user instructions and warranty

airflo
(battery version)

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The Airflo by Mangar International, is a low pressure

air compressor, which has been designed for
use with Mangar International pneumatic lifting
equipment. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
THOSE PROVIDED WITH ANY OTHER MANGAR
INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT, BEFORE OPERATING
THE EQUIPMENT.

CONTENTS

Standard Package Contents Pg 3

Battery Gauge Pg 3

Battery Charging Pg 4

Connecting the Air Hose Pg 4

Extra Air Flow Pg 5

Different ways to operate the Airflo Pg 5

WARNINGS
Cleaning & Storage Pg 8
• DO NOT place the battery charger in
Maintenance Pg 8 a bathroom or in a damp environment.

Trouble shooting guide Pg 9 • ALWAYS disconnect from the battery charger

before cleaning.
Specifications Pg 9

Symbols used on Airflo and Charger Pg 10 • USE ONLY the supplied battery charger.

Symbols used on packaging Pg 11 • NOT SUITABLE for use in the presence of

flammable anaesthetic mixtures with air, oxygen
Warranty Pg 11 or nitrous oxide.

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Standard Package Contents - fig. 1

A
1 x Airflo compressor fitted with two 12v - 2.3Ah
batteries (A)

1 x Battery charger (B)

D 1 x Mains charger lead (C)

1 x Push-button hand control (D)

B 1 x User instructions

Battery Gauge - fig. 2

Before use, check that the batteries are sufficiently
charged. Ensure that the battery charger is not
B connected to the Airflo and then press the battery
indicator button (A) to activate the indicator lights
(B). If the batteries are fully charged, all four
A indicator lights will flash.

= (Green) fully charged

= (Yellow) partially discharged
= (Yellow) recharge soon
= (Red) recharge immediately (will not deflate)
C
NOTE: If charge is too low the ‘down’ button (C)
will not work.
The Airflo needs to be recharged when the lower
2 of the two Yellow indicator lights is lit (see “Battery
Charging”).
Charge the batteries overnight before first using
the Airflo.

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Battery Charging - fig. 3

• Connect the battery charger output lead (A) to

the Airflo charging socket (B) and the mains
lead (C) to a mains power socket, the mains
light (D) will glow.

• The charging light (E) will glow while the

batteries are charging and go out when they
are sufficiently charged. The light may flash
when the batteries approach fully charged.

If convenient, the Airflo may remain continuously on

charge when not in use as the batteries cannot be B
overcharged using this charger.
D

WARNING: DO NOT recharge the batteries in a

bathroom or in a damp environment. E

C
A

Connecting the Air Hose - fig. 4

Disconnect the Airflo from the battery charger and

place the Airflo in a safe and convenient position.
Connect the air hose from the Mangar International
equipment to the air outlet socket (A). The connector
will ‘click’ into place when firmly pushed onto the
outlet. To release the hose, press the paddle down
on the connector.

A
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Extra Air Flow - fig. 5

The switch (A) on the underside of the Airflo
changes the air flow from ‘Normal’ to ‘High’. The
switch should usually be set to ‘Normal‘ and only
changed to ‘High‘ when directed to do so by the user
instructions for the Mangar International product
that is to be inflated. The ‘High’ setting allows for
faster inflation of the larger Mangar International
products such as the Mangar Wedge, Mangar
Handy Bather and Mangar CAMEL.
A • Press the switch to change between ‘Normal’
and ‘High’ air flow.

Normal High
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WARNING: DO NOT operate the Normal/High air
flow switch while the compressor is running.

Different ways to operate the Airflo

Built-in Control Buttons - fig. 6

These are located within the recessed ‘Airflo’ label
on top of the compressor.

• Press the ‘Up’ button to raise.

A • Press the ‘Down’ button to lower.

The ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons can be set to operate

for a preset duration of 60 seconds. To select this
function:

• While pressing the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button

momentarily press the battery indicator button
(A) and then release the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button.
6 The Airflo will continue inflating or deflating for
60 seconds. The function can be cancelled by
pressing any button.

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‘Auto’ Control Button - fig. 7

A
The ‘Auto’ function is designed for use with the
range of Mangar International pneumatic hand B
controls:- D
• Lever Hand Control - fig. 9

• CAMEL Hand Control - fig. 10

• ELK Hand Control - fig. 10

To switch on, press and hold the ‘Auto’ button until E C
the light (A) comes on. The light will stay on while
the ‘Auto’ function is selected.
Pressing any of the built-in control buttons will
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cancel the ‘Auto’ function.
When in ‘Auto’ mode, the internal microprocessor
carries out a battery voltage check each time air
is required and if the voltage becomes too low, the
‘Auto’ function will be cancelled automatically.

Locking the built-in buttons - fig. 7

If desired, the built-in buttons can be locked to
prevent them from working. A
• Hold the battery indicator button (B) and then
the ‘deflate’ button (C).
• With buttons (B) and (C) held, press the
following buttons in sequence: ‘Auto’ (D), ‘Up’
(E), ‘Auto’ (D), ‘Up’ (E) - All within 3 seconds.
Confirmation that the buttons are locked will be
indicated by a double flash of all the lights.
To unlock the built-in buttons, repeat the locking
procedure.
Separate Push-Button Hand Control - fig. 8
Connect the hand control (A) to the socket (B).

• Press the ‘Up’ button to raise.

• Press the ‘Down’ button to lower. B

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Lever Hand Control - fig. 9

When using the lever hand control, connect the

air hose from the lifting aid to the hand control (B),
rotating the connector to lock it in place. Connect
the air hose from the hand control to the Airflo air
outlet socket (A).

Select ‘Auto’ function (see ‘Auto’ Control Button).

• Move the lever (C) to ‘up’ to raise.

A

• Move the lever to ‘down’ to lower.

• Move the lever to ‘neutral/stop’ to stop at any

B height.

CAMEL and ELK Hand Controls - fig. 10

• Connect the four hoses (A) from the hand

B control to the corresponding numbered and
colored connectors on the Mangar International
product.

• Connect the hose (B) from the hand control to

the Airflo air outlet socket.

• Pressing any of the numbered buttons will

deliver air to the corresponding numbered hose
A (follow the user instructions for the Mangar
International product that is to be inflated).
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Cleaning
• Unplug the Airflo from the battery charger.
Clean the external surfaces using a damp cloth
and allow to dry thoroughly before reconnecting
to the battery charger. Do not allow moisture to
enter any part of the compressor.
• Do not use solvent-based products.
Storage
• When not in use, store in a dry place together
with these instructions. To maintain the batteries,
when being stored for long periods, put the
Airflo on charge overnight every 6 months.

Maintenance - fig. 11
At approximately 12 month intervals, inspect the
air filter located in the base of the Airflo (A), and if B
necessary, fit a new filter (a kit of replacement filters
is available through your supplier - part number:
CA0233).
Battery replacement:
• Turn the Airflo upside down and remove the four
screws (B) followed by the two battery supports
and rubber spacers (C). Turn the Airflo the right C
way up to remove the batteries.
• Fit the replacement batteries so that their
contacts are towards the center line of the
battery compartment. NOTE: Be careful not
to displace the battery compartment terminals
when changing the batteries.
IMPORTANT: Always replace both batteries and
use the same type.
The Airflo contains no other serviceable parts. If a 11 A
fault should develop, please contact your supplier
for further advice.
For details of Mangar International’s full
range of Customer Services please contact:
[email protected] or contact your
local supplier.

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Trouble shooting guide

Compressor does not run when the lever hand
control is moved to ‘up’ or CAMEL/ELK hand Built-in buttons do not respond when pressed.
control buttons are pressed.
Ensure that the built-in buttons have not been
Ensure that the ‘Auto Function’ has been locked.
selected.
‘Auto’ light flashing.
Ensure that the built-in buttons have not been
locked. This happens when the compressor’s internal
temperature cut-out has tripped. Leave the
Airflo for 15 minutes to cool.
Compressor does not run when ‘up’ is
selected on the push button hand control.
The top two lights on the Battery Gauge are
Ensure that the air hose from the product being flashing.
inflated is connected to the Airflo.
This happens when the overload cut-out has
tripped. Press any button to reset.
Compressor keeps stopping when trying to
inflate the lifting aid. Compressor causes electrical interference with
another piece of electrical equipment.
Check that there are no kinks in the air hose.
Move either the compressor or other item
Check that the ‘Normal/High’ air flow switch is in
further away from each other until the
the ‘Normal’ position.
interference stops.

Specifications
Airflo
Weight: 12½ lbs
Output pressure: 5 psi
Batteries: 2 x 12v - 2.3Ah (Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid)
Environmental protection: IP51 (Airflo housing)
recycle do not dispose of
IP67 (Push-button hand control) in trash
Type B equipment
This equipment has been tested and meets the requirements of current EMC legislation.
Charger
Input: 120v, 10VA
Output: 24v, 350mA
Internal protection: 3A (T) Fuse; 2A & 130ºC Thermal Fuse
Environmental protection: IP30
Double insulated Class II equipment

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symbols used on Airflo and Charger labels

Attention consult instructions Class II Double Insulated equipment

Type B equipment (protection against Dangerous voltage

electric shock)

Alternating current (AC)

Direct current (DC)
Fuse (with rating)

Duty cycle
Max/Min operating environment I = Operating time
temperature O = Non operating time

‘Auto’ select button Battery gauge button

‘Up’ button ‘Battery charging’ indicator

‘Down’ button ‘Mains power connected’ indicator

Do Not connect to mains power in a

bathroom or outdoors Date of manufacture

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symbols used on packaging

Keep packaging dry Recycle packaging

Handle with care Do not dispose of in trash

Max/Min humidity when transporting in

Max/Min storage temperature pressurized aircraft hold

Max/Min pressure when transporting in

Net & gross weights pressurized aircraft hold

Max/Min temperature when transporting in

Stack no more than five high
pressurized aircraft hold

Warranty

Mangar International guarantees this product for a period of two years.

The guarantee is given against defects in material and workmanship and comprises piece,
parts and labor. The guarantee is not valid in the case of fair wear and tear, wilful damage,
common neglect, misuse or unauthorized alteration or repair by unqualified persons.

The following statements do not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. This product is sold on the understanding that in
the event of any defect of manufacture or material appearing within two years of the date of receipt of this product, the
defect will be rectified free of charge providing that:

(a) Reasonable evidence is provided (e.g. purchase invoice, delivery note) that the product was not purchased more
than two years prior to the date of the claim.
(b) The defect is not attributable to accidental damage (either in transit or otherwise), misuse or unauthorized
repair.

Airflo serial number: .............................

Date of purchase: .............................
Invoice/Delivery note number: .............................

Mangar International reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or any of the information contained within this document without notice.

WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

FIRE AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH UL60601-1, IEC6060-1,
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.601.1
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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