ARJO HUNTLEIGH Minuet 100500AUS User manual

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Minuet®
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Introduction
3
Clinical Applications
3
Assembly
4
Installation and Disassembly
7
Operation
8
Cleaning
10
Maintenance/ Troubleshooting
10
Accessories
13
Warranty and Service
13
Technical Specification
14
Parts List
15
Warnings, Cautions & Notes
Warnings given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions,
which if not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse
reactions
Cautions given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions,
which if not correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or failure.
Notes given in this manual are used to explain or amplify a procedure or condition
WARNING
The tilt facility, if available, should only be used with the guidance of a clinically
qualified person.
Ensure the bed is assembled correctly in accordance with the instructions in
this manual.
The bed is not designed for patient transport and should not be used for this
purpose.

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MODEL NUMBER
100500AUS
100520AUS
DESIGN FEATURE
Four section mattress platform
Yes
Two section mattress platform
Yes
Electric tilt adjustment
Yes
Yes
Electrical height adjustment
Yes
Yes
Electrical backrest adjustment
Yes
Yes
Electrical leg with elevation
Yes
Manual leg elevation (straight
leg)
Yes
 This manual provides instructions for the use and maintenance of the ArjoHuntleigh
Minuet ® bed with model numbers listed in the table below
1. Introduction
2. Clinical Applications
Area of Use
Private, nursing and convalescent homes.
Indications
The use of the bed is to assist in patient positioning whilst reducing lifting and handling
stresses for the carer.
The four-section deck allows the patient to be moved to an upright sitting position with
the knees supported or legs elevated.
Contra-indications
The total safe working load of the bed is 180kg (ie. Combined weight of patient,
mattress and accessories)

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3. Assembly
Check that you have the following parts:
Head end assembly
Foot end assembly
Head end mattress platform assembly
Foot end mattress platform assembly
Control handset
Six clamp screws (loose) and Allen key
Make sure you have enough room to turn the bed from its side to upright when
assembled. Use carpet or other suitable protection to avoid damage.
1. On both the head and foot end column assemblies, turn the castors upward and
apply the brakes (refer to Operations section). Lay the foot end flat on the floor
with the spigots on the frame upper most.
WARNING
Heavy equipment hazard.
The bed and its subassemblies are heavy and appropriate precautions should
be taken to avoid injury when lifting or moving them.
2. Assemble the foot end mattress platform assembly to the foot end.

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3. Stand the assembled components on one side with the connector sockets on the
backrest actuator or control box (A) uppermost.
4. Assemble the head end deck assembly to the foot end deck assembly.
5. Assemble the foot end to the deck.
A
A

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6. There are a total of 6 clamp screws provided for assembling the bed. Assemble
the first 3 of these clamp screws (B) on the underside of the side rail tube of
one length of the bed. Make sure all joints are fully inserted and tighten all 3
clamp screws securely using supplied Allen key.
7. Carefully thread the head end actuator cable through the support loop (C) on the
frame and connect it to socket 3 (D) on the backrest actuator/control box. Adjust
the cable coils in the loop so the cable is under tension but not strained. Note,
Backrest sheet metal top must be removed by unclipping two tabs (E) in order
to access the control box cable ports.
8. On models with electric leg elevation, carefully thread the leg actuator cable up
through the large hole in the actuator mounting bracket (F). Connect the cable to
socket 5 on the backrest actuator or control box.
B (x6)
C
D
E
D
E

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9. Carefully thread the foot end actuator cable through the support loop (G) on the deck frame and
connect it to socket 4 on the backrest actuator/control box. Adjust the cable coils in the loop so the
cable is under tension but not strained..
10. Connect the control handset cable to socket 1 on the backrest actuator or control box. Clip control
box cable retainer in position and replace backrest sheet metal top.
11. Stand the bed on its castors. Assemble the other 3 clamp screws in the underside of the remaining
side rail tube. Make sure all joints are fully inserted and tighten all 3 remaining clamp screws firmly
using supplied Allen key.
WARNING
DO NOT use the safety side rails to lift or move bed.
WARNING
Make sure that the mains supply cable is not stretched when connected.
Make sure that the handset and mains cable cannot become entangled with
moving parts of the bed.
Lower the bed to minimum height and disconnect the bed from mains power supply.
On both the head and foot end column assemblies, turn the castors inward toward each other and
apply the brakes.
Turn the bed on one side. Disconnect the control handset from the socket on the backrest actuator
or control box. Disconnect the actuator cables from the sockets on the backrest actuator or control
box and remove cables from the support loops on the frame.
Loosen two clamp screws and remove the foot end column assembly.
Loosen two clamp screws and remove foot end column deck assembly.
Loosen two clamp screws and remove the head end deck assembly from the head end assembly.
4. Disassembly—All Models
G
F

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5. Operations
Safety
 Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. A range of suitable pressure
reducing and pressure relieving mattress are available from ArjoHuntleigh.
 Before operation of the bed, ensure that no children, pets or obstacles such as bed-
side furniture are in its path.
 Before operating the bed, ensure that the patient is positioned correctly to avoid
entrapment or imbalance.
 Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary. When operating the bed in tilt
mode, apply the brakes at one end only.
 Do not expose the equipment, especially the mattress, to naked flames such as
cigarettes etc.
 Use only ArjoHuntleigh accessories designed or approved for use with the bed.
o When moving bed, wrap electrical power cable around Cable Tidy, located at bed head
end in order to avoid damage to cable.
o Ensure the bed is connected to mains power at all times.
o Brakes must be applied before lowering bed to minimum height.
o Bed must be raised before releasing brakes.
o Do not adjust bed height during patient transfer.
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 Keep these instructions handy for reference.
Castors & Brakes

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WARNING
Some functions may cause injury to the patient if unintentional movement occurs.
WARNING
If the Handset is dropped to the floor, caught between bed parts or sustains any damage or
suspected damage in any way, immediately stop using the Handset and perform the full
Handset Checks as detailed in Section 7 - Maintenance.
100520AUS 100500AUS
Power Operation
When a handset push button is pressed, the appropriate bed function will operate until
the button is released.
Leg Elevation -
Model 100500AUS
Using the control handset, the legs are elevated by increasing the angle of the thigh section. When
the legs are raised, the Kneebreak angle can be manually adjusted by raising or lowering the foot
end, which is supported by a self-locking ratchet strut.
To adjust, hold the mattress retention rail and lift the foot end slightly to disengage the latch then
raise or lower it, reversing the movement a little to re-engage the latch at the required position.
Model 100520AUS
The legs can be manually elevated by raising the foot end of the mattress deck. To adjust, hold the
mattress retention rail and lift the foot end slightly to disengage the latch then raise or lower it,
reversing the movement a little to re-engage the latch at the required position.

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General
Examine the bed for obvious signs of damage. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, clamp screws and
other fastenings are tight and not missing.
Examine the flexible cables for cuts, abrasions, kinking or other deterioration. Ensure that the
power supply connector plug is securely attached and not damaged. If appropriate, check that the
plug fuse is of the correct type (BS 1362 5amp)
If either the plug or cable is damaged then both the plug and cable must be replaced as a complete
assembly by an approved service agent.
6. Cleaning
Warning
Before cleaning, disconnect the bed from the mains power supply.
Gloves and protective clothing should always be worn
when carrying out cleaning procedures.
All surfaces can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth moistened with hot water and a mild
detergent. Avoid splashing the actuators and handsets.
Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water and dry with paper towels.
To remove potentially infectious material such as body fluids, or when used by a client with a known
infection, clean afterwards with NaDCC (ie Presept, Actichlor) at 10,000 ppm of
available chlorine.
Rinse and dry.
Allow cleaned parts to dry thoroughly before replacing the mattress.
Any proprietary furniture polish may be used on the head and foot panels.
Caution
Do not use abrasive compounds or pads.
Do not use hypocarbonate or phenolic cleaning solutions
7. Maintenance / Troubleshooting
Warning
Disconnect the bed from mains power supply before starting any maintenance activity.
The following preventative maintenance procedures should be carried out at intervals of 12 months
or as specified.
All service and repair activities must only be performed by properly qualified and trained technicians
approved by ArjoHuntleigh.