11
Using the Sara Plus for Toiletting
and Transporting
Before approaching the Patient the attendant should
always tell the patient what they are going to do,
and have the correct size and type of sling ready.
(See description of sling types in the “Introduction”
section.)
Although the sling can be fitted to the patient with
the
Sara Plus
in close proximity it may be
considered easier to fit the sling to the patient with
the
Sara Plus
away.
Once the sling has been fitted (see following
sections) the
Sara Plus
may be brought to the
patient as follows:-
Adjust the height of the Patient Support arms to be
raised or lowered sufficiently to avoid approaching
the patient at eye level, making allowances for the
patients arms and any obstructions, e.g. chair arms
etc.
Approach the patient from the front with the lift,
stop before the foot support and Proactive Pad™
are in contact with the patient. (See Fig. 12)
When the patient is ready, 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. 13).
Adjust the Proactive Pad™ height (if necessary) –
an approximate guide is to align the top of the
Proactive Pad™ just below the patient’s patella.
(See Fig. 14).
Carefully push the lift in closer to make full lower
leg contact with the Proactive Pad™ (see Fig. 15),
then apply the chassis brakes.
For the use of each individual type of sling see
following sections:
Fig. 12
P
1
3
34a
/2
If required, the chassis legs may be
opened to go around the chair, by
operating the appropriate button on the
hand control or dual control on the lift.
Note:
If the handset button or dual control
button is released during any function,
powered motion will stop immediately.
Note:
Fig. 13
P
1
334
b/
2
Fig. 14
P1
33
4g/
2
Fig. 15
P1
33
1e
/2
Using your Sara Plus
