Section 8-Lifting The Patient - Invacare 9805 Owner's Manual

SECTION 8—LIFTING THE PATIENT
Before lifting or transferring the patient, the base legs MUST be locked in the open
position for optimum stability and safety.
Refer to General Guidelines on page 10 before proceeding further and observe all
WARNINGS indicated.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1, FIGURE 8.2, FIGURE 8.3, and FIGURE 8.4.
1. Using the steering handle, push the patient lift underneath the bed.
2. Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the sling hardware or straps
(FIGURE 8.1).
3. Do one of the following:
• Chains, O-Rings and D-Rings: After the chains, O-Rings or D-Rings are attached
and the S-hooks are secured in both sides of the sling sections (open end facing
outward), place the D-rings of the strap assembly or the O-ring and chain link of
the chain assembly over the chain hooks of the swivel bar.
• Chain-Free All Fabric Slings: Attach the color-coded straps to the strap hooks of
the swivel bar.
Chain Hooks
4. Pump the lift handle or turn the handle clockwise (clicking sound is normal) to raise
the patient above the bed. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the bed
and their weight supported by the lift.
NOTE: The manual (crank) lift handle will automatically turn back one quarter turn to lock in
place.
NOTE: On a hydraulic lift, the boom will stay in position until the control valve is opened.
5. When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the patient's head supported), he/she will
be raised to a sitting position (FIGURE 8.2).
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WARNING
Strap Hooks
FIGURE 8.1 Lifting the Patient
SECTION 8—LIFTING THE PATIENT
Strap Hooks
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Portable Patient Lift and Sling