Installing The Actuator To The Boom; Mounting The Hanger Bar - Invacare Birdie User Manual

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1. Lock both rear casters B. Remove the locking pin A.
2. Raise the mast assembly C to an upright position by stepping
with one foot on the leg D and pulling the handle bar E upwards
until it locks in place.
Reinstall the locking pin A through the mast G and base F.
3.
Ensure that the locking pin is correctly inserted.

4.3 Installing the actuator to the boom

Before installing the actuator, loosen the hanger bar by pulling it
downwards out of the welded fork on the mast.
1. 2.
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3.
1. Remove the quick release pin A from the boom mounting
bracket B.
2. Place the actuator C in the boom mounting bracket and align
the holes.
Reinstall the quick release pin and secure it with the clip D facing
3.
forwards.
Make sure that the quick release pin is completely
inserted and fixed with the clip facing forwards, as
shown in the figure, step 3.

4.4 Mounting the hanger bar

WARNING!
Risk of injury
– Use only hanger bars made for this lift ("Coat Hanger
Bar System").
– Make sure the hanger bar is suitable for the patient
and the actual lift or transfer required.
– Check that the hanger bar is firmly attached to the
carabiner. The safety catch of the carabiner must be
closed after the hanger bar is mounted and before
lifting the patient. There is risk of detachment if the
safety catch is not correctly closed.
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