Arjo Voyager - Definitions, Intended Use, and Operational Life; Product Identification, Package Contents, and Manual Guide

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General Information
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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 by Arjo 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.