Arjo Sara 3000 Installation guide

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

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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.
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Symbols and Definitions used in this
document
Attention special disposal requirements
Recyclable goods
Type B protection against eletrical shock in
accordance with IEC 601-1
Read instructions before use
Definitions
Warning: Means: Failure to follow these
instructions may result in injury to
yourself or others.
Caution: Means: Failure to follow these
instructions may cause damage to the
product(s).
Product Lifetime
Expected operational life of SARA 3000 is
150 000 lifting cycles, providing the product has
been regularly serviced and maintained as
indicated in these instructions (see the “Care and
Preventive Maintenance” section in particular).
The actuator shall be replaced every 50 000 lifting
cycles.
The operational life of the slings is dependent on
the actual use conditions.
Therefore, before use, always make sure that the
sling loops and straps do not show signs of fraying,
tearing or other damage and that there is no
damage, (i.e. cracking, bending, breaking) to the
attachment clips. If any such damage is observed,
do not use the sling.
The slings need to be cleaned, maintained and
inspected in accordance with the ARJO Sling
Information documents, and this document.
Other consumable parts, e.g. batteries, slings, etc..
are also subject to wear and their expected
operational life is dependent on usage.
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1. Clip Attachment Points
2. Battery Pack
3. Steering Handgrips
4. Control Handset
5. Motor/Actuator
6. Knee Support
7. Foot Support
8. Rear Castors with Brake
9. Stop Button (red) and Reset Button (green)
10. Dual Up/Down Control
11. System Failure Lowering Override
12. Battery Discharge Indicator and Hour Meter
13. Base of Chassis
14. Chassis Vertical Mast
15. Scale Unit Display (if fitted)
16. Front Castors
17. Battery Release Button
18. Resident Support Arms
19. Resident Support Grips
20. Clips
21. Leg Flaps
22. Loops
23. Anti-skid Back Support
24. Padding
25. Chest Fixation Strap
Parts designation / legend
Fig. 1
Control Panel
Transfer Sling
Standing Sling
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 19
20
21
22
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24
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Parts referred to in this manual

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Installation Instructions.
The Sara 3000 is delivered to you in fully
assembled state.
Unpack the battery pack supplied, and fully
charge it for a minimum of 24 hours, see
“Battery Charging” section.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
disconnect the electric power, remove the
pack from the charger, and insert it fully back
into the Sara 3000 battery compartment
located at the rear of the mast.
Features and functions
Control Handset: A semi-remote control unit
attached to the Sara 3000 by an extending
cable. The handset controls are for the raising
/ lowering and chassis leg opening/closing
functions. Direction arrows adjacent to the
buttons indicate each function (see Fig. 2). If
pressure is released from any button during
use, the powered movement will stop
immediately.
“Raise” button “Lower”
“Chassis legs
open” button
“Chassis legs
close” button
Fig. 2
Dual control switch:- as an option to the
semi-remote control handset, the raising and
lowering of the resident support arms can be
controlled from this switch, situated on the
front of the electronics/battery compartment.
A label adjacent to the switch is for function
identification (see Fig. 1). This switch will
function even if the handset cable has been
unplugged.
Emergency Stop Button (red) (see Fig. 1): If
you have to immediately stop any powered
movement, (other than by releasing pressure
on the button on the control handset), press
the red “stop button” located on the control
panel above the battery. This function can also
be used to ensure that powered operation
cannot accidently start when either using the
Sara 3000, or leaving it in storage or
unattended.
Once the red Stop Button has been operated,
the green reset button has to be pushed into
reset the red stop button. Now the Sara 3000
can be operated again.
Warning: The caregiver shall be aware
that from the moment the lowering and
raising functions are used, the resident
support arms shall follow the
movement of the used function.
If the resident support arms do not
follow the movement indicated by the
use of the pressed control button,
release the button immediately and
check for obstructions.
Before removing the obstruction, make
sure the resident will be supported and
in a safe position at all time.
The following safety features have been put in
place;
Automatic Cut Out - for use when Raising:
(see Fig. 1) (not a caregiver / operator control
but a function built into the electronics)
If the equipment is inadvertently overloaded
(trying to raise a resident heavier than
permitted), an automatic ‘cut out’ operates to
prevent the Sara 3000 lifting a load in excess of
the safe working load; this will stop the lift
motion automatically. If this automatic cut out
occurs, the electronics will reset when the
button on the handset is released. After this,
the resident can be lowered, by pressing the
“lower” function button on the handset.
Remove the resident from the equipment.
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Automatic Stop Function - for use when
Lowering: (see Fig. 1) Great care shall be
taken not to lower the resident support arms
onto the resident or any other obstruction,
particularly when the resident is standing up
and weight bearing. If this shall happen, the
motor will continue to run but downward
movement will be blocked by the obstruction.
If this occurs, release pressure from the
“lower” button immediately and operate the
“raise” button until the equipment is clear.
Then remove the obstruction.
System failure lower override: This can be
used in the event of main control failure. In the
unlikely event that the control handset or dual
control feature fails to operate the Sara 3000,
with a resident still supported by the sling,
provision for lowering has been made, using
the system failure lower override, situated on
the actuator,
(see Figs. 1 & 3).
A label situated on the control collar is for quick
and easy recognition (see Fig. 3) To operate
this function, pull the slide control upwards
until the resident’s own weight enables the
mast to slowly lower. To cease lowering
release the slide control. Only use this function
in the event of normal control failure, do not
use it for normal function lowering.
Warning: Before operating the ‘system
failure lower override’ to lower a
resident, always ensure that a chair or
suitable support is underneath ready to
support the resident.
Fig. 3
Battery Discharge Indicator: (see Fig. 1) This
is a small LED display, located on the battery
pack holder, which shows the charge
condition of the battery.
Hour Meter: (see Fig. 1) This is a small LCD
display which shows the total duration of
powered operation (in hours). This is primarily
intended as an aid to service engineers and to
help the caregiver calculate maintenance
intervals.
Chassis Castor Brakes: The chassis rear
castors have brakes which can be foot
operated if required (see Fig. 4), to keep the
Sara 3000 in position.
Fig. 4
Foot Support: For positioning before and
supporting the resident’s feet during raising
and transfering.
Lower Leg Straps: Accessory used to ensure
that the lower parts of the resident’s legs stay
close to the knee support. They pass around
the knee supports, then around the resident’s
lower calves. To fasten, click the strap into it’s
socket as with a seatbelt. Ensure that the
straps are firm but comfortable for the
resident.
Adjustable Width Chassis Legs: To open the
chassis legs to any variable width, press the
appropriate button on the control handset.
When pressure is released from the button,
movement will stop and the chassis legs will
remain securely in position.
The resident shall be transferred with the
chassis legs closed, as this will be easier to
maneuver through doorways, etc.
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Warning: The resident and/or caregiver
shall never place their feet or any other part
of their body in the area between the foot
support and chassis legs when the chassis
legs are closing.
Check list before use
For a list of what to check before use, please
read the “Care and Preventive Maintenance”
section of this document.
Preparation before transfer
Before approaching the resident, the
caregiver shall always tell the resident what
they are going to do, and have the correct size
sling ready.
If required, the chassis legs may be opened to
go around a chair, wheelchair or to avoid bed
legs or any other obstruction
Although a resident can be put into the sling
with the Sara 3000 close by, it may be easier to
do so with the Sara 3000 moved away.
For the transfer of residents and use of various
slings refer to the instruction provided by the
manufacturer of the sling.
Warning: Adjust the height of the
resident Support arms to avoid
approaching the resident at eye level.
Make allowances for the resident’s
arms and any obstructions, such as
chair arms, fixed handrails, shower
grips, etc.
Using Standing Sling or
using Transfer Sling
For more information on slings, please read the
sling documentation that was delivered with
the sling, and the sling label.
Fig. 1 shows a Transfer Sling and a Standing
Sling, and their different parts referred to in this
manual.
Warning: An assessment must be made
for each individual resident being raised by
the SARA 3000 -by a medically qualified
person- as to whether the resident requires
the lower leg straps when using the
standing sling. Use if necessary, e.g. with
unruly residents, residents with spasms,
etc. that were assessed as suitable to be
raised with the SARA 3000 .
Do not use the leg fixation strap when
using the Transfer sling.
The top of the sling can be recognised by the
washing label which is placed on the outside
top rim of the sling.
Encourage the resident to lean forward slightly
to enable the sling to be placed around his/her
lower back (see Fig. 6). Position the sling
around the resident’s back so that the bottom
of the sling lies horizontally about two inches or
five centimeters above the resident’s waistline,
with the resident’s arms outside the sling.
Ensure that the support strap is separated and
brought loosely around the body, and is not
twisted or trapped behind the resident’s back.
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