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6 OPERATION
6.1 How to use the Voyager
420, Voyager 550 and
Voyager 800
READ "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND
WARNINGS"
ATTEMPTING
VOYAGER. ONLY USE WITH
SUNRISE SLINGS.
Unit will not lift or lower when in
contact with the charger.
1. Install the patient sling (see sling installation)
Move the lift directly over the patient.
2. For two-function unit pull the unit manually
directly over the patient. For four-function,
use the handset
If the buttons do not operate on the
handset, pull the red cord gently,
once until you hear a "click"
Using the handset
bar below the patient's chin (to avoidthe risk of
facial contact caused by a sudden movement of
the carry bar) before beginning to attach the
sling straps. If lift will not operate – pull red cord
once gently, until you hear a click.
Hold the lift carry bar with one
hand at all times when near a
person.
Note: In a lying down position, lower the
carry bar near the thorax, then install the
straps.
3. Attach the straps to the desired position
(See separate Sling User Guide)
4. Carefully observe the patient to ensure
his/her safety as you press the control button
:
:
VOYAGER 420 - 550 – 800 (rev 3)
BEFORE
TO
USE
THE
button, lower the carry
BEFORE LIFTING THE PATIENT:
1. Make sure that all straps are
attached to the carry bar.
2. Make
comfortable.
3. Make sure the sling is not
caught on any obstruction
(wheelchair brake or arm of
chair).
If any of the above occur - Lower the
patient
immediately
problem.
Lift until the patient's buttock
clears the arm supports or
the top of the bath or bed
before moving the patient.
Guide the legs past any
obstacle.
5. When the patient is located
above the desired point
of transfer, press the
button.
6. Use the handles on the back of the sling to
position the patient when transferring into a
chair. Hold the handles firmly as the sling
lowers and the sling will tilt back to position
the person.
7. Once the patient is properly seated and the
straps are loose, remove the sling from the
lift.
Hold the lift carry bar with one
hand at all times when near a
patient.
8. Slide the lift away from the patient.
9. When lift is no longer required:
2-function - gently return the unit to charger
manually.
4-function engages the automatic return to
charger function by pressing
10. Check the charging indicator light to ensure
the charger is working.
OPERATION
sure
the
patient
and
correct
the
.
is
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