Invacare ROZE Owners Manual - Page 16

SECTION 4-LIFTING THE PATIENT ƽ WARNING Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the sling. Transfer Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transfer sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the sling. 3. Ensure the following: A. The patient's knees are secure against the knee pad. B. The patient's feet are properly positioned on the foot plate. C. Slings: • Standing Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the patient's lower back. • Transfer Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the transfer sling is at the base of the patient's spine. • Either Sling Style ‐ the patient's arms are outside the sling. D. The rear casters are unlocked. E. The legs are in the maximum open position. ƽ WARNING If transferring a patient from a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur. 4. If transferring from a wheelchair, lock the wheel locks on the wheelchair (Detail "B" of FIGURE 4.2). 5. Press the UP arrow button on the hand control to raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair or commode). The patient's weight will be fully supported by the stand up lift (Detail "C" of FIGURE 4.2). NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move. DETAIL "A" - STAND UP LIFT DETAIL "B" - WHEEL LOCK Mast Handle Wheel Lock Handgrip Casters Knee Pad DETAIL "C" - LIFTING THE PATIENT Foot Plate Sling FIGURE 4.2 Lifting the Patient Roze™ Stand Up Patient Lift 16 Part No. 1150703