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Use and Care
Introduction
To ensure safe operation of your AP-450 lift, before using this equipment, carefully read this
en
tire manual, especially the section on “Cautions”. The
AP-450 is designed to be used in
conjunction with Handicare/Prism Medical lift track, accessories, and slings; Refer to the user
guides supplied with these parts before using them and refer to them while reviewing this
manual.
Be sure you understand the contents of this manual completely before using this equipment.
Failure to comply with warnings in this manual or proper lifting instructions may
result in injury to the operator or the individual being lifted or transferred, as
well as damage to the lift and related parts.
If you have any questions after reviewing this manual, Contact your local Handicare dealer or
your local Handicare business development manager.
Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system, sling, and all related parts.
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior written notice.
Overview of AP-450 Lift System
The AP-450 is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and caregivers in homes, institutions,
and long-term care facilities to lift, position and transfer clients or a disabled family member.
The AP-450 is one part of a ceiling lift system that lifts an individual directly from above, making
it possible to transfer and reposition mobility impaired individuals safely, with dignity, and in
comfort while minimizing both strain and risk to the caregiver. The ceiling lift also does not take
up valuable floor space as most traditional methods do.
The AP-450 lift is one of the four major parts that make up a ceiling lift system:
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Lift -
Motorized unit that raises and lowers an individual directly from above
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Track -
Custom tailored and securely mounted to a ceiling structure, wall or floor provides
the path for the lift to traverse
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Trolley
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Mounted inside the track, the trolley has wheels that allow the lift to move along
the track. The lift attaches to the trolley via the
lift’s carabiner and the
eyelet of the trolley.
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Sling -
Specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the lift’s car
ry bar to hold and
support an individual for positioning or transfer
Refer to any user guides supplied with the accessories and reference them while reviewing this
lift guide.
AP-450 Ceiling Lifts
The AP-450 is designed to raise and transfer an individual along a track from one surface to
another surface. The lift remains on the lift track when in use.
The AP-450 is a portable ceiling lift. It is designed to be easily moved from one track location to
another. It is moved along the track manually with the aid of a caregiver.
Functions such as lifting up or down are controlled by pressing buttons on a digital Hand Control
attached to the lift.
Lift System
The following is included with your new AP-450 lift system:
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AP-450 lift
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Digital Hand control
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Lift Charger
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Owner’s Manual
Additional parts may include:
