OPERATING THE LIFT
SECTION 3—OPERATING THE LIFT
Introduction
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's physician, nurse, or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this owner's manual, observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient.
ONLY operate the lift with the legs of the lift in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it becomes necessary to move through a narrow passage, close the legs of the stand up lift only as long as it takes to move through the passage. When the stand up lift is through the passage, return the legs to the maximum open position.
If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
Use common sense in all lifts.
Invacare slings and lift accessories are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Invacare lifts. Slings and accessories designed by other manufacturers are not to be utilized as a component of Invacare’s lift system.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the lift. The weight limitation for the
ALWAYS keep hands, fingers, feet and toes clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, the stand up lift can be operated with one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.