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Move the Stellar to the user and place the
user’s feet on the foot plate.
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Fit the side pieces under the user’s arms and
fasten the sling loops on the sling hooks on
the lifting arm.
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The user may have their arms outside as
illustrated or if the user is semi-paralyzed, it
may be necessary to keep the arm inside the
lifting arm/sling.
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Start lifting until the sling sits tightly around
the back. Re-tighten the sling belt around the
waist once more if it is not tight enough.
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The user may hold the foam padded part of
the handle and is asked to participate (co-
operate) in the lifting action, as much as
possible.
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Ensure that the patient feels no discomfort.
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Ask the user to press their feet down onto
the plate and to stretch both knee-and hip-
joints.
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The carer may help by placing a hand on to
the knee and press the knee lightly
downwards. Continue the lifting process
according to the user’s ability, until he stands
as upright as possible. Never lift higher than
is necessary.
From standing to sitting position:
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Move the lifter to the secured (braked)
wheelchair.
Note:
Do not apply the brakes on the stand-aid
lifter when lifting the user.
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The user is best lowered with his buttocks
placed on the bottom half of the chair’s
backrest. This will tilt the chair slightly
backwards and the user will then slide down
into the back of the chair when lowered. This
movement demands the utmost care and
attention from the carer.
