SPAN F450T User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: F450T
STANDING TRANSFER AID
Ensure the product has been assembled according to the instructions in this manual.
All operators should read and understand the instructions for safe and proper operation of the
patient lift.

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DEFINITIONS & SYMBOLS
In this manual the user refers to the patient or resident and may be used
interchangeably at diff erent times. Caregiver refers to the operator or person who is
assisting with the transfer.
Warning! Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the product
or serious injury to the operator and/or user.
Important instructions follow. Read and understand the instructions in the
manual before using the product.
Note! Important information concerning the product and/or its correct and
proper usage follows.
Symbols used in this manual and their meanings:
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Date of Manufacture
The manufacture date can be found on the serial
number. The YY on the serial number is the
manufacture year, and the MM is the manufacture
month.

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and fi le a claim. For further assistance, contact your local dealer or Span-America.
DEFINITIONS & SYMBOLS
interchangeably at diff erent times. Caregiver refers to the operator or person who is
Warning! Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the product
Safety Instructions
• FAILURE to use this device according to
instructions may cause serious injury.
• NEVER attempt to transfer a patient or resident
whose weight exceeds the indicated maximum
capacity for this device or any accessory.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended during transfer
• DO NOT use without complete understanding of
safe and correct operation
• DO NOT use for the purpose of transportation over
long distances.
• DO NOT use for the purpose of seating over long
extended periods of time..
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present a potential for falling down will find the F450T a useful and safe
A patient or resident who qualifies to use the lift must have enough
The Span F450T is a device from Span-America that represents a class
of medical devices collectively referred to as standing transfer aids. The
Span standing transfer aid is positioned between a traditional walker
or wheelchair and the common electric stand assist patient lift. The
F450T is a transfer assist unit which keeps the user actively engaged in
the process. Transfer functions of all types are quick and require minimal
caregiver assistance. Each unit is equipped with a crossbar where users
can grasp and pull their self up into a standing position using their own
strength. The padded split seats swing out allowing the user to stand
place to form a secure and comfortable seat for the user to sit on for the
remainder of the transfer.
leg and lower body strength to stand up and remain in the standing/
sitting position. Adequate arm strength is required if the patient must use
transfer device. For patients who lack these requirements, a sit-to-stand
lift such as the electric powered Span patient lift is preferred and
recommended.
The Span F450T standing transfer aid is suitable for the following types of
transfers:
• Bed to Chair/Wheelchair
• Bed/Chair/Wheelchair to commode
• Room to Room
DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS
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Product Features Specications & Options

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SPAN F450T
Maximum Capacity
Minimum Base Width
Closed Base Width
Base Height
Unit Weight
Maximum Base Width
Base opens
Minimum Seat Height
Knee Pads / Shin Guards
Optional Seat Locks
Open Base Width
Overall Height
Overall Length
Seat Width
Optional Support Strap
*Measured to the outside of each base leg with the base legs in the widest open position
**Measured from the ground to the bottom of the seat
Upgrade Base to 450 Lb
450 Lb / 205 Kg
26.8
26.7”
4.5”
71 Lb
37”*
Yes
26.7”**
Yes
Yes
37”*
43.3”
35.4”
20”
Yes
N/A
Specications & Options

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Assembly
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Prior to assembly, unpack all parts from the shipping carton and
check for any missing parts. Contact your dealer immediately if a
part is missing.
Factory assembled base with foot plate and castors
Parts List
1. Cross Bar x 2
2. Right Side Arm
3. Left Side Arm
4. Side Support Arm x 2
5. Knee Pad Support Bar
6. Knee Pad x 2
7. Seat x 2
Tools & Fasteners
A1 8x Carriage bolt
A2 2x Hex bolt
A3 4x Hex screw
A4 10x Washer
A5 10x Lock washer
A6 8x Lock nut
A7 2x Plastic cap
T1 1x Wrench
T2 1x Allen key
Step by Step Assembly

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Assembly
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Place the base assembly on the
ease of assembly.
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Insert the kneepads into the support bar and
secure them in place with bolts and washers
(A2 + A5 + A4) as indicated below.
Cover the two bolt heads with black plastic
caps (A7) to complete kneepad assembly.
Install the kneepad assembly between the two
side support arms as shown. Fasten in place
with four carriage bolts, nuts and washers.
Step by Step Assembly

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Use the 4 hex screws (A3)
with Allen key (T2) to tighten
the completed assembly
Insert the two cross bars into
the holes on the seat and
handle bar support units.
Line up the small holes on the
underside of the tubes with the
holes in the support units.
Insert the kneepad side support assembly
into the base slots and then insert the seat
assembly into the kneepad and side
support assembly.
Optional Seat Lock

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6Use the remaining 4 carriage bolt assemblies
to securely fasten the two sub assemblies to the base unit.
All of the square shoulders of the bolts should be on the
inside and the washers and lock nuts on the outside.
(A1 + A4 +A5 +A6)

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Operating Instructions
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STEP 1
STEP 2
Have the patient positioned at
the edge of the surface and
move the standing transfer aid in
front of the patient so that their
and knees/shins are in contact
with the two cupped knee/shin
pads as shown below. The
Span F450T allows access
around wider obstacles such as
recliners. The base of the
lift opens by stepping on the
foot pedal.
Double check all assemblies for tightness and read operating
instructions carefully prior to use.
Raise the two split seat units up
and parallel to the side of the
Span F450T as shown below.
SEAT USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The two black molded seat units can be rotated upwards to allow for
patient loading. Once the patient is in an upward standing position the split
seats must be lowered down to form a complete two-sided seat. Always
make sure each of the two seat components are properly lowered forming
a complete seat prior to having the patient sit down.

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Operating Instructions
STEP 4
STEP 5
Have the patient grasp the
cross bar closest to them and
using their own strength pull
themselves up into a standing
as shown.
Lower both of the split seat
units down into position to
form a complete seat as
shown.
STEP 3
Lock the casters by stepping
on the caster clip and
pushing down as shown
below.

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STEP 7
Unlock the casters and place both hands on the cross bar
furthest from the patient and move the standing transfer aid
to the new surface. Make sure the patient is secure and in
proper position as described in Step 6 above prior and during
transfer as shown below.
STEP 6
Have the patient lower themselves
down onto the seat while keeping their
knees/shins in the knee/shin pads and
while still holding the cross bar with both
hands as shown.

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Maintenance & Inspection
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• The Span F450T Standing Transfer Aid is a manual unit and therefore
requires minimal maintenance on an ongoing basis. However to insure
safety and proper use the following steps should be taken on a monthly
basis.
• Check all bolt/nut assemblies to make sure they are tight and no wear
and tear is evident. Replace and tighten any worn assemblies prior to
using the F450T.
• Check the two seat assemblies to make sure they are not worn or
damaged and that the bolts are tight. Replace any worn or damaged
seat components before using the F450T.
• Check the casters to make sure they are in working order and are
secured firmly to the F450T. Replace any worn or damaged casters
prior to using the F450T.

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Accessories
The F450T Standing Transfer Aid is designed to fully support a seated
patient for transport. For patients requiring some upper body support
or additional security a safety belt may be used. Either the SL-SA669
Standard or SL-SA669B Extra Large slings are designed to work with the
F450T. See the pictures below for the use of these slings:
Support Strap
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Span-America (“Span”) off ers a limited warranty on all patient lifts, slings and accessories to be free of defects in workmanship
Span does not provide advance replacements for warranty claims. For situations where an end user requires a replacement in
will be refused and returned at sender’s expense. Final disposition of warranty claims will be determined at the sole discretion
improper installation, product used with parts, components or accessories with quality or specifi cations incompatible with product,
adulterated product, user neglect, failure to maintain and service product as specifi ed in the owner’s manual or care tag, serial
Span warrants the following products and components beginning from the purchase invoice date for the specifi ed time period:
Single Patient Specifi c slings are designed for limited use with one patient and may not be laundered. Span will replace any
This warranty expressly excludes wearable components including but not limited to foam parts and caster tread. Furthermore,
the box. For all other items, purchaser may request a RA for purchased goods within thirty (30) days of purchase invoice date.
with all parts, components and packing materials included. Failure to comply with this requirement will incur higher restocking

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WARRANTY POLICY
Span-America (“Span”) off ers a limited warranty on all patient lifts, slings and accessories to be free of defects in workmanship
and product performance. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is non-transferrable. All warranty claims must
be submitted by the authorized dealer or distributor who originally sold the product with proper proof of sale and serial number
where applicable. Prior Return Authorization (RA) from Span is required for all warranty replacements. Span reserves the right to
repair or replace only defective parts or accessories in lieu of a complete new patient lift. The repaired or replacement part shall
be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the warranty period of the defective part.
Span does not provide advance replacements for warranty claims. For situations where an end user requires a replacement in
advance and before a warranty item can be returned, dealer or distributor must purchase the replacement at full cost. All freight
charges for the replacement are the sole responsibility of the dealer or distributor. When end user returns warranty item and item
proves to be defective, Span will issue full credit for the replacement less freight charges.
Product returned without RA number clearly marked on the package or product returned later than 30 days after authorization
will be refused and returned at sender’s expense. Final disposition of warranty claims will be determined at the sole discretion
of Span. Warranty claims will be denied for any of the following: product abuse or misuse, accidental or malicious damage,
improper installation, product used with parts, components or accessories with quality or specifi cations incompatible with product,
adulterated product, user neglect, failure to maintain and service product as specifi ed in the owner’s manual or care tag, serial
number removed or defaced, or normal wear and tear.
Span warrants the following products and components beginning from the purchase invoice date for the specifi ed time period:
WARRANTY PERIOD PRODUCT OR COMPONENT
Three (3) Years Patient lift frame or spreader bar
Two (2) Years Actuator, control box, pendant, charger, weigh scale, Stand Aids, or casters excluding normal tread wear
One (1) Year Battery or hydraulic pump
Six (6) Months Reusable fabric slings
Single Patient Specifi c slings are designed for limited use with one patient and may not be laundered. Span will replace any
disposable sling found to have a manufacturing defect. Normal wear and tear will not be covered under warranty.
This warranty expressly excludes wearable components including but not limited to foam parts and caster tread. Furthermore,
this warranty is void and null for product that has not been purchased or paid for in full.
RETURN GOODS POLICY
Patient lifts may not be returned unless the wrong lift is shipped in error by Span or the lift is heavily damaged or defective out of
the box. For all other items, purchaser may request a RA for purchased goods within thirty (30) days of purchase invoice date.
All returns must be received by Span no later than thirty (30) days after authorization or the RA will be voided. Return package
must be clearly marked with the RA number or the package may be refused and returned at sender’s expense. Patient lifts are
subject to a minimum restocking fee of 25% or more. Please note that patient lifts being returned must be in the original carton
with all parts, components and packing materials included. Failure to comply with this requirement will incur higher restocking
fees or a rejection of the return. Slings, parts and accessories may only be returned if they have not been used. There are no
exceptions to this provision.
All freight charges are the sole responsibility of purchaser when any of the following occurs: (i) ordering error where an incorrect
item is shipped in accordance with purchase order, (ii) an order is cancelled while in transit or (iii) delivery is refused by customer.
Span reserves the right to issue credit amounts based on strict adherence to this policy.