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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Sara Plus
KKX52180M-EN_17 • 01/2019

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Sara Plus KKX52180M-EN_17 • 01/2019...
  • 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

    Using your Sara Plus ........
  • Page 4 Environment - Transport & Storage ..............29 Sara Plus Dimensions ..................30 Troubleshooting ......... . . 31...

  • 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 Arjo office.

  • Page 6: Foreword

    Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment 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: Controls And Features

    Arjo 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...

  • 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 hook and loop strap fastening to Warning: Only use this or other remove the 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: Arjo Scale (If Fitted)

    Using your Sara Plus Arjo 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

    When disposing of batteries, contact the appropriate local authority for advice. The battery charger is for use only with Arjo supplied batteries that are to be used The abbreviation “Pb” shown adjacent to with the Sara Plus. the recycling and trash bin symbols on the...
  • Page 24 To ensure the Sara Plus is always ready for use, it this will also ensure the battery is kept is recommended that a freshly charged battery pack fully charged.

  • Page 25: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    It is recommended that Arjo Patient lifts, equipment, accessories and slings are Note: 70% v/v Isopropyl Alcohol wipes have regularly cleaned.

  • 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 Arjo recommend that the seat and frame is cleaned in accordance with your normal cleaning and disinfecting protocol.

  • Page 29: Servicing Advice

    Arjo Service Parts lists and circuit diagrams are available from Arjo or their approved distributors. Spare parts, if required are available from Arjo or their approved distributors. Special tools are required for certain component replacement.

  • Page 30: Labels

    Labels Sara Plus 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...

  • 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: 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 34: 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. • Ensure that other devices in patient-monitoring and/or life-support areas comply to accepted emissions standards.
  • Page 35 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 39 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Pty Ltd Arjo SAS Arjo 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...
  • Page 40 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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