 17 Right Leg 18 Left Leg 19 Actuator 20 Emergency Lowering Handle 21 Mast 22 Battery Pack 23 Castor Break 24 Control Box 25 Hand Control Connector 26 Battery Status Display 27 Hour ...

Page 11: ... 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Emergency Stop Button Battery release button Pull Boom Control The electrical actuator can be operated in both directions It allows the operator to raise or lower the patient without any physical effort 7KH ERRP UDLVLQJ ORZHULQJ DFWLRQ LV FRQWUROOHG E WKH 8S RZQ EXWWRQV ORFDWHG RQ WKH control box and on the hand control If two buttons are pressed simultaneously the U...

Page 12: ...the handle and the patient weight affects the speed of descent Fig 8 WARNING Beforeoperatingthe emergency lowering always ensure that a suitable support is underneath ready to receive the patient The handle is spring loaded and will return to normal position and stop the lowering process when released Note that a load must be applied to the boom for the device to function CAUTION This function sho...

Page 13: ...PSHUDWXUH RI RSHUDWLRQ VWRUDJH and storage time To prolong the battery pack life recharge it before the indicator reaches the Low Battery range To ensure that the Maxi 500 is always ready for use it is recommended that a fully charged battery pack always be available Do this by having additional battery packs and keeping one battery pack charging while the other is in use Remove the battery pack f...

Page 14: ...a list of typical Arjo clip slings that are compatible with the Maxi 500 ÀRRU OLIW 0 Four Point Amputee 0 Four Point Hygienic 0 Four Pointed Padded 0 Four Point Non padded 0 Four Pointed Mesh NOTE Other sling models are available Contact your Arjo vendor for more information about clip slings and how to use them Clip Slings Application ...

Page 15: ...y of slings are available for each application Please contact your local Arjo vendor for more information Flites single patient multi use slings are also available for most sling models If Arjo Flites slings are to be used with the MAXI500 ÀRRU OLIW refer to the separateArjo Flites slings Instruction for Use Spreader Bar Compatibility The Maxi 500 ÀRRU OLIW is only compatible with the spreader bar...

Page 16: ...nt of the leg clips is recommended Method 2 Crossed Legs Attachment Fig 15 Cross the legs pieces of the sling when attaching to the lugs If the patient is prone to kicking off the leg clip the crossed attachment of the leg clips shall be applied which will prohibit the clip from being kicked off Detaching the Sling from the DPS 1 2 Fig 16 Pull the sling up to release the lock Remove the clip attac...

Page 17: ...e sling sits slightly below the tail bone A MaxiSlide or MaxiTube positioning aid can be used to assist with placement of the sling Fig 18 2 Ensure that the head support area of the sling is behind the head covering it 3 Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh Fig 19 4 Approach the patient with the lift ensure that The spreader bar is in sitting position T...

Page 18: ...se enough to be able to connect the shoulder strap clips of the sling to the frame 6 8VLQJ WKH KDQG FRQWURO ORZHU WKH VSUHDGHU bar taking care not to lower the frame onto the patient 7 Connect the sling shoulder and leg strap clips to the spreader bar Fig 23 8 Raise the patient using the hand control positioning him comfortably to a semi reclined position for the transfer The patient should not be...

Page 19: ...nding on circumstances space or position of patient approach the patient with the open part of the chassis 5 Adjustment of the spreader bar height may have to be made before connection is possible 6 WWDFK WKH VKRXOGHU VWUDS FOLSV UVW WKHQ with the open part of the sling support frame pointing downwards towards the shoulders connect the leg strap clips Fig 26 7 When all the clips are securely attac...

Page 20: ...plies for lifts supplied with a 2 point spreader bar UMR ORRS VOLQJ SUR OHV WKDW FDQ EH XVHG ZLWK WKH Maxi 500 Hammock Hammock 6 4XLFN W 7 5 Hygienic THY Combi Repositioning NOTE Other sling models are available Contact your Arjo vendor for more information about loop slings and how to use them ...

Page 21: ...r Compatibility The MAXI500 ÀRRU OLIW LV RQO FRPSDWLEOH ZLWK the spreader bar that is delivered with the lift Fig 27 MAXI500 ÀRRU OLIW model that is designed for use with loop slings is delivered with a 2 point spreader bar Attaching the Sling to the Spreader Bar Fig 28 Place the attachment loops onto the hooks Make sure the loops are positioned correctly and that the safety latches are closing th...

Page 22: ...hod is recommended for most general transfer Method 2 Hammock Fig 31 Bridge legs closed This method can provide a comfortable cradle for amputee patient Itisalsoausefulmethodforpatientswithcontractures PDNLQJ LW GLI FXOW WR EULQJ D VOLQJ VWUDS EHWZHHQ WKH legs WARNING Method 2 might not be suitable for confused combative or erratic patients as they can fall forward and get injured Method 3 Abducti...

Page 23: ...ing around the patient so that the base of the sling sits slightly below the tail bone A MaxiSlide or MaxiTube positioning aid can be used to assist with placement of the sling Fig 33 2 Ensure that the head support area of the sling is behind the head covering it 3 Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh Fig 34 4 Approach the patient with the lift ensure t...

Page 24: ...preader bar is close enough to be DEOH WR DOO WKH VOLQJ ORRSV RQWR WKH spreader bar hooks WARNING Always hold the spreader bar when near a patient The spreader bar could hit the patient resulting in injury 6 Connect the shoulder loops and then the leg section using one of the three methods previously described Fig 38 7 Raise the patient using the hand control positioning him comfortably to a semi ...

Page 25: ...rther in the opposite direction so that the folded part of the sling can be unfolded Fig 40 4 Depending on circumstances space or position of patient approach the patient with the open part of the chassis 5 Adjustment of the spreader bar height may have to be made before connection is possible 6 Connect the shoulder loops and then the leg section using one of the three methods previously described...

Page 26: ...essories wipe down with a damp cloth using warm water to ZKLFK D GLVLQIHFWDQW FOHDQHU KDV EHHQ DGGHG H J UMR GLVLQIHFWDQW FOHDQHU RU HTXLYDOHQW CAUTION Never use a wet cloth on the control box the battery support or the battery pack as it may cause corrosion on electrical components If a hot air dryer is used to dry the lift the temperature must not exceed 80 C 176 F Do not use petroleum based sol...

Page 27: ...ENCY Annually 12 Hours Before every use Initially Ð Ð Ð 1 When equipped with a 2 point spreader bar ensure that the bar safety latches are present and are freely pivoting x 2 Ensure that the battery charge indicator is within the normal range x 3 QVXUH WKDW WKH FDVWHUV DUH UPO HG WR WKH FKDVVLV x 4 When equipped with a DPS make sure that the DPS is properly attached with the pin and that the pin i...

Page 28: ...ight x 17 Check if the leg pivot bolts are secured with locknuts tighten if necessary x 18 Make sure that the straight section of both legs is perpendicular to the base in closed position x 19 If the product does not work as intended immediately contact your local Arjo vendor for support x 20 KHFN WKDW WKH 6SUHDGHU DU ÀDQJH EXVKLQJV SLYRW EROW DQG ZHOGV DUH LQ JRRG FRQGLWLRQ x 21 Check the conditi...

Page 29: ...h a new fully charged battery pack Check if the hand control is connected Check if control box is in automatic cut out mode make sure boom is not obstructed or overloaded Audible beep is heard from the control box Battery is low Replace with a freshly charged battery pack Actuator stalls during lift Battery is low Replace with a freshly charged battery Make sure not to exceed the lifting capacity ...

Page 30: ...adsvägen 5 241 38 Eslöv SWEDEN KM561091 KM56 XXXXX S W L 227 kg 500 lbs Labels on the Lift Product Name Emergeny Stop Reset Button Safe Working Load On Both Sides Battery Information 3URGXFW GHQWL FDWLRQ Serial Number Manufacturer Data Manufactured Date 2SHUDWLQJVSHFL FDWLRQV ...

Page 31: ...sult See Electromagnetic Compatibility section for more details 19 5210 17 21 7 216 Ground Requirement Maximum Slope 1 Surface condition Flat hard surface Ambient temperature range lift batteries Operation 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Storage 25 to 70 C 13 to 158F Relative humidity range Operation 15 to 93 non condensing Storage 93 non condensing Atmospheric pressure range Operation 795 hPa to 1060 hPa 2...

Page 32: ...cm 2 5 cm 12 cm 55 cm 121 cm 22 cm 70 cm 60 cm CSP 16 cm 48 cm 56 cm 25 cm Height of Accessories 2 Hooks Spreader Bar 2 Hooks Spreader Bar with Scale DPS DPS with Scale CSP stands for Central Suspension Point a reference point on the lift for measurements On the Maxi 500 the CSP is the Accessory attachment point located at the boom end ...

Page 33: ...LSPHQW VKRXOG EH avoided because it could result in improper operation If such use is necessary this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally WARNING The equipment may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby equipment It may be necessary to take action such as reorienting relocating the equipment or shielding the locati...

Page 34: ...kV contact 15 kV air 8 kV contact 15 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or FHUDPLF WLOH I ÀRRUV DUH FRYHUHG ZLWK synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast WUDQVLHQW EXUVW IEC 61000 4 4 1 kV I O Ports N UHSHWLWLRQ frequency 1 kV I O Ports N UHSHWLWLRQ frequency Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Power frequency ...

Page 35: ...00 4 6 3 V outside ISM bands EHWZHHQ 0 6 V inside ISM and amateur radio bands EHWZHHQ 0 3 V outside ISM bands EHWZHHQ 0 6 V inside ISM and amateur radio bands EHWZHHQ 0 N A Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 10 V m 0 WR 10 V m 0 WR N A 3UR LPLW HOGV from RF wireless communications equipment IEC 61000 4 3 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 0 N N VLQH 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 30 0 9 P 0 N N VLQH 30 ...

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