10
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Directions
Always ensure that:
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The ceiling lift is installed by an authorized
ArjoHuntleigh contractor or installer.
•
The equipment is used by trained staff.
•
The track installation will accept a load equal to
that of the ceiling lift.
•
Before an attempt is made to move the patient, an
assessment is performed by a qualified
professional.
•
You are prepared before attempting to transfer a
patient.
•
An assessment of the suitability for transfer of a
patient who is connected to electrodes, catheters
or other medical devices is conducted by
qualified personnel before performing the
transfer.
•
Violent impact during transfers is avoided.
•
The spreader bar being used is intended to be
used with the Maxi Sky
1000
and is capable of
bearing the patient’s weight.
•
The sling is intended to be used for this lift and
can take the weight of the patient.
•
The sling is not damaged, torn or frayed.
•
The lifting procedures outlined in this manual are
followed.
•
All controls and safety features are used only
according to the rules specified in this manual.
Never attempt to force a control or button on the
lift.
•
The charger is not stored in a shower, bath or
other areas with high humidity.
•
The sling straps are in good condition and
properly fastened.
•
The daily maintenance is carried out before using
the lift.
•
Any precautionary or instruction labels that
cannot be easily read are replaced.
•
If storing the Maxi Sky
1000
when it is not in use,
the humidity in the storage area does not exceed
80 % at 20 ºC (68 ºF).
•
The ambient temperature range when storing the
Maxi Sky
1000
is between –10 ºC and 50 ºC (14 ºF
to 122 ºF).
NOTE: ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts are
specifically designed for KWIKtrak ceiling
rail systems, and ArjoHuntleigh slings and
accessories.
CAUTION: Keep all components of the lift
clean and dry, and have electrical and
mechanical safety checks done as
instructed in the “Care and Maintenance”
section of this manual
Shock Prevention
•
Do not touch or use a lift with bare conductors or
a damaged power cord. Electrically live
equipment can result in serious injuries. If the lift
or charger has any exposed or damaged wires,
contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representative
immediately.
•
Do not splash or expose electric parts of the
device to water or moisture.
•
Check nameplate for input voltage and frequency
requirements. These requirements differ by
country. Do not attempt to use the lift in an area
that has a different voltage and frequency
requirement.
•
Do not attempt to expose, service or repair the
lift, battery or charger. If any unit is
malfunctioning, contact your local
ArjoHuntleigh representative.
•
Read batteries and charger instructions
thoroughly before using or storing them.
CAUTION: Excessive exposure of the
handset to water (or other liquid) could
cause malfunction of the device.
