Using your MAXI MOVE
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Fig. 30
If returning the patient to a bed, move into the
desired position above the bed, adjusting the
spreader bar position as necessary. Then lower
the patient using the handset control
When lowering the spreader bar, ensure that the
patient’s and attendant’s legs and feet are well
clear of any parts of the lift to avoid injuries.
Pull the MAXI MOVE away before removing the
sling from under the patient. If transferring the
patient to a chair, refer to the section entitled “To
Lift from a Chair”.
To Lift from the Floor
Put the sling around the patient, by rolling or
sitting the patient up. Open the chassis legs first,
then approach and lift the patient’s legs over the
chassis as shown in Fig. 31.
Fig. 31
When connecting the sling to the spreader bar,
the patient’s head and shoulders could be raised
with pillows for additional comfort.
With the open part of the spreader bar pointing
down towards the shoulders, attach the shoulder
strap attachment clips, as shown in Fig. 32 and
inset.
Fig. 32
Once connected, raise the hip and knee into
maximum flexion, and push down on the
positioning handle to be able to connect the leg
strap attachment clips as shown in Fig. 33. This
will have the effect of raising the patient’s head
and shoulders slightly.
Fig. 33
When lifting from the floor, some attendants
prefer to connect the leg straps first. This applies
in particular to very large patients with large
thighs. In that case, raise the hip and knee into
maximum flexion, and attach the leg strap
attachment clips. Then tilt the spreader bar
towards the shoulders to connect the shoulder
attachment clips.
When all the straps are securely attached, lift the
patient from the floor in a semi-reclining position.
Supporting the head can add comfort and can
reassure the patient. Once raised from the floor,
ensure the patient’s legs are clear of the chassis
before continuing to lift (see Fig. 34).
WARNING: Only detach the sling leg connection
clips followed by the shoulder connection clips
when the patient’s body weight is fully supported
by the bed to avoid any risk of fall.
CAUTION: Make sure that no strap is passing
under the MAXI MOVE legs.
CAUTION: While the patient is positioned over
the legs as shown in Fig. 31, DO NOT operate the
adjustable chassis leg controls.
CAUTION: Always check that all the sling
attachment clips are fully in position before and
during the lifting cycle, and in tension as the
patient’s weight is gradually taken up.
