10
Transferring Instructions
Turn the lift on by rotating the red “RESET” button clockwise.
Turn the lift off by pressing the “RESET” button down.
Transfer from a Bed
Note: Explain each step to the patient to reduce any anxiety.
1.
Ensure the patient is in the center of the bed.
2.
Roll the patient onto their side.
3.
Roll the sling about halfway from side to side. The handle on the
back should face outward.
4.
Position the rolled section of the sling against the patient’s back
with commode opening at the bottom of the spine and the top
near the patient’s neck.
5.
Roll the patient onto the sling and up onto their opposite side so
the rolled section can be unrolled.
6.
Roll the patient onto their back.
7.
Feed the leg sections under the thighs and pull up between the
thighs.
8.
Raise the head of the bed if this function is available.
9.
Move the lift slowly toward the patient and position the
spreader bar above the patient’s chest.
10.
Attach loop “a” of the sling to hook “A”, loop “b” to hook “B”,
loop “c” to hook “C” and loop “d” to hook “D” pf the spreader
bar.
11.
Lift the patient using the hand pendant. (ensure the lift brakes
are off)
12.
Pull the lift away from the bed to the wheelchair or chair and
lower the patient onto the surface.
Note: Reverse procedure to return the patient to their bed.
Warning: Only use slings supplied by the lift manufacturer. Using
mismatched slings can lead to accident and injury.
