ARJO HUNTLEIGH Prelude User manual

...with people in mind
Prelude
04.BB.01_6US.CA . June 2012
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies.
© Arjo Hospital Equipment AB 2011.
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 Arjo Hospital Equipment AB.

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Contents
Foreword................................................................................... 4
Intended Use ............................................................................ 5
Safety Instructions .....................................................................6
Preparations...............................................................................7
Parts Designation.......................................................................8
Product Description/Functions.................................................10
Splash guard....................................................................... 10
Chair.....................................................................................10
Safety Belt............................................................................10
Assist resident into the Prelude™............................................12
Ambulatory residents........................................................... 12
Resident without an aid........................................................12
Transfer directly from wheelchair.........................................14
Transfer using an ArjoHuntleigh lift hygiene chair............... 16
Transfer using an ArjoHuntleigh standing and raising aid....18
Disinfection Instructions...........................................................20
Disinfecting the Prelude...........................................................24
Disinfecting lift hygiene chair in the Prelude............................26
Care and Preventive Maintenance...........................................28
Technical Specification............................................................32
Labels on the Prelude..............................................................34
Parts and Accessories.............................................................36
ArjoHuntleigh Addresses .............................................Last page

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing
ArjoHuntleigh equipment.
Your Prelude is a part of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals,
nursing homes and other health care use.
We are dedicated to serving your needs and
providing the best products available along
with training that will bring your staff maxi-
mum benefit from every ArjoHuntleigh
product.
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 Prelude. Infor-
mation in this IFU is crucial to the proper
operation and maintenance of the equipment,
will help protect your product, and ensure that
the equipment performs to your satisfaction.
Some of the information in this IFU is impor-
tant for your safety and must be read and
understood to help prevent possible injury.
ArjoHuntleigh strongly advise and warn that
only ArjoHuntleigh designed parts, which are
designed for the purpose, should be used on
equipment and other appliances supplied by
ArjoHuntleigh, to avoid injuries or malfunc-
tions caused by the use of inadequate parts.
Unauthorized modifications on any Arjo-
Huntleigh 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 mod-
ification to its products.
Service and Support
A service routine must be performed on your
Prelude 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 con-
tact ArjoHuntleigh for comprehensive support
and service programs to maximize the long-
term safety, reliability and value of the prod-
uct.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representa-
tive for replacement parts. The telephone
number appears on the last page of this
Instructions for Use (IFU).
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.
•
Means:
This is important information for the correct
use of this system or equipment.
Means:
The name and address of the manufacturer.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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Intended Use
This equipment must be used in line
with its intended use and in accordance
with these safety instructions. Anyone
using this equipment must also have
read and understood the instructions in
this Instructions for Use (IFU).
If there is anything you are not sure
about, contact your ArjoHuntleigh rep-
resentative.
This equipment is intended for showering hos-
pital or care facility residents under the super-
vision of trained skilled nursing staff in
accordance with the instructions outlined in the
Instructions for Use (IFU). All other uses must
be avoided.
Equipment must be disinfected according to
the instructions established in the IFU.
Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines.
Caregivers should assess each resident accord-
ing to the following criteria prior to use:
• The safe working load (SWL) should not
exceed 125 kg (275 lbs).
• Active and semi-active residents (i.e. able
to sit upright self supported on the side of a
bed or toilet) can use the Prelude. Correct
transfer aid shall be used, if needed.
Installation & Service
requirements
The equipment must only be used for the pur-
poses stated, and must be installed according
to ArjoHuntleigh’s Assembly and Installation
Instructions, which can only be superseded by
local code.
The useful life of this equipment, unless other-
wise stated is ten (10) years, subject to
required preventive maintenance as specified
in the IFU, the Assembly and Installation
Instructions and the Spare Part Catalogue.

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid injury, ensure that the resi-
dent is not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure the resi-
dent always remains in a seated posi-
tion.
WARNING
Make sure to refer to the compatible
products IFU when using it together
with the Prelude to avoid bodily injury.
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination,
always follow the disinfection instruc-
tions in this Instructions for Use.
CAUTION
Make sure that there is enough disin-
fectant in the bottle before starting the
disinfection process.

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Preparations
Actions before first use
1 Visually check the package for damage. If
the product looks damaged due to freight,
make a complaint to the transport agency.
2 The packaging should be recycled accord-
ing to local regulations.
3 Install the Prelude by qualified personnel.
See separate Assembly and Installation
Instructions.
4 Check that all parts of the product are sup-
plied. Compare with the Parts Designation
page in this IFU. If any part is missing or
damaged - do NOT use the product.
5 Read the IFU.
6 Disinfect the product according to the
Disinfection Instructions in this IFU.
7 Perform a functionality test. See section,
Care and Preventive Maintenance.
8 Choose a designated area, where the IFU
should be kept and is easily accessible at all
times.
9 Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in
case of a resident emergency.
10 If you have any questions, please contact
your local ArjoHuntleigh representative for
support and service. The contact number
appears on the last page of this IFU.
Actions before every use
1 Checkthatallpartsarein place.Compare to
the Parts Designation page.
2 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT
use the product.
4 Assess the resident whether the safety belt
is needed.
3WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination,
always follow the disinfection
instructions in this Instructions for
Use.

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Parts Designation
1 Back rest
2 Safety belt
3 Lock (chair in inner position)
4 Lock (chair in outer position)
5 Grab bar
6Chair
7 Chair rails
8Drainage
9 Toilet function
10 Splash guard (2 types)
11 Hair wash basin (Accessory)

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Model without toilet
function
Model with toilet
function
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Splash guard
Remove the splash guard by lifting it upwards
before assisting the resident to the Prelude.
(See Fig. 1)
Chair
The chair of the Prelude can slide back and
forth and automatically locks to its outer and
inner position.
Outer position: Is used for transfers from an
ordinary wheelchair and from an Arjo-
Huntleigh standing and raising aid.
Inner position: Is used for residents without
an aid and for showering when resident is
already transferred to the chair.
(See Fig. 2)
For the resident to leave the chair do the fol-
lowing:
1 Release the lock located to the left of the
chair. (See Fig. 2)
2 Slide the chair forward until it locks.
3 Now the chair is ready for the resident to be
transferred back to the wheelchair or stand-
ing and raising aid. (See Fig. 2)
If an ArjoHuntleigh lift hygiene chair is used
to transfer to the Prelude, remove the chair as
follows:
WARNING
When removing the splash guard from
the Prelude, pull it in a direction away
from the face to avoid injury.
WARNING
To prevent injury, make sure that the
chair is locked before attempting to
transfer the resident.
1 Release the inner lock and move the chair
forward until front wheels are positioned at
the bow shaped section of the rails.
(See Fig. 3)
2 Liftthe frontof thechair upand letthe front
wheels separate from the rails. (See Fig. 4)
3 Move the chair forward until the back
wheels will separate from the rails and lift
the chair up.
Safety belt
Secure the resident with the safety belt if
needed. The safety belt will secure the resident
in the chair. If needed:
1 Fasten the safety belt end at the knobs on
both sides of the back rest.
2 Adjust the length by pulling the safety belt
end by the clip.
3 Make sure the safety belt is close to the res-
idents body.
Product Description/Functions