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LIFTING THE PATIENT
LIFTING THE PATIENT
LIFTING THE PATIENT
NOTE: Refer to PATIENT LIFT SAFETY SUM-
MARY in the front of this manual before proceed-
ing further and observe all WARNINGS indicated.
WARNING
Before lifting or transferring the patient, the
base legs MUST be locked in the open position
for optimum stability and safety.
1. Using the steering handle, push the patient lift
underneath the bed.
2. Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the
sling hardware or straps.
3. Chains, O-Rings and D-Rings:
After the chains, O-Rings or D-Rings are
attached and the S-hooks are secured in both
sides of the sling sections (open end facing
outward), place the D-rings of the strap
assembly or the O-ring and chain link of the chain
assembly over the chain hooks of the swivel bar
(FIGURE 1).
5. Pump the lift handle or turn the handle
clockwise (clicking sound is normal) to raise the
patient above the bed. The patient should be
elevated high enough to clear the bed and their
weight supported by the lift.
NOTE: The manual (crank) lift handle will
automatically turn back one (1) quarter turn to
lock in place.
NOTE: On a hydraulic lift, the boom will stay in
position until the control valve is opened.
6. When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the
patient’s head supported), he/she will be raised
to a sitting position (FIGURE 2).
NOTE: A headrest sling may be used for
support for the patient’s head during elevation
and transfer.
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FIGURE 2 - LIFTING THE PATIENT OFF THE
BED
4. Chain-Free All Fabric Slings:
Attach the color-coded straps to the strap hooks
of the swivel bar (FIGURE 1).
FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE SLING TO THE
SWIVEL BAR
Chain Hooks
Strap Hooks
Strap Hooks
WARNING
ONLY attach STRAPS of the Chain-Free All
Fabric Slings to the STRAP HOOKS of the
Swivel Bar. ONLY attach CHAINS, O-RINGS or
D-RINGS to CHAIN HOOKS of the Swivel Bar.
DO NOT change or intermix attachment points
or serious injury may occur.