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TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR
TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR
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TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR
(FIGURE 6)
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) attendants
be used when transferring a patient to a wheelchair.
WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the seating surface
of the wheelchair and before moving the patient,
check again to make sure that all hardware and
straps are properly connected. Check each S-hook
to make sure it is completely attached to the metal
support bars of the sling. Check the attachment of
the straps, O or D- rings to the swivel bar hooks. If
any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower
the patient completely to correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient. Patient’s arms should be
inside of the chains or straps.
Invacare slings and Hardware are made specifically
for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of
the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts
of different manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking of the rear
casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual.
Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants. Invacare DOES
recommend that the rear casters be left UNLOCKED
during lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to
stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from
a chair, bed or any stationary object.
1. The legs of the lift (w/patient) are in the opened
position.
2. The wheelchair is moved into position.
WARNING
Wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked
position before lowering the patient into the
wheelchair for transport.
place the patient into the back of the chair. This will
maintain a good center of balance and prevent the
chair from tipping forward.
7. The sling is disconnected from the patient lift.
8. To return to the bed, reverse procedures concerning
lifting the patient, operation and sling attachments.
3. The rear wheel locks are locked to further prevent
movement of the chair.
4. The patient is positioned over the seat with their back
against the back of the chair.
5. Begin to lower the patient either by opening the con-
trol valve or by turning the crank counterclockwise.
6. With one (1) attendant behind the chair and the other
operating the patient lift, the attendant behind the chair
will pull back on the handle or sides of the sling to
FIGURE 6 - TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR