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SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM
Part No 1141431 21 Reliant 440
SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM
Lifting Preparation
NOTE: Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation,
transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by
one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for
each individual.
ƽ WARNING
STANDING SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the
standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient, and the patient's arms
are outside the standing sling.
TRANSPORT SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of
the transport sling is at the base of the spine, and the patient's arms are outside the
transport sling.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking the rear casters of the stand-up lift when
lifting and transferring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and
endanger the patient and assistants.
Invacare does recommend that the rear casters of the stand-up lift be left unlocked
during lifting and transferring procedures to allow the stand-up lift to stabilize itself
when the patient is initially lifted from and transferred to a chair, bed or any station-
ary object.
Lifting the Patient
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 23.
1. Instruct the patient to do the following:
A. Hold onto the lift arms below the black knobs on both sides of the stand-up lift.
B. Lean back into the standing or transport sling.
2. Ensure the following:
A. Patientʹs knees are secure against the knee pad.
B. Patientʹs feet are positioned on the footplate.