ARJOHUNTLEIGH SARA PLUS Quick Reference Guide Dec 2014

Sara Plus Quick Reference Guide This Quick Reference Guide has been produced to assist Healthcare Professionals and other users with only the functional aspects of the system. The guide does not replace the general safety warnings, cautions and recommendations provided in the product instructions for use, part number KKX52180M-EN. Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product. Product Overview

Take each adjustment cord in turn and attach to the sling up/down

Use the hanset to operate

Chassis open/close

If necessary, turn the lower override knob to lower the resident Lowering

If necessary, push the red emergency stop button to stop electric movement

Warning: The Pro-Active knee pad can be removed to allow knee or walking exercise. Ensure that when the knee pad is removed, the adjoining support bracket is always removed before starting therapy. When refitting, ensure the pad is reinserted and covers the support bracket. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. 1. Fit the sling to the resident, ensuring correct size is used. Ensure Velcro strap is fastened securely and residents arms are outside the sling. 2. Position the SARA PLUS in front of the resident, open the chassis legs if necessary, assist in placing residents feet on the foot support with their knees touching the kneepad and apply castor brakes, allow resident to hold hand grips and rest their arms on the Arc-Rest™. 3. Adjust height of Arc-Rest to its lowest position and adjust kneepad if necessary. 4. Attach the sling to the cord attachments and pull cords to eliminate slack. 5. Using the handset or dual control, raise the resident to a standing position. 6. Release brakes, close-up legs and transport resident to chair, bed or toilet. 7. Position the resident in front of chair, bed or toilet with the back of their legs touching the chair etc. and lower to a sitting position. 8. Release tension on the cords and remove cords from the sling. 9. Remove the SARA PLUS, taking care to remove the residents feet from the foot support. 10. Remove the sling from around the resident.