280490 FGSH-450
- Owner’s Manual
Rev: 03/25/13
Page: 2
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL.
Introduction
Overview of FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
Before using this equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of your
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor
Lift
, carefully read this entire manual, especially the section on “
Cautions
”. The
FGSH-450
is designed to
be used in conjunction with Prism Medical accessories and slings. Please refer to any user guides supplied
with these components and refer to them while reviewing this manual.
Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Prism Medical Repre-
sentative. Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator, or the in-
dividual being lifted/transferred. Damage to the floor lift and/or related components may also occur. Be sure
that the contents of this manual are completely understood prior to using this floor lift.
Store this manual with the documents included with the floor lift and sling (s). Contents of this manual are
subject to change without prior written notice.
The
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
is a lifting aid used by health care professionals to transfer cli-
ents. The floor lift makes it possible to transfer mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the
caregiver, while providing complete safety, dignity and comfort for the client.
The
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
is one of two components that make up this technology. The oth-
er component, the sling, is a specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the floor lift by means of a car-
ry bar and straps, and holds an individual while the lift, or transfer takes place. The sling is generally supplied
with the floor lift at the initial time of purchase. Please refer to any user guides supplied with the sling and ref-
erence them while reviewing this manual.
The
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
has the ability to lift an individual up from one resting surface
such as bed, then transfer the individual to another resting surface such as chair. The functions of lifting up or
down is accomplished by moving the pump handle up and down. The function of opening and closing the legs
on the lift is accomplished by turning the shifter handle.
MOVING A PERSON SUSPENDED IN A SLING OVER ANY DISTANCE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
Please familiarize yourself with the components of the
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
by referring to
the diagram on the next page.
Model Table for
FGSH-450 Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift
Product Code Product Description
280490
FGSH-450 - Hydraulic Steel Floor Lift 450 lbs.
