Invacare GHS350 Owners Manual - Page 14

SECTION 3-OPERATION Operating the Lift NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Opening the Legs 1. Stand at the rear of the lift and grasp the shifter handle in one‐hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the mast for balance. Refer to Details "A" and "B". 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. Refer to Detail "C". 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 and 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 lift until the lock pin is properly seated and locked in place or injury and/or damage may occur. Closing the Legs 1. Stand at the rear of the lift and grasp the shifter handle in one‐hand. 2. Place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the mast for balance. Refer to Details "A" and "B". 3. Push the shifter handle to your right to release the lock pin from its mounting hole. 4. Turn the handle counter‐clockwise until you are able to secure the lock pin into the opposite mounting hole to close the legs of the base. Refer to Detail "C". DETAIL "A" Shifter Handle Base Closed Base Open Shifter Handle Mounting Hole Lock Pin Locked DETAIL "B" Steering Handle DETAIL "C" Steering Handle Mast Shifter Handle Shifter Handle Mast Get-U-Up™ Lift FIGURE 3.1 Opening/Closing the Legs 14 Part No 1148115