Drive Medical Design 13240 Personal Lift User Manual


 
installation cont.
FIGURE
PART DESCRIPTION QTY
16 Hexagon Screw - M12x35 1
17 Hexagon Screw - M12x30 1
18 Screw - M6x10 1
19 Fixed Screw 1
20 Washer 1
It is extremely important that the lift be inspected
before each use. The following items need to be
checked:
a. All nuts and bolts should be tight.
b. The lifter should move freely with caster
brakes off.
c. Check the brakes on the rear casters for proper
operation.
d. Make sure base adjustment mechanism is
operating easily.
e. Double check to ensure the “U” bracket at the
end of the boom and the “S” hook on the
hanging bar are secured tightly.
f. Work the Linak Actuator to ensure that the
battery has enough power. When the battery is
50% below full capacity, it will give a
“beep” warning and will need to be re-charged
immediately.
g. Before initial use, place a drop of oil on the
following areas:
1. Where mast and boom connect, hanging bar
hook, pump handle hinge, and caster axles.
2. Where pump and boom attach.
3. Lubricate above mentioned every 2 to 3 months.
how to operate the
electric patient lift:
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1. Spread the base legs to the widest position
before lifting.
2. Keep the patient centered between the base
legs and have the patient face the attendant.
3. Be extremely cautious and use restraint straps
for spastic or severely handicapped patients.
4. How to use Standard or Commode Slings.
a. For smooth and easy lifting, have the lift,
chains, sling, commode or wheelchair in ready
position.
b. With the patient in the center of the bed, roll
patient on side away from the attendant.
c. Roll the patient on side toward the attendant
and center the patient on sling. With the base
of lifter under bed, press the down button on
the control handset to lower the boom.
d. With base of lifter under bed press “ “ button
on the control handset to lower the boom (#20)
e. Hook the hanging strips of sling with the
hanging bar. If a chain is used, make sure the
“S” hooks are away from the patient. Lock rear
casters, lift the patient by pressing the up
button on the control handset.
f. Lift patient until his/her feet will swing easily
off the bed keeping patient facing the attendant.
g. Unlock rear casters and transfer patient to and
above commode or wheelchair. Lock brakes of
both lifter and commode (or wheelchair).
h. Press the down button on control handset to
gradually lower the patient.
i. During the descent, assist patient to attain
correct sitting posture.