Transferring To; Transferring The Patient To A Wheelchair - Invacare RPS 440ee Instruction Manual

Transferring To

NOTE: The stand up lift may be operated by one (1) healthcare professional for ALL lifting preparation, transferring from
and transferring to procedures with a cooperative, weight-bearing individual able to support the majority of his/her own
weight. However, since medical conditions vary, Invacare recommends that the healthcare professional evaluate the need for
assistance and determine whether more than one (1) assistant is appropriate in each case to safely perform the transfer.

Transferring the Patient to a Wheelchair

1. Move the wheelchair into position.
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Wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position BEFORE lowering the
patient into the wheelchair.
2. Lock the rear wheels of the wheelchair.
3. Position the patient over the wheelchair.
4. Press the DOWN button and lower the patient into the wheelchair.
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Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters ONLY when positioning or
removing the sling (standing or transport) from around the patient.
5. Lock the rear swivel casters. Refer to LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE REAR SWIVEL
CASTERS in the OPERATION section of this manual.
6. Unhook the standing or transport sling from all attachment points on the stand up lift.
7. If equipped, unfasten the leg strap from around the patient's legs.
8. Instruct the patient to lift their feet off of the footplate.
NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.
9. Remove the standing or transport sling from around the patient.
10. Pull the stand up lift away from the wheelchair.
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