Section 3-Operation; Introduction; Operating The Patient Lift; Locking/Unlocking The Rear Casters - Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 3—OPERATION
SECTION 3—OPERATION

Introduction

DO NOT attempt to transfer a patient without approval of the patient's physician,
nurse, or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this owner's manual,
observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform
the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual
acting as a patient.
The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stabil-
ity and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift under a bed,
close the legs only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the patient and lift
the patient off of the bed surface. When the legs of the patient lift are no longer under
the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/
from procedures; however, the patient lift can be operated by one assistant. The use of the patient lift by
one assistant should be based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.

Operating the Patient Lift

Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail A of FIGURE 3.1.
• To Lock the Caster: Push tab down.
• To Unlock the Caster: Push tab up.

Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail B of FIGURE 3.1.
• To Raise the Patient Lift: Press the up ( ) button on the hand control.
NOTE: If the patient lift is raised to the highest level, it may be necessary to pull down gently on the lift
arms before the mast will begin to lower. Pull down gently on both arms at the same time to avoid
making the lift unstable.
• To Lower the Patient Lift: Press the down button ( ) on the hand control.

Using the Emergency Stop

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail C of FIGURE 3.1.
• Push the RED emergency button in to stop the lift arms from raising or lowering.
• To reset, rotate the emergency button clockwise.
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