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VERA II OPERATING MANUAL

Models: B350,B350 w/scale,B450, B450 w/scale, B600, B600 w/scale

Summary of Contents for VERA-LIFT II B350

Page 1: ...VERA II OPERATING MANUAL Models B350 B350 w scale B450 B450 w scale B600 B600 w scale ...

Page 2: ...sed Straps 9 Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps and Buttock Support Strap 9 Patients Not Suited for VERA LIFT IITM Standing Transfers 10 Seated Transfer with Sitting Style Sling Belts 10 Sizing and Positioning the Back Belt 11 Sizing and Positioning the Sitting Sling 11 Tip for Positioning the Buttock Support Strap Sitting Sling Leg Supports 11 Specialty Back Belts and Sitting Slings 11 VERA LI...

Page 3: ...dering Replacement Parts 24 Further Questions 24 VERA LIFT II Back Belt Sitting Sling and Gait Belt Ordering Information VERA LIFT IITM Back Belts 25 Double Strap Contour Back Belts 25 Single Strap Contour Back Belts 26 VERA LIFT IITM Sitting Slings 26 VANCARE Gait Belts 27 VERA LIFT IITM Back Belt and Sling Options 27 Special Orders 27 Optional Built in VERASCALE Operation 28 Calibration 28 Month...

Page 4: ...ncy lowering switch on bottom of control box 5 Foot plate 6 Mast 7 Knee pad with knee strap 8 Shift bar 9 Rechargeable battery 10 Control Box 11 Battery indicator lights 12 Pendant switch 13 Extended bolt 14 Lift arms 15 Lift arm hooks 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 December 2019 For your nearest Distributor call 1 800 694 4525 3 ...

Page 5: ...4 Emergency lowering switch on bottom of control box 5 Foot plate 6 Mast 7 Knee pad with knee strap 8 Shift bar 9 Rechargeable battery 10 Control Box 11 Battery indicator lights 12 Pendant switch 13 Extended bolt 14 Lift arms 15 Lift arm hooks December 2019 For your nearest Distributor call 1 800 694 4525 4 ...

Page 6: ...y lowering switch on bottom of Control Box 5 Foot plate 6 Mast 7 Knee pad 8 Shift bar 9 Rechargeable battery 10 Control Box 11 Battery indicator lights 12 Pendant switch 13 Extended bolt 14 Lift arms 15 Lift arm hooks 1 5 2 6 8 4 10 11 9 12 13 15 14 7 3 December 2019 For your nearest Distributor call 1 800 694 4525 5 ...

Page 7: ...ure up to 200 F 93 C Do not bleach Air dry or dry at temperature below 200 Inspect with each use Pre Use and Monthly Inspections VANCARE lifts are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the safety requirements for patient care equipment In addition they have been tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory MET Labs to insure their safety It is important however that you kn...

Page 8: ...ervice training for your staff Before using the VERA LIFT II to transfer patients all staff must be trained and authorized to use the VERA LIFT II If additional training is needed contact your local distributor A DVD demonstrating transfer techniques and VERA LIFT II care was sent to the facility with the lift This DVD can be used along with hands on training led by a nurse or professional rehabil...

Page 9: ...h less than 600 pounds WARNING Watching the DVD without hands on training DOES NOT QUALIFY AS TRAINING Staff members who have seen the DVD but who have not had hands on training described above may not use the VERA LIFT II WARNING Before using the VERA LIFT II patients must be assessed by the facility s professional nursing or professional rehabilitation staff to determine which patients are suita...

Page 10: ... a Have cooperative behavior may not exhibit behavior that might pose risk of injury to the patient or for staff members during VERA LIFT standing transfers See Patients Not Suited For VERA LIFT Standing Transfers on next page b Be able to follow simple directions c Be able to bear weight on at least one leg d Be able to stand erect or lean back into the back belt with arms on the outside of the b...

Page 11: ...IFT The VANDER LIFT is designed to lift patients who require higher levels of care For information about the VANDER LIFT contact VANCARE Inc at 800 694 4525 or call your local VANCARE representative Seated Transfer with Sitting Style Slings Belts 1 The Patient Must a Not exhibit behavior that might pose risk of injury to the patient or for staff members during VERA LIFT II seated transfers b Be ab...

Page 12: ... slings come in different sizes When transferring a patient using the VERA LIFT II and a sitting sling the sling should be large enough to extend from the patient s coccyx to 2 3 inches below the lower edge of the patient s shoulder blades When the correct size sitting sling has been determined for the patient the information should be documented in the patient s record and the information should ...

Page 13: ...e lower edge of the patient s shoulder blades The patient s arms must be on the outside of the back belt Fasten the inner safety belt snuggly 6 Lower the lift arms to their lowest position and spread the base of the VERA LIFT II to its widest position Spreading the base maximizes the stability of the lift 7 Move the lift in front of the patient and help the patient to place his or her feet on the ...

Page 14: ... 3 Make sure there is enough room to do the transfer Move furniture or other things that may be in the way The required number of staff members must be present 4 Help the patient to a sitting position if needed a If the transfer is from the bed the patient should be sitting on the edge of the bed b If the transfer is to or from a wheelchair remove the wheelchair foot pedals 5 Place the bottom of t...

Page 15: ...s straight not crossed to the lift arm hooks using the same loop on both sides of the back belt The upper or lower lift arm hooks may be used for short to medium height patients The upper hooks should be used for tall patients as this will help the patient to stand erect on the VERA LIFT II 10 Snuggly fasten the knee strap behind the patient s knees 11 Double check the back belt loop connection to...

Page 16: ... of the fold between the patient s buttocks The top of the belt should be 2 3 inches below the lower edge of the patient s shoulder blades The patient s arms must be on the outside of the back belt 7 Fasten the buttock support strap to the clips on each side of the lower edge of the back belt and adjust it so it provides the appropriate degree of buttock support for the patient Fasten the back bel...

Page 17: ... this will help the patient to stand erect on the VERA LIFT 12 Snuggly fasten the knee strap behind the patient s knees 13 Double check the back belt loop connection to the lift arm hooks to make sure the loops are connected securely to the lift 14 Lift the patient to a standing position 15 Unlock the VERA LIFT brakes and back the lift away 16 While slowly turning the lift move the patient to the ...

Page 18: ...pport b Lay the leg support loops across the patient s thigh c Repeat the above two steps for the patient s other leg See Tip for Positioning the Back Support Back Belt Buttock Strap Under Patients Who Have Extensor Tone or Who Are More Dependent on page 11 7 Fasten the inner safety belt snuggly 8 Lower the lift arms to their lowest position and spread the base of the VERA LIFT II to its widest po...

Page 19: ...er Toileting Procedure Follow the VERA LIFT II standing transfer procedure for the patient that is used for other standing transfers through step 12 in the Basic Standing Transfer procedure and through step 13 in the Standing Transfer With Crossed Straps procedure Continue with the following steps 13 While slowly turning the lift move the patient into position with the back of the patient s legs a...

Page 20: ...p of the sitting sling should be below the patient s shoulder blades The patient s arms must be on the outside of the sling a Lift one of the patient s legs and pull the leg support under the leg making sure not to twist or fold the leg support b Lay the leg support loops across the patient s thigh c Repeat the above two steps for the patient s other leg Continue with steps 6 through 14 of the VER...

Page 21: ...patient approximately 2 inches off of the wheelchair seat 2 Move the VERA LIFT II until the patient s buttocks are positioned at the back of the wheelchair seat 3 Leaving the caster brakes unlocked lower the patient so that his or her buttocks are at the back of the wheelchair seat Continue with the transfer procedure indicated for the patient December 2019 For your nearest Distributor call 1 800 ...

Page 22: ...d of each brake tab To release the brakes push forward on the tab located on the top of each brake Emergency Lowering Switch WARNING The brakes need to be locked as the patient is being lifted and should remain unlocked as the patient is being lowered WARNING If the pendant switch fails use the emergency lowering switch located on the control box To use it press the red button to lower the lift Th...

Page 23: ... battery charge light on the pendant switch will be lit and you will hear a click which indicate the batteries are being charged Pendant Switch Battery Indicator Lights The pendant switch has a green battery charge light and a red low battery light The battery charge light will shine when the charging cord plugged into a 120 volt outlet and the batteries are charging The low battery light will shi...

Page 24: ... and for tears and excessive wear that might cause them to fail If a back belt or sling is damaged or overly worn it must be thrown away and replaced with an undamaged back belt or sling A permanent record of each of these inspections and action taken should be kept by the facility See Monthly VERA LIFT II Back Belt Sitting Sling Inspection Checklist at the back of this manual Monthly VERA LIFT II...

Page 25: ...covered in this manual contact your local VANCARE Distributor Your local distributor s name address and phone number are located on the back page of this manual If you are unable to locate your local distributor call VANCARE directly using the phone number on the front cover WARNING The VERA LIFT II should NEVER be cleaned in a shower as water will damage the electronics in the base of the lift Da...

Page 26: ...isinfected prior to first use Vancare recommends to disinfect the lift prior to disposal in accordance with local environmental regulations Vancare s products undergo continuous development which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior notice The only warranty Vancare makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental of its products The information cont...

Page 27: ... Hanger Assembly different designs Mechanical emergency lowering different designs Handles Hand control different designs Emergency stop Operation panel display where applicable Lever for base width adjustment where applicable Pedal for base width adjustment where applicable Locking handles Wheels Wheels Haner Assy Handles Locking handle Emergency stop Mechanical emergency lowering Lever for base ...

Page 28: ... special attention to the following areas Sling bar different designs Side support where applicable Handles Mechanical emergency lowering different designs Hand control Emergency stop Lower leg support Foot rest Locking handles Wheels Lever for base width adjustment where applicable Lever for base width adjustment Disinfect Follow the manufacturer s instructions for proper use of the disinfectant ...

Page 29: ...s Identification Emergency Overview Colorless liquid with mild fresh odor Avoid contact with eyes Keep out of reach of children HMIS Rating Health 0 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 PPE None Potential Health Effects Eye Contact Eye contact may cause mild eye irritation with discomfort Skin Contact Does NOT cause skin irritation and the product is NOT skin sensitizer Inhalation Does NOT cause any respir...

Page 30: ... liquid Additional Considerations None FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Non Flammable liquid NFPA Rating Health 0 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 PPE NONE Section 6 Accidental Release Measures Spill Clean Up No special cleanup measures are required for the consumer product To avoid the possibility of bleaching the spill should be absorbed with paper towels and the area rinsed with clean water Accidental Rel...

Page 31: ...tability and Reactivity Chemical Stability The product is stable Incompatibility with other Materials Strong acids Conditions to avoid Contact with strong acids Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal or other decomposition may yield chlorine dioxide or chlorine Section 11 Toxicological Information TOXICITY TESTING ACUTE Inhalation Studies with Wistar Albin...

Page 32: ...III and is considered under applicable definitions to meet the following categories Information not available Section 313 This product contains following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372 None State regulations State Right to Know information is not provided California prop 65...

Page 33: ... Care Facilities Double strap back belts can be used with the white straps connected to the lift arm hooks to transfer patients with predictable cooperative behavior who meet the other single strap connection criteria Patients with cooperative but unpredictable behavior patients with one sided weakness and patients with a single lower amputation can be safely transferred with the white straps cros...

Page 34: ... 094013 VERA LIFT IITM Sitting Slings Sizing The VERA LIFT II sitting sling should be long enough to extend from the bottom of the patient s coccyx to two to three inches below the lower edge of the patient s shoulder blades The VERA LIFT II sitting sling can be used to transfer patients who do not exhibit behavior during transfers that might pose risk of injury to the patient or for staff members...

Page 35: ...ing sewn in Moisture proof STAPH CHEK slip on sling and back belt protectors are also available Special Orders On rare occasions a non standard size or shape back belt or sling will meet an individual patient s transfer needs more safely Contact your distributor for custom order requirements FOR INFORMATION ON CURRENT PRICING OR TO PLACE AN ORDER CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR WARRANTY INFORMATION VANCA...

Page 36: ... KG to LB Release the LB KG pad after the unit enunciator changes 5 To recall the last patient s weight the scale must first be turned on Press the center of the VANCARE logo to the left of the ON ZERO pad on the front of the scale The display will show the message RECL then alternately flash between the stored weight and the RECL message 6 If the battery symbol appears replace the battery with a ...

Page 37: ... rusting damage Inspect wire connections Check casters for tightness lint Check battery voltage 26 4 volts if fully charged approx 24 0 volts if partially discharged or 5 volt If voltage is less than 24 volts change the battery Please follow the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in the product manuals and record accordingly Based on institutional average usage data Vancare recommends ...

Page 38: ...connector fasten securely Is loose and or missing stitching present On slings with safety belts does Velcro or plastic connector fasten securely Are tears present Is excessive wear present Is color fading on stabilizing handles Is the padding inside the leg straps smooth If the color is fading on the stabilizing handles this indicates the belt sling is being laundered with bleach or with a harsher...

Page 39: ...graph 3 fasten knee strap Double check the back belt attachment to the lift Lift the resident to a comfortable position Unlock brakes and move the lift into position in front of bed wheelchair commode 1 person pushes lift while other pulls on back belt handle Leave brakes unlocked and lower the lift to seat the resident on the chair bed commode Remove the back belt loops from the lift arm hooks an...

Page 40: ...chair Unlock brakes and back the lift away and when clear lower resident to normal sitting position Move the lift into position over bed wheelchair 1 person pushes lift while other pulls on sitting sling handle Leave brakes unlocked and lower the lift until the resident is sitting on the chair bed Unfasten the safety belt and remove the sitting sling loops from the lift Back the lift away from the...

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