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Sara Plus
Instructions For Use
KKX52180M_EN_14 • 10/2017
...with people in mind
XXX.XXX Rev A • 12/2014

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  • Page 1 Sara Plus Instructions For Use KKX52180M_EN_14 • 10/2017 ...with people in mind XXX.XXX Rev A • 12/2014...
  • Page 2 This product has been manufactured for ArjoHuntleigh by: ArjoHuntleigh AB Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö, Sweden ‘Sara Plus’, ‘ArjoHuntleigh’ and ‘ARJO’ are registered trademarks of GETINGE AB. The SARA PLUS is produced in Poland by ArjoHuntleigh AB for GETINGE AB and sold under the ArjoHuntleigh brand.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using your Sara Plus ........
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ......... . . 31 Electromagnetic Compatibility .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    If you require assistance in the setting up, the Instructions for Use. use or maintenance of the Sara Plus, or if you experience any unexpected operation This product has been designed and manufactured while using it, please contact your local to provide you with trouble free use, however, this ArjoHuntleigh office.

  • Page 6: Foreword

    “Arjo- equipment Huntleigh Sling Information” documents, the “Operating and Product Care Instructions” and the Your Sara Plus is part of a series of quality products “Preventive Maintenance Schedule”. designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care uses.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Product Description/Function Intended Use Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to wheelchair, or from wheelchair to toilet. Sara Plus is also suitable for walking training when the footboard and kneepad are removed.

  • Page 8: Parts Referred To In This Manual

    Product Description/Function Parts referred to in this manual Fig. 1 Manoeuvring handle 16. Label - System failure lower override identification Battery pack 17. Handset cable connection Braked castors (rear) 18. Battery discharge indicator Chassis legs 19. Power on/Reset button (green) Front castors (unbraked) 20.
  • Page 9 ArjoHuntleigh Sara Plus. Two types of sling can be used with the Sara Plus. Standing Sling – a single loop, used for supporting patients at the toilet, and to aid in the standing Fig. 2 process.
  • Page 10 (2min/18min), movement is line. This has the effect of allowing the Sara Plus, still possible. The function protects the actuator without assistance to follow the intended straight from damage.

  • Page 11: Proactive Pad

    Foot Support:- For positioning the patient’s feet when lifting and transporting, it can be removed if using the Sara Plus to lift a patient to their feet prior to them using a walking aid eg. “Zimmer” etc. To remove the foot support, raise the Proactive knee support to its highest position, (note: where installed, unclip one side of the “Velcro”...

  • Page 12: Commode Seat (Accessory)

    Product Description/Function rear of the seat, (see Fig. 11), may be utilised, or Note: Transportation should be done with the removed to enable the patient to be positioned over chassis legs closed, it will be easier a toilet. Apply chassis brakes if leaving the patient through doorways etc.

  • Page 13: Using Your Sara Plus

    For the use of each individual type of sling see When the patient is ready, give assistance or allow following sections: the patient to place his/her feet on the foot support, pushing the Sara Plus towards the patient a little to achieve this easily. (See Fig. 13).

  • Page 14: Standing Sling

    Fig. 17 If the Sara Plus is not already in close proximity to the patient bring it to the patient as described previously. Take each adjustment cord in turn and attach to the sling.
  • Page 15 Patients who can only hold on with one hand, (those who have suffered a “stroke”, for example) may still be lifted by using the Sara Plus. The patient may just rest the unusable arm on the Arc-Rest or hold it across their chest, and rest their elbow on the Fig.

  • Page 16: Transfer And Walking Sling

    Using your Sara Plus Pull apart the “Velcro” fastening to remove the Warning: Only use this or other support strap. methods after a satisfactory professional assessment has been carried out on the Warning: Do not attempt to release the individual patient.
  • Page 17 Give assistance or allow the patient to place his/her feet on the foot support, pushing the Sara Plus towards the patient a little to achieve this easily. (See Fig. 27).
  • Page 18 Using your Sara Plus Detail view showing cords & cleats Fig. 28 Identify the attachment loop on each side of the sling and attach the right hand adjustment cord to Fig. 30 the left loop, repeat for the other side (see Fig. 29).
  • Page 19 Using your Sara Plus Using the sling for walking practice - (190Kg - 420 lbs maximum patient weight):- Remove the foot support from the lift and store carefully for future use (see “Product Description/ Function” section in this manual). As with all types of lift, before approaching the...
  • Page 20 Using your Sara Plus Identify the cord attachment loop on each side of the sling body and attach the cords (Loop Lock method as previously shown in Fig. 18). When both cords are attached correctly adjust both cords equally so that the slack is taken up, but does not pull the patient forward.
  • Page 21 With the Pro-Active pad removed and the brakes bracket by lifting upwards and store carefully for released, the patient will be able to walk at their future use. (See Fig. 42). own pace, while being supported by the Sara Plus. (See Fig. 43).

  • Page 22: Arjohuntleigh Scale (If Fitted)

    Using your Sara Plus ArjoHuntleigh Scale (if fitted) If your Sara Plus has been supplied with the integral Scale unit, it is possible to weigh a patient during the lifting procedure. Scale (optional):- To use the scale, if available, refer to the Scale IFU.

  • Page 23: Battery Charging

    Only use the ArjoHuntleigh battery that is to very low on the left (filled segment to empty supplied to be used with the Sara Plus. segment). Only use the ArjoHuntleigh charger unit Note: supplied with the Sara Plus.
  • Page 24 This will change to a yellow light as the battery approaches full charge capacity, To ensure the Sara Plus is always ready for use, it finally changing to a green light when the battery is is recommended that a freshly charged battery pack fully charged.

  • Page 25: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Note: ARJO CLEAN - disinfectant cleaner is how often it is necessary in the future. available from ArjoHuntleigh or their approved distributors. Warning: The slings should be checked, and if necessary washed according to...

  • Page 26: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    Care and Preventive Maintenance The Sara Plus is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to ensure that the product remains within its original manufacturing specification. Warning The points on this checklist are the minimum the manufacturer recommends. In some cases due to heavy use of the product and exposure to aggressive environment, more frequent inspections shall be carried out.
  • Page 27 • Examine all exposed parts, especially where Where necessary, after each patient use, carry out there is personal contact with the patient’s body. decontamination of the Sara Plus in accordance Make sure no cracks or sharp edges have with this IFU, and local regulations.

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Disinfecting The Toilet Commode Chair And Frame (If Fitted)

    For exterior areas of the seat and frame the “hard surface disinfectant wipes” mentioned above will be very effective, but for internal and crevice areas of the equipment ArjoHuntleigh recommend that the seat and frame is cleaned in accordance with your normal cleaning and disinfecting protocol.

  • Page 29: Servicing Advice

    Care and Preventive Maintenance Servicing Advice Warning: ArjoHuntleigh recommend that the Sara Plus is maintained at regular intervals, see Preventative maintenance schedule in this document Warning: UK LIFTS ONLY: Important legislation came into force on 5th December 1998, which has an impact on...

  • Page 30: Labels

    Labels Sara Plus with scale 190kg (420lb) 190kg (420lb) 24V DC 6Ah Duty 10% (2min/18min) 2014/12 7, 8 kg/lbs HEP2001 P0298150 kg/lbs kg/lbs Label - Battery discharge indicator and Cycle/ Label - System failure lower override Hour meter identification Label - ArjoHuntleigh logo 10.

  • Page 31: Technical Specification

    Conforms to IEC 60601-1:2012(ed.3.1), ANSI/ battery) 82.9 (182.8) AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / A2:2010, CAN/CSA- Sara Plus - scale version (complete - with scale and C22.2 No. 60601-1:08 and ISO 10535:2006. battery) 88 (194) Maximum total weight of lift (lift + patient) 278...

  • Page 32: Sara Plus Dimensions

    Technical Specification Sara Plus Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres (equivalent in inches)
  • Page 33 Low battery power Check the Battery Discharge Indicator (on more slowly than usual. level. the mast of the Sara Plus, just above the battery). This indicates the power level of the battery. If in doubt, replace the battery with a fully charged one and compare the performance.
  • Page 34 RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Sara Plus by maintaining a distance of not less than 1 metre to any part of the Sara Plus, including cables, if the transmitter’s output power rating exceeds 1W.
  • Page 35 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA ArjoHuntleigh Pty Ltd ArjoHuntleigh SAS ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX Tel: +48 61 662 15 50 Tel: +61 89337 4111 Tél: +33 (0) 3 20 28 13 13...
  • Page 36 Hans Michelsensgatan 10 211 20 Malmö, Sweden www.arjohuntleigh.com ArjoHuntleigh is a world-leading provider of integrated products and solutions that improve the lives of patients and residents with reduced mobility. We help healthcare facilities deliver wellness and effective everyday care, early mobilisation, safe patient handling, venous thromboembolism prevention, pressure injury prevention, hygiene routines, bariatric care and diagnostics.

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