SECTION
SECTION 2—OPERATING THE BATH LIFT
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a resident without approval of the resident'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 resident.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the resident.
Lock the rear casters of the bath lift when transferring an individual onto the seat. Locking the rear casters will stabilize the lift and help prevent it from shifting during transfer.
Each facility and each resident will require a unique set of instructions and procedures to follow for each bath. Check with your supervisor and the resident’s chart for the proper procedures to follow.
Review and practice the operation with able an bodied assistant before attempting with a resident.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, the bath 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.
Transferring into/out of the Bathing Unit
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 and FIGURE 2.2 on page 10.
NOTE: To transfer out of the bathing unit, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: In some cases, the resident may need to be weighed. Refer to Using the Scale (Model 1900S ONLY) on page 11.
1. Bring the lift into position with the resident.
NOTE: The seat may be lowered to its lowest position for a wheelchair transfer, or to a convenient height for a bed to wheelchair transfer, etc. Use the transfer methods prescribed by your facility and the needs of the resident.
2.Lock the two rear locking casters on the lift by pressing down on the locking pedal with your foot. Refer to FIGURE 2.1.
3.Swing one or both armrests up and back.
4.Transfer the resident.
5.Slowly bring the arm rests down in
front of the resident. | FIGURE 2.1 Transferring into/out of the |
| Bathing Unit |
Part No. 1148113 | 9 | 1900/1900S Bath Lift |
