ARJO HUNTLEIGH Maxi Air User manual

...with people in mind
04.MS.01_7GB . July 2013
Maxi Air
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied documents
before using the product.
Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use

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Contents
Foreword ................................................................................... 4
Intended Use ............................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions .................................................................... 6
Preparations .............................................................................. 7
Product Specifications .............................................................. 8
Parts Designation .................................................................... 10
Product Description/Functions ................................................ 12
Correct Placement of the Patient ............................................ 13
Correct Placement of the Maxi Air air supply .......................... 14
Transfer ................................................................................... 16
Disinfection Instructions .......................................................... 20
Care and Preventive Maintenance .......................................... 22
Check and Change the Air Filter ............................................. 24
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 25
Technical Specifications ......................................................... 26
Labels on Maxi Air mattress .................................................... 30
Labels on Maxi Air air supply .................................................. 32
Approvals and List of Standards ............................................. 34
Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................................. 35
Parts and Accessories ............................................................ 38
ArjoHuntleigh Addresses ........................................................ 39

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Your Maxi Air™ is a part of a series of quality
products designed for patient transfer especially for
hospital and extended care facilities.
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 Maxi Air. Information in
this IFU is crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment. It will help to protect
your product, and make sure that the equipment
performs to your satisfaction. The information in this
IFU is important for your safety and must be read
and understood to help prevent possible injury.
Unauthorized modifications on any ArjoHuntleigh
equipment can affect its safety. ArjoHuntleigh will
not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents
or lack of performance that occur as a result of any
unauthorized modification to its products.
Service and Support
A service routine must be performed on your Maxi
Air every year by qualified personnel to ensure the
safety and operating procedures of your product. See
section, Care and Preventive Maintenance.
If you require further information, please contact
ArjoHuntleigh for comprehensive support and
service programs to maximize the long-term safety,
reliability and value of the product.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representative for
replacement parts. The telephone numbers appear on
the last page of this IFU.
Definitions in this IFU:
Means:
Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this
warning can result in injury to you or to others.
•
Means:
Failure to follow these instructions can 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.
Means:
Read the Instructions for use
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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Intended Use
This equipment should only be used for the
purpose specified in this Instructions for
Use (IFU). Any other use is prohibited.
The Maxi Air is intended for lateral transfer or
repositioning of hospital and care facility patients.
The equipment must be used under the supervision of
trained caregivers with adequate knowledge of the
care environment, its common practices and
procedures, and in accordance with the guidelines in
this Instructions for Use (IFU).
The equipment must only be used for the purposes
stated above, and removable parts must be mounted
according to the recommendations given in this IFU.
The System
The Maxi Air (air supply and mattress) is an air
assisted lateral patient transfer system for use in
lateral transfers and repositioning.
Patient Assessment
It is recommended that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient according to the following criteria prior to
use:
• This equipment is intended for patients who are
dependent, unable or not required to
participate in the transfer activity.
• The equipment is intended for adult patients.
• The patient safe working load (SWL) of the Maxi
Air mattress is 1200 lbs. / 544 kg.
• The weight, girth and body shape of the patient
should be assessed in terms of the potential risk
for the caregivers who are to perform the patient
transfer using this equipment.
•Maxi Air is intended for use in hospital and
extended care facilities.
If the patient does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.
Contraindications
This equipment can be unsuitable for patients with
thoracic, cervical or lumbar fractures. The equipment
can be unsuitable for patients whose body shape is such
that they do not comfortably fit between the boundaries
of the mattress.
Always make a clinical assessment to make sure that
the patient is suitable for the equipment.
Expected Lifetime
The expected lifetime of the Maxi Air air supply, is
unless otherwise stated five (5) years, if subject to
preventive maintenance being carried out in
accordance with the instruction for Care and
Preventive Maintenance found in this IFU.
The expected lifetime of the Maxi Air mattress, is
twenty (20) transfers.

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
Do NOT use the equipment for any type of
lifting of patients.
WARNING
Do NOT use the equipment if the power
cord is damaged. Damaged power cord
may cause serious injury to the patient and
the caregivers.
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire, never use the
equipment in oxygen rich environment, in
presence of heat source or flammable
anaesthetic gases.
WARNING
This equipment does not contain any
HEPA-filter. This may cause problems for
patients sensitive to contaminated air.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury to the patient, use the
Maxi Air in an environment where the
temperature is below 32 °C (90 °F).
Temperatures above 32 °C (90 °F) can
cause the Maxi Air mattress surface to
reach a temperature of 44°C (111°F).

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Preparations
Actions Before First Use (8 Steps)
1 Visually inspect the Maxi Air system for damage.
2 Check that all parts are supplied. Compare with
section Parts Designation in this IFU.
If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
3 Read the IFU.
4 Disinfect the Maxi Air air supply.
See section Disinfection Instructions.
5 Perform a functionality test.
See section Care and Preventive Maintenance.
6 Find a good ventilated dry area for storing the
Maxi Air.
7 Choose a designated area where the IFU should
be kept, accessible at all times.
8 Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of a
patient emergency.
Below is the direction of the
Maxi Air mattress:
Head end
Foot end
Left Right
Actions Before Every New Patient (6 Steps)
1 Select a suitable Maxi Air mattress size according
to sections Correct placement of the patient and
Product Specifications.
2 Check that all parts of the Maxi Air is in place.
Compare with the section Parts Designation in
this IFU.
3 Carry out a thorough inspection for damage.
4 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
5 Enter the patient name and date on the Maxi Air
mattress label. See section Labels on the Maxi Air
Mattress.
Make sure the Maxi Air air supply is disinfected
according to section Disinfection Instructions.
Actions Before Every Transfer
(with same patient)
1 Check that all parts are in place. Compare with the
Parts Designation in this IFU.
2 Carry out a thorough inspection for damage.
3 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
6WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in
this Instructions for Use.
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.

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Product Specifications
Maxi Air air supply
Dimensions: 12,5 x 7 x 7”(317,5 x 178 x 178 mm)
Weight: 11 lbs. (5 kg)
Material: Fire Retardant ABS, NBR
Air Hose Lengths: 78” (1980 mm), 300” (7620 mm) Optional
Power Cord Length: 180” (4570 mm)
Maxi Air mattress
Widths: L 34” (860 mm), XL 39” (990 mm) and XXL 50” (1270 mm)
Length: 78” (1980 mm)
Material: Non-woven top, nylon back
L (Green handles) XL (Blue handles) XXL (Orange handles)

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Maxi Air air supply
1 Carrying handle
2 Attachment hooks
3 Socket inlet
4 Push button (On/Off)
5 LED mains power indicator
6 Rubber bumper
7 Cover
8 Air filter (inside)
9 Air hose
10 Socket
11 Snap lock button (air hose)
12 Nozzle
13 Power cord (Mains disconnection device)
Maxi Air mattress
14 Connection points
15 Velcro lip
16 Snap lock button
17 Safety belts
18 Transfer handles
Applied part: Type B.
protection against elec-
tric shock in accordance
with IEC 60601-1
Parts Designation

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Product Description/Functions
Maxi Air, connecting the air supply and mattress
1 Connect the air hose from the Maxi Air air supply to either
the left or right foot end connection point of the Maxi Air
mattress. (See Fig. 1)
2 Attach the snap lock button on the Maxi Air mattress to the
air hose snap lock button. (See Fig. 2)
3 Use the velcro lip to secure the air hose in place. (See Fig. 3)
Operation and controls
1 Plug in the power cord from the Maxi Air air supply to an
electrical outlet.
2 The LED will light up to indicate that the mains is turned on.
3 To inflate the Maxi Air mattress, press the push button on
the Maxi Air air supply.
4 To deflate the Maxi Air mattress, press the push button
again.
Mains disconnection device
If for any reason, the Maxi Air air supply does not respond to the
push button, stop inflating by pulling out the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Do not place anything in front of the electrical outlet. Make sure
the outlet is easily accessible.
Contact qualified personnel if a malfunction occurs.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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Correct Placement of the Patient
Placement of the patient
• Make sure the patient is placed in the middle of the Maxi Air mattress. (See Fig. 1)
• Make sure the patient’s body does NOT reach outside the boundaries of the Maxi Air mattress.
If the feet reach outside the foot end, make sure there is enough space for the transfer. (See Fig. 2)
• The patient’s head should be placed approximately 6” (150 mm) from the top of the Maxi Air mattress.
Make sure the patient rests conveniently against the pillow during the transfer. (See Fig. 3)
WARNING
Always make sure the patient has the correct size of the Maxi Air mattress. If the Maxi Air
mattress is too narrow, the Maxi Air mattress can tip over during transfer causing serious
injury to the patient and the caregivers.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury make sure the patient is correctly positioned on the Maxi Air mattress. If
the patient is incorrectly positioned, the Maxi Air mattress can tip over during the transfer.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

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Correct Placement of the Maxi Air air supply
Placement of the Maxi Air air supply
• Hang the Maxi Air air supply on the receiving surface by the
attachment hooks. Make sure it is secured from movement and
from falling down. (See Fig. 1)
• Make sure the Maxi Air air supply is not placed in front of the
electrical outlet that is being used.
• Make sure the power cord on the floor is rolled up.
Placement of the Maxi Air air supply with Extended
Hose (optional)
If the lateral transfer can not be made outside the MR (Magnetic
Resonance) environment, the extended hose is intended to be
used. The extended hose enables a lateral transfer of a patient to
the MR equipment, with the Maxi Air air supply at a safe
distance.
Make sure to place the Maxi Air air supply outside the MR
environment (A). (See Fig. 2)
WARNING
Before every transfer, always make sure the Maxi Air air supply is:
• secured from movement and from falling
• not in the way of the electrical outlet in use
• not placed on the floor
Incorrectly placed Maxi Air air supply can cause hazards e.g. interrupted inflation. This can
cause serious injury to the patient and the caregivers.
WARNING
To avoid tripping hazards, make sure that the power cord on the floor is rolled up before the
transfer.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury to the patient, make sure to
place the Maxi Air air supply outside the MR
environment.
Fig. 1
A
Fig. 2

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Transfer
Transfer between surfaces (21 steps)
Sending surface/side = surface the patient lays on
Receiving surface/side = surface the patient is transferred to
1 Apply the brakes on the sending surface.
2 Make sure the patient is in a horizontal position.
Position one caregiver on each side of the patient.
(See Fig. 1)
4 Place the Maxi Air mattress with the labels upwards,
underneath the patient. Follow local routines.
5 Make sure the patient is correctly placed on the Maxi Air
mattress.
Attach the safety belts loosely. If the belts are attached too
tight, they can cause discomfort during the inflation.
Tighten them after the inflation.
(See Fig. 2)
7 Adjust the receiving surface to an ergonomic height.
8 Place the receiving surface as close as possible to the
sending surface.
continue with the steps on the next page
3WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling or caregiver
from being injured, ensure that there are two or
more caregivers present during the transfer.
6WARNING
To prevent patient from rolling off the Maxi Air
mattress, the safety belts must be used during
the entire movement.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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9 Adjust the sending surface height slightly higher than the
receiving surface. (See Fig. 3)
Apply the brakes, raise and lock the outer bed rail on the
receiving surface.
11 Hang the Maxi Air air supply on the receiving surface.
12 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Receiving side: connect the air hose to the Maxi Air
mattress.
14 Sending side: firmly hold the transfer handles during the
inflation of the Maxi Air mattress.
Receiving side: turn on the Maxi Air air supply and inflate
the Maxi Air mattress.
continue with the steps on the next page
10 WARNING
To avoid bodily injury during the transfer, always
make sure to:
• apply the brakes on both the sending and
receiving surface
• raise and lock the bed rail on the receiving
surface
NOTE
If the receiving surface does not have any bed rail,
the caregiver on the receiving side is responsible to
make sure the patient does not reach outside the
boundaries of the receiving surface.
13 WARNING
To avoid sudden deflation make sure the air
hose is properly connected before transfer.
Sudden deflation can cause bodily injuries to
both the patient and caregivers.
Fig. 3
Receiving Sending
surface surface

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Sending side: feel underneath the Maxi Air mattress to
make sure that the patient can’t be felt through it.
(See Fig. 4)
If any part of the patient can be felt, the Maxi Air mattress
is partly inflated. To correct this problem:
• abort the inflation,
• reposition the patient and
• inflate again.
16 Sendingside:tighten the safety belts and push the MaxiAir
mattress firmly towards the receiving surface.
(See Fig. 5)
continue with the steps on the next page
15 WARNING
To avoid bodily injury, make sure the Maxi Air
mattress is completely inflated before starting
the transfer. A partly inflated Maxi Air mattress
can cause the patient to hit the underlying
surface, causing bodily injury.
The pull force will increase with a partial inflated
mattress and this can cause bodily injury to the
caregiver as well.
NOTE
Use the transfer handles that are closest to the
widest parts of the patient’s body. (See Fig. 6)
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

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17 Receiving side: meet up the Maxi Air mattress when it is
halfway over the receiving surface. (See Fig. 7)
Receivingside:make sure the Maxi Airmattress is centred.
(See Fig. 8)
19 Sending side: turn off the Maxi Air air supply and detach
the hose from the Maxi Air mattress.
Receiving side: firmly hold the handles until the Maxi Air
mattress is completely deflated. (See Fig. 9)
20 After the transfer is completed:
• unbuckle the safety belts,
• lock all side rails (if possible),
• remove the Maxi Air mattress and
• remove and disinfect the Maxi Air air supply, see section
Disinfection Instructions.
18 WARNING
To avoid bodily injury, make sure that the Maxi
Air mattress is centred on the receiving surface,
before the Maxi Air mattress is deflated. If not
centred, the patient can fall down.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

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Disinfection Instructions
WARNING
Do NOT wash the Maxi Air mattress!
The Maxi Air mattress is a patient specific
product and is not intended for use
between patients.
If the Maxi Air mattress is washed, the
paper coating will disappear, revealing a
DO NOT REUSE sign.
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always fol-
low the disinfection instructions in this
Instructions for Use.
WARNING
Always use protective gloves and
protective eye wear when dealing with
concentrated disinfectant. Avoid getting it
on your skin or in your eyes.
If contact occurs, rinse with large amounts
of water. If skin or eyes become irritated,
consult a physician.
WARNING
To avoid eye or skin irritation, never disin-
fect in the presence of a patient.
For the best results, only use
ArjoHuntleigh branded disinfectant.
If you have any questions regarding disinfecting the
equipment or wish to order disinfection fluid (see
section Parts and Accessories), contact your local
ArjoHuntleigh representative.
Accessories for disinfecting the
Maxi Air
• Protective glasses
• Protective gloves
• Spray bottle with cleaning fluid (detergent and
disinfectant)
• Spray bottle with water
• Cloths – Wet and Dry
• Disposable Towels
• Soft bristled brush
The following procedure should be carried out
between patients.
CAUTION
To avoid damage on the equipment only
use ArjoHuntleigh branded disinfectants.
CAUTION
Do not lower down the Maxi Air air supply
in disinfectant solution. This could damage
the electrical components and cause inter-
nal corrosion.