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TIGHTENING AND LIFTING TIPS
The Kera sit2sit lifts the user by squeezing them up against the Chestpad with the Backstrap.
Therefore, the tightness of the Backstrap is very important.
Here are some tips for getting the best result:
How tight do I need to do the straps?
As tight as possible while still comfortable.
If the straps are too loose, the Chestpad will slide
up the user’s front before you begin to lift them.
TIP: Tighten one strap at a time, take a grip
on the bar, and pull in the same direction
as the straps
How far forward do I need to bring the person?
Until the Caregiver Handle is about at your waist
and they are in a stable position.
The further forward the user is the less they will
feel like they might slip down off the Chestpad.
Their weight should be on their chest rather than
the Backstrap holding them up.
The Backstrap begins to slip up their back
and / or the user feels too hunched over
Start with the Backstrap fitted low on the back
and make sure it is as tight as possible.
Try pushing the Chestpad into the user’s stomach
by one or two more holes.
When lifted up the user should end up less
hunched over and the Backstrap shouldn’t slip
up as much.
STEP 5:
LIFTING FROM SEAT
Once you have fitted and tightened the Backstrap, you can perform the lifting from the seat:
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Take a firm two handed grip on the Caregiver
Handle and squeeze and hold the Lock Lever
SQUEEZE
LEVER
Squeeze and hold
Lock Lever when
moving handle
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In one smooth controlled motion lift the user
forward from their seat noting the following:
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Pull the Caregiver Handle toward you
through the motion shown
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The handle should end up approximately
at your waist
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You will need to take a step back as you do this
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Once the user is forward to a safe position,
let go of the Lock Lever to lock the hoist in
this position
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You can let go of the Caregiver Handle at
this point and move around the Kera sit2sit
The Caregiver Handle must be brought down until the user is in a safe and stable position.
A PARTIAL LIFT COULD CAUSE THE USER AND DEVICE TO BE UNSTABLE AND FALL.
