Laerdal SimJunior Standard - Manual (Page 24)

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Maintenance
Replacing Manikin Skins
The manikin skins may need to be replaced if they are torn, perforated,
or stained.
Torso Skin:
To replace the manikin torso skin reference “Opening the Torso”
section
Arm Skin:
To replace the manikin arm skin:
1. Remove the old manikin arm skin by working it down over the
arm and hand or *cut the skin.
Warning: *Do not puncture or cut the mandrel arm.
2. Discard old skin.
3. Lubricate inside of new arm skin with mild liquid detergent
mixed with water.
4. Lubricate (or lather) mandrel with a mix of mild liquid soap and
water.
5. Slide manikin hand into skin.
6. Work skin over fingers (as with a glove).
7. Work skin up, over the arm mandrel.
Replacing the Right IV Arm
Open the torso reference “Opening the Torso” section.
1. Remove old arm by unscrewing the bolt holding the arm to the
manikin’s shoulder.
2. Ensure that the shoulder screw is loose enough to allow the arm
axle to slide out easily.
3. Discard the old arm according to specified guidelines.
To attach the new arm:
1. Ensure that the shoulder screw is loose enough to allow the arm
axle to slide easily into place.
2. Connect the arm to the corresponding connection points in the
torso.
3. Carefully push the arm axle into the shoulder bracket, so that
the axle is flush with the inside of the bracket.
4. Tighten the shoulder screw with an Allen wrench.
Replacing the Right IO Leg
To detach the right lower leg:
1. Ensure that any fluid in the leg has been drained.
2. Remove old IO leg by unscrewing the bolt holding it to the thigh.
3. Slide the IO lower leg out from the thigh.
4. Discard the old IO leg according to specified guidelines.
Reverse above process to attach the new IO leg.