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WARNING
DO NOT
attempt to transfer until the user is assessed
by a qualified professional. Thoroughly read and fully
understand the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
DO NOT
move the patient if the straps on the sling are
not properly connected to the attachment hooks of the
patient lifter. Check that the sling is properly connected
to the attachment hooks prior to lifting a patient.
DO NOT
use patient slings and patient lifter of different
manufacturers. TUFFCARE slings are made specifically
for use with TUFFCARE floor type patient lifter.
Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. The legs of the
patient lifter MUST be in the maximum open position for
optimum stability and safety.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the
sling is removed and replaced to ensure that it is properly
attached before the patient is removed from a surface.
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
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2.
Position the patient lifter using the handle on the mast.
3.
Press the “ LIFT” – “DOWN” button on the hand control to
lower the lift arms for easy attachment to the sling.
Press “DOWN”
symbol bottom
to lower arms
for attachment
