Transferring to a wheelchair, Ƽ warning – Invacare GET-U-UP LIFT User Manual
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SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING
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Transferring to a Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
NOTE: Before transferring, check that the wheelchair weight
capacity can withstand the patientʹs weight. Refer to Typical
Product Parameters in the wheelchair owner’s manual
1.
Ensure the legs of the lift with the patient in the sling are
in the open position.
2.
Move the wheelchair into position. Refer to Detail “A”.
3.
Engage the rear wheel locks of the wheelchair to
prevent movement of the wheelchair. Refer to Detail
“B”.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT place the patient in the wheelchair if
the locks are not engaged. The wheelchair
wheel locks MUST be in a locked position
before lowering the patient into the wheel-
chair for transport. Otherwise, injury may
result.
4.
Position the patient over the wheelchair.
5.
Lower the patient into the wheelchair. Refer to Detail
“C”.
6.
Unhook the sling from all attachment points on the lift.
Refer to Detail “D”.
7.
Instruct patient to lift their feet off the footplate. Assist
the patient if necessary.
8.
Remove the sling from around the patient.
9.
Pull the lift away from the wheelchair.
FIGURE 5.2 Transferring to a Wheelchair
DETAIL “A” - UNHOOKING SLING AND STRAPS
DETAIL “B” - LOCKING THE WHEELCHAIR
DETAIL “C” - LOWERING
DETAIL “D” - UNHOOKING SLING