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April 2013    For your nearest Distributor, call 1-800-694-4525 

Table of Contents 

Diagram and Features 

 VERA-LIFT™  V350..................................................................................3 
 VERA-LIFT™  V600..................................................................................4 

     

VERA-LIFT V800 ...........................................................................5

Safety Information

 

 Warning

 

Symbol

 

....................................................................................6 

 Using

 

the VERA-LIFT

TM

 and VERA-LIFT

TM

 Back Belt and Sitting Slings 

with Other Manufacturer’s Equipment ...................................................6 

Back Belt and Sling Care .........................................................................6 
Pre-Use and Monthly Inspections..............................................................6 
Leaving Slings Positioned Under Patients in Wheelchairs, etc ........................7 
Patient Transport with the VERA- LIFT

TM

....................................................7 

 Staff

 t

raining

 

........................................................................................7 

Patient Assessment Criteria for Transfers

 

Transfer Criteria for the VERA-LIFT

TM

........................................................8 

Basic Standing Transfer ..........................................................................8 
Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps ......................................................8 
Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps and Buttock Support Strap ................9 
Patients Not Suited for VERA-LIFT

TM

 Standing Transfers...............................9 

Seated Transfer with Sitting

 Style

 Sling

s/Belts

...........................................10 

Sizing and Positioning the Back Belt.........................................................10 
Sizing and Positioning the Sitting 

Style 

Sling

s/Belts

....................................

 

11 

Tip for Positioning the Buttock Support Strap/Sitting Sling Leg Supports ...... 11 
Specialty Back Belts and Sitting Slings .................................................... 11 

VERA-LIFT™ Transfer Procedures

 

Basic Standing Transfer ........................................................................ 12 
Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps .................................................... 13 
Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps and Buttock Support Strap .............. 15 
Seated Transfer with Sitting

 Style

 Sling

/Belts

............................................

 

17 

Standing Transfer Toileting Procedure ..................................................... 18 
Seated Transfer Toileting Procedure........................................................ 19 

 Wheelchair  Repositioning.......................................................................20 

November 2017

For your nearest distributor, call 1-800-694-4525

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Summary of Contents for Vera-Lift V350

Page 1: ...VERA OPERATING MANUAL Models V350 350 w scale V600 V600 w scale V800 ...

Page 2: ... with Crossed Straps 8 Standing Transfer with Crossed Straps and Buttock Support Strap 9 Patients Not Suited for VERA LIFTTM Standing Transfers 9 Seated Transfer with Sitting Style Slings Belts 10 Sizing and Positioning the Back Belt 10 Sizing and Positioning the Sitting Style Slings Belts 11 Tip for Positioning the Buttock Support Strap Sitting Sling Leg Supports 11 Specialty Back Belts and Sitti...

Page 3: ...the VERA LIFT 24 Factory Service and Ordering Replacement Parts 24 Further Questions 24 VERA LIFT Back Belt Sitting Sling and Gait Belt Ordering Information VERA LIFT Sling ordering 25 Double Strap Contour Back Belts 25 Single Strap Contour Back Belts 26 VERA LIFT Sitting Slings 26 VANCARE Gait Belts 27 VERA LIFT back belt and sling options 27 Special Orders 27 Optional Built in VERASCALE Operatio...

Page 4: ...ght on models without scales 5 Mast 6 Mast pegs on models without scales 7 Knee pad with optional knee strap 8 Shift bar 9 Re charging plug 10 Mast handgrips 11 Emergency stop switch 12 Pendant switch with battery indicator lights 13 Extended bolt optional 14 Lift Arms 15 Lift arm hooks 16 Pati ent handgrips Scale optional 5 9 7 8 10 4 2 1 3 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 November 2017 For your nearest dis...

Page 5: ...els without scales 5 Mast 6 Mast pegs on models without scales 7 Knee pad with optional knee strap 8 Shift bar 9 Re charging plug 10 Mast handgrips 11 Emergency stop switch 12 Pendant switch with battery indicator lights 13 Extended bolt optional 14 Lift Arms 15 Lift arm hooks 16 Pati ent handgrips Scale optional 5 9 8 10 4 2 1 3 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 November 2017 For your nearest distributor cal...

Page 6: ...t pegs on models without scales 7 Knee pad with optional knee strap 8 Shift bar 9 Re charging plug 10 Mast handgrips 11 Emergency stop switch 12 Pendant switch with battery indicator lights 13 Extended bolt optional 14 Lift Arms 15 Lift arm hooks 16 Pati ent handgrips Scale optional 5 9 8 10 4 2 1 3 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 November 2017 For your nearest distributor call 1 800 694 4525 5 ...

Page 7: ...ch use 3 H Cloth back belts and sitting slings may be washed in water temperature 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 ...

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

Page 9: ...e 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 WARNING Before using the VERA LIFT V350 and V600 patients must be assessed by the facility s professional nu...

Page 10: ...utside of the back belt e Have no injuries or medical conditions that might be aggravated by the transfer procedure f When using VERA V350 patient must weight less than 350 pounds when using VERA V600 patient must weight less than 600 pounds V800 less than 800 pounds 2 The Patient May a Have unpredictable behavior for example patients with dementia as long as behavior exhibited does not pose a saf...

Page 11: ...re g When using VERA V350 patient must weight less than 350 pounds when using VERA V600 patient must weight less than 600 pounds VERA V800 less than 800 pounds 2 The Patient May a Be unpredictably able to bear weight in legs b Be non weight bearing c Be unable to follow simple directions d Have unpredictable behavior while being transferred in a standing position examples patients who attempt to p...

Page 12: ...formation should be communicated to the nursing staff You can tell the size of the sitting sling by looking at the color of the stabilizing handles on the back of the sitting sling A reference guide for sitting sling sizes is on the VERA LIFT arm Small Black Stabilizing Handles Medium Red Stabilizing Handles Large Blue Stabilizing Handles Extra Large Brown Stabilizing Handles Tip for Positioning t...

Page 13: ...e 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 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 foot pad with the patient s knees against the knee pad It is important that the patient s feet b...

Page 14: ...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 the back belt at the to...

Page 15: ...red straps 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 10 Snuggly fasten the knee strap behind the patient s knees 11 Double check the back belt loop connect...

Page 16: ...tom of the back belt at the top 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 ...

Page 17: ...ld be used for tall patients as 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 th...

Page 18: ... patient s shoulder blades 6 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 See Tip for Positioning the Back Support Back Belt Buttock Strap Under Patients Who...

Page 19: ...the patient 20 Unfasten the inner safety belt and remove the sitting sling 21 Make sure the patient is safely positioned before removing the VERA LIFT and sitting sling from the room Standing Transfer Toileting Procedure Follow the VERA LIFT standing transfer procedure for the patient that is used for other standing transfers through step 12 in the Basic Standing Transfer procedure and through ste...

Page 20: ... of the sitting sling approximately 1 inch above the top of the rolled down pants and Brief if used The top 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 ...

Page 21: ...s is double checked 1 Lift the patient approximately 2 inches off of the wheelchair seat 2 Move the VERA LIFT 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 November 2017 For your nea...

Page 22: ...es The VERA LIFT is equipped with caster brakes on the rear wheels To lock the brakes step down on the end of each brake tab To release the brakes push forward on the tab located on the top of each brake Emergency Up Down 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 ...

Page 23: ...FT is plugged in the green 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 power cord is plugged into a 120 volt outlet and the batteries are charging The ...

Page 24: ...amage for loose and missing stitching 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 Back Belt Sitting Sling Inspection Checklist at the back o...

Page 25: ...s about any of the material 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 should NEVER be cleaned in a shower as water will damage the electronics i...

Page 26: ...lities 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 crossed and th...

Page 27: ... 5 094013 VERA LIFTTM Sitting Slings Sizing The VERA LIFT 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 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 during...

Page 28: ...APH CHEK sewn in moisture proof lining 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...

Page 29: ... will change from LB to KG or from 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 a...

Page 30: ...ove lids inspect wire connections Check casters for tightness lint Check battery voltage while lift is in operation Check battery charger output 27 6 volts or 5 volts 13 2 volts if fully charged approx 12 0 volts if partially discharged or 5 volt If voltage decreases by 4 5 volts change the battery Please follow the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in the product manuals and record a...

Page 31: ... belt Velcro or plastic 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 sling is being laundered with bleac...

Page 32: ...ps to the lift arm hooks straight see photograph 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...

Page 33: ...e resident no more than 2 off the bed wheelchair 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 loop...

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