Invacare 1900S manual Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit

SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT

WARNING

Follow the facilities procedure for each individual.

Invacare recommends the use of the safety strap and shoulder harness when using the bath lift. ALWAYS adjust the safety strap and shoulder harness for safety and comfort before transferring the resident onto the chair.

The safety strap should be used when lifting or transferring. Otherwise, the resident may fall from the seat.

6.Raise the lift seat by pressing the Up arrow on the hand pendant to ensure the resident’s feet are off the floor.

7.Unlock the wheels and transfer the resident to the bathing area.

8.Open the door of the bathing unit.

9.Adjust the height of the lift seat so it is slightly higher than the actual seat of the tub.

10.Slowly begin to bring the resident and seat into the open tub (Detail “A”).

NOTE: Approach at an angle roughly 45 degrees to the tub.

11.Place the resident’s feet in the foot well of the tub.

12.Continue guiding the resident and the lift chair into the tub (Detail “B”).

13.Gradually rotate the lift until the support column and push handles are behind and outside the rear rim of the tub and the resident and lift chair are inside the tub (Detail “C”).

Support Column

Push

Handles

DETAIL “A” - BRINGING DETAIL “B”- GUIDING DETAIL “C” - PLACING

FIGURE 2.2 Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit

14.Once the resident and chair are completely and safely inside the tub, use the hand pendant to lower the lift chair until it is just above the seat of the tub but not touching. Refer to Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift on page 11.

WARNING

Make sure arms and legs are out of the way of the door to avoid pinching either the resident’s or attendant’s limbs in the door.

CAUTION

Make sure the locking handle of the tub is in the fully raised position when the door is being closed.

Fully Raised

Position

1900/1900S Bath Lift 10 Part No. 1148113