Mackworth Raiser, User Manual

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5.0 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
This equipment should only be used by a suitably trained person. It is important that prior to using the Mackworth Raiser, a
thorough risk assessment has been carried out with the individual user and for the intended transfer. We would recommend the
use of safety belts or ladder belts for all transfers.
5.1 Standing a user who requires no assistance
1. The user’s feet should be placed on the footplate.
2. Adjust the height of the padded leg support so that the top of the pad sits just below the
user’s knee.
3. Apply the brakes to both wheels by pressing down the brake levers on both sides. These
are clearly marked with red indicating that the brakes are on and green showing that the
brakes are off.
The wheels must always have the brake applied, whilst the user is in the process of standing or sitting.
The caregiver must always counterbalance the raiser during the standing/sitting process. This can be done by placing
one foot on the back of the footplate, holding the top of the unit steady with one hand or both options together.
4. The user can now be encouraged to lean forward and take hold of the handle frame. The
caregiver should give clear instructions to the user telling them to stand whilst they are
counterbalancing the raiser.
5. Once the user is stood the caregiver may release the brakes with one foot. Pull the
Mackworth Raiser backwards and then steer it toward the new seating position.
6. Make sure that both wheels are locked again before allowing the user to sit.
The raiser is recommended for short distance transfers although a suitable risk
assessment should be carried out to determine what is considered to be a safe distance
for a user and the environment.
5.2 Standing a user who requires assistance with optional
Ladder belt.
1. The ladder belt is connected to the disc attachment on one side of the raiser. The sleeve of
the ladder belt is then placed behind the user’s bottom.
2. The caregiver can encourage/assist the user to stand themselves by pulling on the
opposite side of the ladder belt.
The user must have the ability to stand by themselves. The belt is a support aid.
3. When the user is in a standing position, the ladder belt can then be attached to the second
disc attachment.
4. Two caregivers can provide assistance when the user needs more help with standing up.
The caregiver must always counterbalance the raiser during
the standing /sitting process.
This can be done by placing one foot on the back of the
footplate, holding the top of the unit steady with one hand or
both options together.
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