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Emergency Lowering
In the event that the emergency lowering function
needs to be activated, position the Sara Flex so that
the patient can be lowered on to an appropriate
surface such as a chair or bed. Stand near of the Sara
Flex, on the same side as the red emergency lowering
handle. (See Fig. 12)
Use one hand to gradually pull up the emergency
lowering handle (and keep it there) allowing the
lifting arm to lower the patient onto the surface. Once
lowered, let go of the emergency lowering handle and
it will return to its correct position. (See Fig. 13)
NOTE
If the lifting arm does not start to lower when
the emergency lowering handle is pulled up,
use your other hand to push down on the lifting
arm whilst still pulling up on the emergency
lowering handle, until the lifting arm begins to
lower. (If the lifting arm is in the fully upright
position, it may help to stand facing the patient
and push the lifting arm away from you). Keep
the emergency lowering handle pulled up fully
until the patient is lowered on to the receiving
surface.
Automatic Cut-Out
This is not an operator control but a function built into
the Sara Flex electronics.
If the lift is inadvertently overloaded by trying to raise
or lower a load heavier than permitted, an automatic
“cut-out” function operates to prevent the lift from
raising a weight in excess of the safe working load
(SWL). This will stop the lift’s motion automatically.
If this occurs, release the “up” button on the
hand control or the control panel. Do not continue to
raise the load. Make sure that the Sara Flex operates
only within its safe working load.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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