Invacare 1150704 Manuel D’Utilisation

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

Preparing the Lift for Use

Positioning the Lift for Use

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1.

NOTE: Refer to General Guidelines on page 8 in this manual before proceeding further and observe all warnings indicated.

NOTE: Before positioning the legs of the patient lift under a bed, make sure that the area is clear of any obstructions.

With the legs of the base open and locked, use the steering handle to push the patient lift into position.

Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the sling.

FIGURE 4.1 Positioning the Lift for Use

Attaching a Sling to the Swivel Bar

WARNING

The maximum weight capacity of the Jasmine Patient Lift is 500 lbs. DO NOT exceed the

maximum weight capacity of the patient lift otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Before using the sling, read and understand all operating instructions provided in the sling

owner’s manual.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard

IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT alter slings in any way.
Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the

patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 15.

Place the straps of the sling over hooks of the swivel bar.

Match the corresponding colors on each side of the sling for an even lift of the patient, refer to FIGURE 4.2.

NOTE: The Invacare Swivel Bars have three hookup points per side.

WARNING

The patient lift MUST be moved with the push handles on the mast assembly - otherwise, injury

or damage may occur.
DO NOT move the patient outside the center of gravity achieved after the patient is suspended

in the sling and the patient lift adjusts.

Lift the patient. Refer to Lifting/Moving the Patient on page 16.