ARJO HUNTLEIGH Carino User manual

Carino
...with people in mind
04.BO.01_14GB • 09/2017
Instructions for Use

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As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs
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part without the consent of ArjoHuntleigh AB.
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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Contents
Foreword ...................................................................................4
Intended Use .............................................................................5
Safety Instructions .....................................................................6
Preparations ..............................................................................7
Parts Designation ......................................................................8
Product Description / Functions ..............................................10
Lifting Function (High/Low) ..................................................10
Leg Rests ............................................................................10
Foot Supports ......................................................................10
Driving Handles ...................................................................10
Castors ................................................................................11
Safety Belt ...........................................................................11
Armrests ..............................................................................11
Hand Control .......................................................................11
Seat .....................................................................................11
Battery .................................................................................12
Battery Charger ...................................................................12
Emergency Stop ..................................................................12
Emergency Lowering ...........................................................13
Automatic Safety Stop .........................................................13
Neck Pillow ..........................................................................14
Back Pillow (Accessory) ......................................................14
Seat Cushion (Accessory) ...................................................14
Bedpan (Accessory).............................................................14
Toilet Adapter (Accessory) ..................................................14
Getting the Patient Seated ......................................................16
Transfer ...................................................................................20
Transfer to the Shower ............................................................21
After the Shower .....................................................................22
Transfer to the Toilet ...............................................................24
Home Care Use ......................................................................26
Battery Instructions .................................................................28
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions ....................................29
Care and Preventive Maintenance ..........................................32
Troubleshooting ......................................................................36
Technical Specifications ..........................................................38
Dimensions ..............................................................................40
Labels ......................................................................................42
Approvals and List of Standards .............................................44
Electromagnetic Compatibility .................................................44
Parts and Accessories ............................................................46
ArjoHuntleigh Addresses .............................................Last page

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Foreword
Thank You for Purchasing ArjoHuntleigh
Equipment.
Your Carino height adjustable hygiene chair is 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 this Instructions for Use
Thoroughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU) in its
entirety before using your Carino height adjustable
hygiene chair. Information in the IFU is crucial to the
proper operation and maintenance of the equipment,
and will help protect your product and make sure that
equipment performs to your satisfaction. Some of 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
Service should be performed regularly on your
Carino hygiene chair every year by ArjoHuntleigh
qualified personnel to make sure the safety and daily
operation of your product.
If you require further information, please contact
your local ArjoHuntleigh representative who can
offer 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. Your service representative stocks
the parts you will need. The contact information
appears on the last page of this IFU.
Study the DVD
This IFU is accompanied by a DVD. Please note that
the DVD does not replace the information in the IFU
as it contains important information.
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 accordance
with these safety instructions. Anyone using
the 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 representative.
This equipment is intended for assisted hygiene care,
showering and toileting of adult residents in care
environments similar to senior/assisted living, group
home, special care, nursing homes, hospitals and
home care. The equipment is intended for indoor use.
The Carino height adjustable hygiene chair may only
be used by appropriately trained caregivers with
adequate knowledge of the care environment, its
common practices and procedures and in accordance
with guidelines in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
resident according to the following criteria prior to
use:
• The resident must not weigh more than 140 kg
(309 lbs.).
• The resident should understand and respond to
instructions.
• It is intended for residents how are active or semi-
active i.e. able to sit upright self-supported on the
side of bed or toilet.
If the resident does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.
Lifetime of the Equipment
The equipment must only be used for the purposes
stated above.
The lifetime of this equipment is ten (10) years and
the service life of the safety belt is two (2) years.
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 hand control may need to be
replaced during the equipment lifetime according to
information in the Instruction for use (IFU).