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longest loop. (3B on Figure 3 Sling Diagram)
Crossing the legs as described in Step 3 is the most
recommended procedure; caregivers must assess the
condition of the patient to determine what method
is appropriate.
Step 4
Lifting the patient
1) Push the UP button on the hand control to
initiate the upward motion of the lift boom.
2) Continue the upward motion until there is
tension on the sling legs, making sure all the
loops on the sling are securely hooked on the
hanger bars.
3) Lift the patient’s knee and smooth out the sling
under each of the thighs, if necessary.
NOTE: For patients who have soft or delicate skin,
care must be taken to ensure the sling is smoothed
out along the thigh. There may be instances when
patients with extremely fragile skin will require a
different sling, such as a multipurpose sling.
4) Continue lifting the patient so he/she is just high
enough to clear the bed.
Step 5
Transferring the patient
1) Ensure there are no obstructions in the path of
travel.
2) Maneuver the lift away from the bed.
3) During transfer, do not roll lift over obstructions
or into objects that could create an imbalance
of the lift. Only use the lift operator’s handles
attached to the mast to maneuver the lift at all
times. Do not attempt to move the lift using the
boom.
WARNING: Do not push, pull or use the
actuator (motor) as a handle for moving the EZ
Way Smart Lift
®
.
WARNING: Do not place any objects around the
actuator (motor) or between the actuator and the
lift mast
Step 6
Lower patient into wheelchair, toilet or chair
ADJUST LIFT LEGS
Using the spreader bar, (See Figure 1), adjust the
legs of the lift to go around a wheelchair, toilet or
chair.
1) Position the wheelchair under the patient and
lock the wheels of the wheelchair. If transferring
the patient to a chair or toilet, position the
patient over the chair or toilet. Using the
handles located on the back of the sling, position
the patient so he/she is properly aligned to be
lowered onto the chair, toilet or wheelchair.
2) Push the DOWN button on the hand control.
3) Stand behind the patient and hold onto the
center handle located on the back of the sling.
When the patient is nearly seated, gently pull up
on the center handle to ensure the patient will
be seated in an upright position. (See Figure 7)
4) When the patient’s weight is supported by the
wheelchair, chair or toilet, continue lowering the
lift to release the tension on the loops.
5) Detach sling from hanger bar and move the lift
away from the patient.
Step 7
Remove sling
1) Gently lift the patient’s left knee, pulling the
sling legs out from underneath the patient’s
thigh. Continue on right knee.
2) Lean patient slightly forward and grasp the side
handles or the center handle, pulling the sling
out from behind the patient.
Figure 7 - Lowering into wheelchair
Figure 6 - Patient ready to be lifted