Arjo Tenor Installation guide

Operating and Product Care Instructions
TENOR
THL25808M-EN
Issue 1
August 2008

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ous development and we therefore reserve the
right to make technical alterations without
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consent of ArjoHuntleigh.
This product has been manufactured for Arjo-
Huntleigh by :
Medibo Medical Products N.V.
Heikant 5
B-3930 Hamont-Achel
Belgium
‘TENOR’ and ‘ArjoHuntleigh’ are registered
trademarks of Getinge AB.
The TENOR is produced in Belgium by
Medibo Medical Products for Getinge AB and
sold under the ArjoHuntleigh brand.
Thank you for purchasing ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Your TENOR is one of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals,
nursing homes and other health care environ-
ments.
Please contact your local ArjoHuntleigh
representative if you have any questions about
the operation or maintenance of your
ArjoHuntleigh equipment.
Introduction Foreword

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SECTION Page
No.
Safety Instructions 4-5
Intended use 4
Operational life 4
Sling guidance 5
Product description 6-8
Parts referred to in this manual 6
Controls and functions 7
Control Handset 7
Dual control switch 7
Emergency stop button 7
Automatic cut-out 7
System Failure Lower Override 7
Automatic stop function 8
Battery Discharge Indicator 8
Chassis Castor Brakes 8
Powered djustable Width Chassis Legs 8
Hour Meter 8
Using your TENOR 9-13
Checklist before use 9
Preparation 9
Before approaching a resident 9
To lift a resident from a chair 9-11
To lift a resident from a bed 11-12
To lift a resident from the floor 12-13
Scale 13
Battery charging 14-15
Care of your TENOR 16-17
Servicing advice 16
Slings 17
Labels 18
Technical specification 19-22
Trouble shooting / problem solving 23
Preventive Maintenance Schedule 24-25
Content

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READ BEFORE USE
Before using your TENOR, familiarize
yourself with the various parts and controls as
illustrated in this document. Read this whole
manual thoroughly before operating your
TENOR in order to prevent injury or damage to
the product.
Symbols and definitions used in this manual:
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to the product.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in injury to yourself or to others.
INTENDED USE
TENOR is a mobile passive lift, intended to be
used on horizontal surfaces for lifting and
transfer in hospitals, nursing homes or other
health care facilities.
To describe which residents may be lifted
using an ArjoHuntleigh hoist, a resident gallery
has been created by ArjoHuntleigh. The resi-
dents that can be transferred with a TENOR
have been named Doris (D) and Emma (E).
TENOR has been designed to lift Doris, who:
• Sits in wheelchair
• Has no capacity to support herself at all
• Cannot stand unsupported and is not able
to bear weight, not even partially
• Is dependent on carer in most situations
TENOR has been designed to lift Emma, who:
• Is a passive resident
• Might be almost completely bed ridden
• Is often stiff and has contracted joints
• Is totally dependent
OPERATIONAL LIFE
The operational life of the TENOR depends on
the actual use conditions. Therefore, before
use, always make sure that the lift is safe to
use and has not been damaged (See the
Preventive Maintenance Schedule at the end
of this document for details). If any damage
should be observed, do not use the TENOR.
The operational life of the sling and of the con-
sumable parts e.g. batteries, depends on the
actual use conditions. Therefore, before use,
always make sure that the sling, loops, cords
and straps do not show any sign of fraying,
tearing or other damage and that there is no
damage (e.g. cracking, bending, breaking) to
the attachment clips. If any such damage is
observed, do no use the sling.
WARNING
When using the TENOR, only use the
slings as described in the list on page 5.
The scale (if fitted) has been designed to
weigh residents.
WARNING
Do not overload the TENOR beyond the
approved maximum lifting capacity
(Safe Working Load) of 320 kg (705 lbs).
CAUTION
Although manufactured to a high
standard, the TENOR and accessories
should not be left for extended periods in
humid or wet areas.
Do not, under any circumstances, spray
the TENOR or accessories (excluding
sling) with water e.g. under the shower.
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WARNING
Before attempting to raise a resident,
a full clinical assessment of the
resident’s condition & suitability must be
carried out by a qualified person on the
individual resident to determine if it is
advisable that he / she will be lifted and /
or transferred using a TENOR.
WARNING
If FLITES (disposable sling) are to be
used with the TENOR, then always refer
to the separate operating instructions
for FLITES as well as these instructions
before using.
BARIATRIC SLINGS GUIDANCE
If the resident’s weight falls into two sizes or if there is any doubt on choosing the right size
slings, always go for the smaller size sling first.
This resident sling guide is only an approximation, other factors which must be considered when
selecting the appropriate sling are: resident’s distribution of body weight (i.e. hips, thighs, upper
body); resident’s height, torso length; resident’s physical condition (i.e. amputee, contractions,
etc.).
WARNING
The TENOR resident must only be lifted using a bariatric sling
Part number Sling Size Edge binding colour Safe Working Load
MAA8000-M M Yellow 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8000-L L Green 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8000-XL XL Blue 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8000-XXL XXL Terracotta 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8010-M M Yellow 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8010-L L Green 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8010-XL XL Blue 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8010-XXL XXL Terracotta 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8020-M M Yellow 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8020-L L Green 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8020-XL XL Blue 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8020-XXL XXL Terracotta 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8030-M M Yellow 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8030-L L Green 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8030-XL XL Blue 454 kg / 1000 lbs
MAA8030-XXL XXL Terracotta 454 kg / 1000 lbs
Safety instructions

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1. Mast
2. Chassis
3. Adjustable width chassis legs
4. Rear castors (braked)
5. Lift actuator
6. Jib
7. Manoeuvring handle
8. Battery pack
9. Control handset (for raising and lowering)
10. Electrics / Battery compartment
11. Spreader bar
12. Sling attachment hooks
13. Scale unit (if fitted)
14. System failure lower override
15. Emergency stop button
16. Reset button
17. Battery discharge indicator LCD
18. Dual control switch for raising UP
19. Dual control switch for lowering DOWN
20. Hour meter
21. Front castor
22. Battery release button
Product description
Parts referred to in this manual
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
16
19
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12
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15 18
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Control Handset: Press the appropriate
button on the control handset to raise / lower
the jib and to move the spreader bar. A small
direction arrow is printed next to each button
for function identification (See Fig. 2).
If pressure is released during any function,
powered motion will stop immediately. Do not
drop the handset into water, e.g. bath.
When not in use, the handset can be kept
ready for use by hooking it over the loop at the
rear of the mast.
Dual control switch: The raising / lowering of
the jib can also be controlled from this switch,
situated on the top of the electronics / battery
compartment on the mast. Arrows on the
switch are for function identification (See inset
to Fig. 1). This switch will function, even if the
handset cable has been unplugged.
Emergency Stop Button (red): If, in an
emergency, you have to immediately stop any
powered movement (other than by releasing
pressure on the button on the handset) press
the “emergency stop button” situated on top
of the electronics / battery compartment on
the mast, next to the dual control switch (See
item 18 on Fig. 1). This function can also be
used to ensure that no powered operation is
accidentally used when either transporting the
lifter or leaving the lifter in store or unattended.
Push the red button to stop any powered
movement. Restart the lift by pushing the
green button.
Automatic cut out: If the lift is accidentally
overloaded, trying to lift a resident heavier
than permitted, an automatic ‘cut out’
operates to prevent the lift lifting a load in
excess of one and a half a times the maximum
allowed load. The lift motion will stop auto-
matically.
System failure lower override: In case of
control handset / dual switch malfunctioning,
with a resident still supported by the sling, the
lowering process can be continued using the
system failure lower override, situated on the
lift actuator tube (See Figs. 1 & 3).
To use this function, turn the red ring on top of
the motor / actuator of the TENOR clockwise,
using the resident’s own weight to enable the
mast to slowly lower. To stop lowering, simply
stop turning the ring. Only use this function in
the event of normal control failure. Do not use
it for normal function lowering.
WARNING
Before operating the “System failure
lower override” to lower a resident,
always ensure that a chair or suitable
support is underneath ready to accept
the resident.
Lowering
‘Raise’ button ‘Lower’ button
Chassis legs
‘Open’ button Chassis legs
‘Close’ button
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Product description

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Automatic stop function: Great care should
be taken not to lower the jib and / or spreader
bar onto the resident or any obstruction, par-
ticularly when the resident is standing up and
weight bearing. If this should happen, the
motor will continue to run but downward
movement will be blocked by the obstruction.
If this occurs, release pressure from the
“lower” button until immediately and operate
the “raise” button until the equipment is clear.
Then remove the obstruction.
Battery discharge indicator: Is a small LED
display situated on the rear of the electronics /
battery compartment, which indicates when
the lifter battery requires recharging (See Fig.
1 and also the ‘Battery Charging’ section for
complete description).
Chassis castor brakes: The chassis rear cas-
tors have brakes which can be foot operated
(See Fig. 4).
Powered adjustable width chassis legs: The
mobile chassis legs can be opened to avoid
obstructions e.g. chair legs. This can be done
by operating the handcontrol, using only one
hand and having the other free to hold onto
the lift or care for the resident. Use the lower
button to close the chassis legs and the upper
one to open them (See Fig. 2).
Numerous positions can be obtained between
fully opened and fully closed.
Transportation should be done with the
chassis legs closed, it will be easier to push
the lifter through doorways, etc.
When opening the chassis legs, the rear
castors will close inwards.
WARNING
When opening or closing the legs on a
powered chassis, care must be taken
not to allow anyone to stand in the way
of the moving chassis legs.
Hour meter: This is a small LCD display which
shows the total duration of powered operation
(in hours - see item 20, Fig. 1). This is primarily
intended to help the caregiver calculate
maintenance intervals.
Fig. 4
Product description

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CHECKLIST BEFORE USE
For a list of what to check before use, please
read the “Preventive Maintenance Schedule”
section of this document.
PREPARATION
Unpack the battery supplied with the lift.
CAUTION
A battery that is charged for the first
time, or after a long storage period,
must be charged for 24 hours or until the
LED indicates the battery is charged
(See “Battery charging section” and also
ArjoHuntleigh “Battery Care” document.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
disconnect the mains power, then remove the
pack from the charger and insert if fully into
the TENOR battery position, located at the
rear of the mast (See Fig. 1). Electrical
connection is made automatically.
Before approaching the resident
WARNING
Never leave the resident unattended.
The caregiver should always tell the resident
what he / she is going to do and have the
correct sling size ready. Where possible,
always approach the resident from the front.
To ensure maximum resident comfort, do not
allow the resident to hold onto the spreader
bar.
If required, the chassis legs may be opened to
go around a chair, wheelchair or to avoid bed
legs or any other obstruction.
To lift a resident from a chair
Hold the sling up with the leg sections
pointing downwards (See Fig. 5), to identify
the orientation of the sling.
Before using a sling, first read the ‘Guidelines
on the use of your sling’ and the sling label,
which are delivered with the sling.
Place the sling around the resident so that the
bottom of the back support area reaches the
bottom of the resident’s spine (it is not
necessary to pull the sling under the resident).
Ensure the head support area is behind the
head (See Fig. 6).
Pull each leg section under each thigh so that
they appear on the inside of the thighs (See
Fig. 6).
Ensure the sling is not folded or twisted under
the resident (See Fig. 7).
Move the TENOR towards the resident, ensure
the widest side of the spreader bar is facing
towards the resident and is at, or just below,
shoulder level (See Fig. 7).
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Using your TENOR

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Ensure that the TENOR is close enough to be
able to attach the shoulder loops of the sling
to the spreader bar. To accomplish this, you
may have to put the resident’s feet on or over
the chassis.
If the slings supplied have more than one loop
attachment position, attach whichever loop
seems appropriate to the size of the resident.
Once the TENOR is in position, attach the
shoulder strap loops to the hooks on the
spreader bar nearest to the resident (See Figs.
8 & 9).
The wider hook up points are for the shoulder
sling loops and the narrower hook up points
are for the leg sling loops (See Fig. 9).
If necessary, carefully lower the spreader bar
a little bit using the control handset to enable
the connection of the sling leg section loops,
being careful not to lower it onto the resident.
The leg section loops should not be crossed
over or twisted. Instead, the left leg section
loop should be connected to the exact side
hook above the leg being lifted (See Figs. 6 &
8).
WARNING
When lifting or lowering the resident,
ensure that no part of the resident’s
body can be caught between the lift’s
moving parts.
WARNING
Always check that all sling attachment
loops are completely underneath and
away from the safety latch on the
hanger bar, before and during the
commencement of the lifting cycle, in
tension as the resident’s weight is
gradually taken up (See Figs. 8 & 9).
Raise the resident with the control handset,
just high enough to move the resident clear of
the seat, ensure their feet are clear of the floor.
Before transportation, turn the resident to face
the caregiver and lower the individual to
approximately normal chair height. This gives
confidence and dignity and also improves the
TENOR mobility.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Using your TENOR