Arjo Sara 3000 Installation guide

KKX81010M-EN
Issue 3
October 2006
Sara 3000
TM
Operating and Product
Care Instructions

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ARJO products are patented or patent
pending. Patent information is available by
contacting ARJO.
The policy of Arjo is one of continuous
development and we therefore reserve the
right to make technical alterations without
notice. The content of this publication may not
be copied either whole or in part without the
consent of ARJO.
This product has been manufactured for ARJO
by :
Medibo Medical Products N.V.
Heikant 5
B-3930 Hamont-Achel
Belgium
‘Sara 3000’ and ‘ARJO’ are registered
trademarks of GETINGE AB.
The SARA 3000 is produced in Belgium by
MEDIBO MEDICAL PRODUCTS for GETINGE
AB and sold under the ARJO brand.

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SECTION Page
No.
Foreword................................................ 4
Safety Instructions ................................. 5
Intended use 5
General safety instructions 5
Symbols and definitions used 6
Product lifetime 6
Parts description / legend...................... 7
Product description and handling
instructions ............................................ 8-13
Installation instructions.............................. 8
Features and functions .............................. 8
Control Handset 8
Dual control switch 8
Emergency stop button 8
Automatic cut-out 8
Automatic stop function 9
System Failure Lower Override 9
Battery Discharge Indicator 9
Hour Meter 9
Chassis Castor Brakes 9
Foot Support 9
Lower Leg Straps 9
Adjustable Width Chassis Legs 9
Checklist before use.................................. 10
Preparation for transfer.............................. 10
Using the Standing sling and the Transfer
sling ........................................................... 10-13
Scale ...................................................... 14-17
Resident scale ........................................... 14
Re-verification ........................................... 14
Display symbols / functions ...................... 15
Use - method A ......................................... 16
Use - method B ......................................... 16
Scale battery installation / change ............ 17
Care of your scale ..................................... 17
Battery Charging.................................... 18-19
Desinfection, cleaning and maintenance 20-21
General Equipment Care ........................... 20
Daily checks............................................... 20
Servicing advice......................................... 20
Parts list and diagrams.............................. 23
Periodic Testing......................................... 21
Environmental advice ................................ 21
Slings ......................................................... 21
Care and preventive maintenance 22
Preventive maintenance schedule............. 22
Labels..................................................... 23
Technical Specification.......................... 24-26
Problem Solving / Trouble shooting ...... 27
Adresses ................................................ Cover
Contents

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Thank you for using SARA 3000.
If you would require information, further to
these Operating and Product Care
Instructions, or replacement parts, please
contact your local ARJO representative who
can provide comprehensive support and
service programs to maximize the long-term
safety, reliability and value of your SARA 3000.
If there is anything in these Operating and
Product Care Instructions that is confusing or
difficult to understand, please contact your
local ARJO representative.
Contact details appear on the back cover of
this document.
Should any other information (e.g. a video or
abbreviated Guidelines For Use) accompany
these Operating and Product Care
Instructions, please note that they do not
replace the information in this booklet as the
latter also contains important safety
instructions. Any abridged guidelines are not a
replacement of the full instructions for SARA
3000, its parts and ARJO sling. Before
operating SARA 3000 be sure that you read,
understand and follow all the instructions and
guidelines for both SARA 3000 and the ARJO
sling
Foreword

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Intended use
SARA 3000 is a mobile raising aid, with a Safe
Working Load of 200 kg (440 lbs), intended to
be used for raising to a standing position and
short transfer of residents (e.g. raising from
bed and transit to wheelchair, or from
wheelchair to toilet) in hospitals, nursing
homes or other health care facilities where the
resident has been clinically assessed to
correspond to the following categories;
Category C
- Sits in a wheelchair
- Is able to partially bear weight on at least one
leg.
- Has some trunk stability
- Dependent on carer in most situations
- Physically demanding for carer.
- Stimulation of remaining abilities is important.
SARA 3000 shall always be handled by a
trained caregiver, continuously attending to
the resident, and in accordance with the
instructions outlined in these Operating and
Product Care Instructions.
SARA 3000 is intended to be used with clip
slings only -except for the ‘Transfer Slings’
which also have loops for attachment of the leg
flaps to the central lug situated on the resident
support arms.
Use slings that are designed for SARA 3000.
Warning: Before attempting to use
SARA 3000, a full clinical assessment of
the resident his/her condition, and
suitability must be carried out by a
qualified person.
Caution: Although it is manufactured to
a high standard, the Sara 3000 and its
accessories shall not be left for
extended periods in humid or wet areas.
Do not under any circumstances spray
the Sara 3000 or accessories (excluding
slings or ARJO approved wet
environment equipment) with water,
such as under the shower.
General Safety Instructions
Any references made to the ‘resident’ or
‘patient’ in this document, means the person
being raised.
Warning: READ BEFORE USE.
Before using your SARA 3000 you must
read and fully understand these
Operating and Product Care
Instructions. You must be trained on
SARA 3000, and any accessories, as
well as its functions and controls.
The Operating and Product Care Instructions
are mandatory for the safe and effective
handling of Sara 3000, including the safety of
the resident and the caregiver.
Warning: Only Medibo Medical
Products N.V. designated parts,
designed for the purpose shall be used
for SARA 3000 to avoid injuries
attributable to the use of inadequate
parts.
Unauthorized modifications or repairs
on SARA 3000 may affect its safety and
will invalidate any warranty. Medibo
Medical Products N.V. will not accept
responsibility for any accidents,
incidents or lack of performance that
occur as a result of any such
unauthorized modification or repair.
Safety Instructions