Invacare GHS350 Owners Manual - Page 17

SECTION 4-LIFTING Lifting the Patient ƽ WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of 350 lbs. DO NOT use slings and stand up lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare stand up lifts. Injury or damage may occur. DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attachment points of the stand up lift. Check that the sling is properly connected to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient. If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the stationary surface and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that all sling attachments are secure. 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. Patient's arms should be outside of the straps. Individuals that use the stand assist sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight, otherwise injury can occur. Stand Assist Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the Stand Assist Sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the standing sling. Transfer Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the Transfer Sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the sling. DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position. Before lifting the patient, the belt MUST be snug but comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of the sling during transfer, possibly causing injury. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 18. 1. Instruct patient to hold onto the handgrips on both sides of the stand up lift. Refer to Detail "A". 2. Instruct the patient to lean back into the stand assist or transport sling. 3. Ensure the following: • Patient's knees are secure against the knee pad. • Patientʹs feet are positioned on the footplate. • The bottom edge of either the standing sling is positioned on the lower back or the transport sling is at the base of the patientʹs spine. • The patientʹs arms are outside of the standing or transport sling. • The legs are in the maximum open position. ƽ WARNING Before transferring, check that the wheelchair weight capacity can withstand the patient's weight. Refer to Typical Product Parameters in the wheelchair owner's manual. If transferring from a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur. 4. If transferring from a wheelchair, lock the wheel locks on the wheelchair. Refer to Detail "B". 5. Raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair, or commode) high enough to clear the surface. The patient's weight will be fully supported by the lift. Refer to Detail "C" on page 18 and Operating the Lift on page 14. Part No 1148115 17 Get-U-Up™ Lift