Arjo Voyager User manual

001.08075.EN Rev 22 • 11/2020
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Voyager

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Table of Contents
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General Information ..................................................................................................................................4
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................4
Service and Support........................................................................................................................4
Manufacturer Information ................................................................................................................4
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Operational Life ...............................................................................................................................5
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Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................5
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General Instructions ...........................................................................................................................7
Addendum for Rail Systems other than KWIKtrak ..........................................................................7
Safe Working Load..........................................................................................................................7
Important Safety Directions .............................................................................................................7
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................7
Shock Prevention ............................................................................................................................8
Fire and Explosion Prevention ........................................................................................................8
Human and Environmental Safety Practices...................................................................................8
Environmental Advice......................................................................................................................8
Battery and Battery Charger Safety Practices.................................................................................8
Homecare Environment Considerations..........................................................................................8
Voyager Lift and Charging Station.....................................................................................................9
Parts Designation......................................................................................................................................9
Hand Control ....................................................................................................................................10
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................11
Slings........................................................................................................................................................12
Compatible Slings .........................................................................................................................12
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Before Approaching the Patient.....................................................................................................13
Attaching the Sling to the Voyager ................................................................................................13
Positioning the Patient...................................................................................................................13
How to Use the Voyager..........................................................................................................................13
Attachment Methods .....................................................................................................................14
Transferring the Patient .................................................................................................................15
Emergency Lowering.....................................................................................................................16
Emergency Brake..........................................................................................................................16
Battery Information ........................................................................................................................17
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................................17
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................18
Preventive Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................................18
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Inspections by an Authorized Service Technician ............................................................................19
Cleaning the Lift ...............................................................................................................................20
Strap Inspection ...............................................................................................................................21
Handling and Storage.......................................................................................................................21
Battery Replacement........................................................................................................................21
Sling Inspection and Care ................................................................................................................21
Annual Inspection.............................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................22
Labels on the Lift.....................................................................................................................................24
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Lift Dimensions.................................................................................................................................26
Electromagnetic Compliance............................................................................................................27
Electromagnetic Emissions ...........................................................................................................27
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............................................................................................................27
Electromagnetic Immunity .............................................................................................................28

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General Information
Service and Support
A service routine must be done on your Voyager
by Arjo trained service staff. This will ensure the
product remains safe and functional. See “Care
and Maintenance” section.
Please contact your local Arjo agent if you need
more information, want to report an unexpected
event or lack of performance, or if you need any help
in setting up, using or maintaining your Voyager.
The agent can offer support and service programs
to maximize the long-term safety, reliability and
value of the product. Contact your local agent for
replacement parts.
Additional copies of this manual can be bought
from your local Arjo agent. When ordering, include
the Instructions for Use part number (see front
page) and the product part number.
Manufacturer Information
This product has been manufactured by:
ArjoHuntleigh AB
Hans Michelsensgatan 10
211 20 Malmö,
SWEDEN
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: www.arjo.com
Thank you for buying the Voyager®portable lift
from Arjo.
Your Voyager is part of a series of quality
products designed specially for home care,
nursing homes and other health care uses.
We are dedicated to serving your needs and
providing the best products available along
with training that will bring your staff maximum
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Contact us if you have any questions about the
use or maintenance of your Arjo product.
Foreword
Please read this manual in its entirety. The
information contained in it is crucial to the proper
use and maintenance of the Voyager. It will help
protect your product as well as ensure that it
performs to your satisfaction.
Lifting and transferring a person always presents
a potential risk. Some of the information in this
manual is important for your safety and must be
read and understood to help prevent injuries.
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.
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the serious incident to the Competent Authority in
the member state where they are located.
WARNING: Injuries can be attributed to the use
of inadequate parts. Use only parts designated
by Arjo with you Voyager.
WARNING: Unauthorized changes on any Arjo
product may affect its safety. Arjo will not be
held responsible for any accidents, incidents
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a result of any unauthorized changes to its
products.
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WARNING:
Means: Failure to understand and follow these
instructions may result in injury to yourself and
others.
CAUTION:
Means: Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to the product.
NOTE:
Means: This is important information regarding the
correct use of the equipment.
Intended Use
The Voyager and its accessories are designed for
lifting patients in a homecare setting, at nursing
homes and other assisted living centers. Patient
transfers must be done under the supervision
of trained caregivers in accordance with the
instructions found in this manual.
The product must only be used for the purposes
stated above. It must be installed byArjo authorized
personnel and in accordance with local codes.
Operational Life
The product is designed and tested for a useful life
of seven (7) years or 10,000 transfers, whichever
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Time equivalence between the number of transfers
versus the number of years is made clear in the
table in Fig. 1.
TRANSFERS PER
DAY
YEARS
(10,000 TRANSFERS)
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83.5
Fig. 1
WARNING: The manufacturer cannot ensure
full safety for a portable lift or an accessory
of which the life span has been exceeded.
Wear may cause the breakage of a part and
lead to a patient fall.
Aging of the cassette, frequency of use (transfers
per day), the weight of the patient and maintenance
frequency are factors that have an impact on the
Voyager’s life span.
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patient from one point to another. A transfer cycle
includes a lifting and a descending action.
The expected operational life for fabric slings
and stretchers is approximately two years from
purchase date. The life expectancy only applies
if the slings and stretchers have been cleaned,
maintained and inspected in accordance with the
“Preventive Maintenance Schedule.”
The expected life for other consumable products,
such as batteries, fuses, lamps, slings, straps
and cords is dependent upon the care and usage
of the product concerned. Consumables must
be maintained in accordance with published
Instructions for Use and the “Preventive
Maintenance Schedule”.
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model, serial number) appears on a silver
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Package Contents
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the packing list to ensure it is complete. Inspect it
for possible damage due to shipping. If this is the
case, contact your local Arjo agent.
How to Use this Manual
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this lift
without fully understanding the information
contained in this manual. A misuse of this
unit may lead to a patient fall and to injuries.
Keep this manual with the lift and refer to it as
required.