Medline Limited Warranty
Your Medline Product is warranted to be free of material defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of Three (3) years from the date of purchase. In the event of a defect or failure covered by this
warranty, contact us at 1-800-MEDLINE. Medline will, at its option, repair or replace your Medline
product. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure occurring as a result of owner misuse or
negligence, normal wear and tear, or other causes unrelated to the manufacture and design of the
product. This express warranty is Medline’s sole and exclusive warranty and your sole remedy in the
event of default or failure. Medline is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damages or
costs arising from use of the warranted products, or any defect therein or failure thereof. Medline
disclaims all other warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
How to Use a Patient Lifter
Transfer from Bed
A. If the patient needs support and is in a hospital bed, raise the side rails and have the patient hold onto
the rails. Raise the level of the bed to the highest position before moving the patient onto the sling.
This will reduce strain on the assistant’s lower back. Also, when the patient is ready to be raised,
lower the side rails and the level of the bed. This will 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 front of the patient when placing or removing the sling.
C. Roll the base as far under the bed as possible locating the cradle over the patient. Be careful not to
lower the frame onto the patient. Before lifting the patient, be sure the lifter arm is centered over the
patient. Remember, when lifting the patient, the parking brake should not be used.
Warning-
To reduce the risk of tipping over, spread the adjustable base legs to their widest position before
lifting anyone.
Beware of obstructions under the bed that can cause the wheels to stop and the lift to tip over.
D. When both sides of the sling are attached to their particular sides of the cradle, raise the patient
slowly. If the patient is in the hospital bed, it will help to raise the head of the bed. Repositioning of
the patient may be necessary to ensure that a safe sitting position is attained as the patient is raised.
Warning-
Check to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the cradle. If the sling attachments are
NOT properly connected, lower the patient back onto the bed to correct this problem.
When lifting, ALWAYS keep patient centered over the base and facing the assistant who is operating
the lift.