Invacare RPS350-1 Owners Manual - Page 12
Operation - stand up lift
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SECTION 3-OPERATION SECTION 3- OPERATION ƽ WARNING 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 stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it becomes necessary to move through a narrow passage, close the legs of the stand up lift only as long as it takes to move through the passage. When the stand up lift is through the passage, return the legs to the maximum open position. NOTE: The use of the patient lift by one assistant should be based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters • Refer to Detail "A" of Figure 3.1. Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "B". • 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. Closing/Opening the Legs • To Close the Legs: Pull the shifter handle OUT and away from the stand‐up lift and then to your LEFT until it LOCKS in the notch of the bracket. NOTE: Left is determined by standing behind the stand‐up lift facing towards the front casters. • To Open the Legs: Pull the shifter handle OUT and away from the stand‐up lift and then to your RIGHT until it LOCKS in the notch of the bracket. NOTE: Right is determined by standing behind the stand‐up lift facing towards the front casters. Using the Emergency Stop NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Detail "C". • Push the RED emergency button in to stop the lift arms from raising or lowering. • To reset, rotate the emergency button clockwise. DETAIL "A" Step Here to Lock Step Here to Unlock Locking Lever UNLOCKED DETAIL "B" - HAND CONTROL DETAILS Up Button LOCKED Down Button Hand Control DETAIL "C" - EMERGENCY STOP Emergency Button Push in to stop, turn clockwise to reset. FIGURE 3.1 Operating the Patient Lift Stand Up Patient Lift 12 Part No. 1078984