General Information
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001.16000.33.EN rev. 14
Definitions Used in this Manual
Means: Failure to understand and follow these
instructions may result in injury to yourself
and others.
Means: Failure to follow these instructions
may cause damage to the product.
Means: This is important information
regarding the correct use of the equipment.
Intended Use
The Maxi Sky 440 is designed for lifting patients
in a homecare setting, at nursing homes and
other assisted living centers. Patient transfers
must be done under the supervision of trained
caregivers in accordance with the instructions
found in this manual.
The product must only be used for the reasons
stated above. It must be installed by
ArjoHuntleigh authorized personnel and in
accordance with local codes.
Operational Life
The product is designed and tested for a useful
life of seven (7) years or 10,000 transfers—
whichever comes first—when subject to
preventive maintenance as specified in the “Care
and Maintenance” section.
Time equivalence between the number of
transfers versus the number of years is made
clear in the table in Fig. 1.
The red indicator light on the portable lift will blink
when it is about halfway to its useful life, and
again to indicate the end of the useful life period.
The operating life of this product corresponds
directly to the safe operating time period before a
complete service is required.
Aging of the cassette, frequency of use (transfers
per day), the weight of the patient and
maintenance frequency are factors that have an
impact on the Maxi Sky 440’s life span.
A transfer is defined as the displacement of a
patient from one point to another. A transfer cycle
includes a lifting and a descending action.
The expected operational life for fabric slings and
stretchers is approximately 2 years from
purchase date. The life expectancy only applies if
the slings and stretchers have been cleaned,
maintained and inspected in accordance with the
“Preventive Maintenance Schedule.”
The expected life for other consumable products,
such as batteries, fuses, lamps, slings, straps and
cords is dependent upon the care and usage of
the product concerned. Consumables must be
maintained in accordance with published
Instructions for Use and the “Preventive
Maintenance Schedule”.
Product Identification
The unit's identification number (specification,
model, serial number) appears on a silver
nameplate affixed below the casing (see Fig. 17
on page 26).
Package Contents
Upon receipt of the equipment, verify it against
the packing list to ensure it is complete. Inspect it
for possible damage due to shipping. If this the
case, contact your local ArjoHuntleigh agent.
How to Use this Manual
Keep this manual with the lift and refer to it as
required.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Transfers per Day Years
(10,000 transfers)
47
64.5
83.5
Fig. 1
WARNING: The manufacturer cannot ensure
full safety for a portable lift or an accessory
of which the life span has been exceeded.
Wear may cause the breakage of a part and
lead to a patient fall.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this lift
without fully understanding the information
contained in this manual. A misuse of this unit
may lead to a patient fall and to injuries.
