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General Information
Manufacturer Information
This product has been manufactured by:
BHM Medical Inc.
2001 Tanguay Street
Magog (Quebec)
Canada J1X 5Y5
Authorized European Representative
Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd.
310-312 Dallow rd.
Luton, UK
LU1 1TD
Definitions Used in this Manual
Means: Failure to understand and follow
these instructions may result in injury to
yourself and others.
Means: Failure to follow these instructions
may cause damage to the product.
Means: This is important information
regarding the correct use of the equipment.
Intended Use
The Voyager Duo is designed for lifting patients in a
homecare setting, at nursing homes and other
assisted living centers. Patient transferring is
performed under the supervision of an appropriately
trained caregiver staff in accordance with the
instructions outlined in this manual. All other uses
must be avoided.
The equipment must only be used for the purposes
stated above, and must be installed by
BHM Medical authorized personnel and in
accordance with local codes.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Operational Life
The equipment is designed and tested for a useful life
of seven (7) years or 10,000 transfers—whichever
comes first—subject to preventative maintenance as
specified in the “Care and Maintenance” section in
this manual. Time equivalence between the number
of transfers versus the number of years is made clear
in the table in Fig. 1
.
The red indicator light on the ceiling lift will blink
when it is about halfway to its useful life, and again
to indicate the end of the useful life period.
The operating life of this equipment corresponds
directly to the safe operating time period before a
complete overhaul is required. Aging of the cassette,
frequency of use (transfers per day), the weight of the
patient and maintenance frequency are factors that
have an impact on the Voyager Duo’s life span. A
transfer is defined as the displacement of a patient
from one point to another. A transfer cycle includes a
lifting and a descending action.
The expected operational life for fabric slings and
fabric stretchers is approximately 2 years from date
of purchase. This life expectancy only applies if the
slings and stretchers have been cleaned, maintained
and inspected in accordance with the
BHM Medical
Sling Application Guide
, the
Instructions for Use
and
the “Preventive Maintenance Schedule”.
The expected life for other consumable products,
such as batteries, fuses, lamps, straps and cords is
dependent upon the care and usage of the equipment
Transfers per Day
Years
(10,000 transfers)
4
7
6
4.5
8
3.5
Fig. 1
WARNING: The manufacturer cannot
ensure full safety for a ceiling lift or an
accessory of which the life span has been
exceeded.
