001-15698-EN rev.12
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Safety Instructions
Intended Use
The Maxi Sky 2 series of ceiling lifts are designed
to assist caregivers in hospitals, nursing homes,
long-term care and home care environments,
including private homes. This device is designed
to lift patients with reduced mobility for the
following reasons:
• Transferring to or from adjacent location,
such as chair, wheelchair, bed, bath, toilet,
floor or stretcher;
• Supporting the patient for rehabilitation
training;
• Assisting patient with tasks such as,
toileting and bed repositioning.
Patient lifting and/or transferring must be done by
a trained caregiver as per the instructions found
in this manual.
Operational Life
The Maxi Sky 2 series of ceiling lifts have been
designed and tested to a useful life of 10 years or
20,000 cycles (with a maximum load of 600 lbs/
272 kg), whichever comes first.
It is subject to preventive maintenance as
specified in the "Care and Maintenance" section.
The following table shows equivalent number of
years in relation to cycles per day. One cycle is
defined as transferring a 600 lbs/272 kg load,
which includes a 60 cm (24") raising action, a
lateral displacement and a 60 cm (24")
descending action.
The expected life for other consumable products,
such as batteries, fuses, 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".
Important Safety Instructions
Keep this manual at proximity from the lift and
refer to it as required. Make sure that all users are
regularly trained in the use of the equipment
according to the information found therein.
All controls and safety features are used only as
per the rules specified in this manual. Never
attempt to force a control or button on the lift.
WARNING: This product is not intended to be
operated by the patient. In the unlikely case of
a failure, the patient might get stuck in the unit.
WARNING: The Maxi Sky 2 must be only used
for the reasons stated above. It must be
installed by Arjo authorized personnel as per
the local codes and Arjo’s general guidelines.
Do not use the lift for any other purpose.
Serious injuries could occur.
Average Cycles
per Day
Years
(20,000 transfers)
5.5 10
8 7
10 5.5
WARNING: The manufacturer cannot ensure
full safety for a lift or an accessory of which the
operational life has been exceeded. Wear may
cause the breakage of a part and lead to a
patient fall.
WARNING: Arjo warns of possible
strangulation risks related to the lifting strap,
the hand control cable, the accessories’ cable,
or the emergency pull cord, and advises to take
necessary precautions to prevent these.
NOTE: Arjo lifts are specifically designed for
KWIKtrak ceiling rail systems, Arjo slings and
accessories. They can also be compatible with
other tracks system specified in the Addendum
001-14250.
CAUTION: Keep all components of the lift
clean and dry. Have electrical and mechanical
safety checks done as instructed in the
"Cleaning the Lift" section to avoid malfunction
of the device.
CAUTION: Do not drop either the lift or the
batteries, since they may have internal
damage. If the lift is suspected to be damaged,
contact your local Arjo agent.
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