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June - 2010
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USING THE PAL – Portable Aquatic Lift
Obey all User Instructions listed in the Owners Manual whenever using lift. Obey all Caution,
Warning, Operating Instruction(s) and Labels located on the lift whenever using. It is the
responsibility of the lift Owner to ensure that the correct safety procedures have been put in place
and a risk assessment carried out.
If a User is mentally challenged or has severe physical
disabilities these issues must be taken into account to determine the number of persons required
to complete the transfer onto the seat and the number of persons required to be in the water,
ready to receive the User. If the PAL will be used by a disabled person living on their own, a
communication device should be installed in the area of use to call for assistance in the event of
an emergency. Only persons healthy enough for water activities should use the PAL. Users
should consult with their physician to determine if water activities are appropriate for the User.
Keep fingers and hands clear of lift arms during use.
POSITIONING
Four important things to REMEMBER when positioning the PAL for use:
1. Maintain a firm grip on the handle - use care when positioning the PAL. It is heavy (945 lb/ 429 kg)
Do not use the seat as a hand hold to position the PAL – Only use the handle.
2. Position the PAL on level ground and in an area that allows plenty of room for transferring to and
from a wheelchair.
3. Fully extend both stabilizing arms.
4. Lock both rear wheels.
WARNING: Failure to fully extend both stabilizing arms and to lock both rear wheels could cause
lift movement during transfer and could result in injury. Both stabilizing arms must be fully
extended and both rear wheels must be locked whenever lift is used. Do not retract stabilizing
arms or unlock rear wheels during transfer as the lift could move and may result in injury. The
maximum lift capacity is 300 lb/136 kg. Keep fingers clear of lift arms during use.
PAL Positioning Diagram
