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Arjo Sara Flex User Manual

Arjo Sara Flex
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Sara Flex
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
04.KL.00.EN_5 · 05/2020
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Arjo Sara Flex Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Height150 cm (59 inches)
Total Length1060 mm (41.7 in)
Length1060 mm (41.7 in)
Base Length1060 mm (41.7 in)
MaterialSteel
Power SourceBattery
Battery Voltage24V

Summary

Intended Use

Intended Use for Sara Flex

Description of Sara Flex as a mobile standing and raising aid for lifting and transferring patients in various care environments.

Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Critical safety warnings regarding patient supervision, small parts, strangulation risk, and working load limits.

Preparations

Actions Before First Use

Six steps for initial setup, including visual checks, reading IFU, and verifying functions like emergency lowering.

Actions Before Every Use

Two steps to perform before each use: visual inspection and battery level check.

Product Description / Functions

Controls and Features

Overview of the hand control and mast-mounted control panel, including button functions for lifting and leg spread operations.

Operational Controls

Emergency Stop Button

Details on how to activate and deactivate the emergency stop button to cut or restore power to electrical components.

Power Button

Instructions for pressing the green power button to switch the Sara Flex on.

Safety Mechanisms

Emergency Lowering

Procedure for activating the emergency lowering function to safely lower the patient in case of power failure.

Automatic Cut-Out

Explanation of the overload protection feature that stops the lift's motion when the safe working load is exceeded.

Slings and Accessories

Anti-Crush System

Description of the anti-crush system that stops motor movement if the lifting arm encounters an obstruction.

Transfer from Wheelchair to Sara Flex

Prepare Sara Flex and Patient

Steps for preparing the Sara Flex and patient, including sling selection, brake application, and patient information.

Place Patient in Sara Flex

Eight steps detailing how to position the patient in the Sara Flex, including foot placement and handle use.

Raising and Transferring

Raise a Patient to Standing Position

Five steps for raising a patient from sitting to standing position using the hand control and checking supports.

Patient Transfer

Two steps for completing a patient transfer away from a wheelchair, involving pulling the lift and adjusting chassis legs.

Transfer from Sara Flex to Toilet

Transfer from Sara Flex to Bed/Chair

Scale Operation

Weighing Procedures

Method A - Weigh the Patient without Sling Weight

Eight steps for weighing a patient without accounting for sling weight, including zeroing the scale.

Method B - Weigh Patient with Sling

Seven steps for weighing a patient with the sling attached, including handling negative weight displays.

Changing the Units of Measure

Battery Instructions

Low Battery Warning

Information on the battery charge indicator, low battery warnings, and behavior when the battery is nearly empty.

Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions

Cleaning/Disinfection Procedure

Preparation

Step 1: Placing the Sara Flex in an ergonomic working position for cleaning.

Cleaning

Steps 4-8: Spraying detergent, removing it with towels, and drying all parts of the Sara Flex.

Disinfection

Steps 9-14: Spraying disinfectant, allowing contact time, removing it, and drying all parts.

Troubleshooting

Care and Preventive Maintenance

Cleaning/Disinfection

Routine cleaning and disinfection of the Sara Flex immediately after usage.

Perform Full Functionality Test

Test all functions of the Sara Flex, including lifting, lowering, leg spread, and brakes.

Check Emergency Stop/Power Button and Lowering Handle

Verify the operation of the Emergency Stop, Power Button, and Emergency Lowering Handle.

Yearly Checks by Qualified Personnel

Schedule annual servicing of the Sara Flex by qualified personnel according to the Maintenance and Repair Manual.

Technical Specifications

Labels on Sara Flex

Electromagnetic Compatibility

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