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SARA PLUS
THE ADVANCED STANDING
AND RAISING AID
OPERATING AND PRODUCT
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
KKX52180M-EN
Issue 2
October 2006

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  • Page 1 SARA PLUS THE ADVANCED STANDING AND RAISING AID OPERATING AND PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS KKX52180M-EN Issue 2 October 2006...
  • Page 2 The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of ARJO. This product has been manufactured for ARJO by : Medibo Medical Products N.V.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lower leg straps ........Adjustable width chassis legs....Commode Seat (accessory) ...... Using your Sara Plus........11-23 Using your Sara Plus for toileting and transport............ Standing sling ........... Transfer and walking sling ....... Using the sling for transfer ....Using the sling for walking practice ..

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Your Sara Plus is part of a series of quality products the care and usage of the equipment concerned. designed especially for hospitals, nursing homes Consumables must be maintained in accordance and other health care uses.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Symbols used adjacent to the text in these INTENDED USE instructions:- Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to Warning: Means:- failure to understand wheelchair, or from wheelchair to toilet. Sara Plus is...

  • Page 6: Product Description/Function

    Product Description/Function Parts referred to in this manual Fig. 1 Manoeuvring handle 16. Label - System failure lower override Battery pack identification Braked castors (rear) 17. Handset cable connection Chassis legs 18. Battery discharge indicator Front castors (unbraked) 19. Reset button (green) Foot support (removeable) 20.

  • Page 7: Control Handset

    ARJO Sara Plus. open’ button close’ button 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 process. The sling has a ‘fleece’ cover for added Fig.

  • Page 8: Reset Button (Green)

    This has the effect of allowing the Sara Plus, supported by the sling, provision for lowering has without assistance to follow the intended straight been made, using the “lower override knob”,...

  • Page 9: Arc-Rest

    ™ Proactive Pad 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 10: Adjustable Width Chassis Legs

    Product Description/Function Adjustable width chassis legs:- By operating the Removal of any clothing can be attended to, and the appropriate button on either the control handset or patient is then lowered down onto the commode dual control panel on the lifter the chassis legs can seat.

  • Page 11: Using Your Sara Plus

    Sara Plus away. Once the sling has been fitted (see following Fig. 13 sections) the Sara Plus may be brought to the patient as follows:- Adjust the Proactive Pad™ height (if necessary) – Adjust the height of the Patient Support arms to be...

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 end of Fig.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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). Fig. 25 The strap should be tight but comfortable for the patient.
  • Page 16 Using your Sara Plus Detail view showing cords & cleats Fig. 28 Identify the attachment loop on each side of the Fig. 30 sling and attach the right hand adjustment cord to the left loop, repeat for the other side (see Fig. 29).

  • Page 17: Using The Sling For Walking Practice

    Using your Sara Plus Using the sling for walking practice - (190Kg - 420 lbs maximum patient weight):- Remove the foot support from the lifter and store carefully for future use (see “Product Description/ Function” section in this manual). As with all types of lift, before approaching the...
  • Page 18 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 19 Arc-Rest as necessary. released, the patient will be able to walk at their own When the patient is standing confidently release the pace, while being supported by the Sara Plus. (See brakes and pull the lifter slightly away from the Fig. 43).

  • Page 20: Scale (If Fitted)

    ARJO Scale (if fitted) If your Sara Plus has been supplied with the integral Scale unit (see Fig. 44), it is possible to weigh a patient during the lifting procedure. The scale has been designed to weigh hospital or care facility patients under the supervision of trained nursing staff.
  • Page 21 Using your Sara Plus Upper indicator Menu function Trend indicator Mode display Unit of measurement Battery symbol (kg or lb) Maximum symbol Lock symbol ‘O’ symbol Dual Minimum symbol Fig. 45 range scale Scale Display Dual range symbol L = Low: 2kg-120kg (4lbs-264.4lbs)
  • Page 22 Using your Sara Plus To return to the ‘kg’ setting use a ball point pen or Do not press the button again – the number similar to press the reset button (small dot recess). displayed will be the weight of the patient.

  • Page 23: Using Your Sara Plus

    Calibration ARJO recommend that your scale is checked every 12 months for accuracy and the calibration adjusted if necessary. This must be carried out by an ARJO service engineer. For more information contact your local Arjo distributor.

  • Page 24: Lifter Battery Charging

    The battery charger is for use only with battery back label is the element symbol ARJO supplied batteries that are to be used for lead, and indicates that the battery with the Sara Plus.
  • Page 25 This will change to a yellow light as the battery To ensure the Sara Plus is always ready for use, it is approaches full charge capacity, finally changing to recommended that a freshly charged battery pack is a green light when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 26: Care Of Your Sara Plus

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

  • Page 27: Environmental Advice

    Ensure that all instruction labels are firmly very effective, but for internal and crevice areas of attached and in good readable condition. the equipment ARJO recommend that the seat and frame is cleaned in accordance with your normal cleaning and disinfecting protocol.

  • Page 28: Servicing Advice

    Warning: Always ensure the seat is secure before allowing a patient to use it. Parts lists and circuit diagrams are available from ARJO or their approved distributors on request. Warning: Spare parts, if required are available from ARJO or their approved distributors.

  • Page 29: Labels

    Label - Emergency stop button identification identification Label - Reset button identification 10. Label - Sling size guide Label - Address and SWL 190kg (420 lbs) 11. Label - Electrical information Label - “Sara Plus” 12. Label - UL / CSA approval (US/Canada only)

  • Page 30: Technical Specification

    Sara Plus - non scale version (complete - less battery) ..75.0 (165.3) Sara Plus - scale version (complete - less battery) ... 85.6 (188.7) Battery pack .

  • Page 31: Lifter Dimensions

    Technical Specification Lifter Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres (equivalent in inches)
  • Page 32 If your country is not listed here, please contact your here, please contact your local local distributor, or ARJO International, Florenzstrasse If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor, or ARJO hancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and distributor, or ARJO Interna- Ö...

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