Invacare 1150704 Manuel D’Utilisation
SECTION 3—OPERATION
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SECTION 3—OPERATION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to transfer a patient without 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.
The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and
The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and
safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift under a bed, close the legs
only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the patient and lift the patient off of the
bed surface. When the legs of the patient lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the
maximum open position.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, the
patient lift can be operated by one assistant. The use of the patient lift by one assistant should be based on the evaluation of the health
care professional for each individual case.
patient lift can be operated by one assistant. The use of the patient lift by one assistant should be based on the evaluation of the health
care professional for each individual case.
Operating the Patient Lift
Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to DETAIL A.
• To lock the caster, push the tab down.
• To unlock the caster, push the tab up.
• To lock the caster, push the tab down.
• To unlock the caster, push the tab up.
Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to DETAIL B.
• To raise the patient lift, press the up button
on the hand
control.
NOTE: If the patient lift is raised to the highest level, it may be
necessary to pull down gently on the lift arms before the mast will begin
to lower. Pull down gently on both arms at the same time to avoid
making the lift unstable.
necessary to pull down gently on the lift arms before the mast will begin
to lower. Pull down gently on both arms at the same time to avoid
making the lift unstable.
• To lower the patient lift, press the down button
on the
hand control.
Closing/Opening the Legs
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to DETAIL B.
• To close the legs, press the close button
on the hand
control.
• To open the legs, press the open button
on the hand
control.
Using the Emergency Stop
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to DETAIL C.
• Push the RED emergency button in to stop the lift arms from
• Push the RED emergency button in to stop the lift arms from
raising or lowering.
• To reset, turn the emergency button clockwise.
FIGURE 3.1 Operating the Patient Lift
Push tab down to lock
Push tab up to unlock
Caster
DETAIL “A”
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE REAR CASTERS
DETAIL “B” - HAND CONTROL DETAILS
DETAIL “C” - EMERGENCY STOP
Down Button
Up Button
Hand Control
Emergency Button
Legs Open
Button
Legs Close Button