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Intended Use

This equipment must be used in accordance 
with these safety instructions. Anyone using 
the equipment must also have read and 
understood the instructions in this 
Instructions for Use (IFU).

If there is anything you are not sure about, 
contact your ArjoHuntleigh representative.

Maxi Twin

 is a floor based mobile sling lift. 

The lift is intended to be used for lifting and transfers in 
hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilities, 
in private homes and similar home care facilities. The 
equipment is intended for indoor use. 

Maxi Twin

 is only intended to be used with 

ArjoHuntleigh-supplied slings and stretchers that are 
designed to be used with 

Maxi Twin

. 

The products may only be used by appropriately trained 
caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care 
environment and its common practices and procedures; 

Maxi Twin

 allows the handling of residents up to 182 kg 

(400 lbs). 

Maxi Twin

 is intended to be used for residents who: 

•

sits in a wheelchair 

•

has no capacity to support himself/herself 

•

cannot stand unsupported and is not able to bear 
weight, not even partially 

•

is dependent on the caregiver in most situations 

Or, for a resident who: 

•

is passive 

•

is almost completely bedridden 

•

is often stiff or have contracted joints 

•

is totally dependent on the caregiver 

The product should not be used for residents who suffer 
from uncontrollable head movements. 

If the resident does not meet these criteria an alternative 
equipment/system shall be used. 

The transfer with 

Maxi Twin

 takes place indoors in the 

resident room, common areas or in a bathroom, it’s not 
intended to be used in the shower or outdoors.

The 

Maxi Twin

 should only be used for the purpose 

specified in this Instructions for Use (IFU). Any other 
use is prohibited.

Lifetime of the Equipment 

The equipment most only be used for the purposes 
stated above. 

The lifetime of this equipment is ten (10) years but 
depending on the storage of the battery, the use 
frequency and the charging intervals, the service life of 
the battery is 2-5 years. 

The lifetime and service life are stated providing that the 
preventive maintenance are being carried out in 
accordance with the instructions for care and 
maintenance in the 

Instructions for use 

(IFU). 

Depending on level of wear some equipment parts such 
as castors and hand control may need to be replaced 
during the equipment lifetime according to information 
in the 

Instructions for use (IFU)

. 

Summary of Contents for Maxi Twin

Page 1: ...Maxi Twin with people in mind 04 KT 00_16GB 10 2017 Instructions for Use ...

Page 2: ...ons for Use Design Policy and Copyright and are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies ArjoHuntleigh 2013 As our policy is one of continuous 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 ArjoHuntleigh ...

Page 3: ...win 19 Attachment of Clip Loop Passive Sling 20 Detachment of Clip Loop Passive Sling 21 Attach the Leg Clips Loops Passive Sling 22 Transferring Resident DPS Spreader Bar 24 To Lift from a Chair 24 To Lift from a Bed 26 To Lift from the Floor 28 Transferring the Resident Loop Spreader Bar 30 To Lift from a Chair 30 To Lift from a Bed 31 To Lift from the Floor 32 To Lift with a Large Loop Bar 32 H...

Page 4: ... modification to its products Report Unexpected Operations or Events Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representative if any unexpected operations or events occur The contact information appear on the last page of this IFU Service and Support A service routine must be performed on your Maxi Twin lift every year by ArjoHuntleigh authorized service personnel to make sure the safety and daily operatio...

Page 5: ...on the caregiver in most situations Or for a resident who is passive is almost completely bedridden is often stiff or have contracted joints is totally dependent on the caregiver The product should not be used for residents who suffer from uncontrollable head movements If the resident does not meet these criteria an alternative equipment system shall be used The transfer with Maxi Twin takes place...

Page 6: ... the device from tipping and the resident from falling do not use the equipment on floor with recessed drains holes or slopes exceeding a ratio of 1 50 1 15 WARNING To avoid explosion or fire never use the equipment in oxygen rich environment in presence of heat source or flammable anaesthetic gases To Avoid the Possibility of Injury Always Make Sure That the resident never spends long periods of ...

Page 7: ...rs NOTE If you have any questions please contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representative for support and service The contact information ArjoHuntleigh addresses is listed on the last page of this IFU Actions Before Every Use 4 Steps 1 Check that all parts of the lift are in place Compare to Parts Designation on page 8 2 Pre inspect the sling prior to use If any part is missing or damaged do NOT us...

Page 8: ... Hand control hang point 9 Lift battery pack 10 Main lift actuator 11 Emergency stop button 12 Emergency lowering ring 13 Pivot bolt 14 Hand control holder 15 Battery indicator light 16 Scale optional Entire Product Type BF Applied part protection against electrical shock in accordance with EN 60601 1 Parts Designation 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 9 8 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 9: ...9 DPS Spreader Bars Manual DPS Dynamic Positioning System Spreader Bar Powered DPS Spreader Bar Powered DPS Spreader Bar with Scale ...

Page 10: ...10 Loop Bars 2 point Loop Bar Small and Medium 4 point Loop Bar Large ...

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Page 12: ...om falling or caregiver from being injured only detach the sling clips when the resident s body weight is fully supported by the bed or chair WARNING To avoid injury only use ArjoHuntleigh slings specified in these Instructions for Use To select correct sling size follow the specific sling Instructions for Use WARNING To avoid entrapment make sure to keep the residents hair arms and feet close to ...

Page 13: ...lip sling Padded clip sling Unpadded mesh clip sling Double amputee clip sling Toilet clip sling with head support Toilet loop sling with head support General purpose loop slingwithhead support Examples of Loop slings for Loop spreader bars Examples of Passive Clip slings for DPS spreader bars ...

Page 14: ... chassis legs See Fig 2 Press F button to open chassis legs See Fig 2 Lifting The lifting lowering movement is performed by an actuator driven by an electric motor Adjustable Width of Chassis Legs The chassis legs can be opened to variable widths Select the Open chassis legs button on the hand control and keep pressing it until the required width is achieved To close press the Close chassis legs b...

Page 15: ...on the illustration The brakes on both castors have to be applied to get full effect See Fig 1 Driving Positioning Handles Use the driving handles when pushing and positioning the Maxi Twin lift See Fig 2 Scale on the Powered Spreader Bar The Maxi Twin lift powered spreader bar comes with or without a scale Refer to the Scale IFU See Fig 3 Fig 1 A B Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 16: ...ft exceeding 2 kg 4 4 lbs It can be used in the event of a main control failure The emergency lowering Ring B is on the top of the main lift actuator housing a green and white identification label is positioned near the emergency lowering ring for quick and easy recognition Pull the emergency lowering ring up to operate release the control during use and lowering will stop See Fig 1 WARNING To avo...

Page 17: ... indicator A light will flash when the battery needs charging The caregiver should complete the current lift movement See Fig 1 Battery Charger Type no NEA 8000 See Fig 2 Function I If the lift is moving up down and it moves against something the movement will be stopped by an automatic safety stop Release the up down button on the hand control Function II If the lift is mistakenly overloaded with...

Page 18: ... powered spreader bar by a push of a button on the hand control The movement will stop with the released pressure of the button The spreader bar will remain firmly in position once powered movement has stopped See Fig 2 WARNING To avoid falling make sure that the user weight is lower than the safe working load for all products or accessories being used CAUTION The electrical actuator as part of th...

Page 19: ...To close press the close chassis leg button The opening closing of the chassis legs will stop if pressure is released from the button When to Use the Brakes When lifting or lowering a resident who is supported by a sling it is not necessary to use the brakes This allows the lift to move to the correct position relative to the centre of gravity of the resident It s recommended to apply the brakes h...

Page 20: ...etween the clip and the spreader bar See Fig 3 Loop Sling 3 Steps The illustration is an example of a hook with latch The spreader bars or stretcher frames might be of a different design 1 Place the loop over the spring loaded latch 2 Pull the loop down to force the latch to open 3 Make sure that the spring loaded latch closes completely with the loop inside the hook See Fig 4 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fi...

Page 21: ...g 3 Loop Sling 2 Steps The illustration is an example of a hook with latch The spreader bars or stretcher frames might be of a different design Method 1 1 Pull one side of the loop over the hook and spring loaded latch See Fig 1 2 Pull down the loop See Fig 2 Method 2 1 Press the spring loaded latch open 2 Remove the loop Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 1 Hook Fig 2 Detachment of Clip Loop Passive Sling ...

Page 22: ... attachment of the clips loops must be applied This prohibits the leg clips loops from detachment due to kicking and prevents the resident from possible injury This method holds the legs apart and offers better access for cleaning toiletting or similar This method may offer extra support for amputees or residents with special conditions 1 Cross the leg straps of the sling See Fig 2 2 Attach the cl...

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Page 24: ... See Fig 2 3 Once the Maxi Twin lift is in position attach the shoulder strap clips to the lugs on the spreader bar Pull the clip strap down for the lug to attach correctly in the clip See Fig 3 Continue with the steps on the next page WARNING To avoid entrapment make sure to keep the residents hair arms and feet close to the body and use designated grab supports during any movement WARNING To avo...

Page 25: ...n lift s stability See Fig 6 7 Remember to release the brakes if these have been applied before attempting to transfer the resident Close the legs of the chassis to help out in the transfer process To lower the resident back into a chair or when transferring from bed to chair When returning to a chair make sure the lift legs are positioned around the legs wheels of the chair See Fig 7 To position ...

Page 26: ...egs it is possible to manoeuvre around obstructions such as bed legs See Fig 3 4 Position the Maxi Twin lift so that the spreader bar is just above and centrally situated over the resident Tilt the spreader bar by using the positioning handle until the shoulder attachment lugs can be connected to the sling shoulder strap clips See Fig 4 5 The leg pieces must be brought under the thighs to connect ...

Page 27: ...dent suspended in sling should always remain in the centre of gravity Use the hand control to lower the resident See Fig 7 10 Move the Maxi Twin lift away before removing the sling from under the resident If transferring the resident to a chair refer to the previous section To Lift from a Chair on page 24 6 WARNING To avoid the resident falling make sure that sling clips or loops are securely atta...

Page 28: ...oulder strap clips See Fig 2 Once attached raise the hip and knee into maximum flexion and push down on the positioning handle in order to connect the leg strap clips This will raise the resident s head and shoulders slightly See Fig 3 Continue with the steps on the next page WARNING To avoid entrapment of the residents or caregivers legs or feet make sure that they are kept clear of all obstacles...

Page 29: ... behind the head can be comfortable and reassuring for the resident The leg pieces can be positioned fairly high in the crotch straighten them out for added comfort The resident may be positioned in a chair or placed onto a bed If the resident is prone to spasms he she may be lifted with the Maxi Twin lift However special attention needs to be paid to support the head during the early part of the ...

Page 30: ...achment Bring the loops in a cross formation between the thighs Attach the leg pieces to the opposite side hooks A of the loop spreader bar See Fig 1 See section Attach the Leg Clips Loops Passive Sling on page 22 6 Make sure the sling pieces are not twisted underneath the resident Once the sling has been positioned and attached securely to the loop bar then lifting can be carried out using the ha...

Page 31: ...ook and right straps to right hook See Fig 1 See section Attach the Leg Clips Loops Passive Sling on page 22 Alt 2 Crossed leg attachment Bring the loops in a cross formation between the thighs Attach the leg pieces to the opposite side hooks A of the loop spreader bar See Fig 1 See section Attach the Leg Clips Loops Passive Sling on page 22 6 Make sure the sling pieces are not twisted underneath ...

Page 32: ...Follow the same lifting methods as described for the regular loop bar except 1 The legs straps are to be attached to the hook closest to the legs 2 The back side of the sling closest to the shoulders hooks of the loop bar Once the sling has been positioned and attached securely to the loop bar then lifting can be carried out using the hand control CAUTION Make sure that the sling is not put around...

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Page 34: ...fection procedure described in this IFU always is carried out before and after any type of service procedure Using the Maxi Twin Lift Before using the Maxi Twin lift in home environment make sure that See Fig 1 3 All caregivers including relatives have read and understood the instructions in this IFU All carpets and rugs in the environment are removed All thresholds in the environment are removed ...

Page 35: ...es 800 31 3500 138 1700 67 Transfer between bed and wheelchair with a sling lift Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Toiletting with a sling lift 2200 87 800 31 800 31 2000 79 1200 47 1100 43 1000 39 900 36 800 31 1200 1100 1000 900 800 47 43 39 36 31 B B A A ...

Page 36: ...is no risk of overcharging the battery WARNING To avoid bodily injury do NOT crush puncture open dismantle or otherwise mechanically interfere with the battery Should the battery casing crack and cause contents to come in contact with skin or clothing rinse immediately with plenty of water If contents come in contact with the eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention I...

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Page 38: ...es irritated contact a physician Always read the material safety data sheet of the disinfectant WARNING To prevent cross contamination always follow the disinfection instructions in this Instructions for Use WARNING To avoid eye or skin irritation never disinfect in the presence of a resident CAUTION To avoid damage on the equipment only use ArjoHuntleigh branded disinfectants CAUTION Do not over ...

Page 39: ...cloth to wipe off all traces of disinfectant on the the Maxi Twin lift all removed parts or if more suitable by spraying water and wipe with a clean cloth 5 Repeat until all of the disinfectant has been removed Disinfection Step 6 10 of 10 6 Spray disinfectant on the the Maxi Twin lift all removed parts 7 Allow a disinfection time according to the instructions on the disinfectant bottle label 8 Us...

Page 40: ... carried out Local regulations and standards may be more stringent than the recommended maintenance schedule NOTE Product cannot be maintained and serviced while in use with the patient CAREGIVER OBLIGATIONS Action Check Every DAY Every WEEK Disinfect X Visually check the slings X Replace with charged battery X Visually check all exposed parts X Visually check mechanical attachments X Check hand c...

Page 41: ...ersonal contact is made by either the resident or caregiver Make sure no cracks or sharp edges have developed that could cause the resident or user injury or that has become unhygienic Replace damaged parts Visually check all mechanical parts Visually check the attachment for the actuators A and the attachment between jib and spreader bar B Visually check the sling attachment knobs C for damage Ch...

Page 42: ...ion of the battery charger its cable and the batteries Remove and replace immediately if damaged See Fig 5 Perform a full functionality test and by lifting up and down Test the movement of the spreader bar and the open close function of the legs All functions should work as expected without divergences Yearly The Maxi Twin lift has to be serviced according to the Preventive Maintenance Schedule Qu...

Page 43: ...st upgrades have been implemented X Check all vital parts for corrosion and damage X Check mechanical attachments X Perform a safe working load test local requirements X Check all actuators for function and range X Check movable parts of the spreader bar X Check function of emergency lowering X Check function of emergency stop X Check the safety stop function X Check replace castors X Check batter...

Page 44: ...ove the resident from the lift and contact qualified personnel It is only possible to lower the lift The lifting device of this equipment is equipped with a a safety nut If the safety nut will be activated it will only be possible to lower the equipment into a safe position In case of this scenario stop using the equipment and contact qualified personnel for repair of the equipment ALARMS ACTION A...

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Page 46: ... bar 5 kg 11 lbs Small Loop Hanger 1 7 Kg 3 7 lbs Medium Loop Hanger 1 9 kg 4 2 lbs Large Loop Hanger 2 8 kg 6 2 lbs Battery Pack 1 5 kg 3 3 lbs Allowed combinations The Maxi Twin Lift can be used with the following ArjoHuntleigh products Maxi Twin Scale Carendo Carino Rhapsody Primo Concerto Prelude Malibu Parker Bath Manual DPS Medium Power DPS Medium 2 Point Spreader bar Small 2 Point Spreader ...

Page 47: ...ons Battery NiMH Recyclable Not for disposal Environment danger Package Wood and corrugated cardboard recyclable The Lift and Charger Electric steel and plastic parts shall be separated and recycled according to WEEE Disposal of Maxi Twin Lift The device is marked with the WEEE symbol to indicate that it is electronic equipment covered by the Directive 2012 19 EU WEEE on waste electrical and elect...

Page 48: ...xternal Width 1371 D Max Internal Width 1231 E Min External Width 755 F Min Internal Width 518 G Height of C S P at Max Hoisting Reach 1281 H Max Hoisting Reach 250 I Min Height of C S P 758 J Hoisting Reach at Min Height of C S P 452 K Max Height of C S P 1985 L Hoisting Reach at Max Height of C S P 533 M Hoisting Range 1227 N Min Clearance 31 O Max Height Std Castors 113 P Turning Diameter 1444 ...

Page 49: ...External Width 1371 D Max Internal Width 1231 E Min External Width 755 F Min Internal Width 518 G Height of C S P at Max Hoisting Reach 1401 H Max Hoisting Reach 250 I Min Height of C S P 878 J Hoisting Reach at Min Height of C S P 452 K Max Height of C S P 2105 L Hoisting Reach at Max Height of C S P 533 M Hoisting Range 1227 N Min Clearance 31 O Max Height Std Castors 113 P Turning Diameter 1444...

Page 50: ...E marking in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC TÜV marking The lift has been safety tested in accordance with the Approvals and List of Standards and degree of protection kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs 0086 Identification label The identification label states the type of equipment and serial number see figure Sling range label Fitted to the spreader bar frame for quick colour reference...

Page 51: ...S S M L LL XL 182 kg 400 lb Clips Instructions Label Emergency Lowering Label Water Level Mark Battery Indicator Label Sling range label Product Name Brand Name Data Label Battery Label Identification Label ...

Page 52: ...al electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment WARNING Stacking or placing other electrical equipment next to this device is not recommended it can interfere with the equipment s operation and safety Portable and mobile radio frequency RF communications equipment can interfere with this equipment operation and safety WARNING The equipment may cause r...

Page 53: ...0 4 3 3 Vrms 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 10 Vrms 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the Maxi Twin lift including cables than 1 meter if the transmitters output power rating exceeds 1 W Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey A should be less than the compliance level in each frequency ra...

Page 54: ...54 Battery and charger Sling Contact your local representative No picture Parts and Accessories ...

Page 55: ...ffice G005 Nucleotide Complex Dubai Biotechnology Research Park P O Box 214742 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel 971 0 4 447 0942 E mail Info ME getinge com NEDERLAND ArjoHuntleigh Nederland BV Biezenwei 21 4004 MB TIEL Postbus 6116 4000 HC TIEL Tel 31 0 344 64 08 00 Fax 31 0 344 64 08 85 E mail info nl arjohuntleigh com NEW ZEALAND ArjoHuntleigh Ltd 41 Vestey Drive Mount Wellington NZ AUCKLAND 1060 ...

Page 56: ...fective everyday care early mobilisation safe patient handling venous thromboembolism prevention pressure injury prevention hygiene routines bariatric care and diagnostics With extensive know ledge and experience we strive to improve efficiency and ensure a safer and dignified environment for caregivers and their patients ArjoHuntleigh AB Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö Sweden www arjohuntleigh...

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