LF2020-INS-LAB-RevC12
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Lift and transfer from chair
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. recommends that two attendants be used when
transferring a patient to and from a wheelchair.
WARNING: Before transfer, ensure wheelchair wheel locks are in locked position.
Wheelchair wheel locks must be in LOCKED POSITION before lowering the patient into
the wheelchair, or unexpected wheelchair movement could result, which may result in
serious injury to both the patient and the attendants.
1. Fit sling as described in “Fitting Lumex Sit-To-Stand Sling”.
2. Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift to go around the chair. Apply the brakes on
both rear casters.
3. Position patient’s feet on the foot platform and knees against the knee pad.
4. Attached the sling straps to the hooks.
5. Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the handles, have
them hold their arms around the chest.
6. Press the “UP” button on the hand control.
7. Before the patient’s body is lifted from the chair, stop and make sure the sling is secured and
patient’s knees are against the knee pad.
8. The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not, adjust the sling
and try another loop option to release pressure.
9. Press the “UP” button until the patient’s body has completely left the chair.
10. Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full
standing position.
11. Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the chair.
12. Lower the patient to the object intended.
13. To lift patient in a standing position, continue to lift until the patient’s knees are locked in a
standing position.
14. At the standing position, patient’s knees may move away from the knee pad.
15. Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the chair.
16. Lower the patient to the object intended.
17. Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the chair.