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Care of your OperaWarning: IMPORTANT: Cleaningand disinfection products must be used inaccordance with the manufacturersinstructions and suitable eye, hand andclothing protection must be worn at alltimes when handling disinfectants.• Note: 70% v/v Isopropyl Alcoholwipes have been proved to be effectiveagainst MRSA and several other microorganismsunder light soiling conditions.The following checks should becarried out daily.Ensure that the battery pack is always in a goodstate of charge.Warning: Ensure that the castors arefirmly secured to the chassis.Carefully inspect all parts, in particularwhere there is personal contact with thepatient’s body, ensure that no cracks orsharp edges have developed which couldinjure the patient’s skin or becomeunhygienic.Check that all external fittings are secureand that all screws and nuts are tight.Ensure that all instruction labels arefirmly attached and in good readablecondition.Periodic TestingTo be carried out at weekly intervals.Periodic testing of the operational functions isadvisable from time to time to ensure everythingoperates satisfactorily.Test for full and efficient movement of the lift /lower mechanism:- Raise and lower the jib usingthe control handset, test also with dual switchpanel.Automatic Stop Function:- With the jib wellabove its lowest position and the lifter positionedover an empty bed, use the handset control to lowerthe jib onto the bed. As the jib lowering isrestricted, the motor will stop, release the controlhandset lower button after a second or two. Raisethe jib using the control handset, then repeat the testusing the dual switch panel, this check is for thecorrect functioning of the automatic stop.Emergency Stop:- Test the emergency stopfacility by operating the control handset to lift orlower the jib, and whilst operating, press in theemergency stop button (see fig. 5). Poweredmovement should stop immediately.Reset to normal function by pressing the green resetbutton (see fig. 5). Repeat this test using the dualswitch panel, reset to normal function. Repeat forchassis legs opening / closing function, and resetthe button.System Failure Lower Override:- Test thisfunction simply by ensuring the jib is well above itslowest position then operate the system failurelower override switch (see fig. 5). The jib willlower without the need to operate the controlhandset or dual control panel. The lower overridefacility will still operate even with the handsetcontrol cable unplugged.Adjustable Width Chassis Function:- Open andclose the chassis legs using the control handset anddual switch panel, to check for full and efficientmovement.General lifter Condition:- A general visualinspection of all external parts should be carriedout, and all functions should be tested for correctoperation, to ensure that no adverse damage hasoccurred during use.Warning: If in any doubt about thecorrect functioning of the Opera,withdraw it from use and contact ARJOService Department.Servicing AdviceWarning: ARJO recommend that theOpera is maintained at regular intervals,see ARJO Opera Preventive maintenanceschedule (ARJO Literature Part No.PMS011/Opera)With regular use the following items aresubject to wear:- slings, batteries, straps,castors. These items must be regularlychecked as described previously, andreplaced as necessary.32
Care of your OperaWarning: UK LIFTERS ONLY:Important legislation came into force on5th December 1998, which has an impacton the schedule of service for your patientlifter(s), variable height baths and otherraising and lowering equipment. TheLifting Operations and Lifting EquipmentRegulations (LOLER) 1998 and TheProvision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulations (PUWER 98) must besatisfied by the duty holder. A scheme ofsix monthly thorough examinations hasbeen devised to comply with the law anddetails can be obtained from ARJOService UKParts list and circuit diagrams are available fromARJO or their approved distributors on request.Warning: Spare parts, if required areavailable from ARJO or their approveddistributors.Special tools are required for certain componentreplacementWarning: The simplest, safest and mosteffective way to maintain your product ingood working order, is to have itmethodically and professionally servicedby an ARJO approved engineer usingARJO approved spare parts.For information on service andmaintenance contracts, please contactyour local ARJO distributor.33
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