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Battery Information
The life cycle (number of charging cycles) of the
batteries is largely dependent on the depth of
discharge within each cycle. The more the batteries
are drained, the shorter their overall life span. The
life of the batteries is also related to such factors as
varying temperatures and rest periods between when
they are charged and discharged.
NOTE: To prolong battery life, return the
ceiling lift to the charger whenever the
ceiling lift is not in use. If the low battery
indicator beeps, and a green light flashes,
be sure to recharge the batteries as soon
as possible. Charge the batteries until the
charging indicator light is a solid amber
before using the lift again. This will extend
the life of the batteries.
NOTE: ArjoHuntleigh uses sealed lead-
acid batteries. These batteries do not have
any memory effect. Therefore, batteries
should not be completely drained before
recharging.
CAUTION: Never leave a ceiling lift with the
power on for an extended period of time
without returning it to the charger. The
batteries will be drained and damaged.
See Fig. 9 for a graph illustrating the relationship
between the number of lifts versus the load being
lifted.
Indicator Lights
The ceiling lift and the charging system have many
indicator lights. It is important to understand their
significance for the proper use and comprehension of
the ceiling lift (see Fig. 10).
WARNING: Do not operate the charger unit
with a damaged cord or if the unit has been
dropped or damaged.
Do not bend the power cord by force, or
place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Charging the Batteries
The steps for recharging the batteries are as follows:
WARNING: Batteries need to be charged for
a minimum of 8 hours prior to the initial use
of the lift.
1) Press the return to charge button on the handset.
A protection device prevents the ceiling lift from
returning to the charger if a patient is in the
ceiling lift during this operation.
2) The green indicator light will begin flashing if
batteries are low and need to be recharged. If the
light does not turn on, verify the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual.
3) The amber indicator light will flash when the
ceiling lift cassette has returned to the charger
and the batteries are being charged. Once the
charge is complete the light will stop flashing and
become a solid amber light.
How to Use the Maxi Sky
1000
Ceiling Lift
