LIFTING THE PATIENT
WARNING
Before positioning the legs of the stand up lift around the patient, make sure the patient’s feet are out of the way of the footplate, otherwise injury can occur.
Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the standing sling.
Transport Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transport sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the sling. DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position.
3.Ensure the following:
•Patient’s knees are secure against the knee pad.
•Patientʹs feet are positioned on the footplate.
•The bottom edge of either the standing sling is positioned on the lower back or the transport sling is at the base of the patientʹs spine.
•The patientʹs arms are outside of the standing or transport sling.
•The legs are in the maximum open position.
WARNING
Before transferring, check that the wheelchair weight capacity can withstand the patient's weight. Refer to Typical Product Parameters in the wheelchair owner’s manual.
If transferring from a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.
4.If transferring from a wheelchair, lock the wheel locks on the wheelchair. Refer to Detail “B”.
5.Raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair, or commode) high enough to clear the surface. The patient’s weight will be fully supported by the lift. Refer to Detail “C” on page 19 and Operating the Lift on page 14.
NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move.
NOTE: The lift arms will stay in position until lowered.