Invacare 1500 Manuel D’Utilisation
OPERATING THE BATH LIFT
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5. Transfer the resident onto the seat.
NOTE: Use the transfer methods prescribed by
the facility and the needs of the resident.
the facility and the needs of the resident.
6. Secure the resident in the seat using the
straps (not shown).
7. Swing the armrests back into position.
FIGURE 2.3 Transferring into/out of the
Transferring into/out of the Tub
CAUTION
The bath lift is designed for use with Sit and Supine Tubs only. The seat does not fit
into Side Entry tubs.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 and FIGURE 2.5 on page 13.
NOTE: To transfer out of the tub, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: To transfer out of the tub, reverse this procedure.
1. Prepare the tub for bathing. Refer to the
tub owner’s manual.
2. Transfer the resident into the lift. Refer
3. Position the lift seat so that the
resident’s feet are off of the floor. Refer
to Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift on
page 13.
to Raising/Lowering the Bath Lift on
page 13.
NOTE: Position the lift seat at a comfortable
low height so that the caregiver can maintain
eye contact with the resident.
low height so that the caregiver can maintain
eye contact with the resident.
4. Unlock the casters. Refer to Locking
5. Move the resident to the bathing unit
using the lift.
FIGURE 2.4 Transferring into/out of the
6. Height Adjustable Bathing Units ‐ Adjust the height of the tub to the lowest position.
7. Adjust the height of the seat or stretcher so it is slightly higher than the side of the tub.
8. Slowly begin to bring the resident over the tub.
NOTE: If using the seat, the resident’s legs may need to be placed over the side of the tub.
Seat
Lift
NOTE: Stretcher shown.