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WHO WE ARE
At HT Systems we’re dedicated to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by using clever
customer-centric design.
Formed in 2018, we are building on over two decades of product development and research by the
University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Our development team has worked with a wide range of health professionals, caregivers and people
living with disabilities to ensure we can provide a comfortable, safe and easy to use solution.
Our Kera sit2sit is a simple mechanical hoist which is light, quick and easy to use, and its small footprint
makes it ideal for negotiating tight spots and convenient to store.
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/HTSystemsNZ
Web: htsystems.co.nz
htsystems.com.au
Address: 94 Byron Street
Sydenham
Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
INTENDED USE
The Kera sit2sit assists a single caregiver to safely and securely transfer people, with little or no standing
strength, between seated positions.
It is intended to be used on level surfaces for the transfer of immobile users in hospitals, care facilities
or domestic homes.
It is not intended for users to be in the transit position for long periods of time.
The Kera sit2sit is only to be used for the purposes as described in this manual.
KERA SIT2SIT DIAGRAM
USER AND CAREGIVER ASSESSMENT
A clinical assessment of the user’s suitability for use with the Kera sit2sit should be carried out by a
qualified health professional. The user does not need to be weight bearing but will require some level
of flexibility in their lower joints to be comfortably lifted using this hoist.
Before each transfer the caregiver should be aware of the users current medical, physical, and mental
condition and not attempt a transfer if they are concerned that the transfer would endanger the user
or the caregiver’s own safety.
The Kera sit2sit was designed to minimise the load on caregivers however please be aware of your
physical ability to complete the transfer and do not attempt a transfer that would endanger the user
or the caregiver’s own safety.
SAFE PATH AND DESTINATION
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Ensure the transfer path is clear and free of trip hazards and the floor is safe to transfer, i.e. not wet or slippery
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Ensure the seat to be transferred to is ready and is safe for the user to be seated in. The brakes of both
seats of the transfer should be locked.
Lock Lever
Caregiver
Handle
User
Handle
Arm Cradle
Cover
Chestpad
Chestpad
Slider &
Index Pin
Knee Support Cover
Brake Pedal
Rear Castors
Leg Spreader Lever
Anti-tip Bar
Footplates
Front Castors
