Invacare ROZE Owner's Manual page 16

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT
Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is
positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the sling.
Transfer Slings - 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 sling.
3. Ensure the following:
A. The patient's knees are secure against the knee pad.
B. The patient's feet are properly positioned on the foot plate.
C. Slings:
• Standing Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the patient's lower back.
• Transfer Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the transfer sling is at the base of the patient's spine.
• Either Sling Style ‐ the patient's arms are outside the sling.
D. The rear casters are unlocked.
E. The legs are in the maximum open position.
If transferring a patient from a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked posi-
tion before lowering the patient into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.
4. If transferring from a wheelchair, lock the wheel locks on the wheelchair (Detail "B" of FIGURE 4.2).
5. Press the UP arrow button on the hand control to raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair or commode). The
patient's weight will be fully supported by the stand up lift (Detail "C" of FIGURE 4.2).
NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move.
DETAIL "A" - STAND UP LIFT
Mast Handle
Casters
Roze™ Stand Up Patient Lift
WARNING
WARNING
Handgrip
Knee Pad
Foot Plate
FIGURE 4.2 Lifting the Patient
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DETAIL "B" - WHEEL LOCK
Wheel Lock
DETAIL "C" - LIFTING THE PATIENT
Sling
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