Able Assist User Manual
(Ref: PT004_IFU Issued 01/17)
Using the Able Assist with a Bed
The Able Assist can be used to aid a User getting
out of bed.
1. Position the User as shown below so they
are facing the Able Assist and sat on the bed
with their feet on the floor.
2. Spread the legs if required and get the User
to place their feet on the footplate.
Flip up the Seat Pads and apply the Castor
Brakes.
3. The User should grab the Hand Rail with
both hands and use this to assist them
with standing as shown below:
4. Once the User is fully stood up, the carer
should flip down the Seat Pads and user
can then perch on the pads.
5. The carer can then remove the brakes
and propel the Able Assist including the
User to their destination.
Also refer to the sections on
General Operation for detailed
operating instructions.