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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Sara Plus
KKX52180M-EN_21 • 0 /2020

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Sara Plus KKX52180M-EN_21 • 0 /2020...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2019. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Proactive Pad ....................... 10 Lower leg straps ....................10 Adjustable width chassis legs ................10 Scale (if available) ....................10 Allowed slings with Sara Plus ................10 Commode seat (Accessory) ................. 11 How to use the Sara Plus ...............12 General ......................... 12 Prepare Sara Plus and patient ................

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Unauthorized modifications on any Arjo equipment can affect safety. Arjo will not be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that occur as a result of any unauthorized modification to its products.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use for Sara Plus Caution: Although manufactured to a The Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short high standard the Sara Plus and its transfers of residents/patients e.g. raising from bed and accessories should not be left for extended transfer to wheelchairs, or from wheelchair to toilet.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    If you require assistance in the setting up, equipment and have read and understood use or maintenance of the Sara Plus, or if the Instructions for Use. you experience any unexpected operation while using it, please contact your local Arjo office.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    Visually check the package for damage. If the Left and right product looks damaged due to freight, contact the Sara Plus has a left and a right side. (See Fig 1) transport agency. Do NOT use the product. Transfer directions...

  • Page 8: Parts Designation

    Parts designation Fig. 2 Maneuvering handle 14. Hand control Battery pack 15. System failure lower override knob Braked castors (rear) 16. Label - System failure lower override identification Chassis legs 17. Handset cable connection Front castors (unbraked) 18. Battery discharge indicator Foot support (removable) 19.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Automatic cut out:- (not an operator control but a function built into the lift electronics). If the Sara Plus is inadvertently overloaded (trying to lift a patient heavier than permitted), an automatic ‘cut out’ operates to prevent the lift raising a load in excess of the safe working load;...

  • Page 10: Battery Discharge Indicator

    The Foot Support can be removed if using the Sara Plus to lift a patient to their To operate the lower override, turn the knob anti feet prior to them using a walking aid.

  • Page 11: Proactive Pad

    Allowed slings with Sara Plus Pass the Lower leg straps through the guides on the Two types of sling can be used with the Sara Plus. back of the Proactive Pad. Put the Lower leg straps around one or both of the Standing Sling –...

  • Page 12: Commode Seat (Accessory)

    Product description Commode seat (optional) For toileting patients at the chair or bedside or for patients who cannot be transported with the transfer sling, the use of the commode seat and frame is the recommended method of transporting patients over longer distances.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Sara Plus

    Sara Plus towards wheelchair or sitting position on a bed, although a the patient a little to achieve this easily.

  • Page 14: Use The Standing Sling For Transfer

    How to use the Sara Plus Use the Standing sling for transfer Carefully push the lift closer to make full lower leg contact with the Proactive Pad. (See Fig 16) (14 Steps) Warning: Assessment have to be made whether the patient requires the lower leg straps, apply if necessary.
  • Page 15 “stroke”, for example) the patient may commode toiletting or longer distance still be lifted by using the Sara Plus. The transportation. (See Fig 21) patient may just rest the unusable arm on the Arc-Rest or hold it across their...

  • Page 16: Use The Transfer/Walking Sling For Transfer

    How to use the Sara Plus Use the Transfer/Walking sling for transfer (16 steps) (140 kg - 308 lb maximum patient weight) Identify the attachment strap on each leg section of the sling and attach the right hand attachment cord to the left strap, repeat for the other side.
  • Page 17 How to use the Sara Plus Warning: Attach each clip correctly and secure onto the lug. Warning: Make sure the attachment cords and the clips on the attachment strap Make sure each clip is attached to the lug situated are fully in position and locked before and on the outer sides of the Arc-Rest.

  • Page 18: Use The Transfer/Walking Sling For Walking

    How to use the Sara Plus Use the Transfer/Walking sling for When the patient is ready, operate the lift button on the handset or dual control to raise the patient, at the walking (12 steps) same time encourage him/her to actively stand.

  • Page 19: Arjo Scale (If Available)

    Proactive Pad is clear of the pace, while being supported by the Sara Plus. patients legs. (See Fig 31) (See Fig 33) Fig.

  • Page 20: Battery Instructions

    Note: The battery discharge indicator has an energy Only use the Arjo battery that is supplied to be saving function, automatically switching off used with the Sara Plus. the display if a function button has not been operated for at least 60 seconds.

  • Page 21: Charge The Battery

    Remove the battery pack from the charger. To make sure the Sara Plus is always ready for use, it is Insert it into the Sara Plus battery position, located recommended that a freshly charged battery pack is at the left hand side of the lift: always available.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Disinfection

    Chlorine 1% (10,000 ppm) Warning: Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% It is recommended that Arjo Patient lifts, Peracetic acid 0.25% (2,500 ppm) equipment, accessories and slings are regularly cleaned. If the slings, lifts and Phenolic 1.56% (15,600 ppm)
  • Page 23 (See Fig. 35) effective, but for internal and crevice areas of the equipment Arjo recommend that the seat and frame is cleaned in accordance with your normal cleaning and disinfecting protocol.

  • Page 24: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    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 25 Where necessary, after each patient use, carry out Automatic stop function decontamination of the Sara Plus in accordance with this IFU, and local regulations. With the Arc-Rest raised well above its lowest position,...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    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 27: Technical Specification

    Medical Equipment:- type BF protection against electrical shock in accordance with IEC 60601-1 Arjo patient handling products meet the requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as stated in clause 12.5 of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC Although compliant with EMC requirements there is a remote chance that close proximity usage may...
  • Page 28 Technical specification Electrical Duty cycle Max volts Max amps Mast Lift Actuator (sealed electro-hydraulic unit) 10% (2 min/18 min) 24 V 20 A ‘V’ Chassis Actuator (electro-mechanical unit) 10% (2 min/18 min) 24 V Maximum sound power level 74 dB In accordance with ISO 3746 (dB re 1pW ±...

  • Page 29: Dimensions

    Dimensions Sara Plus dimensions Dimensions in millimetres (equivalent in inches)

  • Page 30: Labels On The Sara Plus

    Labels on the Sara Plus 7, 8 kg/lbs kg/lbs kg/lbs Battery discharge indicator and Cycle/ Hour meter System failure lower override identification Arjo logo 10. Sling size guide Emergency stop button identification 11. Read operating instructions before use Power Off Button identification 12.
  • Page 31 Labels on the Sara Plus Symbol explanation Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use A battery is the power source of this equipment. Separate electrical and electronic components for recycling in accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) Recyclable IP 24 Degree of protection (i.e.

  • Page 32: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    (electromagnetic interference) from external sources. Some procedures can help reduce electromagnetic interferences: • Use only Arjo cables and spare parts to avoid increased emissions or decreased immunity which can compromise the correct functioning of the equipment. • Make sure that other devices in patient-monitoring and/or life-support areas comply to accepted emissions standards.
  • Page 33 Electromagnetic Compatibility Conducted 3V in 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz 3V in 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz disturbances 6V in ISM and amateur radio Portable and mobile RF inducted by RF bands between 0,15 MHz and communications 6V in ISM and amateur radio fields 80 MHz equipment should be used...
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  • Page 35 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Building B, Level 3 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 11 Talavera Road CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
  • Page 36 At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise...

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