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 SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS

 Safety Instructions

 WARNING

To avoid falling, make sure that the resident 
is positioned in accordance with this IFU.

 WARNING

To avoid injury, make sure that the resident 
is not left unattended at any time.

 WARNING

To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the 
resident’s hair, arms and feet close to the 
body and use designated grab supports 
during any movement.

 WARNING

To prevent cross-contamination, always 
follow the disinfection instructions in this 
IFU.

 WARNING

To avoid eye and skin damage during the 
cleaning and the disinfection process, 
always use protective eyewear and 
protective gloves. If contact occurs rinse 
with plenty of water. If eyes or skin become 
irritated, contact a physician. Always 
read the material safety data sheet of the 
disinfectant. 

NOTE
A medical assessment of the patient must 
be made to make sure their suitability to use 
this product.

 WARNING

To avoid patient injury, always inspect 
the Arjo Strap Stretcher prior to each use 
for any irregularities as per the “Care and 
Preventive Maintenance” section of this 
manual. 

Summary of Contents for Strap Stretcher

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Arjo Strap Stretcher 001 14908 EN Rev 0 03 2020...

Page 2: ...s 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 WARNING To avoid injury...

Page 3: ...cher Assembly 11 Dual Loop Strap Installation on the Arjo Strap Stretcher Frame 12 Raise the Patient 13 Adjusting Stretcher Frame 15 Removing a Strap While Raised 16 Lower the Patient 17 Remove the Ar...

Page 4: ...rstood to help prevent injuries A service routine must be performed on your Arjo Strap Stretcher by quali ed service personnel This will ensure the safety and good function of your product See Care an...

Page 5: ...to maximize the long term safety reliability and value of the product Contact Arjo for replacement parts Contact information appears on the last page of this IFU Warning means Safety warning Failure...

Page 6: ...ch patient resident according to the following criteria prior to use Patient resident is unable to sit upright or semi reclined in a standard passive sling Might be almost completely bed ridden May ha...

Page 7: ...e Maintenance found in the IFU The expected service life of the Cross Straps is ve 5 years subject to preventive maintenance being carried out in accordance with the instructions for care and maintena...

Page 8: ...w the disinfection instructions in this IFU WARNING To avoid eye and skin damage during the cleaning and the disinfection process always use protective eyewear and protective gloves If contact occurs...

Page 9: ...ferring a patient who is connected to electrodes catheters or other medical devices should be conducted by quali ed personnel before performing any transfer 2 The help of a second caregiver has been a...

Page 10: ...t hand 5 Cross Straps 12x 6 Dual Loop Attachment Strap 4x 7 Side Section left hand 8 Safe Working Load SWL label 2x 9 Additional Cross Straps 12x 10 Strap Guide 11 Buckles 24x 12 Head Position label 2...

Page 11: ...y to lock it Leave a minimum of 15 cm 6 in of strap outside the buckle See Fig 2 3 Place one End Tube above the patient s head A and one below the feet B 4 Place the Side Section C without the Cross S...

Page 12: ...l the strap from the strap guide and insert it through the buckle Remove the strap guide slowly from under the patient Repeat the process for all cross straps 12 Press each buckle clasp down to make s...

Page 13: ...See Fig 10 2 Align the center of the frame approximately over the patient s navel See Fig 11 3 Lower the stetcher frame over the patient See Fig 12 Continue with the steps on the next page Raise the...

Page 14: ...e section Adjusting Stretcher Frame on page 15 WARNING To avoid patient injury make sure any obstructions are removed from the intended route of travel Hold the Arjo Strap Stretcher with one hand when...

Page 15: ...ng Lifts only 3 steps 1 To adjust the spreader bar frame pull out push in the knobs See Fig 16 2 Rotate knob See Fig 17 3 Move the support bracket towards the heavier end downward pointing when stretc...

Page 16: ...sed 1 Raise and move the patient away from the bed See Fig 19 2 Unfasten the Cross Strap from one side only It is recommended to not unfasten both sides which will facilitate the reinstallation of the...

Page 17: ...achment Straps from both the stretcher frame and the Arjo Strap Stretcher See Fig 22 3 Raise the spreader bar Move the oor lift away from the patient See Fig 23 WARNING To avoid injury make sure that...

Page 18: ...ling from one side Once the Cross Straps are removed proceed to remove all other Arjo Strap Stretcher parts including the two End Tubes and Side Sections See Fig 25 3 Store the Arjo Strap Stretcher in...

Page 19: ...Rinse to remove any deposits or visible dirt from the Strap Stretcher if needed 3 Wipe the parts using a solution containing one of the compatible disinfectants listed under Allowed Disinfectants on p...

Page 20: ...rmed to make sure that the product remains within its original manufacturing speci cation WARNING To avoid malfunction resulting in injury make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recom...

Page 21: ...Continual use of a damaged strap can seriously compromise the caregiver s or patient s safety Check the Dual Loop Attachment Strap for A Middle wear rip or hole on the strap See Fig 26 B Noticeable d...

Page 22: ...port Bag Straps Buckles Strap Guide Recycled according to the national or local regulations Frame Components that are primarily be made up of different kinds of metal should be recycled as metals TRAN...

Page 23: ...SPECIFICATIONS ALLOWED COMBINATIONS Arjo Strap Stretcher 700 14945 Stretcher Frame 700 19302 Adjustable Stretcher Frame with Quick Connect 700 15695 Adjustable Stretcher Frame with union tube clevis p...

Page 24: ...24 DIMENSIONS Dimensions 670 mm 26 2 5 in 788 mm 31 in 54 mm 2 1 8 in 50 mm 2 in 1959 mm 77 1 8 in 837 mm 33 in 1400 mm 55 1 8 in 50 mm 2 in 655 mm 25 3 4 in...

Page 25: ...ty with European Community harmonised legislation Refer to the Instructions for Use IFU Refer to the Instructions for Use IFU Indicates the product is a Medical Device according to EU Medical Device R...

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Page 27: ...22 E mail Italy promo arjo com MIDDLE EAST Arjo Middle East FZ LLC Of ce 908 9th Floor HQ Building North Tower Dubai Science Park Al Barsha South P O Box 11488 Dubai United Arab Emirates Direct 971 48...

Page 28: ...e ergonomic patient handling personal hygiene disinfection diagnostics and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism we help professionals across care environments to cont...

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