Invacare GHS350 Owners Manual - Page 8

SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact the dealer for further instructions. The Invacare patient lift is NOT a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Moving a person suspended in a sling over ANY distance is NOT recommended. DO NOT attempt to transfer without the approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this Owner's Manual, observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient. Invacare Stand Assist and Transfer slings are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Invacare patient lifts. Slings and accessories designed by other manufacturers are not to be utilized as a component of Invacare's patient lift system. Use the sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual that is being lifted. Weight Limitation DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of the patient lift. The Get‐U‐Up lift has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. Assembling the Lift DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware. This will damage the mounting brackets. Using the Sling Individuals that use the Stand Assist Sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight, otherwise injury may occur. Stand Assist Slings: DO NOT use the stand assist sling in combination with the patient lift as a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Moving a person using the stand assist sling in combination with the patient lift over ANY distance is NOT recommended. Stand Assist Slings: Individuals that use the stand assist sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight, otherwise injury can occur. Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the stand support sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patientʹs arms are outside the stand assist sling. The belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of the sling during transfer, possibly causing injury. Transfer Slings: Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transfer sling is at the base of the spine and the patientʹs arms are outside the transport sling. Transfer Slings: DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position while using the transfer sling, otherwise injury may occur. DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion) between the patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during transferring. After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for wear, tears, and loose stitching. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard IMMEDIATELY. Get-U-Up™ Lift 8 Part No 1148115