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Instructions for use
1. Never use the lift if you have not had proper training on lifts and slings.
Never use the lift before you have read the manual for both the lift and slings.
2. Perform risk assessment, which will dictate whether one or more carers are required.
3. Always do a check of the lift before using it. Pay special attention to checking wheels, bolts, lift arm, sling bar and
labels. See manual for how to check lift before use.
4. Before using the lift always plan and assess the risk before a lift and transfer:
a. Check suitability of the environment where you plan to conduct lifting and then make a plan for the task.
b. Check whether both the lift and the sling you plan to use function properly. Fill out any necessary form before use.
c. Check that the lift battery is charged.
d. Check that the lift has been serviced.
e. Visually inspect the lift and the sling for signs of damage or defects.
f. Ensure sizing and type of sling is correct for the user.
5. Use the lift as a mobile lifting station. Don’t drive if you don’t have to. Plan for a short transfer, move chairs, carpets
and other furniture that might be in your way.
6. Place the sling on the user before you place the lift close to the user. See Accessories such as EasyGlide Ovals,
FootStool, Slide Sheets that can assist you in sling application.
7. Move the lift slowly towards the user. Keep one hand between the sling bar and the user to make sure you never hit
the user with the sling bar.
8. Attach the loops from the sling to the sling bar. Start with the upper ones. Check so that the sling bar does not
rotate and hit the user. After attaching all sling loops, check that they all are inside the safety latch by pulling the
loops down.
9. Lifting procedures:
a. When lifting a user from a chair/toilet/wheelchair etc is most often done by placing the lift in front of the chair or
coming from the side
b. When lifting a user from a bed, it is easiest if you raise the head of the bed and lift the user from a seated
position. If you need to lift a user from lateral position, please pull in the lower straps of the sling to keep them
from sliding up/into groin area. Lower parts of the sling should not touch either knee joints or groin area.
c. When lifting a user from the floor, it is easiest if the user can sit up on the floor. If it is not possible, the most
common method is to place the lift so that a pillow underneath user’s head will be in one corner near the base
of the lift and closer to one side of the mast. Remember to lock the wheels!
