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Before Approaching the Patient:-
Ensure the battery pack supplied is fully charged
before use (for charging, see instructions in “Lifter
Battery Charging” section). When the battery pack
is fully charged remove it from the charger unit and
insert it into the battery position of the Tempo
situated at the rear of the mast (see fig. 1) by firstly,
locating the recess across the bottom of the battery
with the protrusion at the bottom of the battery
position, then pivot the battery into position until
the retaining catch operates. Electrical connection
will be made automatically.
Ensure the green reset button (situated on the
control console below the dual control panel) is
pressed in (see fig. 5)
Ensure a selection of sling types and sizes are easily
available for all types of lift likely to be
encountered when using the ARJO Tempo.
The attendant should always tell the patient what
they are going to do, and have the correct size sling
ready. Where possible, always approach the patient
from the front.
If required, the chassis legs may be opened to go
around a chair or wheelchair.
Powered opening ‘V’ chassis:-
Select the appropriate button on the control handset
or dual switch panel and keep it depressed until the
required width is achieved. To close, press the
appropriate button, movement will stop if pressure
is released, whether opening or closing.
Using the 4 Point Spreader Bar
To Lift from a Chair
Place the sling around the patient so that the base of
his/her spine is covered, and the head support area
is behind the head. Pull each leg piece under the
thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh.
(See fig. 9).
Ensure the positioning handle on the spreader bar is
facing away from the patient, and that the wide part
of the spreader bar is at, or just below shoulder
level. (See fig. 10).
Ensure that the Tempo is close enough to be able to
attach the shoulder clips of the sling to the spreader
bar. To accomplish this you may have to put the
patients feet on, or over the chassis.
Once the Tempo is in position, attach the shoulder
strap attachment clips to the pegs on the spreader
bar. (See fig. 11).
Warning: To ensure maximum patient
comfort, do not allow the patient to hold
onto the spreader bar.
Warning: When opening or closing the
legs on a powered chassis, care must be
taken not to allow anyone to stand in the
way of the moving chassis legs.
Transport the Tempo with the chassis legs
in parallel (closed) position only.
Fig. 9
P1146a,b
Fig. 10
P1425a
•Note: The chassis rear castors have
brakes which can be foot operated when
required (see fig. 8). Do not apply the
castor brakes at this stage, as the position
of the patient will adjust to his/her own
centre of gravity when lifted.
Using your Tempo
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