Using your MAXI MOVE
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Once the sling has been positioned and attached
securely to the spreader bar, the patient can be
lifted using the control handset. For general
patient manoeuvring and transferring, see also
the section entitled “Using DPS Spreader Bar”.
Apart from the methods listed above, the Loop
spreader bar with loop slings is also extremely
useful for lifting patients who have “contracted
legs”, which prohibit the use of the DPS spreader
bar. Attach the sling as described in the section
entitled “To lift from the Bed”.
To Lift from the Bed
Place the sling under the patient as if it were a
sheet. Flex the patient’s legs and bring the sling
leg sections under the thighs. Attach the sling to
the spreader bar using any of Methods 1-3 above.
To lift from the Floor
Raise and support the patient into a sitting or half
sitting position. Feed the sling down along the
patient’s back. Bring the leg portions of the sling
into position. Raise the patient’s legs over the
chassis, and bring the lift into position (see
Fig. 43). With the jib as low as possible, attach
the shoulder loops. Bend up the patient’s knees to
connect up the leg portions of the sling.
Fig. 43
When lifting or lowering a patient who is
supported by a sling, do not use the castor
brakes. This allows the lift to move to the correct
position using the patient’s center of gravity.
When the patient has been returned to the bed,
the patient may be laid down before the sling is
detached.
Using the Stretcher Frame
The stretcher frame has been designed to aid
portability without removing the stretcher frame
from the lift, such as for going through doorways.
Using the Soft Stretcher
The soft stretcher is intended for use with the
stretcher frame and is available in two sizes: large
and extra-large. It is also supplied in both plain
polyester or polyester mesh for washing. Both
types are available with or without commode hole.
Use the following procedure to lift a patient using
the stretcher frame and soft stretcher.
Identify the head section of the soft stretcher.
Look for a label sewn to the end of the head
section.
Position the soft stretcher sling by rolling the
patient over as if inserting a sheet. Ensure that
the top section of the sling (as indicated by the
label attached to the sling) is under the patient’s
head, with the top edge of the sling level with the
top of the head (see Fig. 44). With the stretcher
frame as high up as possible, move the lift until
the frame is directly over the patient.
CAUTION: Check that all four points of the sling
are securely connected before lifting.
NOTE: Some attendants prefer to use a larger
sling for this operation.
CAUTION: Check that all the loops are securely
attached before lifting.
WARNING: When lowering the spreader bar,
ensure that both the patient’s and attendant’s
legs and feet are well clear of the moving mast to
avoid injuries.
WARNING: To avoid tipping when using the lift
with a stretcher, transfers must only be
performed on flat, non-sloping surfaces/floors.
Also, always make sure that the patient is
positioned in the middle of the stretcher.
WARNING: Do not raise or lower the patient while
the stretcher frame is being used to transfer a
patient to avoid injuries.
CAUTION: Before the soft stretcher can be used
with the MAXI MOVE, ensure the ArjoHuntleigh
stretcher frame has been correctly installed on
the carrier (see Fig. 14). Once correctly installed,
the stretcher frame should be able to rotate
approximately 90° around its axis. Do not install
the stretcher frame in line with the jib.
