Transferring The Patient; Performing Maintenance - Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before lifting a patient from a stationary object (wheelchair, commode or bed), slightly raise
the patient off the stationary object and check that all sling attachments are secure. If any
attachment is not correct, lower the patient and correct the problem, then raise the patient and
check again.
During transfer, with the patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll caster
base over objects such as carpet, raised carpet bindings, door frames, or any uneven surfaces
or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the patient lift and could cause the patient lift
to tip over. Use steering handle on the mast at ALL times to push or pull the patient lift.
Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters ONLY when positioning or removing
the sling (stand assist or transfer) from around the patient.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an
individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants.
Invacare DOES recommend that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting procedures to
allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or
any stationary object.

Transferring the Patient

Before transferring, check that the product's weight capacity can withstand the patientʹs
weight.
Wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position before lowering the patient into the
wheelchair for transport.

Performing Maintenance

Regular maintenance of patient lifts and accessories is necessary to assure proper operation.
After the first 12 months of operation, inspect all pivot points and fasteners for wear. If the
metal is worn, the parts MUST be replaced. Perform this inspection every six months
thereafter.
DO NOT overtighten mounting hardware. This will damage mounting brackets.
Casters and axle bolts require inspections every six months to check for tightness and wear.
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