Arjo Walker Manual

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4.GC.01/3 US CA
November 2001
Walker
Operating and
Daily Maintenance
Instructions
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Qualified maintenance personnel can provide normal servicing of your Arjo Walker using the
manuals supplied with the system. Outside service assistance is available by calling your Arjo
Service Department.
Contact yourArjo Service Department for replacement parts.Your service representative stocks
the parts you will need.
Be prepared to supply your serial numbers, model numbers, color of your system and part
numbers of needed replacement parts before you call yourArjo Service Department for parts or
assistance.
The serial number of yourWalker is located on the lift pillar.
Write your serial number in the space provided below for convenience and easy reference.
Serial Number: _______________________________________________
Arjo Service Representative:
(Write name, address, and phone number below.)
See back cover for list of companies sellingArjo equipment worldwide with addresses,
phone numbers and FAX numbers.
© Arjo Hospital Equipment AB 2001
Arjo products are patented or patent pending. Patent information is available by
contacting Arjo, Inc.
Our policy is one of continous development, and we therefore reserve the right to make
technical alterations without notice.The content of this publication may not be copied
either whole or in part without the consent of Arjo Hospital EquipmentAB.
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment
YourWalker is a part of a world-wide family 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 maximum benefit from everyArjo product.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your
Walker.
Please read this manual thoroughly!
Before you use your Walker, please read this manual in its entirety. Information in the
manual is crucial to the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment, and will
help protect your investment and ensure that the equipment performs to your
satisfaction. Some of the information in this manual is important for your safety, and
must be read and understood to help prevent possible injury. If there is anything in the
manual that is confusing or difficult to understand, please call our service department, at
1-800-323-1245, for clarification before installing or using this equipment.
Symbols
Meaning:
Safetywarning.Failureto understandandobeythiswarningmayresultininjury
to you or to others.
Meaning:
This is important information for proper use of this system or equipment
Meaning:
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to parts or systems.
Meaning:
Electrical hazard warning. Failure to understand and obey this warning may
result in electrical shock.
Directional markers
The directions right and left are given from the position of an operator holding the hand
grips, supporting the arms on the walking support and looking toward the pillar.
NOTE
CAUTION
Left Right
Front
Rear
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Intended use
This equipment is intended for transfer of
resident from bed, chair or wheelchair
directly to ambulation training without
heavy lifting, under supervision of skilled
personnel in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
All other use must be avoided .
The life cycle of the product is estimated
to at least 10 years provided that care and
maintenance instructions are followed.
To ensure problem-free and safe
operation, regular service by a trained
technician is recommended. Contact your
localArjo service representative to sign
for a service agreement.
S
a
f
ety instructions
The equipment must be
used in accordance with
these safety instructions.
Anyone using the
equipment must also have
read and understood the
instructions in this booklet.
If there is anything you are
not sure about, ask your
Arjo representative.
NOTE
Modifications made to the
equipment without Arjo’s
express acknowledgement
will invalidate supplier’s
product liability.
NOTE
Always make sure that:
❏ the equipment is handled by trained
staff.
❏ the Walker is moved with care,
especially in narrow passages, over
bumps, etc. and that the resident
safety straps are secure.
❏ theWalkeris is moved in the correct
direction.
❏ the wheels and brakes work freely.
❏ the wheels are locked on theWalker
during resident transfer from/to bed/
wheelchairetc. andwhentheWalker
is stationary.
❏ bed/wheelchair wheels are locked
during resident transfer from/to
bed/wheelchair.
❏ the safety straps are in good
condition and properly fastened.
❏ all screws are tightened.
❏ the hydraulic system is working
smoothly (raising and lowering).
❏ there are no sharp edges on parts
coming in contact with residents.
Warning!
Do not overload! The
lifting capacity of the
Walker is 330 lb. (150 kg).
General practices for
batteries:
❏ Only use the charger unit supplied
with the equipment.
❏ Do not charge batteries in a sealed
container.
❏ Do not place batteries near a heat
source or fire.
❏ Do not place batteries in a fire.
❏ Do not short circuit a battery.
❏ Do not store batteries at
temperatures higher than 60°C
(140°F).
❏ Do not crush, puncture, open,
dismantle or otherwise
mechanically interfere with
batteries.
❏ Should the battery casing become
cracked and electrolyte come into
contact with skin or clothing, wash
immediatly with water. If the
electrolyte comes into contact with
the eyes, wash with copious
amounts of water and seek medical
attention immediately.
❏ Contact the appropriate local
authority for advice when disposing
of the battery.
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Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................... 3
Symbols............................................................................................ 3
Directional markers.......................................................................... 3
Safety instructions............................................................................ 4
Labels............................................................................................... 6
Introduction...................................................................................... 7
Part designations.............................................................................. 7
Manual raising and lowering ........................................................... 8
Electric raising and lowering........................................................... 8
Wheel brake..................................................................................... 8
Straight steering............................................................................... 8
Hand grips........................................................................................ 9
Safety straps..................................................................................... 9
Spade seat......................................................................................... 9
Using the Walker ........................................................................... 10
Battery charger............................................................................... 11
Mounting and recharging of the battery......................................... 11
Changing a fuse.............................................................................. 11
Maintenance................................................................................... 12
Technical specifications................................................................. 13
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Identification label
The identification labels states the type of
equipment and Serial No (see figure).
Approval label
CE marking in accordance with the
Directive 93/42/EEC (The Medical
Devices Directive).
Hydraulic labeling
Data label
Maximum load
150 kg (330 lb)
Stroke 500 mm (19 5/8")
•
Total weight lift + resident
195 kg (430 lb)
Read the operation manual
before use.
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Electrical labeling
The data labels, the identification label
and the approval label are located on the
pillar, behind the battery.
Battery label
The battery label is attached on the
backside of the battery.
Environmental danger. Not
for disposal.
Recycleable
P b
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s
Data label
Maximum load
150 kg (330 lb)
Stroke 565 mm (22 1/4")
Supply voltage 24V DC
•
Power maximum 150 VA
F1 F10AL 250V
•
Protection code IP44
(IEC 529)
Type B
Applied part: protection
against electrical shock in
accordance with IEC 601-1.
•
Total weight lift + resident
200 kg (440 lb)
• Product No. of the battery
Read the operation manual
before use.
Max total weight
200 kg (440 lb)
ACCESSORY BATTERY
No.NDA0100
24V 4 Ah
24V DC
Max 150 VA
IP X4
Max
Model GCB 41XX-031
150 kg
330 lb
565 mm
Read the operating
instructions before use
Merci de prendre connaissance
de la notice d’utilisation
Lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungs-
anleitung durch
!
Max total weight
195 kg (430 lb)
Max 150 kg
330 lb
500 mm
Read the operating
instructions before use
Merci de prendre connaissance
de la notice d’utilisation
Lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungs-
anleitung durch
!
Data label (Electrical)
Data label (Hydraulic)
8418243
Made by Arjo Eslöv,Sweden
CE Marking
Product no
Serial no
AR31211-EU
SEE0102001
Made by Arjo in Eslov, Sweden
010115
Example of identification
label
SEE0102001
Manufacturing
Year Week
Serial
number
country
SE=Sweden
Manufacturing
works
E=Eslöv
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The Walker is available in two different
versions, oil hydraulic or electrical battery
operated.
1 Wheel brake (only front wheels)
2 Pillar (Electrical)
3 Hand control (Electrical)
4 Battery (Electrical)
5 Hand grip
6 Support table
7 Safety straps on knobs
8 Spade seat
9 Straight steering device
10 Lowering button (Hydraulic)
11 Hand pump for raising (Hydraulic)
12 Pillar (Hydraulic)
Introduction
Part designations
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7
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12
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5
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1The support table is raised by using
the hand pump. Pump evenly, using
the full range of movement.
2 The support table is lowered by
pressing the lowering button.
Unhook the hand control from its holder.
To raise the support table, press the “up”
arrow button on the hand control.
To lower the support table press the
“down” arrow button.
The front wheels are braked by pressing
the wheel lock tabs (A) with your foot.
The wheels are released by pressing down
the centre tabs (B).
To facilitate transportation in corridors
etc., the rear wheels on theWalker are fit-
ted with straight steering devices.
Press the tab with your foot to activate
straight steering.
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The two hand grips are ergonomically
designed to provide a firm grip for the
patient .
1 Loosen the locking lever (A) and
adjust the hand grips (B) in both
position and angle. Fasten the lock-
ing lever.
2Placetheleverindesiredposition by
pushing it down while turning it.
As standard equipment the Walker has
three individually adjustable safety straps
for body weight reduction and for added
resident security.
1 The back strap is attached to the
knob on the front of the support
table (A). Pass it over the support
table, behind the resident’s back and
over the support table again. Attach
to the other knob on the front of the
support table (B). Make sure the
padding is placed in a convenient
position.
2 Suspension straps, male residents:
Attach the suspension strap to the
knob (C). Pass it under the resident
andattachit tothe knobin front(D).
Repeat on the other side of the Wal-
ker.
3Suspension straps, female residents:
Attach the suspension strap to the
knob (E). Pass it under the resident
and attach it to the knob on the other
side (F). Repeat on the other side of
the Walker.
The spade seat is used when lifting the
resident.
1Attach the spade seat to the support
table by gentle pushing it into the
quick coupling.
2 Loosen the spade seat by pressing
the ejector when holding the spade
seat with the other hand.
Hand grips
1
A B
2
Safety straps
1AB2
DD
CC
3
FF
EE
Spade seat
1 2
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From wheelchair/ bed
without heavy lifting
1 Preparations:
Attach the spade seat and the safety
straps to the Walker. (Let the straps
hang on the knob from where you
attach it.)
2Brake the wheels on the wheelchair/
bed.
3 Make sure the resident is sitting
safely in the wheelchair/ on the
bedside.
4Move the Walker so that the spade
seat is next to the wheelchair seat/
bedside.
5 Adjust the spade seat height so it is
in level with the wheelchair seat /
bedside.
6 When possible:
Move the spade seat in over the
wheelchair/ bed.
7 Brake the Walker front wheels.
8Let the resident grip the hand grips.
When necessary, adjust them.
9Move the resident over onto the
spade seat.
When possible:
Let the resident move over to the
spade seat.
10 Attach and adjust the back strap.
11 Raise the resident to suitable height.
12 Release the wheel brakes and pull
the Walker out from the wheelchair/
bed.
13 Brake the Walker front wheels.
14 Attach and adjust the suspension
straps, see instruction page 9.
15 Loosen the spade seat, see page 9.
16 Adjust the height of theWalker.The
height adjustment permits variable
body weight reduction. Readjust the
hand grips.
17 Release the wheel brakes.
18 The ambulation training can start.
19 If desired:
Apply straight steering, see page 8.
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9-11 12-14
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17-19
Warning!
To avoid risk of injury,
ensure the resident is using
the hand grips during
transfer and training with
the Walker.
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Fix the battery charger to a suitable wall
and connect it to an earthed wall socket.
Type no:
NDA1100-EU, NDA2100-GB,
NDA3100-CH, NDA4100-US,
NDA6100-AU.
Mounting of the battery
The battery is delivered separately.
Unpack and install as follows:
1Grip the top of the battery with one
hand and put it in place with the
other.
2 Plug the battery contact.
3 The low level indicator light
(yellow) twinkles once to indicate
when the battery is in place.
First when you hear a click you can
be sure that the battery is locked in
place.
Recharging intervals
To prolong life, recharge the battery at
regular intervals, e.g. every night. If the
lift function is used frequently, we
recommend you to use the two batteries:
one in the lift hygiene chair and the
other on standby in the battery charger.
Low charge warning
The yellow warning light on the lift pil-
lar will start to flash when the battery
charge is running low. The battery
should then be recharged as soon as
possible.
Storage of batteries
The batteries are fully charged on
delivery.
During storage, batteries gradually lose
their charge. Keep batteries in cool con-
ditions (but never below 0 °C (32 °F))
and recharge stored batteries every six
months.
Always place the battery as shown in
the figure when not in use.
Changing a battery
1Grip the top of the battery with one
hand and press the button with the
other, unplug the battery/battery
contact.
2Plug the battery charger into an eart-
hed wall socket. Put the battery in
the charger.
3 Plug the battery contact into the
charger's socket. When the yellow
indicator light switches off, the bat-
tery is fully charged.
Changing a fuse
1 Dismount the battery.
2 Loosen the two screws, which
attaches the cover over the Printed
Circuit Board (placed above the bat-
tery contact).
3The fuse F1 F10AL 250V is placed
in the lower part of the Printed
Circuit Board.
4 Replace the broken fuse.
5 Mount in reverse order.
Battery charger
Warning!
The battery charger is
designed for use in a dry
location and should not
be installed in bath-
rooms, etc.
Mounting and recharging of the battery
In order to use the lift hygiene chair
without interruption, charge the bat-
tery when the warning light flashes.
Do not wait until the low battery
charge warning light comes on.
CAUTION
The battery can be left in the charger
when fully charged without risk of
damage.
CAUTION
The battery is heavy. Be careful not
to drop it!
CAUTION
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For optimal performance use onlyArjo
Disinfectant Cleaner.
After each resident
•Wash the safety straps and the pil-
low on the back strap with soap and
water at a temperature of 60°C
(100°F).
•Use a spray bottle containingArjo
Disinfectant Cleaner and spray the
spade seat, the support table and the
hand grips.
• Scrub with a cloth or disposable
towel.
•Allowminimumtwominutesforthe
disinfectant to work.
•Wipe with cold, clean water.
•Dry with a clean towel.
Daily
• Spray the Walker frame with Arjo
Disinfectant Cleaner.
•Scrub the frame with a cloth or dispo-
sable towel.
•Allowminimumtwominutesforthe
disinfectant to work.
• Rinse with cold water.
•Dry the Walker frame with a clean
towel.
Weekly
• Examine the Walker for damage.
• Check that all screws and nuts are
tightened and that there are no gaps.
•Test normal operation: Raise and
lower the Walker.
•Checkthesafety strapsto makesure
they are not worn out. If there is
such damage, replace!
M
aintenance
Do not use petroleumbased solvents,
trichlorethylene etc., since they may
damagethe plastic.Ifahotair drieris
used,the temperaturemustnot exceed
80°C (175°F).
CAUTION
Warning!
Always use protective glo-
vesandprotectiveeyewear
when dealing with concen-
trated disinfectant. Avoid
getting it on your skin or in
your eyes. If contact
occurs, rinse with copious
amounts of water. If skin or
eyes become irritated,
consult a physician.
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Hydraulic
Lifting capacity 330 lb. (150 kg)
Weight 93 lb. (42 kg)
Width 32 1/2” (825 mm)
Length 41” (1040 mm)
Height, top position 65 1/8” (1655 mm)
Height, low position 45 1/2” (1155 mm)
Stroke range 19 5/8” (500 mm)
Lowering speed 0.14 m/s
Colour Grey and blue
Medical equipment type
Enviromental conditions- transport/storage 80%, 20°C (68°F), 760mmHg (101.3kPa)
Usage temperature (ambient) +10° C - +60° C (+50° F - +140° F)
Atmospheric pressure unessential
Mode of operation continuous
Electric
Lifting capacity 330 lb. (150 kg)
Weight 110 lb. (50 kg)
Width 32 1/2” (825 mm)
Length 39 3/8” (1000 mm)
Height, top position 69 7/8” (1775 mm)
Height, low position 46 5/8” (1185 mm)
Stroke range (Electrical) 22 1/4” (565 mm)
Lowering speed 0.026 m/s
Voltage 24V
Capacity 4 AH
Colour Grey and blue
Medical equipment type
Enviromental conditions- transport/storage 80%, 20°C (68°F), 760mmHg (101.3kPa)
Usage temperature (ambient) +10° C - +60° C (+50° F - +140° F)
Atmospheric pressure unessential
Mode of operation continuous
Battery No. NDA 0100 Sealed lead-Acid Battery 24V, 4Ah
Fuse T10AL 250V
Max power 150 VA
Technical specifications
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If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor or:
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BULIMBA
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Tel: [phone]
Faxnr. 07-3395 6712
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Arjo-Sic GmbH
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Faxnr. 05223-49 33 50 - 75
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CANADA
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Unit "C"
MISSISSAUGA, ON, L4W 5JI
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Fax: [phone]
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616 00 BRNO
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E-mail: [email protected]
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