Invacare Reliant 450, User Manual

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Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to 7.1.2 Attaching Slings to the Lift, page 34 . For operation of the patient lift,
refer to 6 Operation, page 25 .
Although Invacare recommends two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring from and transferring to
procedures, the equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case.
1. Ensure the legs of the lift (with the patient) are in the open position.
2. Move the wheelchair into position.
3. Engage the rear wheel locks of the wheelchair to prevent movement of the chair.
WARNING!
-The wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair for
transport; otherwise, injury may occur.
Use the straps or handles on the side and the back of the sling to guide the patient’s hips into the seat as far back as
possible for proper positioning.
4. Position the patient over the seat with his/her back against the back of the chair.
5. Begin to lower the patient by pressing the DOWN (
) button.
6. With one assistant standing behind the chair and the other operating the patient lift, the assistant behind the chair must pull
back on the grab handle (on select models) or sides of the sling to seat the patient well into the back of the chair. This seating
position helps to maintain a good center of balance and prevent the chair from tipping forward.
7. Leave the sling in place.
Remove the sling only if using a divided-leg sling.
8. To return the patient to the seating surface, reverse the steps in this procedure for patient lifting, operation and sling
attachments.
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