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NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
NOTE: Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to Attaching Slings to the Lift on page 27. For
operation of the patient lift, refer the section Operation on page 20.
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 case.
1. Ensure the legs of the lift (with patient) are in the open position.
2. Move the wheelchair into position.
3. Engage the rear wheel locks of the wheelchair to prevent movement of the chair.
The wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the
patient into the wheelchair for transport.
NOTE: Use the straps or handles on the side and the back of the sling to guide the patient's hips
as far back as possible into the seat for proper positioning.
4. Position the patient over the seat with
their back against the back of the chair.
5. Begin to lower the patient either by
opening the control valve or by
pressing the DOWN ( ) button.
6. With one assistant behind the chair and
the other operating the patient lift, the
assistant behind the chair will pull back
on the grab handle (on select models)
or sides of the sling to seat the patient
well into the back of the chair. This will
maintain a good center of balance and
prevent the chair from tipping forward.
7. Leave the sling in place.
NOTE: Remove only if a divided leg sling was
used.
8. To return to the seating surface, reverse
procedures for lifting the patient,
operation and sling attachments.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from the bed or chair.
Part No 1078987
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
WARNING
FIGURE 5.2 Transferring to a Wheelchair
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Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift