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7EN160146 Rev. 5 • 2020
How high should the patient be
lifted?
The height a patient is lifted should
be determined from case to case.
The maximum stand-up height can
be regulated as follows.
A
Adjust the Sabina sit-to-stand lift
base for the lifting height. See the
Sabina sit-to-stand lift instruction
for use.
B
Select either the inner or the
outer strap on the outer vest. See
page 5:
Outer vest straps.
Raising:
Maneuver the lift by pressing
the up and down buttons (two possible
speeds). The patient should, if possible,
participate by grasping the sling bar and
pulling himself/herself upwards.
Hint!
We recommend that patients
lean the upper body back somewhat,
to compensate for weak muscles in the
lower body. This facilitates standing,
enhances comfort and prevents the vest
from sliding upward.
Hint!
Remember, the raising procedure
is easier if the patient sits relatively
high, i.e., with the hip joints at the same
or a somewhat higher level than the
knees.
Determine which of the straps should
be hooked to the lift by pulling (straight
forward) on the outer vest straps and
loop straps simultaneously (see diagram
of loop straps, page 5: Loop straps).
Try to achieve optimal fit around the
abdomen by using a configuration that
enables equal tension on the vest straps
and loop straps as they tighten while the
patient stands.
Position Sabina sit-to-stand lift and
adjust the width of the base, so that the
patient’s feet can be centered on the
footrest. The lower legs (below the knees)
should be parallel to the lower-leg pad on
the lift. Adjust the horizontal and vertical
position of the pad for comfortable
resistance just below the kneecaps.
Attach and tighten the strap around the
lower legs.
Now you are ready to attach the loop
straps and vest straps (which you have
tested according to the above) to the
slingbar.
Pull on the straps to check the tension.
If the waist belt does not tighten
sufficiently, change the threading of the
loop straps.
Cross the loop straps and thread them
through the D-rings on the opposite sides.
See description on page 7 for different
fitting alternatives.
Slide the SafetyVest down behind the
patient to waist level. The lower edge of
the waist belt should be farthest down
and be placed closest to the body with
the patient’s arms outside the vest and
the waist belt.
Active Stand-up Lifting with Sabina Sit-to-stand Lift and Liko SafetyVest
