Patient Lifting; Preparing The Lift For Use; Positioning The Lift For Use - Invacare Reliant 450 User Manual

7 Patient Lifting

7.1 Preparing the Lift for Use

Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to
procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case.

7.1.1 Positioning the Lift for Use

Refer to 2 Safety, page 8 before proceeding and observe all warnings indicated. Before positioning the legs of the patient
lift under a bed, make sure the area is clear of any obstructions.
WARNING!
-The legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position and the shifter handle must be locked in place for optimum
stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift
only as long as it takes to position the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of
the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position and immediately lock the
shifter handle.
1. With the legs of the base open and locked, use the steering handle to push the patient lift into position.
2. Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the sling.
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