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Medline Patient Lift User Instruction Manual Download Page 10

How to Use a Patient Lifter

Warning-
Wheelchair locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair for
transport.

Transfer to Wheelchair or Chair

A. The adjustable base legs (with patient) are spread until they are in their widest position.
B. The wheelchair is moved into position.

Warning-
Wheelchair locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair for
transport.

C.  The patient is positioned over the seat with his back against the back of the chair.
D.  Begin to lower the patient slowly into the chair.
E.  To position push gently on the knees of the patient with your right or left hand while simultaneously

lowering the patient into the chair.

Other alternatives for positioning the patient further back into the chair are as follows:
A.  Raise the patient so that the patient is just touching the seat.
B.  Pull up on the top and back of the sling with left hand.
C.  Complete lowering the patient into the chair.
D.  Raise the patient and repeat steps B-C if necessary.
E.  Unhook the sling from the cradle or the chains or straps attached to sling.

Removing Sling from Under Patient

Note:  It is not necessary to remove the sling unless desired by the patient.
A.  Remove the armrests from the chair if possible (optional). Disconnect the sling from the lifter.
B.  Stand in front of the patient, lean the patient forward and place his arms on his knees for stability. Pull

the sling flaps to the side, out from under patient’s thighs.

C. Still standing in front of patient, reach back and pull the sling up from behind the patient. Reposition

the patient into the chair.

Lifting Patient from Floor

A. Position lifter behind the patient with a pillow over the base to support the patient’s head and neck.

The lifter should be positioned with the lifter arm centered over the patient.

B.  Lower the cradle so that the chains or straps reach the hooks of the sling or cradle.
C.  Raise the patient’s knees and attach the sling to the cradle.
D.  Lift the patient up above the floor.  Turn the patient to face the attendant and place the patient’s feet

on the base of the lifter straddling the mast for extra stability.

E. Place a pillow on the base support legs.

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Summary of Contents for Patient Lift

Page 1: ...Manual Hydraulic Patient Lift ...

Page 2: ...rvice and repair remember your authorized Medline Dealer is able to provide the assistance needed Save this manual for future reference Warning Using other manufacturers parts on the Medline Industries Inc products is unsafe and may result in serious injury to patient and or attendant Use only Medline Industries Inc parts Medline Industries Inc parts are NOT interchangeable with other manufacturer...

Page 3: ...ain boom points in the same direction as base legs Thread mast safety lock and stud into threaded hole in mast sleeve Tighten firmly locking mast into base Figure 2 Keep mast and base locked at all times except when removing mast from base for storage Warning Be sure the bolt is aligned correctly and fully engaged or failure may result Worn parts could fail resulting in injury to resident caregive...

Page 4: ...c Place nut on bolt and secure tightly Figure 6 d Swivel cradle to check for free movement 7 Attach adjusting lever handle into base 8 Wheel locks are provided on two casters for parking To lock casters step on cam lever on side of caster To unlock step on off lever Warning Never lock wheels or block wheels when lifting someone Wheel locks are provided for parking lifter only Warning Inside center...

Page 5: ...draulic pressure knob by turning it counter clockwise not more than a quarter turn Figure 7 2 Guide descent of the patient Push gently on the patient s knees to attain correct sitting posture while lowering 3 After patient reaches seat push down on boom to slacken straps or chains Warning Lifters can tip over Keep base widened for stability Never lock wheel locks or block wheels when lifting someo...

Page 6: ...etween the base legs X X 5 Cradle Check hanger post for wear or damage X Check sling attachments for wear X X 6 Swivel Bar Check nut at bottom of swivel bar hook and eye hook on boom wear X Check for 2 plastic washers between nut of swivel bar hook and underside of swivel bar assembly X X 7 Pump Assembly Pump handle and valve work smoothly X X Check for oil leakage a light film is normal but not t...

Page 7: ...on suspended in a sling over ANY distance is NOT recommended The lifter is NOT designed for use as an equipment hoist NEVER use the lifter to lift or transfer anything other than a patient This can result in damage to the lift Transferring DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient s physician nurse or medical attendant Thoroughly read the instructions in the owner s manual observ...

Page 8: ...decrease the distance you have to elevate the patient B To place the sling under the patient the instructions are as follows 1 Place the folded sling behind the patient s back Carefully roll the patient onto his side 2 Pull the leg loops forward and under patient s thighs 3 Cross the loops Warning Pulling sharply on sling may cause the patient to fall forward resulting in injury Always stand in fr...

Page 9: ...ent onto the bed E Remove the chains or straps from the sling Transferring Patients in Lifter A During transfer ensure that the patient is facing the attendant and keep the patient as low as possible so that the patient s feet rest on the base of the lifter straddling the mast A lower center of gravity reduces the risk of a tip over Warning DO NOT roll the caster base over objects such as shag or ...

Page 10: ...raps attached to sling Removing Sling from Under Patient Note It is not necessary to remove the sling unless desired by the patient A Remove the armrests from the chair if possible optional Disconnect the sling from the lifter B Stand in front of the patient lean the patient forward and place his arms on his knees for stability Pull the sling flaps to the side out from under patient s thighs C Sti...

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