Lifting The Patient; Safe Lifting - Invacare Birdie User Manual

6 Lifting the Patient

6.1 Safe Lifting

WARNING!
Risk of Injury
The lift could tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
– Refer to the safety information and instructions
in the following procedures BEFORE performing
this procedure:
6.2 Preparing to Lift
6.3 Attaching the Sling to the Lift
6.4 Lifting and Transferring the Patient
WARNING!
Risk of Death, Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause death,
injury or damage.
– Use the steering handle on the mast at all
times to push or pull the patient lift.
– Avoid using the lift on an incline. Invacare
recommends that the lift only be used on a
flat surface.
– During transfer, with the patient suspended in
a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll caster
base over uneven surfaces that could cause the
patient lift to tip over.
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