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Lifting the Patient
1. Instruct the patient to place arms outside the sling.
2. Ensure the following:
A. The walking tutor is hanging down out of the way.
B. The patientʹs knees are pressed against the kneepad.
C. The bottom edge of the sling is positioned on the lower back.
D. The rear casters are locked (only when the walking tutor is used).
3. Attach the sling to the lift. Refer to the sling manual provided with the sling.
4. Instruct the patient to lean back into the sling.
5. Lift the patient by pressing the up button on the handset.
Positioning the Walking Tutor to Suit the Patient
1. Raise the patient to an almost standing position.
2. Swing the walking tutor up and attach strap assembly buckles (Detail "C" on Figure
1) hanging from the mast on to the pins.
3. Ask the patient to hold on to the walking tutor handles and to step back to stand up in
an upright position.
4. Adjust the height of the armrests to suit the patient.
5. If necessary, retract the kneepad to clear the patient's legs.
6. Lower the mast by one inch so that patient is fully supporting their own weight.
Walking the Patient
1. Ensure that the rear casters are unlocked.
2. Stand behind the lift and hold on to caretaker handles.
3. While looking at the patient, gently and slowly pull the lift backward thus allowing
the patient to start walking. Continue guiding the patient in this manner.
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Walking Tutor
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