It is extremely important that the lift be inspected
before each use. The following items need to be
checked:
a
. All nuts and bolts should be tight.
b
. The lifter should move freely with caster
brakes off.
c
. Check the brakes on the rear casters for proper
operation.
d
. Make sure base adjustment mechanism is
operating easily.
e
. Double check to ensure the “U” bracket at the end
of the boom and the “S” hook on the hanging bar
are secured tightly.
f
. Work the Actuator to ensure that the battery still
has enough power. When the battery is 50% below
full capacity, it will give a “beep” warning and will
need to be re-charged immediately.
g
. Before initial use, place a drop of oil on the
following areas:
1
. Where mast and boom connect, hanging bar hook,
pump handle hinge, and caster axles.
2
.
Where pump and boom attach.
3
.
Lubricate above mentioned every 2 to 3 months.
d
. Hook the hanging strips with the hanging bar. If a
chain is used, make sure the “S” hooks are away
from the patient.
e
. Lift the patient by pressing the UP button on the
Control Handset. DO NOT lock the casters of
the Patient lift when lifting an individual. Casters
MUST be left unlocked to allow Patient Lift to
stabilize during the lifting procedure.
f
. Lift patient until his/her feet will swing easily off
the bed keeping patient facing the attendant.
g
. Transfer patient to the wheelchair or commode and
position above seat surface. Lock brakes of both
lifter and commode or wheelchair.
h
. Press the down button on control handset to
gradually lower the patient.
i
. During the descent, assist patient to attain correct
sitting posture.
j
. For transferring to wheelchair, when patient is
seated, push down on boom to slacken hanging
strips of sling. Patient can remain seated in sling.
k
. For commode use, adjust clothing before moving
lift to straddle commode. Keep hanging strips taut
and make sure patient is in a comfortable position.
how to operate the
electric patient lift:
1
. Spread the base legs to the widest position be-
fore lifting.
2
. Keep the patient centered between the base legs
and have the patient face the attendant.
3
. Be extremely cautious and use restraint straps for
spastic or severely handicapped patients.
4
. How to use Standard or Commode Slings.
a
. For smooth and easy lifting, have the lift, chains,
sling, commode or wheelchair in ready position.
b
. With the patient in the center of the bed, roll
patient on side away from the attendant.
c
. Roll the patient on side toward the attendant and
center the patient on sling. With the base of lifter
under bed, press the down button on the control
handset to lower the boom (#11).
1
. Patient lifter is a transfer device that allows
patient attendant to transfer patients from bed to
wheelchair or commode...etc. It should not be used
to transport patients.
2
. When lifting the patient, make sure the base legs
are in the most widely opened position. DO NOT
lock the casters of the Patient lift when lifting
an individual. Casters MUST be left unlocked to
allow Patient Lift to stabilize during the lifting
procedure.
3
. When battery power goes below 50%, the
controller has an audible “beep” warning. When
the low battery warning is heard, charge the
battery immediately. Please note that a lifted
patient cannot be lowered down when battery is
out of power.
4
. Push the “emergency” red button if the control
unit system is not functioning properly.
important safety instructions:
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