Invacare RPS350-2 Owners Manual - Page 15

SECTION 4-LIFTING THE PATIENT SECTION 4-LIFTING THE PATIENT ƽ WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of 350 lbs. DO NOT attempt to any transfer without approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical assistant. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Invacare patient slings are made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT intermix patient slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Individuals that use the standing patient sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight, otherwise injury may occur. DO NOT move the patient if the patient sling is not properly connected to the attachment points on the patient lift. Check that the patient sling is properly connected to the attachment points BEFORE lifting the patient. During transfer, with the patient suspended in the patient sling, DO NOT roll the base of the patient lift over any uneven surfaces that would cause the patient lift to become unstable. Use the steering handle on the mast assembly at all times to push or pull the stand up lift. Positioning the Stand Up Lift NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1. NOTE: Refer to General Guidelines on page 8 before proceeding and observe all warnings indicated. NOTE: Before positioning the legs of the patient lift under a bed, make sure that the area is clear of any obstructions. ƽ WARNING The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position. UP Button Legs Open Button DOWN Button Legs Close Button Hand Control 1. Press the legs open button on the hand control to open the legs of the stand up lift to the maximum open position. 2. Position the stand up lift using the mast handle. 3. Press the down arrow button on the hand control to lower the lift arms for easy attachment to the sling. 4. Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the patient sling. FIGURE 4.1 Hand Control Buttons Part No. 1145811 15 Stand Up Patient Lift