MDS400&600SA (GPI252)
Revision: 02/16/16
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OPERATINg INsTRucTIONs
NOTE: Turn the lift “ON” by turning the red “RESET” button clockwise until it pops up. Turn the lift “OFF” by pressing
down the “RESET” button.
PREPARATION BEFORE LIFTINg
1. Press the UP or DOWN button on the hand control once. To proceed with lifting, make sure all components are plugged
in and operating correctly. Check battery status by pushing on the battery indicator on the control box (See pg.8 for
the location of the battery indicator button).
2. After the battery indicator lights went out, push the UP button and the DOWN button on the hand control and ensure
that the lift is operating correctly.
3. Position the base of lift around or under the object.
4. Widen the base and engage the caster brakes.
FITTINg MEDLINE sTAND AssIsT sLINg
SAFETY NOTE
: The Medline Stand Assist sling is not suitable for patients who have involuntary postural control.
1. Always check sling safe working load versus person to be lifted.
2. Position sling behind the back with the two red pads under the arms and the single red lumbar
pad against the small of the back.
3. Make sure the adjustment strap is on the outside.
4. Cross the chest belt over and secure using the buckle adjusting for comfort as required.
5. Place loops A&B through black strap C forming an “H” in front of person as in Diagram 5.
6. Attach loops A&B to the corresponding pig tail hooks a&b on the lift boom as in Diagrams 1&2
7. Person must grasp handles, and have feet securely on foot platform with knees against kneepad.
8. Person must keep arms outside of all loops while looking up at a slight angle as in Diagram 6.
9. Correct lift position and loop attachments as shown in Diagram 7.
TRANsFER FROM BED
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Fit sling as described in “Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling” above.
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Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift. Apply the brakes in both rear casters.
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Position patient’s feet on the foot platform and knees against the kneepad.
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Attach the sling straps to the hooks.
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Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the handles, have them hold their
arms around the chest.
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Press the “UP” button on the hand control.
