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General Information
If you require further information, please
contact your representative which can offer
comprehensive support and service programs
to maximize the long-term reliability, safety
and value of the product. Contact your local
representative for replacement parts.
Additional copies of this manual can be
ordered from your local Arjo representative.
When ordering, include the Instructions for
Use product number (see front page) and
equipment identification number.
Manufacturer Information
This product has been manufactured by:
ArjoHuntleigh AB
Hans Michelsensgatan 10
211 20 Malmö,
SWEDEN
Definitions Used in this Manual
Means: Failure to understand and follow
these instructions may result in injury to
yourself and others.
Means: Failure to follow these
instructions may cause damage to the
product.
Means: This is important information
regarding the correct use of the equipment.
Intended Use
Sara Stedy is a mobile active lift with a safe
working load (SWL) of 182 kg (400lb). It is
intended to assist caregivers in hospitals,
long-term care, nursing homes and home
care environments, including private homes.
Sara Stedy is manufactured to a very high
standard and has been designed to quickly
and easily transport or transfer patients from
one sitting position to another. It is not
intended for long periods of sitting or
transfer.
Sara Stedy is intended to transfer a patient
to/from a chair, wheelchair, a bed and a
toilet.
Sara Stedy may also be used as supportive
aid when elevating a patient for the
purposes of changing wound dressings,
incontinence pads or for personal cleansing.
Any references to the “patient” in this
document apply equally to a resident at
home or in a long term care facility and
refer to the person transferred.
Sara Stedy must be used by appropriately
trained caregivers with adequate knowledge
of the care environment, its common
practices and procedures, and in accordance
with the guidelines in the Instructions for
Use.
Sara Stedy should only be used for the
purpose specified in this Instructions for
Use. Any other use is prohibited.
WARNING: To avoid injury, transfers must
only be performed on flat, non-sloping
surfaces/floors to prevent the Sara Stedy
from tipping over.