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- Page 1 EZ Light Lift 300 lb. Capacity Operator’s Instructions EZ Way, Inc. PO Box 89 Clarinda, IA 51632 1-800-627-8940 www.ezlifts.com Form 2-182 Rev. 7/24/18 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Page 2 Boom Sling Hanger Hand Control Battery/ Mast Control Box Emergency Actuator Stop Button Legs Locking Pins...
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Page 3: Safety Notes
The EZ Light Lift is a versatile patient lift which allows you to perform transfers into and out of a car as well as most common lifting situations. The EZ Light Lift is lightweight, compact, and foldable. It allows for easy storage when not in use, and can be stored in the trunk of a car for transfers away from home. - Page 4 EZ Light Lift Assembly 1) Lock rear casters. 2) Hold handle on mast Boom assembly and remove locking Sling Hanger pin from mast assembly. (See Figure 1) Hand Control 3) Pivot mast/boom assembly upward and insert locking Battery/ Mast pin through base and mast Control Box assembly.
- Page 5 Folding the EZ Light Lift Operating the EZ Light Lift The EZ Light Lift is designed to fold to a compact Pre-operation check profile for storage when not in use and can be stored Before operating the lift, complete a safety check in the trunk of most vehicles.
- Page 6 Sling information and diagram The EZ Light Lift uses a specially designed sling. Do not use slings that are not designed for use with the EZ Light Lift. As patients vary in size, shape, and weight, these conditions must be taken into consideration when deciding which size EZ Way sling is suitable for each patient’s needs.
- Page 7 4) Pull each leg strap of the sling along the side of each of the patient’s legs. To set the sling The EZ Light Lift can be used for transfers into and properly and remove any slack in the material, out of a vehicle.
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Page 8: Transferring Patient From A Supine Position
Transferring patient from a seated position - continued Note: There are several loops to choose which will adjust the recline angle when lifted. For a more upright posture, choose the longest straps. For a more reclined posture, choose the shortest straps. - Page 9 Use the hand control Light Lift. (See Figure 24) to lower the lift so the hanger bar is just above the patient’s navel. Make sure all EZ Light Lift wheels are unlocked. 2) Hook the left leg strap to the hanger bar hook on the left side and the right leg strap to the hanger bar hook on the right side.
- Page 10 Transfer to supine position Step 3 1) Position patient over bed or gurney. Make sure Lift patient all EZ Light Lift wheels are unlocked. Lower Follow same procedure used when lifting patient the patient using the hand control. from bed (See page 9).
- Page 11 Sling laundering instructions Charging the EZ Light Lift EZ Way slings are designed and manufactured to The EZ Light Lift is equipped with an on-board the highest possible performance specifications. charger. To charge the battery, plug the transformer/ They are constructed of high quality, durable, power cord into the control box.
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Page 12: Emergency Lowering
Emergency Lowering In the event the lift will not lower using the hand control, locate the down switch on the face of the control box. Hold this button to activate the electric emergency down control. (See Figure 28) The patient must be positioned over a bed or chair. Figure 28 - Hold for electric emergency down If the unit still does not go down, there is a manual emergency down release on the actuator. - Page 13 EZ Light Lift Maintenance The EZ Light Lift requires a minimum of service to keep it in good working order. Nevertheless, it is important that certain basic checks be periodically are done to ensure on-going safety throughout the life of the device.
- Page 14 Listen for any unusual noises while operating the unit. With the test load applied to the lift, check all structural welds for any signs of stress or fatigue cracks. If any unusual noises or cracks are found, stop using the lift and call the EZ Way Service Department immediately! 7) Test the Emergency Stop Switch.
- Page 15 EZ Light Lift Competency Checklist Purpose: To assist in the proper training of operating the EZ Light Lift. Staff Name: Date: Observed by: 1. EZ Light Lift Pre-Operation Check a) Demonstrate how and when to charge batteries. b) Locate emergency stop button and its purpose.
- Page 16 SLIDE SHEET To place an order or schedule a free The EZ Way Slide Sheet is a low friction device in-house demonstration and trial call: used to aid in repositioning and laterally 1-800-627-8940 or (712) 542-5102 transferring patients in bed.
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