Invacare RPL450-2 Owners Manual - Page 24

7 LIFTING THE PATIENT 7 Lifting the Patient 7.1 Introduction  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. 7.2 Positioning the Patient Lift  Refer to Safety on page 7 in this manual before proceeding further and observe all warnings indicated. 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 lift must be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the 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 of the lift to the maximum open position and lock the shifter handle immediately. 1. Press the legs open button on the pendant to open the legs of the patient lift to maximum. 2. Position the patient lift using the steering handle. 3. Press the boom down button on the pendant to lower the boom for easy attachment of the sling. Electric Portable Patient Lift 24 Part No. 1145810