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TRANSFERRING TO
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO
A COMMODE (FIGURE 3)
1. Position the patient over the commode.
2. Press the DOWN (
onto the commode.
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Invacare recommends locking the rear
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swivel casters ONLY when positioning or
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removing the sling (standing or transport)
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from around the patient.
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3. Lock the rear swivel casters. Refer to LOCKING/
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UNLOCKING THE REAR SWIVEL CASTERS in
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the OPERATION section of this manual.
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4. Perform one (1) of the following:
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A. Standing Sling (Model R130) -
Unhook the standing sling from the attach-
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ment points on the stand up lift.
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B. Transport Slings (Model R134) -
Unhook the transport sling from the bottom
attachment points on the stand up lift.
Lift up on the patient's legs and remove the
thigh supports from underneath the patient.
If desired, unhook the transport sling from the
top attachment points on the stand up lift.
NOTE: The patient can remain in the upper portion of
the transport sling while using the commode.
5. If equipped, unfasten the leg strap from around the
patient's legs.
6. Instruct the patient to lift their feet off of the footplate.
NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.
7. Remove the standing or transport sling from around
the patient.
8. Pull the stand up lift away from the commode.
9. Once the patient is ready to be transferred, refer to
the LIFTING PREPARATION section of this manual.
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) button and lower the patient
WARNING
STEPS 4 AND 5
FIGURE 3 - TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO A
C O M M O D E
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STEP 1
STEP 3
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