OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIFTING THE PATIENT
Lifting the patient from a bed
1.Roll the patient onto their side. Place the folded sling behind the patient’s back. The center of the sling should be parallel with the patient’s spine. Roll the patient onto their back on top of the sling.
2.Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.
3.Cross the loops, one through the other.
4.Roll the patient lift under the bed, locating the suspension over the patient. Be careful not to lower the suspension onto the patient. Center the suspension over the patient before lifting.
Warning: The casters should not be locked!
5.When all four loops are hooked onto the suspension, raise the patient carefully. If the patient is in a hospital bed, it will help to raise the head section of the bed. Repositioning of the patient may be needed to ensure that a safe and comfortable sitting position is attained as the patient is raised. Reposition using the handle on the back of the sling.
6.Raise the patient until the buttocks are just above the mattress. Lift the patient’s legs and turn the patient to face the lifting column. When clear of the bed, and if practical, lower the patient so that the patient’s feet rest on the chassis. If possible, lower the bed before lifting. Move the patient lift away from the bed. Ensure that the occupants arms and legs clear the patient lift, bed, or any other obstacles.
Warning: Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the patient’s healthcare professional and without having read the instructions and practiced using the patient lift.
Warning: Use special care for those patients who cannot cooperate while being lifted.
Warning: Ensure all bolts, hooks, and loops are securely fastened.
Warning: Attendant(s) should practice “Good Body Mechanics” when positioning a patient onto any seating surface.
Warning: Use only Lumex slings with Lumex patient lifts.
Warning: Torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings should not be used as injury could result.
Warning: Ensure the floor area is clear of any obstacle that could cause a caster to stop and possibly tip the patient lift.
LF1030 HYDRAULIC PATIENT LIFT / LF1040 ELECTRIC PATIENT LIFT OWNER'S MANUAL, 10/03 | 15 |