Invacare 1600 Manuel D’Utilisation
USING THE SCALE
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SECTION 3—USING THE SCALE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a resident without approval of the resident'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 resident.
ICCI recommends the use of the safety strap and shoulder harness when using the
ICCI recommends the use of the safety strap and shoulder harness when using the
bath lift. Always adjust the safety strap and shoulder harness for safety and comfort
before transferring the resident onto the chair.
The safety strap should be used when lifting or transferring. Otherwise, the resident
The safety strap should be used when lifting or transferring. Otherwise, the resident
may fall from the seat.
Make adjustments for safety and comfort before moving the resident.
Lock the rear casters of the bath lift when transferring an individual onto the seat or
Make adjustments for safety and comfort before moving the resident.
Lock the rear casters of the bath lift when transferring an individual onto the seat or
stretcher. Locking the rear casters will stabilize the lift and help prevent it from
shifting during transfer.
Each facility and each resident will require a unique set of instructions and
Each facility and each resident will require a unique set of instructions and
procedures to follow for each bath. Check with your supervisor and the resident’s
chart for the proper procedures to follow.
Review and practice the operation with an able bodied assistant before attempting
Review and practice the operation with an able bodied assistant before attempting
with a resident.
NOTE: ICCI recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/
from procedures; however, the bath lift can be operated with one assistant. The use of one assistant
is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.
from procedures; however, the bath lift can be operated with one assistant. The use of one assistant
is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.
Removing/Installing the Bath Scale
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1 on page 20.
NOTE: To install the bath scale, reverse this procedure.
1. Lock the two rear locking casters on the bath lift by pressing down on the locking
pedal with your foot (Detail “A”).
2. Press on the down arrow on the hand pendant to lower the bath lift.
3. Remove the three bolts that secure the hanger rods to the bath scale (Detail “D”).
4. Pull the hanger rods away from the patient scale to remove the seat or stretcher from
the bath lift.
NOTE: If the hand pendant is hanging on the steering handle (as shown in Detail “C”, remove it
from the steering handle before lifting the bath scale off of the lift column.
from the steering handle before lifting the bath scale off of the lift column.
5. Lift the bath scale off of the lift column.