OPERA - Department of Nursing

Using your OperaPatient positioning function cut outfuseIf an obstruction is encountered accidentally duringupward or downward movement then an automaticcut out fuse will operate to protect the system. Thefuse will reset quickly once powered movement hasceased, the obstruction or lifter should be moved toavoid this re-occurring. If the patient positioningfunction cut out fuse operates again, withdraw thelifter from use and contact ARJO Servicedepartment.Care Of Your Powered PatientPositioning Spreader BarFor general care refer to the “Care Section”. Referin particularly to paragraphs relating to cleaning,plastic parts, labels, etc.Warning: The motor and gearboxcovers house moving parts, care must betaken not to damage these covers. Shouldthe covers become damaged, withdrawthe lifter from use and arrangereplacement of the cover/s before re-usingthe lifter.Warning: Before attaching the slingensure the spreader bar is rotated intoposition so the eventual lift will resemblefigure 32.The slings to be used with the 2 point spreader barare the ARJO loop slings (see fig. 2). They areavailable in four sizes (small, medium, large andextra large) all colour coded. A range of morespecialised slings are available please contactARJO or their authorised distributors for details.The loop sling is available with or without headsupport. A bathing mesh sling is also available in allthe four sizes with or without head support.To Lift from a ChairMethod 1 - Easing the patient forward, if necessary,slide the sling down the patient’s back until seam“C” (see fig. 33) reaches the base of the spine. Takeattachment points “B” and loop the tails of the slingunderneath the patient’s thighs, ensuring the slingpieces are not twisted underneath the patient. Hookthe loops onto the “opposite side” outer hooks onthe spreader bar. (See fig. 34).Warning: Apart from cleaning no usermaintenance is required, but somecomponents may need to be serviced orreplaced periodically. This should becarried out by an ARJO qualified serviceengineer. For more information contactARJO or their approved distributor. Seealso ‘Servicing Advice’ in the ‘Care’section.BACAP1395e, mP1138e/2Using the 2 point spreader barP1394fBFig. 33Fig. 3221