Arjo Voyager User manual

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

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© Arjo 2020.
As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior
notice.
The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of
Arjo.

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Table of Contents
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General Information ..................................................................................................................................4
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................4
Service and Support........................................................................................................................4
Manufacturer Information ................................................................................................................4
'H¿QLWLRQV8VHGLQWKLV0DQXDO .......................................................................................................5
,QWHQGHG8VH ...................................................................................................................................5
Operational Life ...............................................................................................................................5
3URGXFW,GHQWL¿FDWLRQ.......................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................5
+RZWR8VHWKLV0DQXDO ..................................................................................................................5
6\PEROV8VHG .................................................................................................................................6
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
8VHU,QVSHFWLRQV...............................................................................................................................18
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
7HFKQLFDO6SHFL¿FDWLRQV.........................................................................................................................25
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
: [phone]
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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)
47
64.5
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.

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General Information
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Symbols Used
General
Symbols Key to symbols
Points out the date of
manufacture and the address of
the manufacturer.
CE marking indicating
conformity with European
Community harmonised
legislation
Points out the approval of the
Canadian Standards
Association.
Is accompanied by the
manufacturer’s catalogue
number.
Is accompanied by the
manufacturer’s serial number.
Refers to the Instructions for
Use.
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) - do
not dispose of this product
in general household or
commercial waste.
Points out a risk of pinching.
General
Symbols Key to symbols
Points out the product
must be kept dry.
SWL Represents the maximum load
the lifter is rated for
safe operation.
IPN1N2
Degree of protection provided
by enclosure. N1: Ingress of
particles, N2: Ingress of water.
Direct current.
Alternating current.
Points out a type BF applied
part.
Indicates the product is a
Medical Device according to
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Points out a class II electrical
equipment: term referring to
electrical equipment in which
protection against electric
shock does not rely on basic
insulation only.

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Safety Instructions
General Instructions
WARNING: The Voyager lift is for
transferring patients only. Do not use the lift
for any other purpose. Failure to do so may
result in injuries to you or to others.
CAUTION: Do not drop the ceiling lift. This
could cause internal damage that is not
easily seen. If the ceiling lift is suspected to
be damaged, contact your local Arjo agent.
WARNING: Always place the sling around
the patient according to the instructions
found therein. Failure to do so may result in
injuries to you or to others.
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designed for KWIKtrak™rail system and
Arjo slings and accessories.
Addendum for Rail Systems other
than KWIKtrak
Arjo offers a series of adapted accessories. This
lift could also be used with a rail system other
than KWIKtrak. If this is the case, an addendum
is supplied with the adapted accessory. This
document provides important information relative
to:
• Rail system limitations;
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WARNING: Before using the Voyager with
a rail system other than KWIKtrak, make
sure you have read and understood the
addendum supplied with the adapted
accessory.
Safe Working Load
The Voyager has been designed with a lifting
capacity of 200 kg (440 lb).
WARNING: The Voyager is intended to be
used for patients whose weight is within a
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to lift more than the lowest weight limit
indicated on the following:
• the rail system;
• the “maximum load” label on the lift;
• on the accessories;
• on the sling.
Surcharge of any of these elements may
lead to a patient fall and to injuries.
Important Safety Directions
Always ensure that:
• The portable lift was installed by an approved
Arjo contractor or installer.
• The product is used by trained caregivers.
WARNING: Before attempting a transfer,
a clinical assessment of the patient’s
suitability for transfer should be carried out
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conducted when it should not can degrade
the patient’s health condition.
• Special consideration is taken when transferring
a patient who is connected to electrodes,
catheters or other medical devices.
• Violent impact during transfers is avoided.
• The sling is not damaged, torn or frayed and
the straps are in good condition and properly
fastened.
• The lifting steps found in this manual are
followed.
• All controls and safety features are used only
according to the rules found in this manual.
Never attempt to force a control or button on
the lift.
• The charger is not stored in a shower, bath or
other areas with high humidity.
• Any precautionary or instruction labels are
read and those that cannot be easily read are
replaced.
• The daily maintenance is carried out before
using the lift.
WARNING: Arjo warns of possible
strangulation risks related to the lifting strap
or the hand control cable. Take necessary
precautions to prevent these.
WARNING: This product contains small
parts that might present a choking danger
to children if swallowed or inhaled.
CAUTION: Keep all components of the lift
clean and dry.
CAUTION: Excessive exposure of the hand
control to water (or other liquid) could cause
malfunction of the device.

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Safety Instructions
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Shock Prevention
• Do not touch or use a lift with bare conductors
or a damaged power cord. If this is the case,
contact your local Arjo agent immediately.
• Do not splash or expose the device to water or
moisture.
• Check nameplate for input voltage and
frequency requirements. These differ by country.
Do not attempt to use the lift in an area that has
a different voltage and frequency requirement.
• Read batteries and charger instructions carefully
before using or storing them.
Fire and Explosion Prevention
• Do not place or store the battery under direct
sunlight or near a heat source.
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might open, causing a chemical leak.
• Do not use the charger in the presence of
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might generate a spark, which could cause an
implosion.
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
Human and Environmental Safety
Practices
• Should the battery casing crack and cause
contents to come in contact with skin or clothing,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• If contents come in contact with the eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention.
• Inhalation of the contents can cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air and medical attention.
• For recycling and disposal of the batteries, the
rules according to the WEEE directive (Waste of
Electronic and Electrical Equipment) as well as
local laws and regulations must be followed. If
not they may explode, leak and cause personal
injury. When returning batteries, insulate their
terminals with adhesive tape. Otherwise, the
residual electricity in used batteries may cause
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Environmental Advice
When disposing of any items associated with
the equipment, contact the appropriate local
authorities for information. Fig. 2 shows the
symbols for disposal and recycling.
Fig. 2
Battery and Battery Charger Safety
Practices
NOTE: Following the instructions is
important to prolong the battery life.
Only use batteries designed for use with the
device. If unsure, do not use the battery. Make sure
it belongs to the device by comparing the battery
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this Instructions for Use. If battery type cannot be
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• To avoid bodily injury, do not crush, puncture,
open, dismantle or otherwise mechanically
interfere with the battery.
• Stop using the battery if any damage or
deformation is noted.
• Be careful not to drop the battery.
• Only use the charger that has been supplied
with the product.
• Do not charge the battery in an unventilated
area.
• The charger must not be covered or exposed
to dust.
• The charger is designed for dry areas only and
for normal air humidity conditions.
Homecare Environment
Considerations
WARNING: The Voyager is not intended to
be operated by children. Serious injuries
could occur.
NOTE: Rigorous cleaning actions should
be done when the Voyager is exposed to an
animal. Pet hair trapped inside the device
(through the strap opening) can reduce the
product performance.

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Parts Designation
Voyager Lift and Charging Station
Fig. 3
Legend
1) Emergency lowering key 5) Support 9) Battery
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3) Carabiner 7) DOWN button 11) Charger
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Parts Designation
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Hand Control
The Voyager’s hand control is used to operate the
portable lift. Each function is described in Fig. 4.
The up and down buttons raise or lower the lift.
Fig. 4
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button
DOWN
button