Drive Medical Design 13240 How to operate the electric patient lift, Where pump and boom attach

installation cont.

Figure 2

Part#	Description	Qty
16	Hexagon Screw - M12x35	1
17	Hexagon Screw - M12x30	1
18	Screw - M6x10	1
19	Fixed Screw	1
20	Washer	1

It is extremely important that the lift be inspected before each use. The following items need to be checked:

a. All nuts and bolts should be tight.

b. The lifter should move freely with caster brakes off.

c. Check the brakes on the rear casters for proper operation.

d. Make sure base adjustment mechanism is operating easily.

e. Double check to ensure the “U” bracket at the end of the boom and the “S” hook on the hanging bar are secured tightly.

f. Work the Linak Actuator to ensure that the battery has enough power. When the battery is 50% below full capacity, it will give a “beep” warning and will need to be re-charged immediately.

g. Before initial use, place a drop of oil on the following areas:

1. Where mast and boom connect, hanging bar hook, pump handle hinge, and caster axles.

2. Where pump and boom attach.

3. Lubricate above mentioned every 2 to 3 months.

how to operate the electric patient lift:

weight capacity: 450 lbs.

1. Spread the base legs to the widest position before lifting.

2. Keep the patient centered between the base legs and have the patient face the attendant.

3. Be extremely cautious and use restraint straps for spastic or severely handicapped patients.

4. How to use Standard or Commode Slings. a. For smooth and easy lifting, have the lift,

chains, sling, commode or wheelchair in ready position.

b. With the patient in the center of the bed, roll patient on side away from the attendant.

c. Roll the patient on side toward the attendant and center the patient on sling. With the base of lifter under bed, press the down button on the control handset to lower the boom.

d. With base of lifter under bed press “➝“ button on the control handset to lower the boom (#20)

e. Hook the hanging strips of sling with the hanging bar. If a chain is used, make sure the “S” hooks are away from the patient. Lock rear casters, lift the patient by pressing the up button on the control handset.

f. Lift patient until his/her feet will swing easily off the bed keeping patient facing the attendant.

g. Unlock rear casters and transfer patient to and above commode or wheelchair. Lock brakes of both lifter and commode (or wheelchair).

h. Press the down button on control handset to gradually lower the patient.

i. During the descent, assist patient to attain correct sitting posture.