ARJO HUNTLEIGH Lifeguard LG20 User manual

Lifeguard LG20 & LG50
Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
746-158-UK_09 • 06/2018

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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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2000.
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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Content..........................................................................................................................................3
Warning and Cautions ...................................................................................................................4
Introduction....................................................................................................................................5
Clinical Applications.......................................................................................................................6
Operation.......................................................................................................................................7
Accessories .................................................................................................................................14
Decontamination..........................................................................................................................16
Care and Preventive Maintenance ..............................................................................................17
Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................19
Dimensions and Data ..................................................................................................................20
Content

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WARNING
Means: Safety warning. Failure to understand and
obey this warning may result in injury to you or to
others.
CAUTION
Means: Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to all or parts of the system or
equipment.
NOTE
Means: This is important information for the correct
use of this system or equipment.
General Warnings
WARNING
The age, size and condition of the patient
should be assessed by a competent
clinically qualied person before using
the Lifeguard trolley, giving particular
consideration to appropriate use of the
safety sides.
WARNING
Do not use accessories that are not
designed or approved for use with the
Lifeguard trolley.
WARNING
Always apply the brakes when the
Lifeguard trolley is stationary.
WARNING
Raise the safety sides before moving the
Lifeguard trolley with a patient.
WARNING
Children and restless or disorientated
patients should not be left unattended at
any time.
WARNING
Before turning (rolling) a patient on the
Lifeguard trolley or performing a lateral
transfer, adjust the mattress platform to
a comfortable working height; be aware
that the Lifeguard trolley may overbalance
if the patient’s weight is not evenly
distributed across the mattress platform.
Warning and Cautions

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Introduction
This manual gives instructions for the use and
maintenance of the Lifeguard® patient trolleys, model
numbers LG20 (See Fig. 1) and LG50 (See Fig. 2).
All Lifeguard trolley models have a radio translucent
mattress platform. A full-length X-ray cassette tray
can be supplied as an option.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Clinical Applications
Area of Use
A & E departments, admissions, day surgery and
general hospital areas.
Indications
The Lifeguard trolleys may be used for general and
emergency admissions, examination, diagnostic
X-ray and initial treatment. They are also appropriate
for patient transfer between departments, wards and
theatre.
Contra-indications
The maximum safe working load for Lifeguard LG50
is 250 kg. (See Fig. 3)
The maximum safe working load for Lifeguard LG20
is 180 kg. (See Fig. 4)

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Safety
For the safety of operator, patient and equipment:
• Always use a mattress of the correct size and type
for the Lifeguard trolley.
• Do not expose the equipment, especially the
mattress, to naked ames, cigarettes etc.
• Before operating the Lifeguard trolley, make sure
that the patient is positioned correctly to avoid
entrapment and imbalance.
• When the Lifeguard trolley is operated, check that
no obstacles are in its path.
• Keep these instructions handy for reference.
Mattress
The mattress is secured to the platform by means of
hook and loop tapes on the mattress underside and the
laminate top.
Push Bar Handles
Adjust the height of the handles
(2 Steps) (See Fig. 5)
1. Press the spring-loaded release button (A) and
raise or lower the handle as required (B).
2. Let go of the button to lock the handle in the high
or low position.
Breaks and Steering
(See Fig. 6) (See Fig. 7)
Linked brake pedals are situated at the head end of the
Lifeguard trolley; model LG50 has additional pedals
at the foot end.
• When the pedals are horizontal, the castors are free
to rotate and swivel.
• When the pedals are in the BRAKE position, the
brakes are applied on all four castors.
• When the pedals are in the STEER position, one
foot end castor is prevented from swivelling and
the Lifeguard trolley can be pushed from the head
end.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Operation
Fig. 7
LG50
Free Brake Steer
LG20
Free Brake Steer

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Easitrack® 5th Wheel Steering
System (Optional)
When the pedals are in the STEER position, the
central 5th wheel is prevented from swivelling; the
Lifeguard trolley will keep on a straight course in any
direction and can be steered by pivoting about the
5th wheel.
Height and Tilt Adjustment
Model LG50
The height and the tilt angle of the mattress platform
are adjusted using a group of ve foot pedals on either
side of the Lifeguard trolley. The three pedals marked
with a black in the bottom row are used to raise the
platform. The two pedals marked with a red in the
top row are used to lower the platform. (See Fig. 8)
Tilt Adjustment (See Fig. 8)
Raise one end of the platform
• Operate the “raise” pedal (black ) nearest that
end of the Lifeguard trolley with a pumping action.
Lower one end of the platform
• Press down on the “lower” pedal (red ) nearest
that end of the Lifeguard trolley and keep it
pressed.
NOTE
There is an additional “lower” pedal (red )
that enables head down tilt to be applied from
the head end of the Lifeguard trolley.
Height Variation
Raise the platform
• Operate the central “raise” pedal (black ) with a
pumping action.
Lower the platform
• Press down both “lower” pedals (red ) and keep
them pressed.
If the platform is raised or lowered when tilted, the tilt
angle will be maintained until the leading end reaches
the limit of travel, when the platform will return to the
horizontal condition.
Fig. 8

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Height and Tilt Adjustment
Model LG20
Tilt Adjustment (See Fig. 9)
The angle of head down tilt is adjustable by raising
the lever located just underneath the head end of the
mattress platform.
(3 Steps)
1. Take the weight of the mattress platform and raise
the lever.
2. Lift or lower the mattress platform to adjust the
amount of tilt.
3. Release the lever when the required angle has
been reached.
Height Variation (See Fig. 10)
The height of the mattress platform can be adjusted
from either side of the Lifeguard trolley by using the
two foot pedals (A) and (B).
Raise the platform
• Operate the foot pedal (A) with a pumping action.
Lower the platform (2 Steps)
1. Raise pedal (A) or press pedal (B) down and keep
it pressed.
2. Release the pedal when the platform is at the
desired height or has reached the lowest position.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

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Backrest
NOTE
The amount of e󰀨ort needed to raise or
lower the backrest will vary depending on
patient weight and mobility. With a very heavy
patient, the backrest may fall quickly if it is not
supported when released.
Adjust the backrest
(2 Steps) (See Fig. 11)
1. Grasp the handle rmly, press the release knob
and lift the backrest assisted by the gas spring or
push it down against the action of the gas spring.
2. Let go of the release knob to lock the backrest at
any angle.
Safety Sides
(See Fig. 12)
Raise the safety side
• Hold the top rail and lift until it locks into position
at maximum height.
Lower the safety side
• Hold the top rail with one hand, pull the release
button at the foot end and lower the rail toward the
head.
X-Ray Photography (Optional)
The mattress and platform are radio translucent. A
full-length cassette tray can be included as a factory-
tted option, which can be accessed from either side
of the Lifeguard trolley.
Load or unload cassettes
(2 Steps) (See Fig. 13)
1. Lower the tray by turning the handles at both
ends of the Lifeguard trolley to the vertical
position.
2. Load or unload the cassette and raise the tray
again by turning the handles to the horizontal
position.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13