ARJO HUNTLEIGH Alenti User manual

...with people in mind
0086
Alenti
04.CD.05_9US.CA . June 2012
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of compa-
nies.
© Arjo Hospital Equipment AB 2011.
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 Arjo Hospital
Equipment AB.

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Foreword .................................................................................4
Intended Use............................................................................5
Safety Instructions ...................................................................6
Preparations ............................................................................7
Parts Designation ....................................................................8
Product Description/Function ................................................10
Control panel ....................................................................10
Hand control .....................................................................10
Positioning handle, transfer handles,
hand rest, handle arms......................................................10
Central brakes ..................................................................10
Back rest ..........................................................................12
Emergency Stop................................................................12
Automatic Safety Stop.......................................................12
Emergency High/Low........................................................12
Battery Charger.................................................................12
Accessory Description ...........................................................14
Safety Belt..............................................................................16
Transfer the resident .............................................................18
From a standing position.................................................. 18
To a standing position...................................................... 18
From a Standing And Raising Aid.................................... 20
To a Standing And Raising Aid ........................................ 20
From wheelchair............................................................... 22
To wheelchair................................................................... 24
To the toilet ......................................................................24
From bed - sitting..............................................................26
To bed - sitting ..................................................................26
From bed - laying down.....................................................28
To bed - laying down.........................................................30
Bathing ..................................................................................32
To bath .............................................................................32
From bath..........................................................................34
Scale Display / Labels / Calibration .......................................36
Using the Scale......................................................................40
Disinfection Instructions ........................................................42
Battery Instructions ................................................................44
Care and Preventive Maintenance ........................................46
Troubleshooting .....................................................................50
Technical Specifications ........................................................52
Dimensions ............................................................................54
Approvals and List of Standards.............................................55
Labels on the Alenti ...............................................................56
Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................58
Parts and Accessories............................................................60
ArjoHuntleigh Addresses ...........................................Last page
Contents

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing
ArjoHuntleigh equipment.
Your Alenti lift and hygiene chair is part of a
series of quality products designed espe-
cially for hospitals, nursing homes and other
health care use.
We are dedicated to serving your needs and
providing the best products available along
with training that will bring your staff maxi-
mum benefit from every ArjoHuntleigh
product.
Please contact us if you have any questions
about the operation or maintenance of your
ArjoHuntleigh equipment.
Please read this Instructions for
Use thoroughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU)
in its entirety before using your Alenti lift
and hygiene chair. Information in the IFU is
crucial to the proper operation and mainte-
nance of the equipment and will help protect
your product and ensure that equipment per-
forms to your satisfaction. Some of the
information in this IFU is important for
your safety and must be read and under-
stood to help prevent possible injury. Arjo-
Huntleigh strongly advise and warn that
only ArjoHuntleigh designed parts, which
are designed for the purpose, should be used
on equipment and other appliances supplied
by ArjoHuntleigh, to avoid injuries caused
by the use of inadequate parts.
Unauthorized modifications on any Arjo-
Huntleigh equipment may affect its safety.
ArjoHuntleigh will not be held responsible
for any accidents, incidents or lack of per-
formance that occur as a result of any unau-
thorized modification to its products.
Service and Support
A service routine must be performed on
your Alenti every year by ArjoHuntleigh
qualified personnel to ensure the safety and
daily operation of your product.
See section, Care and Preventive Mainte-
nance.
If you require further information, please
contact your local ArjoHuntleigh represent-
ative who can offer comprehensive support
and service programs to maximize the long-
term safety, reliability and value of the prod-
uct.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh represent-
ative for replacement parts. Your service
representative stocks the parts you will
need.
The telephone number appears on the last
page of this Instructions for Use (IFU).
Complementary information
A set of Quick Guides/Posters and a DVD
accompanies this IFU.
Please note that the Quick Guides/Posters
and the DVD do not replace the information
in this IFU. The IFU contains additional
important safety instructions.
Definitions in this IFU:
Means:
Safety warning. Failure to understand and
obey this warning may result in injury to
you or to others.
Means:
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to all or parts of the system.
Means:
This is important information for the correct
use of this system or equipment.
Means:
The name and address of the manufacturer
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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Intended Use
This equipment must be used in accord-
ance with these safety instructions. Any-
one 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 representa-
tive.
This equipment is intended for lifting and trans-
porting residents to and from a bathroom in a care
facility and to assist with the bathing process.
Alenti must be used by appropriately trained
caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care
environment, its common practices and proce-
dures, and in accordance with the guidelines in the
Instructions for Use (IFU)
Resident assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess
each resident according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• The resident’s weight should not exceed the
Safe Working Load of 182kg /
400 lbs.
• The resident should be active or semi-active
(i.e. able to sit upright self-
supporting on the side of a bed or toilet).
• The resident should understand and respond to
instructions to stay seated in an upright posi-
tion.
If a resident does not meet these criteria an alter-
native lift and hygiene chair shall be used.
The life span of this equipment, unless otherwise
stated, is ten (10) years, subject to preventive
maintenance being carried out in accordance with
the instructions for Care and Preventive Mainte-
nance found in this IFU.

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid the device in use from tip-
ping, do not raise or lower other
equipment close to it and be aware
of stationary object when lowering.
WARNING
To avoid 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 the resident from falling,
always ensure that the device is in
the lowest possible position before
attempting to transfer, dress or
undress the resident.
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire, never use
the equipment in oxygen rich envi-
ronment, in presence of heat source
or flammable anaesthetic gases.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to
keep the residents hair, arms and
feet close to the body and use des-
ignated grab supports during any
movement.
WARNING
To avoid injury, ensure that the resi-
dent is not left unattended at any
time.

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Actions before first use
1 Make sure to check the Alenti for trans-
port damages.
2 Check that all parts of the product are
supplied. Compare with the Parts Desig-
nation list in this IFU.
If any part is missing or damaged - DO
NOT use the product.
3 Read the IFU.
4 Unpack the battery charger and install it
according to the Battery Charger IFU.
5 Charge the battery every 24 hours.
6 Charge the battery for 24 hours.
7 Perform a functionality test according to
section Care and Preventive Mainte-
nance in this IFU.
8 Disinfect the product according to sec-
tion Disinfection Instructions in this IFU.
9 Find a dry area with good ventilation for
storing the Alenti.
10 Choose a designated area where the IFU
should be kept and is easily accessible at
all times.
11 Make sure to have set up routines for
assistanceand rescueincaseofaresident
emergency.
12 If you have any questions, please contact
your local ArjoHuntleigh representative
for support and service. The contact
information(ArjoHuntleighaddresses)is
listed at the end of this IFU.
Actions before every use
1 Check that all parts are in place. Com-
pare with the Parts Designation list in
this IFU.
2 If any part is missing or damaged - do
NOT use the product.
4 Make sure the battery is charged.
Alenti directions
The driving direction during transfer is
according to the illustration below.
The directions right, left, front and back in
this IFU are given below.
3WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination,
always follow the disinfection
instructions in this Instructions
for Use.
Right
Left
Back
Front
Preparations

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Part Designations
1 Positioning handle
2 Hand control
3 Lift pillar
4 Hand rest-handle arm
5 Back rest-handle arm
6 Hand rest
7 Back rest
8 Driving handles
9 Safety belt
10 Seat
11 Central Brakes
12 Scale (optional)
13 Control panel
14 Emergency High/Low
15 Battery release button (Emergency stop)
16 Battery
17 Bedpan (optional)
18 Bedpan holder handle (optional)
19 Bedpan holder (optional)
20 Leg support bar with straps (optional)
Applied part: Type B. (seat including all at-
tached parts to it)
Protection against electric shock in accord-
ance with IEC 60601-1.

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Product Description/Function
Control panel
The control panel has four control buttons.
(See Fig. 1)
• Press the Raise button (up arrow) to raise
Alenti.
• Press the Lower button (down arrow) to
lower Alenti.
• Press the Brake button (dark red button
with a P) to activate the brakes.
A flashing LED light indicates when the
brakes are active. The LED light will
later turn itself off.
• Press the Brake Release button (green
brake symbol) to release the brakes.
Hand control
The hand control has an integrated hook
which makes it easy to attach to various
parts of Alenti. (See Fig. 2)
• Unhook the hand control and hold it in
your hand.
• Press the Raise button (up arrow) on the
hand control in order to raise Alenti.
• Press the Lower button (down arrow) on
the hand control in order to lower Alenti.
• Press the Brake button (dark red button
with a P) to activate the brakes.
A flashing LED light indicates when the
brakes are active. The LED light will
later turn itself off.
• Press the Brake Release button (green
brake symbol) to release the brakes.
Positioning handle, transfer
handles, hand rest and handle
arms (See Fig. 3)
• Use the positioning handle for position-
ing Alenti near a bath or bed.
• Use the transfer handles during transfer.
• The hand rest is for the resident to hold
on to with his or her hands. The hand rest
is also used as an attachment for the back
rest.
• The handle arms can be folded back-
wards during stationary transfers and
during bath.
Central brakes
The brakes are two cylinders, placed under
the chassis, operated from the control panel
or the hand control.
The brake action is achieved when the cyl-
inders descend and make contact with the
floor.

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Transfer
handles
Positioning
Handle
Hand rest
Foldable handle arms
Raise Button Lower Button
Lower Button
Raise Button
Brake Button
Brake Release Button
Brake Button Brake Release Button
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2
3
LED Light
LED Light

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Back rest
• The back rest can be attached on both
hand rests.
• Attach the back rest by pressing it down
on the hand rest (A). (See Fig. 1)
• Remove the back rest by pulling it
upwards (B). (See Fig. 1)
Before placing the resident in the Alenti:
• Choose from which side of the bath the
Alenti will be positioned.
•IfAlenti will be positioned on the left
sideofthebath, place thebackrest on the
left hand rest.
•IfAlenti will be positioned on the right
sideofthebath, place thebackrest on the
right hand rest.
Emergency Stop
If, for any reason Alenti does not respond to
the control buttons, you can stop lift move-
ment by pressing the battery release button
(A) and pull it out. (See Fig. 2)
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh represent-
ative before using the Alenti again.
Automatic Safety Stop
To prevent getting pinches between Alenti
and an object, Alenti is equipped with an
automatic safety stop feature.
Alenti automatically stops when lowered on
a fixed object.
Emergency High/Low (2 steps)
If, for any reason, Alenti does not respond to
the control buttons, it is possible to raise or
lower Alenti by using the Emergency High/
Low.
1 Unplug the hand control. (See Fig. 3)
2 Press a blunt, thin object (i.e. a pen) into
one of the holes in the panel. (See Fig. 4)
• Press it into the hole under the “up
arrow” in order to raise Alenti.
• Press it into the hole above the “down
arrow” in order to lower Alenti.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh represent-
ative before using Alenti again.
Battery charger
Attach the battery charger to a suitable wall
and connect it to a wall socket. (See Fig. 5)
For charge installation, see, Battery Charger
IFU.
CAUTION
Do not use an object with a sharp tip
when pressing into the holes, it can
damage the emergency High/Low.
NOTE
The emergency High/Low overrides
important safety functions such as the
automatic safety stop.
The emergency High/Low shall only be
used when both the control panel and
hand control are out of order.
NOTE
A continuous beeping sound is heard
during the emergency “up” and “down”
movement.

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Accessory Description
Scale (optional)
The scale is located on the Alenti lift pillar.
(See Fig. 1)
To use the scale, see section, Scale Display/
Labels/Calibration and section, Using the
Scale.
Bedpan and bedpan holder
(optional)
• Fit the bedpan into the holder.
(See Fig. 2)
• The bedpan holder fits onto the back of
the seat of Alenti. (See Fig. 3)
• Fold up the bedpan holder handle in to a
locked position. (See Fig. 4)
WARNING
To avoid entrapment or pinching of
genitals, make sure there is enough
clearance during movement over
the tub edge, toilet, bedpan or other
furniture.
Leg support (optional)
The leg support assists caregivers when pro-
viding foot care to a resident seated in an
Alenti.
• Attach the leg support to the hand rest
and the bar between the resident's legs,
against the flat rim under the seat (A).
(See Fig. 5)
• Thread the straps plastic fasteners onto
the bar according to the illustration.
(See Fig. 6)
• All foot care provided to a resident while
on Alenti must be performed with Alenti
in a lowered position.
• To avoid back strain, we recommend that
the caregiver sits down while performing
the foot care. (See Fig.7)
• The height of the legs can be adjusted by
using a series of holes in the straps
attached to the leg support bar.
When adjusting the straps make sure that:
• the resident’s legs are in an ergonomic
height for the sitting caregiver and
• the resident is comfortable.

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Safety Belt
Safety belt (10 steps)
Use the safety belt at all times.
Exceptions can be made while resident is
securely positioned in the bathtub and dur-
ing stationary transfers to and from an
Alenti.
The safety belt helps the resident stay posi-
tioned properly on the seat.
Always inspect the safety belt before use, to
make sure it is in good condition, without
any loose threads, tears or other defects.
Always attach the safety belt before the resi-
dent is seated in the Alenti.
1 Attach the back rest.
2 Insert the end plate of the safety belt
through the small hole in the seat.
(See Fig. 1)
3 Attach the safety belt clip on the upper
part of the hand rest-handle arm.
(See Fig. 2)
4 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm.
(See Fig. 3)
5 Position the resident on the seat and fold
the hand rest-handle arm forward.
6 The resident’s hands should be placed on
the hand rest.
7 Take of the safety belt clip from the hand
rest-handlearmandplace the belt around
the resident's waist. (See Fig. 4)
8 Fasten the safety belt clip to the
back rest-handle arm. (See Fig. 5)
9 Tighten the safety belt so that it is close
to the residents body. (See Fig. 6)
Make sure the resident is in an upright
position in the centre of the seat with his
or her:
• buttocks at the back of the seat,
• back against the back rest and
• hands on the hand rest. (See Fig. 7- 8)
10 WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that
the resident is positioned cor-
rectly and that the safety belt is
being used, properly fastened
and tightened.
WARNING
To avoid resident falling out of
the device, make sure that the
arm rest are folded down during
transfer.
NOTE
When the safety belt is not in use,
attach the safety belt clip on the hand
rest-handle arm. (See Fig. 2)

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Transfer the resident
Before the resident is transferred to an
Alenti, ensure that:
• the back rest is attached to the correct
side of Alenti,
• the safety belt is mounted on Alenti,
• the resident is undressed and covered.
If using a robe, put it on front to back
(opening towards resident’s back) and
• the resident is in a correct sitting posi-
tion.
After each use, disinfect Alenti to prevent
cross-contamination. See section, Disinfec-
tion Instructions.
From a standing position
(11 steps)
1 Activate the brakes on Alenti and ensure
that they are locked.
2 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm.
3 Adjust the height of Alenti so that the
height of the seat is levelled with the
back of the resident's knees. (See Fig. 1)
4 Have the resident back up to the Alenti
and feel the chassis gently against his or
her hollow of the knees.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to
keep the residents hair, arms and
feet close to the body and use des-
ignated grab supports during any
movement.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the
resident is positioned correctly and
that the safety belt is being used,
properly fastened and tightened.
WARNING
To avoid resident falling out of the
device, make sure that the arm rest
are folded down during transfer.
5 Help the resident to sit down.
6 Fold forward hand rest-handle arm so
that the resident can hold on to it.
7 Make sure the resident is in an upright
position in the centre of the seat with his
or her:
• buttocks at the back of the seat,
• back against the back rest and
• hands on the hand rest. (See Fig. 2)
8 Secure the resident with the safety belt.
(See Fig. 2)
Adjust Alenti to an ergonomic height for
the caregiver and safe for moving the res-
ident.
10 Release the brakes.
11 transfer the resident and Alenti to the
bath using the transfer handles.
To a standing position (4 steps)
1 Lower Alenti until the resident's feet are
in contact with the floor.
2 Activate the brakes on Alenti and ensure
that they are locked.
3 Fold back the hand rest-handle arm,
away from the resident.
4 Release the safety belt, attach the safety
belt clip to the hand rest-handle arm and
help the resident to stand up.
9WARNING
To avoid the resident from fall-
ing, always ensure that the
device is in the lowest possible
position before attempting to
transfer, dress or undress the
resident.

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From a Standing And Raising
Aid (14 steps)
ArjoHuntleigh has compatible standing and
raising aids that can be used with the Alenti.
They are Sara 3000 and Sara Plus.
1 Fold back the Alenti hand rest-handle
arm.
2 Positionthe standing and raisingaidwith
the resident in front of the Alenti seat.
3MakesureAlentiisas closeas possibleto
the standing and raising aid, with the res-
ident’s back towards the Alenti seat.
(See Fig.1)
4 Activate the brakes on Alenti and ensure
that they are locked.
5 Lower the resident until he or she is sit-
ting on the Alenti seat. (See Fig. 1)
6 Unhook the sling.
7 Fold forward the Alenti hand rest-handle
arm so that the resident can hold on to it.
8RaiseAlenti until the resident's feet are
free from the standing and raising aid.
9 Remove the sling from the resident.
Make sure the resident is in an upright
position in the centre of the seat with his
or her:
• buttocks at the back of the seat,
• back against the back rest and
• hands on the hand rest.
10 WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that
the resident is positioned cor-
rectly and that the safety belt is
being used, properly fastened
and tightened.
WARNING
To avoid resident falling out of
the device, make sure that the
arm rest are folded down during
transfer.
11 Secure the resident with the safety belt.
12 Remove the standing and raising aid.
Adjust Alenti to an ergonomic height for
the caregiver and safe for moving the res-
ident. (See Fig. 2)
14 Release the Alenti brakes.
To a Standing And Raising Aid
(11 steps)
1 Lower the Alenti.
2 Face resident towards the standing and
raising aid.
3 Leave the Alenti brakes unlocked.
4 Activate the brakes on the standing and
raising aid.
5 Fold back the Alenti hand rest-handle
arm, away from the resident.
6 Position the resident’s feet onto the
standing and raising aid foot support.
7 Remove the safety belt and attach the
safety belt clip to the hand rest-handle
arm.
8 Put the sling around the resident.
9 Attach the sling to the standing and rais-
ing aid.
10 Gently raise the standing and raising aid.
(See Fig. 1)
11 Release the brakes of the standing and
raising aid and slowly move it and the
resident away from the Alenti.
13 WARNING
To avoid the resident from fall-
ing, always ensure that the
device is in the lowest possible
position before attempting to
transfer, dress or undress the
resident.