Invacare 9805 Owners Manual - Page 26

SECTION 7-OPERATION SECTION 7-OPERATION Operating the Patient Lift Opening the Legs of the Adjustable Base ƽ WARNING The operation of the patient lift is an easy and safe procedure. DO NOT attempt any transfer 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. ONLY operate this lift with the legs in maximum open position and locked in place. The base legs MUST be locked in the open position at all times for stability and patient safety when lifting and transferring a patient. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 27. The Shifter handle is used to open the legs of the base for stability when lifting a patient. 1. Grasp the shifter handle in one-hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the mast for balance. 2. Push the shifter handle to your right to release the lock pin from its mounting hole. 3. Turn the handle clockwise until you are able to secure the lock pin into the opposite mounting hole to fully open the legs of the base. NOTE: The lock pin MUST insert into its mounting hole in the socket assembly to lock the legs in the full open position. The shifter handle will be in the vertical position; parallel with the mast assembly. ƽ WARNING If the shifter handle is NOT vertical, the lock pin is NOT seated in the socket assembly. DO NOT use the patient lift until lock pin is properly seated and locked in place or injury and/or damage may occur. Portable Patient Lift and Sling 26 Part No 1024492