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TRANSFERRING
Once the unit is positioned for use with both stabilizing arms fully extended and both rear wheels locked -
use the following procedure to transfer to the seat and into the water. 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:
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Keep fingers and hands clear of lift arms during use.
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Rotate seat to either side of lift for best transfer position.
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Raise or lower seat to proper transfer height.
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Transfer onto seat, ensuring user’s weight is centered on seat. Armrests can be rotated up if
necessary (optional US/standard on export). If user has a wheelchair, keep chair close by for
easy retrieval.
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Fasten Seat Belt - thread loose end of belt strap through buckle - pull tight - to close - press latch
down on belt material.
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Or fasten optional Stability Vest - Position shoulder straps onto shoulders and attach straps to
clips on bottom panel of the Stability Vest - pull shoulder straps tight.
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Raise seat to allow enough legroom for rotation.
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Rotate seat to 12:00 position, over water.
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Lower seat into pool. The waterproof hand control can remain connected to seat if swimmer is
operating lift.
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Unfasten Seat Belt - grasp latch and lift up, pull loose end from latch.
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Or unfasten optional Stability Vest - unclip shoulder straps and transfer into water.
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When finished, return to seat, ensuring user’s weight is centered on seat.
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Raise seat to allow enough legroom for rotation.
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Rotate seat to original transfer position.
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Raise or lower seat to proper transfer height.
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Unfasten Seat Belt or optional Stability Vest.
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Transfer off of seat.
WARNING: The PAL lift is designed to transfer (lift) users from the deck surrounding the
swimming pool/spa into the water and back again. It is not designed to transport users from place
to place. Serious injury can result if the lift is moved while a user is in the seat.
IN CASE OF HAND CONTROL FAILURE
Lifting failure -
In the event of a lifting failure, there are emergency control buttons built into the control
box. Use a blunt object, like the cap of a ball point pen, to press the appropriate up or down emergency
button located above the LCD Display on the control box.
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.
