ARJO HUNTLEIGH Sara Lite User manual

001.20058.EN rev. 10 • March 2014
SARA LITE
Instructions for Use

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General Information ................................................................................................................... 5
Foreword.............................................................................................................................. 5
Service and Support.......................................................................................................... 5
Manufacturer Information .................................................................................................. 5
Definitions Used in this Manual......................................................................................... 6
Operational Life................................................................................................................. 6
Intended Use..................................................................................................................... 6
Product Identification........................................................................................................ 6
Package Contents............................................................................................................. 6
How to Use this Manual .................................................................................................... 6
Symbols............................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 8
General Instructions............................................................................................................. 8
Shock Prevention .............................................................................................................. 8
Human and Environmental Safety Practices..................................................................... 9
Environmental Advice........................................................................................................ 9
Battery and Battery Charger Safety Practices................................................................... 9
Homecare Environment Considerations............................................................................ 9
Part Designation....................................................................................................................... 10
SARA LITE Floor Lift and Battery Station.......................................................................... 10
Compatible Slings.................................................................................................................... 11
Product Description/Functions............................................................................................... 12
Hand Control: Legs Opened or Closed ........................................................................... 12
Raising and Lowering a Patient....................................................................................... 12
Correct Use of the Brakes............................................................................................... 12
Emergency Switch-off ..................................................................................................... 12
Sleep Mode ..................................................................................................................... 13
Transferring a Patient...................................................................................................... 13
Safety Features.................................................................................................................. 13
Automatic Cut-out............................................................................................................ 13
Automatic Stop Function ................................................................................................. 13
System Failure Lower Override....................................................................................... 13
Foot Support.................................................................................................................... 14
Battery Charge indicator.................................................................................................. 14
Hour Meter ...................................................................................................................... 14
Lifting a Patient......................................................................................................................... 15
Using a Standing Sling....................................................................................................... 15
Battery Charging ...................................................................................................................... 17
Battery Information............................................................................................................. 17
Removing the Battery...................................................................................................... 17
Battery Charging ............................................................................................................. 17
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 18
Preventive Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................... 18
To Be Inspected by the User ............................................................................................. 18
To Be Inspected by a Qualified Technician ....................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 21
Labels........................................................................................................................................ 22
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Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 23
Lift Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 24
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................................... 25
Electromagnetic Compliance.......................................................................................... 25
Electromagnetic Emissions............................................................................................. 25
Electromagnetic Immunity............................................................................................... 26

General Information
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General Information
Thank you for buying the SARA
LITE from ArjoHuntleigh.
Your SARA LITE is part of a series
of quality products designed
specially for home care, nursing
homes and other health care uses.
We are dedicated to serving your
needs and providing the best
products available along with
training that will bring your staff
maximum benefit from every
ArjoHuntleigh product.
Contact us if you have any
questions about the use or
maintenance of your ArjoHuntleigh
product.
Foreword
Please read this manual in its entirety. The information
contained in it is crucial to the proper use and
maintenance of the SARA LITE. It will help protect your
product as well as ensure that the equipment performs to
your satisfaction.
Lifting and transferring a person always present a potential
risk. Some of the information in this manual is important for
your safety and must be read and understood to help
prevent injuries.
Service and Support
A service routine must be done on your SARA LITE by
ArjoHuntleigh trained service staff. This will ensure the
product remains safe and functional. See the “Care and
Maintenance” section.
Please contact your local ArjoHuntleigh agent if you need
more information, want to report an unexpected event or
lack of performance, or if you need any help in setting up,
using or maintaining your ArjoHuntleigh SARA LITE. The
agent can offer support and service programs to maximize
the long-term safety, reliability and value of the product.
Contact your local agent for replacement parts.
Additional copies of this manual can be bought from your
local ArjoHuntleigh agent. When ordering, include the
Instructions for Use part number (see front page) and the
product part number.
Manufacturer Information
This product has been manufactured by:
ArjoHuntleigh AB
Hans Michelsensgatan 10
211 20 Malmö
SWEDEN
WARNING: ArjoHuntleigh strongly advises and
warns that only parts designated by ArjoHuntleigh
should be used on products and other devices
supplied by ArjoHuntleigh. Injuries can be caused
by the use of inadequate parts.
WARNING: Unauthorized changes on any
ArjoHuntleigh product may affect its safety.
ArjoHuntleigh will not be held responsible for any
accidents, incidents or deficiencies of performance
that occur as a result of any unauthorized changes
to its products.