Invacare GHS350 Owners Manual - Page 16

SECTION 4-LIFTING SECTION 4-LIFTING Introduction ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical assistant. 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. NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. NOTE: Refer to the patient sling owner's manual, P/N 1023891, for more information. Positioning the Stand Up Lift 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 lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position. Before positioning the legs of the stand up lift near the patient, make sure the patient's feet are out of the way of the footplate, otherwise injury can occur. 1. Stand at the rear of the lift and grasp the shifter handle in one‐hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the mast for balance. 2. Push the shifter handle to your right to release the lock pin from its mounting hole. 3. Turn the handle clockwise until you are able to secure the lock pin into the opposite mounting hole to fully open the legs of the base. NOTE: The lock pin MUST insert into its mounting hole in the socket assembly to lock the legs in the full open position. The shifter handle will be in the vertical position and parallel with the mast assembly. ƽ WARNING If the shifter handle is NOT vertical, the lock pin is NOT seated in the socket assembly. DO NOT use the lift until the lock pin is properly seated and locked in place or injury and/or damage may occur. 4. Position the stand up lift using the mast handle. 5. Lower the lift arms for easy attachment of the patient sling. Get-U-Up™ Lift 16 Part No 1148115