6
Lower the support arms carefully using the control
handset, until the sling attachment lugs on the
support arms are close enough to connect up one of
the sling attachment clips. (See fig. 7).
Next, select the appropriate clip on the opposite end
of the sling and connect up.
Note: The patient should be supported by the
sling, but not pulled forward too much.
Note: Clip selection is at the discretion of the
attendant, and should be relative to the size of
the patient.
Connect the leg straps onto the leg connection
knobs, (see fig. 8), once again by selecting the
appropriate strap loop according to the size of
patient to be lifted. Select one of the three colour
coded loops to the outer end of the straps, ensuring
the same colour loop is used on each side. The leg
pieces should be pulled tight, but still be
comfortable for the patient.
Ensure the sling clips are pulled well down
onto the attachment lugs and secure, and
that the leg pieces are correctly attached,
before attempting to lift the patient.
If possible, the patient should now hold onto the
grab handles with one or both hands.
(See fig. 9).
IMPORTANT:
Always check that the sling
attachment clips are fully in position before
and during the commencement of the lifting
cycle, and in tension as the patient’s weight
is gradually taken up.
Encourage the patient to assist all he / she can to
raise from the chair, steady themselves, and to keep
their head back. Operate the control handset to raise
the support arms, this will elevate the patient.
Note: If the handset button is released during
lifting or lowering, powered motion will stop
immediately.
m
P1
316,
P10
63
a, P1
04
2a
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
P.
1065
d
P1
06
5c
/2
Fig. 9
D
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