P440 Lift
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User Guide
Rev: 12 MAR 2021
Page: 11
Caution: Always check to ensure that when the lift is lowered that it does not come in con-
tact with the person being lifted. Steady the lift with one hand while it is being lowered near an
individual.
Caution: Always make sure that the sling is correctly fitted and adjusted on each side of the
individual so that maximum comfort and safety are achieved prior to lifting. Refer to the
sling instructions that were supplied with the sling.
Basics in transferring an individual
Step 1)
Carry the
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Lift to the desired transfer location. Set it on a secure object such as a table or
chair. Let sufficient strap out of the lift so that the lift hook can be easily attached to the eyelet of the trolley
without having to lift the lift. Attach the lift hook to the eyelet of the trolley as noted in the previous section
titled
“
Mounting the lift to the track
”.
Lower the lift to a comfortable level so that it can easily be moved.
Move it close to the individual that is to be transferred. Use the procedures for up and down and moving along
the track as described in the previous sections titled
“
Raising/Lowering the lift
”
and
“
Moving the lift
along the track
”.
Step 3)
Once the individual has been outfitted with the sling, move the lift so that it is positioned
directly
over
the individual. The lift may need to be raised or lowered, or re
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positioned along the track in order to ac-
complish this. Lower the lift so that the carry bar hooks are at a height that makes connecting the straps of the
sling easy to accomplish. Steady the lift with one hand so that it does not accidentally come in contact with the
head or body of the individual to be lifted.
Step 4)
Following the instructions provided with the sling. Attach the straps of the sling to the carry bar hooks
of the lift. The straps on each side of the sling are generally attached to the corresponding side of the carry bar
hooks. Be sure to double check to ensure that the straps are properly attached to the carry bar hooks, and that
the individual being lifted is properly positioned in the sling prior to lifting.
Caution: The following steps are intended to generally describe the procedure involved in the lifting
and transferring of an individual from one location to another using the lift, track and sling. Track con-
figurations will vary by installation.
The manual for the sling that was purchased with the lift should be reviewed in detail prior to attempt-
ing these steps. Contact your local authorized dealer should you have any questions or concerns.
Caution: Always be cautious when raising or lowering the lift, or moving the lift along the
track. Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the patient.
Step 2)
Prepare the individual being transferred with the appropriate sling. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the sling that was purchased on how to properly outfit an individual with a sling.
Caution: Always check to ensure that the lift is correctly positioned directly above the per-
son to be lifted. Over time, the lift strap may fray if this is not followed.
