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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment.

Customer contact information

For questions regarding this product, supplies, 

maintenance, or additional information about Arjo 

products and service, please contact Arjo or an Arjo 

authorized representive, or visit www.arjo.com.

Please read and fully understand these 

Instructions for Use (IFU) before using 

Sara Plus

Information in this 

IFU

 is necessary to perform the 

operation and maintenance of the equipment. It will help 

to protect your product and make sure that the equipment 

performs to your satisfaction. The information in this 

IFU

 is important for the safety of both patient and 

caregiver and must be read and understood to help 

prevent possible injury.
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.

Support

If you require further support, please contact Arjo for 

comprehensive support and maintenance to maximize 

the long-term safety, reliability and value of the product. 

Contact your local Arjo representative for spare parts. 

The telephone numbers appear on the last page of this 

IFU

.

Serious incident

If a serious incident occurs in relation to this medical 

device, affecting the user, or the patient then the user or 

patient should report the serious incident to the medical 

device manufacturer or the distributor. In the European 

Union, the user should also report the serious incident to 

the Competent Authority in the member state where they 

are located.

Definitions in this IFU

Note:

Warning

This means failure to understand and obey this
warning may result in injury to you or to others.

Caution

This means failure to follow these instructions
may cause damage to all or parts of the system
or equipment.

This means this is important information for the
correct use of this system or equipment.

Summary of Contents for SARA PLUS

Page 1: ...Sara Plus KKX52180M EN_21 0 2020 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...

Page 2: ...s improvement we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent of Arjo WARNING To avoid injury...

Page 3: ...s 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 12 Use the Standing sling for transfer 1...

Page 4: ...t occur as a result of any unauthorized modification to its products Support If you require further support please contact Arjo for comprehensive support and maintenance to maximize the long term safe...

Page 5: ...eds mobility maintaining standing exercises When used in combination with an EPS Extra Postural Support BOS sling Buttocks support standing sling and only for raising and transferring purpose the Sara...

Page 6: ...is 190kg 420lbs Do not exceed these weight limits Warning It is advisable to familiarise yourself and understand the operation of the various controls and features of the Sara Plus as described in Pro...

Page 7: ...use 4 steps 1 Visually inspect Sara Plus If any part is damaged do NOT use the product 2 Check the battery level 3 Make sure the green reset button situated on the rear of the mast is pressed i See Fi...

Page 8: ...3 Dual control panel 14 Hand control 15 System failure lower override knob 16 Label System failure lower override identification 17 Handset cable connection 18 Battery discharge indicator 19 Power on...

Page 9: ...nadvertently 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 this stops the lift motion a...

Page 10: ...ce to follow the intended straight line walked by the patient The function is activated by flipping over the steering guide on the rear castor to hold it in position See Fig 6 Arc Rest with handgrips...

Page 11: ...opened to any variable width See Fig 10 When pressure is released from the button movement stops and the chassis legs remains securely in position Scale if available If your Sara Plus has been suppli...

Page 12: ...patient has been lifted to a standing or near standing position in the manner previously described See Fig 11 Removal of any clothing can be attended to and the patient is then lowered down onto the c...

Page 13: ...lowered sufficiently to avoid approaching the patient at eye level and making allowances for the patients arms and any obstructions e g chair arms etc 3 Approach the patient from the front with the li...

Page 14: ...e attached correctly make adjustments on both cords equally so that any slack is taken up in each cord and the back section of the sling supports the patient comfortably and securely Fig 16 Warning As...

Page 15: ...nger distance transportation See Fig 21 The patient should be supported by the sling but not pulled forward too much See Fig 18 Note Fig 18 Detail view showing cords cleats Fig 19 If the patient can o...

Page 16: ...trap repeat for the other side See Fig 22 and Fig 17 for attachment of the cords 2 When both cords are attached correctly make adjustments on both cords equally so that any slack in the cord is taken...

Page 17: ...es and close the chassis legs then transport the patient to desired position See Fig 26 13 Lower the patient carefully using the hand control or dual control panel 14 When the patient is seated in the...

Page 18: ...connect the attachment clips to the lugs on the outer sides of the Arc Rest See Fig 28 5 When the patient is ready operate the lift button on the handset or dual control to raise the patient at the s...

Page 19: ...available refer to the Scale IFU Fig 31 Warning When the Proactive Pad assembly is removed make sure that the attachment bracket is also removed before starting therapy Failure to do so could lead to...

Page 20: ...empt to open or tamper with the charger unit in any way for any repair the charger must be sent to the manufacturer The mains electricity socket must be easily accessible Should a faulty condition occ...

Page 21: ...arged This will change to a yellow light as the battery approaches full charge capacity finally changing to a green light when the battery is fully charged 5 Charge the battery until the charger indic...

Page 22: ...pment needs cleaning or are suspected of being contaminated follow the cleaning and or disinfection procedures recommended below before re using the equipment This is especially important when using t...

Page 23: ...Commode seat 2 steps 1 Pull the rear edge up sharply to disengage the locating lugs 2 Slide the seat forwards a short distance until clear of the frame tubes and lift away See Fig 34 Attach the Commod...

Page 24: ...ors Replace as required X S Check that the covers fit correctly and are not damaged Replace as required X S Check for evidence of corrosion Replace as necessary X S Warning The points on this checklis...

Page 25: ...n in the upper lift arm is tightened Make sure the screws retaining the cord cleats in the Arc Rest are tight Make sure all instruction labels are firmly attached and are readable Examine all exposed...

Page 26: ...y an obstruction Remove the obstruction and check the Sara Plus thoroughly for damage before continuing the lifting cycle If in doubt use the System failure lower override to return the resident to a...

Page 27: ...SPL3021 Battery capacity 6 Ah Battery charger part number Note indicates relevant country code SPL3024 Fuse 15 A Thermal overcurrent circuit breaker Fuse PCBA 20 A Fuse battery 30 A Protection class...

Page 28: ...and Storage Atmospheric pressure 800 hPa to 1060 hPa Operating 500 hPa to 1100 hPa Transport 500 hPa to 1100 hPa Storage End of Life Disposal All batteries in the product must be recycled separately B...

Page 29: ...28 Dimensions Sara Plus dimensions Dimensions in millimetres equivalent in inches...

Page 30: ...entification 5 Address and SWL 190 kg 420 lbs 6 Product name 7 Safe working load 190 kg 420 lbs 8 CE mark 9 System failure lower override identification 10 Sling size guide 11 Read operating instructi...

Page 31: ...duct is protected against insertion of fingers and splashing water Type BF Applied part protection against electrical shockinaccordancewith EN IEC 60601 1 CE marking indicating conformity with Europea...

Page 32: ...ence in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B This equipment is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public...

Page 33: ...z 28 V m 710 745 780 MHz 9V m 810 870 930 MHz 28 V m 1720 1845 1970 2450 MHz 28 V m 5240 5500 5785 MHz 9V m Electrical fast transient burst EN 61000 4 4 1kV SIP SOP ports 100 kHz repetition frequency...

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Page 35: ...22 E mail Italy promo arjo com MIDDLE EAST Arjo Middle East FZ LLC Of ce 908 9th Floor HQ Building North Tower Dubai Science Park Al Barsha South P O Box 11488 Dubai United Arab Emirates Direct 971 48...

Page 36: ...e ergonomic patient handling personal hygiene disinfection diagnostics and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism we help professionals across care environments to cont...

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