Invacare GET-U-UP LIFT User manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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Get-U-Up™Lift

Get-U-Up™Lift 2Part No 1148115
 WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
SUCH AS OWNER’S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION
SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS OR
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR
TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
- OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
 ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by
Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
 SYMBOL LEGEND
"ATTENTION, see instructions for use".
CAUTION - Pinch Points, fingers could be pinched.
WARNING - When positioning Lift, be aware of the
position of the Swivel Bar and the patient. Injury could
occur.
2009
"Date of Manufacture"
Device contains Lead Acid batteries.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in
normal household waste. They MUST
be taken to a proper disposal site.
Contact your local waste
management company for
information.
EMERGENCY Mechanical Lowering -
Pull UP on EMERGENCY Button.
Push DOWN on Boom.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1148115 3Get-U-Up™Lift
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 5
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................................................................... 6
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................................... 7
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................... 8
Weight Limitation ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Assembling the Lift.................................................................................................................................................................8
Using the Sling.........................................................................................................................................................................8
Operating the Lift...................................................................................................................................................................9
Lifting the Patient ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Transferring the Patient........................................................................................................................................................9
Performing Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY.................................................................................... 10
Attach the Mast to the Base Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 10
Attach the Horn to the Mast and Actuator.................................................................................................................. 11
Check for proper hardware alignment .......................................................................................................................... 11
Attaching/Adjusting the Knee Pad................................................................................................................................... 12
Attaching the Base Shifter Handle................................................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 3—OPERATION ................................................................................ 13
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating the Lift................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Opening/Closing the Legs............................................................................................................................................. 14
Raising/Lowering Model Hydraulic Lifts .................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting Knee Pad Height ............................................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION 4—LIFTING ....................................................................................... 16
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Lifting the Patient ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Moving the Patient .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING .......................................................................... 19
Transferring to a Commode............................................................................................................................................. 20
Transferring to a Wheelchair........................................................................................................................................... 21
Transferring to a Bed ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 6—USING LIFT AS A STANDING AID ................................................. 23
Standing Procedure............................................................................................................................................................. 23
SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Get-U-Up™Lift 4Part No 1148115
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 8—MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 25
Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist....................................................................................................................... 25
Hydraulic Pump.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Lubricating the Lift .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Detecting Wear and Damage........................................................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Sling and the Lift.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Replacing the Knee Pad ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 27

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1148115 5Get-U-Up™Lift
SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfordefinitionsofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE.
Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact
dealer/carrier for further instruction.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage or minor injury or both.

LABEL LOCATIONS
Get-U-Up™Lift 6Part No 1148115
LABEL LOCATIONS
OPERATION OF THE PATIENT LIFT
The mast (C) includes the steering handles used to
move and guide the lift. The mast is supported in a
socket in the rear center of the base with casters (A).
For transporting the lift in a vehicle, the mast, boom and
pump assembly may be lifted from the base socket for
convenient storage. Each time the mast is returned to
the socket of the base, care should be used to push the
mast as far as possible down into the socket. Rotate
the mast slightly until it locks in the center position. The
bottom of the mast tube is grooved on either side, and
those grooves seat on tabs in the base socket to
prevent any rotation of the mast during the lift
procedure. Secure the mast to the base by securely
tightening the screw located at the rear of the base.
Refer to the Patient Sling owner’s manual for complete
lifting preparation information.
The horn (D) is made with knobs on both sides and in
the center to accept the sling that supports the patient
during lift.
There are two controls on the pump assembly (F), which
are the pump handle (G) and the control valve (H). With
the control valve closed, the pump handle is moved up
and down with slow strokes of even pressure to raise
the horn. A patient in a sling attached to the horn would
be elevated by this operation. The horn is lowered by
opening the control valve and moving the control valve
away from the pump handle. A safety gate is part of the
hydraulic system that prevents sudden lowering of the
horn regardless of how far the control valve is opened.
The knee pad (E) can be adjusted for patient support
and comfort. Pull both adjustment pins outward at the
same time to move the knee pad to the desired
position. Make sure adjustment pins are engaged.
To raise the footplate (I), position the knee pad (E) in the
highest setting. When the footplate is up, the knee pad
can be adjusted to the desired position.
The shifter handle (B) is used to open the legs of the
base for stability before lifting a patient. The base legs
should be locked in the maximum open position at all
times when a patient is on the lift.
To open the base legs, grasp the shifter handle in one
hand, and place the opposite hand on the steering
handle of the mast for balance. Move the handle to
your right to release the lock pin then bring the handle
towards you in a complete half-circle. The lock pin
should insert into a hole in the plate to lock the legs in
full open position and the shifter handle should once
again be vertical. To close the legs to a narrow position
for storage, reverse the above procedure. If the shifter
handle is not vertical (straight up and down), the lock
pin is not seated in place.
Rev. A 1148135
WARNING: For maximum stability and patient
safety, operate this lift with the base legs in
maximum open position and locked when
lifting a patient.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Serial
Number
Serial
Number

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1148115 7Get-U-Up™Lift
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
HEIGHT AT SLING
HOOK-UP - MAX. 65.7 inches
HEIGHT AT SLING
HOOK-UP - MIN. 36 inches
BASE WIDTH OPEN 37 inches
BASE WIDTH CLOSED 23 inches
BASE HEIGHT (CLEARANCE) 4.5 inches
BASE LENGTH 40.5 inches
OVERALL HEIGHT 45 inches
OVERALL LENGTH 44 inches
OVERALL WIDTH 23 inches
CASTER SIZE (REAR/FRONT) 5 inches / 3 inches
SLING OPTIONS Standing or Transport
SLING MATERIAL Polyester
STANDING SLING
WIDTH
LENGTH
36 inches
13 inches
TRANSPORT SLING
WIDTH
LENGTH
38.5 inches
36 inches
WEIGHT CAPACITY 350 lbs
WEIGHT IN CARTON 100 lbs
WEIGHT OUT OF CARTON 88 lbs

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Get-U-Up™Lift 8Part No 1148115
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation
and use of this product.
Checkallpartsforshippingdamagebeforeusing.Incaseofdamage,DONOTusetheequipment.Contact
thedealerforfurtherinstructions.
TheInvacarepatientliftisNOTatransportdevice.Itisintendedtotransferanindividualfromoneresting
surfacetoanother(suchasabedtoawheelchair).MovingapersonsuspendedinaslingoverANYdistance
isNOTrecommended.
DONOTattempttotransferwithoutthe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.
InvacareStandAssistandTransferslingsarespecificallydesignedtobeusedinconjunctionwithInvacare
patientlifts.Slingsandaccessoriesdesignedbyothermanufacturersarenottobeutilizedasacomponent
ofInvacare’spatientliftsystem.Usetheslingthatisrecommendedbytheindividual’sdoctor,nurseor
medicalassistantforthecomfortandsafetyoftheindividualthatisbeinglifted.
Weight Limitation
DONOTexceedthemaximumweightlimitationofthepatientlift.TheGet‐U‐Uplifthasaweightlimitation
of350lbs.
Assembling the Lift
DONOTovertightenthemountinghardware.Thiswilldamagethemountingbrackets.
Using the Sling
IndividualsthatusetheStandAssistSlingMUSTbeabletosupportthemajorityoftheirownweight,
otherwiseinjurymayoccur.
StandAssistSlings:DONOTusethestandassistslingincombinationwiththepatientliftasatransport
device.Itisintendedtotransferanindividualfromonerestingsurfacetoanother(suchasabedtoa
wheelchair).MovingapersonusingthestandassistslingincombinationwiththepatientliftoverANY
distanceisNOTrecommended.
StandAssistSlings:IndividualsthatusethestandassistslingMUSTbeabletosupportthemajorityoftheir
ownweight,otherwiseinjurycanoccur.Beforeliftingthepatient,makesurethebottomedgeofthestand
supportslingispositionedonthelowerbackofthepatientandthepatientʹsarmsareoutsidethestandassist
sling.ThebeltMUSTbesnug,butcomfortableonthepatient,otherwisethepatientcanslideoutofthesling
duringtransfer,possiblycausinginjury.
TransferSlings:Beforeliftingthepatient,makesurethebottomedgeofthetransferslingisatthebaseofthe
spineandthepatientʹsarmsareoutsidethetransportsling.
TransferSlings:DONOTraisethepatienttoafullstandingpositionwhileusingthetransfersling,otherwise
injurymayoccur.
DONOTuseanykindofmaterial(suchasaplasticbackincontinencepadorseatingcushion)betweenthe
patientandslingmaterialthatmaycausethepatienttoslideoutoftheslingduringtransferring.
Aftereachlaundering(inaccordancewithinstructionsonthesling),inspectsling(s)forwear,tears,and
loosestitching.
Bleached,torn,cut,frayed,orbrokenslingsareunsafeandcouldresultininjury.DiscardIMMEDIATELY.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1148115 9Get-U-Up™Lift
DONOTalterslings.
Besuretochecktheslingattachmentseachtimetheslingisremovedandreplaced,toensurethatitis
properlyattachedbeforethepatientisremovedfromastationaryobject(bed,chairorcommode).
Ifthepatientisinawheelchair,securethewheellocksinplacetopreventthechairfrommovingforwards
orbackwards.
Whenconnectingslingsequippedwithcolorcodedstrapstothepatientlift,theshortestofthestrapsMUST
beatthebackofthepatientforsupport.Usinglongsectionwillleavelittleornosupportforthepatient’s
back.Theloopsoftheslingarecolorcodedandcanbeusedtoplacethepatientinvariouspositions.The
colorsmakeiteasytoconnectbothsidesoftheslingequally.Makesurethatthereissufficientheadsupport
whenliftingapatient.
UseanInvacareslingthatisrecommendedbytheindividual’sdoctor,nurseormedicalassistantforthe
comfortandsafetyoftheindividualbeinglifted.
Operating the Lift
Makesurethereisanaudibleclickwhenmountingbatteryonthebatterychargertoconfirmproper
mounting.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
Usethehandlestopushorpullthepatient.
Lifting the Patient
Beforepositioningthelegsofthestandupliftaroundthepatient,makesurethatthepatient’sfeetareoutof
thewayofthefootplate,otherwiseinjurymayoccur.
Adjustmentsforsafetyandcomfortshouldbemadebeforemovingthepatient.Patient’sarmsshouldbe
outsideoftheslingstraps.
Beforeliftingapatientfromastationaryobject(wheelchair,commodeorbed),slightlyraisethepatientoff
ofthestationaryobjectandcheckthatallslingattachmentsaresecure.Ifanyattachmentisnotcorrect,lower
thepatientandcorrecttheproblem,thenraisethepatientandcheckagain.
Duringtransfer,withthepatientsuspendedinaslingattachedtothelift,DONOTrollcasterbaseover
objectssuchascarpet,raisedcarpetbindings,doorframes,oranyunevensurfacesorobstaclesthatwould
createanimbalanceofthepatientlifttotipover.UsethesteeringhandleonthemastatALLtimestopush
orpullthepatientlift.
InvacarerecommendslockingtherearswivelcastersONLYwhenpositioningorremovingthesling(stand
assistortransfer)fromaroundthepatient.
Transferring the Patient
Beforetransferring,checkthattheproduct’sweightcapacitycanwithstandthepatient’sweight.
WheelchairwheellocksMUSTbeinalockedpositionbeforeloweringthepatientintothewheelchairfor
transport.
Performing Maintenance
RefertoMaintenanceonpage 25foramaintenancescheduleandprocedures.
Regularmaintenanceofliftsandaccessoriesisnecessarytoensureproperoperation.
Afterthefirst12monthsofoperation,inspectallpivotpointsandfastenersforwear.Ifthemetalisworn,the
partsMUSTbereplaced.Makethisinspectioneverysixmonthsthereafter.
DONOTovertightenmountinghardware.Thiswilldamagemountingbrackets.
Castersandaxleboltsrequireinspectionseverysixmonthstocheckfortightnessandwear.
Ifusingtheliftintheareaofashowerorbath,ensuretheliftiswipedcleanofanymoistureafteruse.Donot
storetheliftinadampareaorinadampcondition.Periodicallyinspectallcomponentsforsignsofcorrosion
andreplacethosethatarecorrodedordamaged.

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY
Get-U-Up™Lift 10 Part No 1148115
SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY
 WARNING
Each time the mast is removed and assembled to the base assembly, the mast MUST be locked
into the socket of the base assembly.
Attach the Mast to the Base Assembly
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1.
1. Removethelockingscrewfromthebaseassembly.
2. Matchthenotchatthebottomofthemastwiththetabsinsidethesocketofthebaseassembly.
3. Insertthemastintothesocketandontothetabs.
4. Trytoturnthemast.
NOTE:Ifthemastturnsinthesocket,repeatSTEPS2and3untilproperalignmentisobtained.
5. Ifthemastdoesnotturninthesocket,insertthelockingscrewintothebaseandtightensecurely.
FIGURE 2.1 Attach the Mast to the Base Assembly
Mast
Notch
Locking Screw
Socket
Tab
Side view of the Base Assembly and Mast

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY
Part No 1148115 11 Get-U-Up™Lift
Attach the Horn to the Mast and
Actuator
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2.
1. Alignthehornbushingwiththeholesinthehorn
mountinglugsonthemast.
2. Attachthehorntothemastwithashoulderbolt,twosteel
washers,twonylonwashersandalocknut.
NOTE:ThenylonwashersMUSTbeinstalledbetweenthehorn
bushingandhornmountinglugs.
3. Aligntheholesintheactuatorcylinderrodwiththe
holesinthecylindermountinglugsonthehorn.
4. Attachtheactuatorcylindertothehornwithashoulder
boltandlocknut.
Check for proper hardware alignment
CAUTION
The horn MUST pivot easily.
1. Attheattachmentpointofthehorntothemastassembly,
useanAllenwrenchtoholdthelocknutandturnthe
shoulderboltbyhand(itshouldrotatewithoutalotof
forcebeingapplied).
2. Raisethehorn.
3. Pushthecontrolhandleawayfromthepumpassembly.
4. Ifthehornpivotseasily,tightentheshoulderboltand
locknut.
NOTE:Ifthehorndoesnotpivoteasilyornotatall,removethe
locknutandshoulderbolt.Checkallhardwareforproper
alignment.ReinstallhardwareandrepeatSTEPS1‐4.Ifalignment
problemscontinue,contacttheTechnicalSupportDepartmentat
Invacare.
FIGURE 2.2 Attach the Horn to the Mast and Actuator
Horn
Locknut
Actuator
Cylinder Rod
Cylinder Lugs
Shoulder
Bolt
Horn
Shoulder Bolt
and Steel
Washer
Locknut and
Steel Washer
Horn Bushing
Nylon
Washers
Horn Mounting Lug
(1 of 2)

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY
Get-U-Up™Lift 12 Part No 1148115
Attaching/Adjusting the Knee Pad
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.
 WARNING
Never adjust knee pad while patient is in the
standing position or while the lift is moving.
Always make sure that the adjustment pins are
fully engaged in the height adjustment holes
before use.
1. Pickaheightsettingthatwillbecomfortabletothe
patientandprovidethenecessarysupport.
NOTE:Thekneepadshouldbepositionedsothatthekneeportion
ofthelegcontactsthepad.
NOTE:Theupperadjustmentpinsaretypicallyusedforshorter
individuals.Theloweradjustmentpinsaretypicallyusedfortaller
individuals.
2. Usingbothhands,pullbothadjustmentpinsoutwardat
thesametimeandhold.
3. Positionthekneepadtothedesiredheightandrelease
adjustmentpinsintothecorrespondingalignmentholes.
4. Checktomakesurethatbothpinsareengaged. FIGURE 2.3 Attaching/Adjusting the Knee Pad
Attaching the Base Shifter Handle
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.
1. Insertthebaseshifterhandleintothecamlockassemblyatthebackofthebase.
2. Aligntheholesoftheshifterhandleandcamlockassembly.
3. Tightenthethumbscrewtosecuretheshifterhandleinplace.
NOTE:Thisshouldpreventthebaseshifterhandlefrombeingremoved.
FIGURE 2.4 Attaching the Base Shifter Handle
Knee Pad
Adjustment Pin
(1 of 2)
Cam Lock Assembly
Thumbscrew
Base Shifter Handle

SECTION 3—OPERATION
Part No 1148115 13 Get-U-Up™Lift
SECTION 3—OPERATION
Introduction
 WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of 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.
ONLY operate the lift with the legs of the lift 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.
If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as
long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of
the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the
maximum open position.
Invacare slings and lift accessories are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with
Invacare lifts. Slings and accessories designed by other manufacturers are not to be utilized as a
component of Invacare’s lift system.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the lift. The weight limitation for the Get-U-Up
Lift is 350 lbs.
ALWAYS keep hands, fingers, feet and toes clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationandtransferringto/fromprocedures;however,the
standupliftcanbeoperatedwithoneassistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessionalforeach
individualcase.

SECTION 3—OPERATION
Get-U-Up™Lift 14 Part No 1148115
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.
 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”.
FIGURE 3.1 Opening/Closing the Legs
Base
Closed
Base
Open Shifter Handle
Shifter Handle
Locked
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B” DETAIL “C”
Shifter
Handle
Shifter
Handle
Lock Pin
Mounting
Hole
Steering
Handle
Steering
Handle
Mast
Mast

SECTION 3—OPERATION
Part No 1148115 15 Get-U-Up™Lift
Raising/Lowering the Hydraulic Lift
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.2.
Raising the Lift
NOTE:Ensurethecontrolvalveisintheclosedposition(controlvalvepositionedtowardspumphandle).
1. Movethepumphandleupanddowntoraisethelift.
Lowering the Lift
NOTE:Ensurethecontrolvalveisintheopenposition(controlvalvepositionedawayfrompumphandle).
NOTE:Theweightofthepersonontheliftingarmcausestheliftarmtolowerwhenthecontrolvalveisopen.
NOTE:Therateofdescentiscontrolledbyvaryingtheamountthatthecontrolvalveisopened.Asafetygateispartofthehydraulic
systemthatmaintainsaSLOWconstantdescentoftheboomregardlessofhowfarthecontrolvalveisopened.
FIGURE 3.2 Raising/Lowering the Hydraulic Lift
Pump
Handle
Open
Control Valve
Closed
Pump Handle

SECTION 4—LIFTING
Get-U-Up™Lift 16 Part No 1148115
SECTION 4—LIFTING
Introduction
 WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse or medical
assistant.
Invacare patient slings are made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. For the safety of
the patient, DO NOT intermix patient slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationandtransferringto/fromprocedures;however,our
equipmentwillpermitproperoperationbyoneassistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessional
foreachindividualcase.
NOTE:Refertothepatientslingowner’smanual,P/N1023891,formoreinformation.
Positioning the Stand Up Lift
NOTE:Beforepositioningthelegsofthepatientliftunderabed,makesurethattheareaisclearofanyobstructions.
 WARNING
The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and
safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only
as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the
bed. When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open
position.
Before positioning the legs of the stand up lift near the patient, make sure the patient’s feet are out of
the way of the footplate, otherwise injury can occur.
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.
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andparallelwiththemastassembly.
 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.
4. Positionthestandupliftusingthemasthandle.
5. Lowertheliftarmsforeasyattachmentofthepatientsling.

SECTION 4—LIFTING
Part No 1148115 17 Get-U-Up™Lift
Lifting the Patient
 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.
 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.

SECTION 4—LIFTING
Get-U-Up™Lift 18 Part No 1148115
NOTE:Thelowercenterofgravityprovidesstabilitymakingthepatientfeelmoresecureandthelifteasiertomove.
NOTE:Theliftarmswillstayinpositionuntillowered.
FIGURE 4.1 Lifting the Patient
Moving the Patient
 WARNING
DO NOT move a person suspended in a sling any distance. The Invacare lift is NOT a transport
device. It is intended to transfer a seated individual from one resting surface to another (such as
a bed to a wheelchair). Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
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.
DO NOT roll caster base over objects such as carpet, raised carpet bindings, door frames, or any
uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the lift during transfer of a
patient suspended in the lift sling. This could cause the lift to tip over. Use the mast handle at all
times to push or pull the lift.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoDetail“C”ofFIGURE 4.1.
1. Ensurethelegsofthestandupliftareinthemaximumopenposition.Ifnot,openlegstothemaximumopenposition.
2. Movethestandupliftawayfromthesurfaceusingthesteeringhandle.
3. Slowlymovethepatienttothedesiredsurface.
Handgrips
Rear
Casters
Sling
Knee Pad
Footplate
DETAIL “A” - LIFT
DETAIL “C” - LIFTING THE PATIENT
DETAIL “B” - WHEEL LOCK
Wheel Lock
Mast
Handle
Steering
Handle

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING
Part No 1148115 19 Get-U-Up™Lift
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING
Introduction
 WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's physician, nurse, or
medical assistant.
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. The patient's
arms should be outside the straps.
Before positioning the legs of the stand up lift around the patient, make sure the patient’s feet
are out of the way of the footplate, otherwise injury can occur.
DO NOT use slings and stand up lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are made
specifically for use with Invacare stand up lifts. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position before lifting the patient 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. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a
bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the
patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed,
return the legs to the maximum open position.
DO NOT roll caster base over objects such as carpet, raised carpet bindings, door frames, or any
uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the lift during transfer of a
patient suspended in the lift sling. This could cause the lift to tip over. Use the mast handle at all
times to push or pull the lift.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to ensure
that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a surface.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationandtransferringto/fromprocedures;however,our
equipmentwillpermitproperoperationbyoneassistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessional
foreachindividualcase.

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING
Get-U-Up™Lift 20 Part No 1148115
Transferring to a Commode
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 5.1.
1. Raisethepatienthighenoughtoclearthearmsofthe
commodechair.Theirweightwillbesupportedbythe
lift.RefertoDetail“A ” .
2. Guidethepatientontothecommodechair.
3. Lowerthepatientontothecommodechair.
4. Performoneofthefollowing(refertoDetail“B”or
“C”):
•StandingSling‐unhookthestandingslingfromthe
attachmentpointsonthelift.
• TransportSling‐
i. Unhookthetransportslingfromthebottom
attachmentpointsonthelift.
ii. Liftuponthepatient’slegsandremovethe
thighsupportsfromunderneaththepatient.
iii. Ifdesired,unhookthetransportslingfromthe
topattachmentpointsonthelift.
NOTE:Thepatientcanremainintheupperportionofthe
transportslingwhileusingthecommode.
5. Instructorassistthepatientinliftingtheirfeetoffthe
footplate.
6. Removetheslingfromaroundthepatient.
7. Pulltheliftawayfromthecommode.
8. Whencomplete,rechecktheslingforcorrect
attachments.
9. Toliftthepatientfromthecommode,refertoLifting
startingonpage 16.
FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode
DETAIL “A” - POSITIONING PATIENT
DETAIL “B” - UNHOOKING SLING
DETAIL “C” - UNHOOKING SLING AND
STRAPS