Arjo Opera - Lifting from a Chair; 4-Point Spreader Bar Attachment; Patient Sling Placement for Chair Lift

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Using the 4 point spreader bar
Ensure the spreader bar is securely connected to the
jib before commencing with the lifting procedure.
(‘Lock and Load’ system jib only).
To Lift from a Chair
Place the sling around the patient so that the base of
his/her spine is covered, and the head support area
is behind the head. Pull each leg piece under the
thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh.
(See fig. 12).
Ensure the positioning handle on the spreader bar is
facing away from the patient, and that the wide part
of the spreader bar is at, or just below shoulder
level. (See fig. 13).
Ensure that the Opera is close enough to be able to
attach the shoulder clips of the sling to the spreader
bar. To accomplish this you may have to put the
patients feet on, or over the chassis.
Once the Opera is in position, attach the shoulder
strap attachment clips to the pegs on the spreader
bar. (See fig. 14).
Press down on the positioning handle of the
spreader bar and attach the leg strap attachment
clips. (See fig. 15).
Fig. 11
P1391b
Warning: Care must be taken when the
weight of the unit comes away from the
jib.
For larger attachments or if in any doubt
about being able to lift and hold the
attachment securely use more than one
person for the operation, or support the
attachment on a bed or chair.
Fig. 12
P1146a,b
Fig. 13
P1392c
•Note: The chassis rear castors have
brakes which can be foot operated when
required (see fig.9). Do not apply the
castor brakes at this stage, as the position
of the patient will adjust to his/her own
centre of gravity when lifted.
Fig. 14
P1392d, P1002a,b,c
Warning: Apply the castor brakes when
leaving the patient unattended or to keep
the Opera in position on a sloping surface.
Using your Opera