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