How To Use - Etac MOLIFT Manual

How to use

See the instruction diagram on page 5.
It is important that the Etac Raiser has been tested with the indi-
vidual user and for the intended transfer. Assess the risks and take
notes. Evaluate the user's ability to use the product and if needed
use any suitable accessories. You as a carer are responsible for the
safety of the user.
We recommend the use of safety straps for all transfers.
B1. The user's feet are placed on the footplate.
B2. Adjust the height of the lower leg support so that the top of
the support is below the knee of the user.
B3. Lock both wheels by pressing down the brake on one side.
Both wheels lock regardless of which side you step on.
NB! The wheels must always be locked when the user
stands up and sits down.
B4. Place one foot on the edge of the footplate. Choose a grip on
the handle that is comfortable for both you and the user.
B5. Encourage the user to stand up while you, at the same time,
counterbalance the user's weight using your foot and hands
(use your bodyweight by leaning backwards). Maintain eye
contact with the user.
B6. Release the brake with one foot.
B7. Pull the Etac Raiser backwards and then steer it toward the
new seating position. Make sure that any wheels are locked in
the new seating. The transfer is best done with the user faced
in the direction of travel.
B8. Lock both wheels. Place a foot on the edge of the footplate
before the user sits down. Counter balance while the user
sits down. Maintain eye contact with the user during the
entire transfer process.
NOTE! The carer must always counter balance the weight
of the user when she/he stands up or sits down.
Using the safety strap with glide sleeve, safety strap and lifting
handle.
C1. Safety strap with glide sleeve. A carer can assist a user who
requires some help/assistance with standing up. The safety
strap is connected to the attachment and the anti-slip side of
the glide sleeve is placed under the user's bottom. The carer
can encourage/assist the user to lift themselves by pulling on
the safety strap on the opposite side. When the user is in a
standing position, the safety strap is also attached to the other
side.
C2. Two carers can provide assistance when the user needs more
help with standing up. NOTE: Use the ATTACHED handles on
the glide sleeve when carrying out lifts. Attach the safety strap
to both sides.
D1. Safety strap. Put the strap around the user's back
D2. Attach the safety strap to the attachment points on the handle
frame.
E1. Lifting handle. Attach the lifting handle at an appropriate height
on the handle frame by threading the strap though itself.
E2. The lifting handle helps users who have difficulty in reaching
the handle for instance due to reduced mobility in the shoulder.
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