SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Reliant™ 440
10
Part No 1141431
Before
lifting
a
patient
from
a
stationary
object
(wheelchair,
commode
or
bed),
slightly
raise
the
patient
off
the
stationary
object
and
check
that
all
sling
attachments
are
secure.
If
any
attachment
is
not
correct,
lower
the
patient
and
correct
the
problem,
then
raise
the
patient
and
check
again.
During
transfer,
with
the
patient
suspended
in
a
sling
attached
to
the
lift,
DO
NOT
roll
caster
base
over
objects
such
as
carpet,
raised
carpet
bindings,
door
frames,
or
any
uneven
surfaces
or
obstacles
that
would
create
an
imbalance
of
the
patient
lift
and
could
cause
the
patient
lift
to
tip
over.
Use
steering
handle
on
the
mast
at
ALL
times
to
push
or
pull
the
patient
lift.
Invacare
recommends
locking
the
rear
swivel
casters
ONLY
when
positioning
or
removing
the
sling
(stand
assist
or
transfer)
from
around
the
patient.
Invacare
does
NOT
recommend
locking
of
the
rear
casters
of
the
patient
lift
when
lifting
an
individual.
Doing
so
could
cause
the
lift
to
tip
and
endanger
the
patient
and
assistants.
Invacare
DOES
recommend
that
the
rear
casters
be
left
unlocked
during
lifting
procedures
to
allow
the
patient
lift
to
stabilize
itself
when
the
patient
is
initially
lifted
from
a
chair,
bed
or
any
stationary
object.
Transferring the Patient
Before
transferring,
check
that
the
product’s
weight
capacity
can
withstand
the
patient
ʹ
s
weight.
Wheelchair
wheel
locks
MUST
be
in
a
locked
position
before
lowering
the
patient
into
the
wheelchair
for
transport.
Performing Maintenance
Regular
maintenance
of
patient
lifts
and
accessories
is
necessary
to
assure
proper
operation.
After
the
first
12
months
of
operation,
inspect
all
pivot
points
and
fasteners
for
wear.
If
the
metal
is
worn,
the
parts
MUST
be
replaced.
Perform
this
inspection
every
six
months
thereafter.
DO
NOT
overtighten
mounting
hardware.
This
will
damage
mounting
brackets.
Casters
and
axle
bolts
require
inspections
every
six
months
to
check
for
tightness
and
wear.
