Arjo Opera - Using the 2-Point Spreader Bar; 2-Point Bar Sling Attachment Methods; Lifting from a Chair with 2-Point Bar

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Patient positioning function cut out
fuse
If an obstruction is encountered accidentally during
upward or downward movement then an automatic
cut out fuse will operate to protect the system. The
fuse will reset quickly once powered movement has
ceased, the obstruction or lifter should be moved to
avoid this re-occurring. If the patient positioning
function cut out fuse operates again, withdraw the
lifter from use and contact ARJO Service
department.
Care Of Your Powered Patient
Positioning Spreader Bar
For general care refer to the “Care Section”. Refer
in particularly to paragraphs relating to cleaning,
plastic parts, labels, etc.
Using the 2 point spreader bar
The slings to be used with the 2 point spreader bar
are the ARJO loop slings (see fig. 2). They are
available in four sizes (small, medium, large and
extra large) all colour coded. A range of more
specialised slings are available please contact
ARJO or their authorised distributors for details.
The loop sling is available with or without head
support. A bathing mesh sling is also available in all
the four sizes with or without head support.
To Lift from a Chair
Method 1 - Easing the patient forward, if necessary,
slide the sling down the patient’s back until seam
“C” (see fig. 33) reaches the base of the spine. Take
attachment points “B” and loop the tails of the sling
underneath the patient’s thighs, ensuring the sling
pieces are not twisted underneath the patient. Hook
the loops onto the “opposite side” outer hooks on
the spreader bar. (See fig. 34).
Warning: The motor and gearbox
covers house moving parts, care must be
taken not to damage these covers. Should
the covers become damaged, withdraw
the lifter from use and arrange
replacement of the cover/s before re-using
the lifter.
Warning: Apart from cleaning no user
maintenance is required, but some
components may need to be serviced or
replaced periodically. This should be
carried out by an ARJO qualified service
engineer. For more information contact
ARJO or their approved distributor. See
also ‘Servicing Advice’ in the ‘Care’
section.
Fig. 32
P1394f
Warning: Before attaching the sling
ensure the spreader bar is rotated into
position so the eventual lift will resemble
figure 32.
Fig. 33
P1395e, mP1138e/2
A
B
C
A
B
Using your Opera