Arjo Lifeguard LG55 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Lifeguard LG55
746-316-EN_10 • 11/2019

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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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Warning and Cautions...................................................................................................................4
Introduction....................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use.................................................................................................................................6
Operation.......................................................................................................................................7
Accessories.................................................................................................................................17
Decontamination..........................................................................................................................19
Care and Preventive Maintenance..............................................................................................20
Warranty and Service..................................................................................................................22
Dimensions and Data..................................................................................................................23
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.
Serious incident
If a serious incident occurs in relation to this
medical device, affecting the user, or the patient
then the user or patient should report the serious
incident to the medical device manufacturer or the
distributor. In the European Union, the user should
also report the serious incident to the Competent
Authority in the member state where they are
located.
General Warnings
WARNING
The age, size and condition of the patient
should be assessed by a competent
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the Lifeguard trolley, giving particular
consideration to appropriate use of the
safety sides.
WARNING
If any part is missing or damaged - do
NOT use the product.
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 instruction for the use and
maintenance of the Lifeguard® patient trolleys, model
number LG55. (See Fig. 1)
The Lifeguard trolley has X-ray translucent mattress
platforms. The products also feature a sliding X-ray
cassette tray facility.
Fig. 1

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Fig. 2
Intended Use
The Lifeguard trolley range is intended for use in
hospitals to provide a mattress support surface and to
transport patients. 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.
Lifeguard trolleys must be used by appropriately
trained caregivers with adequate knowledge of
the care environment, its common practices and
procedures, and in accordance with the guidelines in
the Instruction for Use.
The trolleys should only be used for the purpose
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prohibited.
Patient/Resident assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
resident/patient according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• To ensure the patient can use the trolley safely,
their age, size and condition should be assessed by a
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• The maximum safe working load is:
Lifeguard 55: 250 kg (550 Ibs.) (See Fig. 2)
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.
Expected service life
The lifetime of this product is typically ten (10) years.
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safety, provided it has been maintained and operated
in conditions of normal use in accordance with the
requirements in the Instructions for Use.

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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
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• 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. 3)
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.
Brakes and Steering (See Fig. 4)
There is a pair of linked brake pedals at each end of
the Lifeguard trolley. Push the pedals down to apply
brakes on all castors.
When the pedals are horizontal, the castors are free to
rotate and swivel.
A steering castor is engaged when an optional
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In this situation the Lifeguard trolley will keep on a
straight course in any direction and can be steered by
pivoting about the 5th wheel. When the 5th wheel is
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Lifeguard trolley should be pushed from the head-end.
Fig. 3
Operation
Fig. 4
Free Brake Steer

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Height and Tilt Adjustment
Model LG55
The height and the tilt angle of the mattress platform
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either side of the Lifeguard trolley. The three pedals
marked with a black on the bottom row are used
to raise the platform. The two pedals marked with a
red on the top row are used to lower the platform.
(See Fig. 5)
Title Adjustment (See Fig. 6)
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. 5
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Backrest
NOTE
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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. 7)
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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. 8)
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.
In order to accommodate Arm X-ray vision when
taking side-shot X-ray pictures, each safety side
can be lowered even further than its initial resting
position. When the safety side is folded down it rests
on two stops (A) that are located at each end of the
mattress platform side-frame. (See Fig. 9)
WARNING
When the safety side is in the folded
position, the upright bars rest on the two
stops.
Care should be taken to keep hands and
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Fig. 9

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Operation
(4 Steps) (See Fig. 10)
1. Lower the safety side until the upright bars rest
on two white plastic stops.
2. At the head-end of the Lifeguard trolley, position
the thumb over the top rail of the safety side and
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is located beneath each side-rail white plastic
stop, in towards the Lifeguard trolley frame as
illustrated (avoid squeezing the rail and catch
together).
CAUTION
Only use the sliding catch (A) to retract
the safety side stop.
CAUTION
Do not use the safety sides to move the
Lifeguard trolley. Only use the push bar
handles to operate the Lifeguard trolley.
3. With the catch fully pushed in, ease the top rail
down to the second position.
4. At the foot-end of the Lifeguard trolley use two
hands, one to hold the top rail and the other to
push the sliding catch (A). Again, once the catch
is fully pushed in, ease the top of the rail down to
its second position.
Reinstate the safety side to normal
position
• Lift the top rail of the safety side at a point
approximately halfway along the Lifeguard trolley.
The stops will automatically spring back to their
original position.
Fig. 10