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Safety Instructions
Symbols used adjacent to the text in these
instructions:
This product has been designed and manufactured
to provide you with trouble free use, however, this
product does contain components that with regular
use are subject to wear.
Note:
Warning:
Before using the
Sara Plus
, a
qualified health professional must carry
out a clinical assessment of the patient to
ensure that it is safe to lift them.
Warning:
This equipment must only be
operated by caregivers who have been
trained in the correct use of this
equipment and have read and understood
the Instructions for Use.
Warning:
SOME OF THESE PARTS
ARE SAFETY CRITICAL TO THE
OPERATION OF THE LIFT AND WILL
NEED EXAMINING AND SERVICING
ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MUST
BE REPLACED WHEN NECESSARY.
See also “Care of your Sara Plus” section.
Warning: IMPORTANT:
When using
the transfer and walking sling for the
transfer operation the maximum lifting
capacity is 140kg (308lbs). When using
the same sling for walking practice the
maximum lifting capacity 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 “Product
Description/Function” section in this
manual and ensure that any action or
check specified is carried out before
commencing to lift a patient.
If you require assistance in the setting up,
use or maintenance of the
Sara Plus
, or if
you experience any unexpected operation
while using it, please contact your local
ArjoHuntleigh office. A list is given
inside the back cover of this manual.
Warning:
This equipment includes
small parts that may present a choking
hazard to small children if inhaled or
swallowed.
Keep children and pets away from the
equipment.
Warning:
The hand control cable
presents a possible strangulation risk.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent
this.
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 instruc-
tions 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 equip-
ment.9
Warning:
The operator/caregiver
should not touch the connector of the
hand control and the patient
simultaneously.
