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7 LIFTING THE PATIENT 7.2 Lifting/Moving the Patient  For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 31. DO NOT engage the rear locking casters when patient is in the lift. 1. Pump the lift handle or press the UP () button to raise the patient above the bed. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the bed with their weight fully supported by the lift.  On manual/hydraulic lift, the boom will stay in position until the control valve is opened. On the electric lift, the boom will stay in position until the DOWN () button is pressed. 2. When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the patient's head supported by the sling and/or an assistant), he/she will be raised to a sitting position (Detail "A"). ƽ WARNING When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient's arms should be inside of the straps. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. 3. When the patient is clear of the bed surface, swing their feet off the bed (Detail "B"). 4. Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the bed. 5. When moving the patient lift away from the bed, turn the patient so that he/she faces assistant operating the patient lift (Detail "C"). 6. Press the DOWN () button (electric) or open the control valve (manual/hydraulic) lowering patient so that his feet rest on the base of the lift, straddling the mast. Close the control valve.  The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move. 7. Pull the patient lift away from the bed and then push it from behind with both hands firmly on the steering handle. Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift 30 Part No. 1078987

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7 LIFTING THE PATIENT
Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift
30
Part No. 1078987
7.2
Lifting/Moving the Patient
1.
Pump the lift handle or press the UP (
) button to raise the patient above the bed. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the bed
with their weight fully supported by the lift.
2.
When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the patient’s head supported by the sling and/or an assistant), he/she will be raised to a sitting
position (Detail “A”).
3.
When the patient is clear of the bed surface, swing their feet off the bed (Detail “B”).
4.
Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the bed.
5.
When moving the patient lift away from the bed, turn the patient so that he/she faces assistant operating the patient lift (Detail “C”).
6.
Press the DOWN (
) button (electric) or open the control valve (manual/hydraulic) lowering patient so that his feet rest on the base of the lift,
straddling the mast. Close the control valve.
7.
Pull the patient lift away from the bed and then push it from behind with both hands firmly on the steering handle.
For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 31.
DO NOT engage the rear locking casters when patient is in the lift.
On manual/hydraulic lift, the boom will stay in position until the control valve is opened. On the electric lift, the boom will stay in position
until the DOWN (
)
button is pressed.
±
WARNING
When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is
properly connected to the hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto the
stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient's arms should be inside of the straps.
Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of
different manufacturers.
The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move.