Invacare R121 ユーザーズマニュアル
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery on the battery charger to
confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the patient lift. The weight limitation for
the RPL450‐2 (Low Base) is 450 lbs and the RPA600‐2 (Low Base) is 600 lbs.
the RPL450‐2 (Low Base) is 450 lbs and the RPA600‐2 (Low Base) is 600 lbs.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
Using the Sling
Use an Invacare approved sling that is recommended by the individual’s doctor, nurse or
medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual being lifted.
medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual being lifted.
DO NOT use any kind of plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion between
patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during
transfer.
patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during
transfer.
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for
wear, tears, and loose stitching.
wear, tears, and loose stitching.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard
immediately.
immediately.
DO NOT alter slings.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced, to
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a stationary object
(bed, chair or commode).
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a stationary object
(bed, chair or commode).
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel locks in place to prevent the chair from
moving forwards or backwards.
moving forwards or backwards.
When connecting slings equipped with color coded straps to the patient lift, the shortest
of the straps MUST be at the back of patient for support. Using long section will leave little
or no support for patientʹs back. The loops of the sling are color coded and can be used to
place patient in various positions. The colors make it easy to connect both sides of the
sling equally. Make sure that there is sufficient head support when lifting a patient.
of the straps MUST be at the back of patient for support. Using long section will leave little
or no support for patientʹs back. The loops of the sling are color coded and can be used to
place patient in various positions. The colors make it easy to connect both sides of the
sling equally. Make sure that there is sufficient head support when lifting a patient.
Lifting the Patient
When using an adjustable base lift, the legs MUST be in the maximum Opened/Locked
position before lifting the patient.
position before lifting the patient.
When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before moving the
patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back onto the
stationary surface and correct this problem ‐ otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back onto the
stationary surface and correct this problem ‐ otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patientʹs
arms should be inside of the straps.
arms should be inside of the straps.