Invacare Reliant 450 User Manual page 36

Invacare® Reliant™ 450/600
1. Press the UP (
) button to raise the patient high enough to clear the bed. The patient's weight will be fully supported by the
patient lift.
The boom will stay in position until the boom DOWN (
When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the patient's head supported by the sling and/or an assistant), he/she
will be raised to a sitting position (Detail A).
2. Place the patient's arms inside the sling.
WARNING!
-When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before moving the patient, check again to
ensure the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the hanger bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place,
lower the patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem; otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
-Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The patient's arms should be inside
of the straps.
-Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT use
slings and patient lifts from different manufacturers.
3. When the patient is clear of the bed surface, swing his/her feet off the bed (Detail B).
4. Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the bed.
5. When moving the patient lift away from the bed, turn the patient so he/she faces the assistant operating
the patient lift (Detail C).
6. Press the DOWN (
) button to lower the patient until his/her feet rest on the base of the lift and straddle the mast.
The lower center of gravity provides stability, which makes the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move.
7. Pull the patient lift away from the bed, and then push it from behind with both hands firmly on the steering handle.
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) button is pressed.
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