ARJO HUNTLEIGH Carevo User manual

...with people in mind
Carevo
04.BA.08_9US.CA September 2014
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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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© 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.

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Contents
Foreword ...................................................................................4
Intended Use .............................................................................5
Safety Instructions .....................................................................6
Preparations ..............................................................................7
Carevo Models ..........................................................................8
Carevo Directions ......................................................................9
Parts Designation ....................................................................10
Product Description / Functions ..............................................12
Control Panel .......................................................................12
Button Functions ..................................................................12
Castor Brakes ......................................................................12
Straight Steering Device ......................................................12
Emergency Stop Button .......................................................13
Safety Stop Function ...........................................................13
Ergo-access Area ................................................................13
Flexi Zone ............................................................................13
Comfort Handles ..................................................................14
Side Supports ......................................................................14
Adjustable Back Support .....................................................15
Attach/Remove Mattress .....................................................15
Drainage Plug ......................................................................16
Drainage ..............................................................................16
Head Pillow ..........................................................................17
Shower Handle Holder ........................................................17
Battery .................................................................................17
Transfer from Bed to Carevo ...................................................18
Transfer from Carevo to Bed ...................................................21
Transfer from Sling Lift to Carevo ...........................................24
Transfer from Carevo to Sling Lift ...........................................26
Shower the patient in the Carevo ............................................28
Home Care Use ......................................................................32
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ....................................34
Battery Instructions .................................................................38
Care and Preventive Maintenance ..........................................39
Alarms and Sounds .................................................................42
Troubleshooting ......................................................................43
Technical Specifications ..........................................................44
Dimensions .............................................................................46
Labels on the Carevo ..............................................................48
Approvals and List of Standards .............................................50
Electromagnetic compatibility ..................................................52
Parts and Accessories ............................................................54
ArjoHuntleigh Addresses .............................................Last page

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Foreword
Thank You for Purchasing ArjoHuntleigh
Equipment.
Your Carevo™ is a part of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals, nursing
homes and other health care use.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Please Read these Instructions for Use Thor-
oughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU) in its
entirety before using your Carevo. Information in
this IFU is crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment. It will help 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 may 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.
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 Carevo
every year by qualified personnel to make sure 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 contact information appear
on the last page of this IFU.
Complementary Information.
If a DVD accompanies this IFU, please note that the
DVD does 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 or equipment.
•
Means: This is important information for the correct use
of this system or equipment.
•
Means: This is information that will ease a certain task
in the work flow.
Means: The name and address of the manufacturer.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
TIPS

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Intended Use
This equipment must be used in line with its
intended use and in accordance with the
safety instructions.
If there is anything you are not sure about,
contact your ArjoHuntleigh representative.
This equipment is intended for assisted hygiene care,
especially dressing/undressing and showering of
patients in care environments like senior/assisted living,
group home, special care, nursing homes, hospitals and
home care.
The Carevo equipment must be used by appropriately
trained caregivers with adequate knowledge of the care
environment, its common practices and procedures, and
in accordance with the guidelines in the Instructions for
Use.
The patient transfer to and from the Carevo can be
performed with a ceiling lift, mobile passive lift or by
lateral transfer to and from a bed, using an appropriate
sliding aid.
The Carevo should only be used for the purpose
specified in these Instructions for Use (IFU). Any other
use is prohibited.
Patient Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient according to the following criteria prior to use:
• The product is intended mainly for patients who
are passive and totally dependent. To remain in a
safe laying position on the Carevo, the patient
must have limited physical capacity to move or be
able to understand and respond to instructions to
remain in such a position. If the patient does not
meet this description, an alternative equipment/
system shall be used.
• Prior to transfers and other patient handling,
assessment of the patient and environment shall
beperformedsothatstaffingis in accordance with
the need for the specific task.
• The patient weight shall not exceed 182 kg (400
lbs.)
• Theproductisintendedforpatientstallerthan 120
cm (3 feet 11 inches)
Lifetime of the Equipment
The expected 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 mattress may need to be replaced during
the equipment lifetime according to information in the
Instructions for Use (IFU).

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient
is not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid patient from falling out of the
device make sure that all side supports are
in a locked position.
WARNING
To avoid the device from tipping and the
patient from falling, do NOT use the
equipment on floors with recessed drains,
holes or slopes exceeding a ratio of 1:50
(1.15°).
WARNING
To avoid falling during a transfer always
make sure that the brakes are applied on
all equipment being used.
WARNING
To avoid the device from tipping and the
patient from falling, do NOT sit on the head
or foot end of the device.
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire never use the
equipment in oxygen rich environment, in
presence of heat source or flammable
anaesthetic gases.
CAUTION
To avoid equipment damage only lift one
end (head end or foot end) of the Carevo at
a time. Never lift the foot end and the head
end at the same time.
CAUTION
To avoid equipment damage, never use
sharp objects in the presence of the
Carevo. It can cause punctures on the
mattress.

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Preparations
Actions Before the First Use
(11 Steps)
1 Visually inspect Carevo for transport damage.
2 The package should be recycled according to
local regulations.
3 Check that all parts of the product are supplied.
Compare with the Parts Designation in this IFU.
If any part is missing or damaged - do not use the
product!
4 Read the IFU.
5 Unpack the battery charger. For charging and
charger installation instructions see NEA 8000
Battery Charger IFU.
6 Charge the battery for 24 hours.
7 Perform a functionality test on the Carevo. See
section, Care and Preventive Maintenance.
8 Disinfect the product. See section, Cleaning and
Disinfection Instructions.
9 Prepare an area that is dry, with good ventilation
and out of direct sunlight for storage of the
Carevo.
10 Choose a designated area where the IFU should
be kept, accessible at all times.
11 Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of a
patient emergency.
Actions Before Every Use (5 Steps)
1 Checkthat all parts are inplace. Compare with the
Parts Designation list in this IFU.
2 Carry out a thorough inspection for damage,
including mattress punctures.
3 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
5 Make sure that the battery is fully charged.See
NEA 8000 Battery Charger IFU.
4WARNING
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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Carevo Models
Carevo without adjustable back support (standard)
BAC1101-01 (Europe and North America)
BAC1102-01 (Japan)
BAC1103-01 (Australia)
Length: 2000 mm (78 3/4” inches)
Carevo with an adjustable back support
BAC1111-01 (Europe and North America)
BAC1112-01 (Japan)
BAC1113-01 (Australia)
Length: 2000 mm (78 3/4” inches)

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Carevo Directions
Position the patient in the Carevo with the patient’s head
towards the head end and feet towards the foot end. Make sure
the patient’s hips are centrally positioned over the flexi zone.
(See Fig. 1)
The caregiver needs to be positioned at the head end of the Carevo
during transport. In case of an emergency the caregiver will be
close to the emergency stop button. (See Fig. 2)
NOTE
Carevo is designed with a slight tilt down towards the
drain.
Fig. 1
Flexi zone
Foot end Head end
Fig. 2 Emergency
stop button
Transport direction

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Carevo includes the following parts:
1 Mattress
2 Control panels (one on each side support and head panel)
3 Head pillow
4 Opening handles
5 Castor brake lever (located all four castors)
6 Lower drainage
7 Drainage connection
8 Upper drainage
9 Lower drainage outlet
10 Mattress guide holes (one on each support plate)
11 Support plates
(one for the head end and one for the foot end)
12 Shower handle holder
13 Flexi zone
14 Comfort handles
15 Head panel
16 Side support (one on each side of the Carevo)
17 Pillar
18 Castor base
19 Drainage hose holders
20 Foot panel
21 Mattress guides
22 Drainage plug
23 Emergency stop button
24 Battery
25 Battery compartment
26 Straight steering lever (green lever on two castors)
Entire Product
Applied part: Type B
Protection against electric shock in accordance
with IEC 60601-1.
Parts Designation