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Maxi Air Transfer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
04.MS.01_5US.CA . June 2012
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part without the consent of Arjo Hospital Equipment AB.
Contents
Foreword................................................................................... 4
Intended Use ............................................................................ 5
Safety Instructions .....................................................................6
Preparations...............................................................................7
Product Specifications ...............................................................8
Parts Designation.....................................................................10
Product Description/Functions..................................................12
Correct Placement of the Patient...............................................13
Correct Placement of the Maxi Air Transfer...............................14
Transfer....................................................................................15
Disinfection Instructions............................................................20
Care and Preventive Maintenance............................................22
Check/change the air filter........................................................24
Troubleshooting........................................................................25
Technical Specifications...........................................................26
Labels on Maxi Air Transfer Flites.............................................30
Labels on Maxi Air T ransfer.......................................................32
Approvals and List of Standards................................................34
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................................................. 35
Parts and Accessories.............................................................38
ArjoHuntleigh addresses..............................................Last page
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Your Maxi Air Transfer™ is a part of a series of quality products designed for patient transfer especially
for hospital and extended care facilities.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your ArjoHuntleigh
equipment.
Please read this Instructions for Use
thoroughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU) in its
entirety before using your Maxi Air Transfer. Infor-
mation in this IFU is crucial to the proper operation
and maintenance of the equipment. It will help to
protect your product, and make sure that the equipment performs to your satisfaction. The information
in this IFU is important for your safety and must be
read and understood to help prevent possible injury.
Unauthorized modifications on any ArjoHuntleigh
equipment can affect its safety. ArjoHuntleigh will
not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents
or lack of performance that occur as a result of any
unauthorized modification to its products.
Definitions in this IFU:
WARNING
Means:
Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this
warning can result in injury to you or to others.
•
CAUTION
Means:
Failure to follow these instructions can cause damage to
all or parts of the system.
•
NOTE
Means:
This is important information for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
Service and Support
A service routine must be performed on your Maxi
Air Transfer every year by qualified personnel to
ensure the safety and operating procedures of your
product. See section, Care and Preventive Mainte-
nance.
If you require further information, please contact
ArjoHuntleigh for comprehensive support and service programs to maximize the long-term safety , reliability and value of the product.
Contact your local ArjoHuntleigh representative for
replacement parts. The telephone numbers appear on
the last page of this IFU.
Means:
The name and address of the manufacturer .
Means:
Read the Instructions for use
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Intended Use
This equipment should only be used for the
purpose specified in this Instructions for
Use (IFU). Any other use is prohibited.
The Maxi Air Transfer is intended for lateral transfer
or repositioning of hospital and care facility patients.
The equipment must be used under the supervision of
trained caregivers with adequate knowledge of the
care environment, its common practices and procedures, and in accordance with the guidelines in this
Instructions for Use (IFU).
The equipment must only be used for the purposes
stated above, and removable parts must be mounted
according to the recommendations given in this IFU.
The system
Maxi Air Transfer together with the Maxi Air Trans-
fer Flites™ (patient specific mattress) is an air
assisted lateral patient transfer system for use in lateral transfers and repositioning.
Contraindications
This equipment can be unsuitable for patients with thoracic, cervical or lumbar fractures. The equipment can
be unsuitable for patients whose body shape is such that
they do not comfortably fit between the boundaries of
the mattress.
Always make a clinical assessment to make sure that
the patient is suitable for the equipment.
Installation & Service requirements,
Maxi Air Transfer
The expected life of the Maxi Air Transfer is unless
otherwise stated five (5) years, if subject to preventive maintenance being carried out in accordance
with the instruction for Care and Preventive Mainte-
nance found in this IFU.
Expected life, Maxi Air Transfer Flites
The expected life of the Maxi Air Transfer Flites is
twenty (20) transfers.
Patient assessment
It is recommended that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
patient according to the following criteria prior to
use:
• This equipment is intended for patients who are
dependent, unable or not required to
participate in the transfer activity.
• The equipment is intended for adult patients.
• The patient safe working load (SWL) of the Maxi
Air Transfer Flites is 1200 lbs. / 544 kg.
• The weight, girth and body shape of the patient
should be assessed in terms of the potential risk
for the caregivers who are to perform the patient
transfer using this equipment.
• Maxi Air Tr ansfer and the Maxi Air Transfer
Flites are intended for use in hospital and
extended care facilities.
If the patient does not meet these criteria an alternative equipment/system shall be used.
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Safety Instructions
WARNING
Do NOT use the is equipment for any type
of lifting of patients.
WARNING
Do NOT use the equipment if the power
cord is damaged. Damaged power cord
may cause serious injury to the patient and
the caregivers.
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire, never use the
equipment in oxygen rich environment, in
presence of heat source or flammable
anaesthetic gases.
WARNING
This equipment does not contain any
HEPA-filter. This may cause problems for
patients sensitive to contaminated air.
WARNING
T o avoid bodily injury to the patient, use the
Maxi Air Transfer in an environment where
the temperature is below 34 °C (93 °F).
Temperatures above 34 °C (93 °F) can
cause the Maxi Air Transfer Flites surface
to reach a temperature of 44°C (111°F).
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Preparations
Head end
Foot end
Left
Right
Actions before first use (when delivered)
1 Visually inspect the Maxi Air Transfer and the
Maxi Air Tr ansfer Flites for damage.
2 Check that all parts are supplied. Compare with
section Parts Designation in this IFU.
If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
3 Read the IFU.
4 Disinfect the Maxi Air Transfer.
See section Disinfection Instructions.
5 Perform a functionality test.
See section Care and Preventive Maintenance.
6 Find a good ventilated dry area for storing the
Maxi Air Tr ansfer and the Maxi Air Transfer
Flites.
7 Choose a designated area where the IFU should
be kept, accessible at all times.
8 Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of a
patient emergency.
9 If you have any questions, please contact your
local ArjoHuntleigh representative for support
and service. The contact information (Arjo-
Huntleigh addresses) is listed at the end of this
IFU.
Below is the direction of the
Maxi Air Transfer Flites:
Actions before every new patient
1 Select a suitable Maxi Air Transfer Flites size
according to sections Correct placement of the
patient and Product Specifications.
2 Check that all parts of the Maxi Air Transfer and
the Maxi Air Transfer Flites are in place.
Compare with the section Parts Designation in
this IFU.
3 Carry out a thorough inspection for damage.
4 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
5 Enter the patient name and date on the Maxi Air
Transfer Flites label. See section Labels on the
Maxi Air Transfer Flites.
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WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in
this Instructions for Use.
Make sure the Maxi Air Transfer is disinfected
according to section Disinfection Instructions.
7 If you have any questions, please contact your
local ArjoHuntleigh representative for support
and service. The contact information (Arjo-
Huntleigh addresses) is listed at the end of this
IFU.
Actions before every transfer
(with same patient)
1 Check that all parts are in place. Compare with the
Parts Designation in this IFU.
2 Carry out a thorough inspection for damage.
3 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
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Product Specifications
L (Green handles)
XL (Blue handles)
XXL (Orange handles)
Maxi Air Transfer
Dimensions: 12,5 x 7 x 7”(317,5 x 178 x 178 mm)
Weight: 11 lbs. (5 kg)
Material: Fire Retardant ABS, NBR
Air Hose Length: 78” (1980 mm)
Pow e r C o r d L e n g t h : 180” ( 4570 mm)
Maxi Air Transfer Flites
Widths: L 34” (860 mm), XL 39” (990 mm) and XXL 50” (1270 mm)
Length: 78” (1980 mm)
Material: Non-woven top, nylon back
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Intentionally left blank
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Applied part:Type B.
protection against electric shock in accordance
with IEC 60601-1
Parts Designation
Maxi Air Transfer
1 Carrying handle
2 Attachment hooks
3 Socket inlet
4 Push button (On/Off)
5 LED mains power indicator
6 Rubber bumper
7 Cover
8 Air filter (inside)
9 Air hose
10 Socket
11 Snap lock button (air hose)
12 Nozzle
13 Power cord (Mains disconnection device)
Maxi Air Transfer Flites
14 Connection points
15 Velcro lip
16 Snap lock button
17 Safety belts
18 Transfer handles
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3
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Product Description/Functions
Maxi Air Transfer and Maxi Air Transfer Flites connection
1 Connect the air hose from the Maxi Air Transfer, to either
the left or right foot end connection point of the Maxi Air
Transfer Flites. (See Fig. 1)
2 Attach the snap lock button on the Maxi Air T ransfer Flites
to the air hose snap lock button. (See Fig. 2)
3 Use the velcro lip to secure the air hose in place. (See Fig. 3)
Operation and controls
1 Plug in the power cord from the Maxi Air Transfer to an
electrical outlet.
2 The LED will light up to indicate that the mains is turned on.
3 T o inflate the Maxi Air Transfer Flites, press the push button
on the Maxi Air Transfer.
4 To deflate the Maxi Air Transfer Flites, press the push but-
ton again.
Mains disconnection device
If for any reason, the Maxi Air Transfer does not respond to the
push button, stop inflating by pulling out the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Do not place anything in front of the electrical outlet. Make sure
the outlet is easily accessible.
Contact qualified personnel if a malfunction occurs.
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