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Sara Flex
Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
04.KL.00.EN_3 • 01/2018

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  • Page 1 Sara Flex Instructions for Use ...with people in mind 04.KL.00.EN_3 • 01/2018...
  • Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use. Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. © ArjoHuntleigh 2017. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Leg Strap ..........................11 Emergency Lowering ......................12 Allowed Slings with Sara Flex .....................13 Central Hook (Accessory) ....................13 Transfer from Wheelchair to Sara Flex ..................14 Prepare Sara Flex and Patient ....................14 Place Patient in Sara Flex ....................14 Raise a Patient to Standing Position ...................16 Patient Transfer ........................16...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Unauthorized modi cations on any ArjoHuntleigh Means: This is important information for the correct equipment can affect safety. ArjoHuntleigh will not use of this system or equipment. be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    If the patient does not meet these criteria an alternative equipment/system shall be used. Sara Flex is a mobile standing and raising aid, with a Safe Working Load of 200kg (440 lb), intended to assist caregivers in hospitals, nursing homes,...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    To avoid injury, make sure that the applied load is lower than the safe working load for all products or accessories being used. CAUTION To avoid corrosion on the product do not leave Sara Flex and its accessories for extended periods in humid or wet areas.

  • Page 7: Preparations

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

  • Page 8: Parts Designation

    Parts Designation Maneuvering Handle Lifting Arm Patient/Resident Handle Clip Attachment Point Mast Leg Support Leg Strap Adjustable Footplate Chassis Leg Front Castor Central Hook (accessory) Hand Control Control Panel Emergency Emergency Lowering Handle Stop Button Motor/Actuator Power Button Battery Rear Castor...

  • Page 9: Product Description / Functions

    If a pressed button is released, it will stop its function immediately. Control Panel (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 The mast-mounted control panel operates in parallel with the hand control. Sara Flex can also be controlled from the mast. Button Functions: Down Close lift legs...

  • Page 10: Lcd Display

    LCD Display Fig. 4 (See Fig. 4) Battery Level - see “Battery Instructions” on page 24. Usage counter Maintenance symbol Patient’s weight - see “Scale (Optional)” on page 19. At start up it takes a little time before the display looks as shown in Fig.

  • Page 11: Emergency Stop Button

    Press the green power button (B) to power on the equipment again. (See Fig. 6) Power Button The green power button (B) is located next to the stop button. Press the power button to switch on Sara Flex. (See Fig. 6) Fig. 7 Leg Support The leg support is made out of silicone.

  • Page 12: Emergency Lowering

    (SWL). This will stop the lift’s motion automatically. If this occurs, release the “up” button on the hand control or the control panel. Do not continue to raise the load. Make sure that the Sara Flex operates only within its safe working load.

  • Page 13: Allowed Slings With Sara Flex

    Great care should be taken not to lower the lifting arm onto the patient or any other obstruction. If this should happen, the Sara Flex “anti-crush” system will engage, stop the motor and all downward movement will cease. If this occurs, release the “down” button immediately and press the “up”...

  • Page 14: Transfer From Wheelchair To Sara Flex

    Prepare Sara Flex and Patient • For sling instructions, see respective sling IFU and the sling label. • Determine if Sara Flex is the appropriate equipment to use for the patient, see “Intended Use” on page 5. • Lower the Sara Flex lifting arm to its lowest position.
  • Page 15 Fig. 16 5. Attach sling clips to attachment points on the Sara Flex lifting arm. (See Fig. 16) Fig. 17 6. Make sure the clips are attached securely. (See Fig. 17) Fig. 18 7. When using a transfer sling, also attach the loops on the central hook (accessory) located right under the lifting arm.

  • Page 16: Raise A Patient To Standing Position

    (5 Steps) 1. Stand next to the patient and inform him/her that the Sara Flex will be raised to a standing position. 2. Check attachment points to make sure the Sara Flex is ready.

  • Page 17: Transfer From Sara Flex To Toilet

    . Fig. 23 6. Apply the castor brakes to keep Sara Flex in position once the patient is sitting on the toilet. (See Fig. 23) 7. Remove sling clips from Sara Flex.

  • Page 18: Transfer From Sara Flex To Bed/Chair

    9. Pull the Sara Flex away from the patient. 10. Remove the sling from the patient 11. Clean the Sara Flex after the transfer is complete, according to “Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions” on page 26 or according to local...

  • Page 19: Scale (Optional)

    Scale (Optional) WARNING To avoid injury, only use the scale to weigh hospital or care facility patients under the supervision of Nursing staff and healthcare professionals. CAUTION The unit must be stationary on a at level surface when it is powered up, to allow the scale to perform an automatic zero reset.
  • Page 20 Tilt Symbol Flex to a level position so that the scale can be operated correctly (See Fig. 29). When the Sara Flex is tilted, no weight reading will be available. It is normal that the display occasionally shows a “Tilt” symbol when the lift is being moved or...

  • Page 21: Using The Scale - Weigh The Patient

    Sling Weight (8 Steps) 1. Use the power button to power on the Sara Flex. 2. If the sling is already installed on the Sara Flex it has already zeroed the scale weight automatically. (See Fig. 30) Move ahead to step 5.

  • Page 22: Method B - Weigh Patient With Sling

    Sara Flex. Fig. 35 4. The scale will display a negative number. 5. Attach the sling back on Sara Flex. -144.0 6. Ignore the minus sign on the screen. Allow the weight reading to stabilize. The weight shown is the patient’s actual weight.

  • Page 23: Changing The Units Of Measure

    Changing the Units of Measure Fig. 36 (6 Steps) 1. To display the Lift Status Screen, press both dash buttons (A) at the same time. (See Fig. 36) 2. To access the con guration screen, press the down button (B) on the hand control. (See Fig. 36) The Weight Unit screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Battery Instructions

    • It is recommended to remove the battery from Low battery indicator the Sara Flex when it is not to be used for an (10% charge remaining) extended period of time. • To prolong the life of the battery, recharge it before it reaches a low level charge.
  • Page 25 Inserting/Removing the Battery The same method applies for inserting/removing the battery on the Sara Flex or the charger. Inserting the Battery (2 Steps) Fig. 40 1. Place the battery in the battery rack. (See Fig. 40) 2. Push the top of the battery until it is in position.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Disinfection Instructions

    Facility or the country of use. If uncertain, seek • Phenols (as per Manufacturer’s advice from the local Infection Control Specialist. Recommendation) Sara Flex should be routinely cleaned and • Quaternary Ammonium (as per Manufacturer’s disinfected between patients and at regular intervals Recommendation) while in use;...
  • Page 27 4. Spray with ArjoHuntleigh veri ed detergent, see “Detergents/Disinfectants” on page 26 on all parts of Sara Flex and on the hand control. 5. Wet a disposable towel with water and remove all traces of the detergent. For the leg support...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    The control box beeps more than Call ArjoHuntleigh for service. three times in conditions other than those mentioned above. Actuators “stalls” during operation Battery is low. Replace with a freshly charged battery.

  • Page 29: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Care and Preventive Maintenance Sara Flex is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when speci ed to make sure that the product remains within its original manufacturing speci cation. WARNING To avoid malfunction resulting in injury, make sure to conduct regular inspections and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Page 30 Caregiver Obligations Between Every Use Cleaning and disinfection • Sara Flex has to be cleaned and disinfected immediately after usage • For further disinfecting instructions, see section “Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions” on page 26. Examine the sling, strap and clips for damage or fraying as required •...
  • Page 31 (See Fig. 45) All buttons must be working according to “Controls and Features” on page 9. • Move the Sara Flex around on a at surface and make sure that the four castors are in contact with the ground. •...
  • Page 32 ArjoHuntleigh representative for support. Yearly Checks by Quali ed Personnel only Sara Flex must be serviced once a year in accordance with the Maintenance and Repair Manual. WARNING To avoid injury and/or unsafe product, the maintenance activities must be carried...

  • Page 33: Technical Speci Cations

    Technical Speci cations General Safe working load (SWL) Sara Flex 200 kg / 440 lb Component Weight Sara Flex complete 52 kg / 114.5 lb Battery Pack 3.8 kg / 8.4 lb Electrical Degree of protection - Electrical Shock Type BF...
  • Page 34 Recycling Lead-Acid Battery Not for disposal. Environmental danger. Package Wood and corrugated cardboard, recyclable. Electric, Metal and Plastic Parts shall be separated and recycled Product according to marking on the unit. Allowed Combinations • TSS.500 (S) • TSS.501 (M) Active Sling •...

  • Page 35: Dimensions

    Dimensions Measurements in mm and inches (“) 1029 (40 1/2”) 660 (26”) 27 (1 1/8”) 23 (1”) Turning radius Ø1323 (52 1/8”) 612 (24 1/8”) Ø1208 (47 1/2”) 25 (1”) Footplate...

  • Page 36: Labels On Sara Flex

    If the lift has this symbol, the De nes the maximum total scale function is installed. load of patient or any other Maximum capacity of the load that may be on Sara Flex weighing instrument IP24 Degree of protection against Minimum capacity of the...
  • Page 37 SWL Label Scale symbol label Scale Class III data label LINAK symbol label Weighing parameters scale label Battery label (Behind battery) Identifi cation label Data label (on the mast behind the battery)

  • Page 38: List Of Standards And Certi Cates

    List of Standards and Certi cates STANDARDS/ DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE EN/IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment (TÜV SÜD) EN ISO 10535: 2006 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons (TÜV SÜD) - Requirements and test methods. BS EN 45501:2015 Metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments. Non-automatic weighing instruments Part1: Metrological and OIML R 76-1:2006 technical requirements.

  • Page 39: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    EMC information below. Sara Flex is intended for the use in the electromagnetic environment speci ed below. The customer or the user of Sara Flex should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 40 RF communications equipment (transmitters) and Sara Flex by maintaining a distance of not less than 1 meter to any part of Sara Flex , including cables, if the transmitter’s output power rating exceeds 1W.

  • Page 41: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Central Hook Disinfectant 700-27041 To order, contact local representative Leg Strap Battery AH1003006 NDA0100-20 Battery Charger NDA8200...
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  • Page 43 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 44 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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