Invacare RPS350–1E User Manual page 25

patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or
any stationary object.
WARNING!
Using the Sling
– Use the sling that is recommended by a
Healthcare Professional for the comfort and
safety of the individual that is being lifted.
– Individuals that use the stand assist sling MUST
be able to support the majority of their own
weight, otherwise injury may occur.
– Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are
unsafe and their use could result in injury or
damage. Discard any sling that meets these
criteria IMMEDIATELY.
– DO NOT alter slings.
– 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 a stationary object
(bed, chair or commode).
– If the patient is in a wheelchair, activate the
wheelchair brakes to prevent the chair from
moving forwards or backwards.
– Consideration should be taken that prevents
exposure to danger to the person being lifted,
and that the person can be freed without
injury.
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WARNING!
Stand Assist Sling
– DO NOT use the stand assist sling in
combination with the patient lift as a transport
device. It is intended to transfer an individual
from one resting surface to another (such as a
bed to a wheelchair).
– Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom
edge of the stand assist sling is positioned on
the lower back of the patient and the patient's
arms are outside the stand assist sling. The
belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the
patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of
the sling during transfer possibly causing injury.
– The belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the
patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of
the sling during transfer, possibly causing injury.
Transfer Stand Assist Sling
– Before lifting the patient, make sure the
bottom edge of the transfer sling is at the base
of the spine and the patient's arms are outside
the transfer sling.
– DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing
position while using the transfer sling,
otherwise injury may occur.
Refer to the patient sling brochure for more
information.
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