Take-Along Lifts 1000 Setup guide

Take-Along Lifts LLC
Model 1000 Portable Transfer Aid
OWNERS INSTR CTION MAN AL
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DESCRIPTION
The Take-Along Lifts LLC Model 1000 is a portable patient transfer aid, designed to assist in transferring
individuals weighing up to 300 pounds between surfaces such as beds, wheelchairs and toilets It folds up
compactly for storage and transport and weighs only about 47 pounds, allowing it to be transported in a car, or rolled
along like a piece of luggage
INTENDED SE / INDICATIONS
The Model 1000 is designed to assist individuals weighing up to 300 lbs who have sufficient upper body balance to
support themselves in a sitting position on the edge of a bed It is indicated for use in transferring these individuals
between surfaces in close proximity to each other, and over flat, smooth surfaces The transfer device is intended for
use with standard-sized wheelchairs of up to 20-inch frame size The clearance between the legs of the lift is 24” at
the base of the legs to 41” at the tips
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The Model 1000 should not be used with individuals who do not have sufficient upper body balance to sit upright in
a chair or on the edge of a bed The PTA’s slings are not intended to provide full body and head support The
Model 1000 should only be used in transferring individuals short distances, and should not be used over irregular or
inclined surfaces, over obstacles, or on soft surfaces such as plush carpeting The Model 1000 should not be used
with individuals weighing more than 300 lbs The Model 1000 may be used with “standard” sized wheelchairs
which can fit between the legs of the lift The clearance between the legs of the lift is 24” at the base of the legs to
41” at the tips
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SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS; CONTACT A QUALIFIED TAKE-ALONG LIFTS LLC
REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
ACCESSORIES WARNING: THE TAKE-ALONG LIFT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TAKE-ALONG LIFT ACCESSORIES.
ACCESSORIES DESIGNED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY TAKE-
ALONG LIFTS LLC AND SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH THE TAKE-ALONG LIFT
MAINTENANCE
Ma ntenance MUST be performed ONLY by qual f ed personnel.
WARNING not ces as used n th s manual apply to hazards or unsafe pract ces that could result n ser ous
bod ly harm.
CAUTION not ces as used n th s manual apply to hazards or unsafe pract ces wh ch could result n m nor
personal njury or property damage.
NOTES h ghl ght procedures and conta n nformat on wh ch ass st the operator n understand ng the
nformat on conta ned n th s manual.
NOTICE
The nformat on conta ned n th s manual s subject to change w thout not ce.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP WITH PATIENT TRANSFER AID AT ALL TIMES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION 2
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS 2
CONTRAINDICATIONS 2
SPECIAL NOTES 3
SAFETY SUMMARY 5
SPECIFICATIONS 7
FEATURES 8
HANDLING PROCEDURES 9
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS 9
Unpacking 9
Inspection 9
Storage 9
ASSEMBLY 10
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID 10
DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID 11
OPERATION 12
OPERATING THE PATIENT TRANSFER AID 12
Opening the Legs of the Base Assembly 12
Opening the arm assembly 14
Raising/Lowering Transfer Aid 15
Folding the Transfer Aid 16
PATIENT SLINGS 17
SPLIT SLING 17
Attaching the split sling to the Transfer Aid 20
SEAT SLING 23
Attaching the seat sling to the Transfer Aid 24
LIFTING THE PATIENT 26
TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR 28
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR 30
TRANSFERRING TO A STANDARD COMMODE 32
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR 34
TRANSFERRING FROM FLOOR LEVEL 37
TROUBLESHOOTING 45
MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 46
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR TRANSFER AID 47
Cleaning 47
Casters 47
Caster Replacement 47
Lubrication 47
Screw Clutch 48
Column Slides 48
PACKING YOUR TRANSFER AID FOR SHIPMENT 49
LIMITED WARRANTY … 50
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SAFETY S MMARY
WARNING
Check all parts for sh pp ng damage before us ng. In case of damage, DO NOT use the
equ pment. Contact Take-Along L fts LLC for further nstruct ons.
DO NOT move a person suspended n a sl ng any d stance. The Take-Along L fts LLC Model
1000 Pat ent Transfer A d s NOT a transport dev ce. It s ntended to transfer an nd v dual
from one rest ng surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelcha r). Otherw se, njury or
damage may occur
DO NOT attempt any transfer w thout the approval of the pat ent’s phys c an, nurse or
qual f ed med cal ass stant. Thoroughly read the nstruct ons n th s Owner’s Manual, and
then pract ce the transfer procedure several t mes w th a capable nd v dual act ng as pat ent.
Use common sense n all transfers. Use only w th pat ents who have suff c ent upper body
control to rema n n a s tt ng pos t on.
Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs and pat ent l ft accessor es are spec f cally des gned to be used n
conjunct on w th Take-Along L fts LLC pat ent transfer a ds. Sl ngs and accessor es des gned
by other manufacturers are not to be used as a component of Take-Along L fts LLC’s pat ent
transfer systems. Use of these products s proh b ted and w ll vo d Take-Along L fts LLC’s
warranty. Use only genu ne Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs and l ft accessor es to ma nta n
pat ent safety and product ut l ty.
Use the Take-Along L fts LLC’s sl ng des gn that s recommended by the nd v dual’s doctor,
nurse or qual f ed med cal ass stant for the comfort and safety of the nd v dual be ng
transferred.
The Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs are ntended for use w th nd v duals who have suff c ent
upper body control to rema n n a s tt ng pos t on. They are not full body sl ngs and do not
prov de full body and head support.
DO NOT use any k nd of plast c backed ncont nence pad or seat ng cush on between the
pat ent and sl ng mater al that may cause the pat ent to sl de out of the sl ng dur ng
transferr ng.
The PTA’s legs MUST BE n the OPENED/LOCKED pos t on BEFORE l ft ng and
transferr ng the pat ent. Insure that leg lock ng button s fully ra sed above the leg surface.
Before transferr ng a pat ent from a stat onary object (wheelcha r, commode, car or bed),
sl ghtly ra se the pat ent off the stat onary object and check that all sl ng attachments are
secure and that the sl ng s properly adjusted. If any attachment/adjustment s not correct,
lower the pat ent and correct the problem, then ra se the pat ent and check aga n.
WARNING: Use caut on when adjust ng the sl ng for ncreased access to cloth ng. Adjust ng
the sl ng h gher w ll ncrease the tendency for sl d ng through the sl ng. Be sure to use the s de
adjustment straps to re-adjust the sl ng, and only ra se the pat ent sl ghtly off the commode.
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DO NOT transfer the pat ent to another surface w th the sl ng adjusted for to let ng. The sl ng
should be re-pos t oned to the normal pos t on after to let ng before transferr ng from the
commode
Dur ng transfer, w th pat ent suspended n a sl ng attached to the transfer a d, DO NOT roll
caster base over objects such as plush carpet, ra sed carpet b nd ngs, door frames, or any
uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an mbalance of the pat ent transfer a d and
cause the pat ent transfer a d to t p over. Use the steer ng handle at ALL t mes to maneuver
the pat ent.
Take-Along L fts LLC does NOT recommend lock ng the casters of the pat ent transfer a d
when l ft ng an nd v dual. Do ng so could cause the transfer a d to t p and endanger the
pat ent and ass stants. Take-Along L fts DOES recommend that the casters be left
UNLOCKED dur ng transferr ng procedures to allow the transfer a d to stab l ze tself when
the pat ent s n t ally l fted from a cha r, bed or other stat onary object.
To avo d the poss b l ty of p nch ng, use a pen or s m lar dev ce to depress the spr ng plungers
that lock the legs n pos t on.
Follow the recommended prevent ve ma ntenance procedures outl ned n the manual. Regular
ma ntenance s necessary to assure proper operat on.
DO NOT exceed max mum we ght l m tat on of the transfer a d. The we ght l m tat on s 300
lbs. (136 kg.).
Take-Along L fts LLC recommends that when mov ng a pat ent, the transfer a d be rolled by
pull ng the steer ng handle towards the attendant, not by push ng. Th s w ll ncrease the
stab l ty n the event that an unexpected obstacle s encountered.
CAUTION: When transferr ng to/from a wheelcha r, nsure that the wheelcha r’s footrests have been
removed or swung out of the way, and that the wheelcha r’s front wheels are or ented so as not to nterfere
w th the base of the transfer a d.
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SPECIFICATIONS
He ght at column top - MAX: 53 inches
He ght at column top - MIN: 34 inches
Base W dth: 26 inches
Base He ght: 5 25 inches
Base Length OPEN: 33 inches
Base Length CLOSED: 14 inches
Caster S ze: 4 0 inches
Sl ng Opt ons: “Split” style
“Seat” style
We ght Capac ty: 300 lbs
We ght OUT of Carton: 47 lbs
We ght IN Carton: 65 lbs
Warranty: 1 Year
SLINGS Seat Sl ng Spl t Sl ng
W dth 23 43
Length 36 29
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FEAT RES
-Weight limitation is 300 lbs
-Base and arms fold for storage and transport
-Transfer aid weight is 47 lbs
-Transfer aid may be disassembled into two parts of approximately equal weight
-Force required to turn crank is typically less than 5 lbs
-Range: 19 inch stroke allows transferring from surfaces between approximately 12 in and 31 in high *
-Optional extension straps allow for lifting from floor to 18” seat height
-Transfer aid may be folded and rolled like a piece of rolling luggage
* Range depends on sling adjustment
FIGURE 1 - SIDE VIEW OF MODEL 1000
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HANDLING PROCED RES
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
If the Transfer Aid is to be shipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the original packing carton, or should
be professionally packaged to prevent damage during shipment
npacking
1 Check for obvious damage to the carton or its contents If damage is evident, notify Take-Along Lifts LLC
2 Open the top of the carton and remove the slings and cardboard shelf
3 Lay carton face-down on floor
4 Open the bottom of the carton and fold back the carton flaps
5 Stand the carton upright and pull the outer box up off the lift
6 Remove bag and all packing tube material from the lift
NOTE: Reta n boxes, conta ners and pack ng mater al for use n stor ng or sh pp ng.
Inspection
1 Examine exterior of the Transfer Aid for damage
Storage
1 Store the Transfer Aid in a dry area
2 DO NOT place other objects on top of the Transfer Aid
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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID
The Model 1000 Transfer Aid is shipped in its folded configuration To complete assembly of the PTA, attach the
crank handle to the crank (FIG 1) using the enclosed allen wrench
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DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID
The Model 1000 Transfer Aid may be disassembled into two pieces of approximately equal weight This may be
helpful in the case that the lift can not be rolled and must be carried, such as carrying the lift up a flight of stairs
To disassemble the lift, simply turn the crank to raise the column to its maximum height When the column reaches
its maximum height, pull upwards on the outer column and gently turn the crank a little further until you hear a
“click” Now, simply pull the outer column up and off the inner column A lifting strap at the bottom of the inner
column can be used when carrying the base
To re-assemble, simply slide the outer column back onto the inner column Note that the outer column s keyed to
prevent ncorrect al gnment w th the nner column . The rectangular hor zontal bar w th U-shaped cut-outs
should be on the same s de as the legs of the l ft. The column w ll not re-assemble f the columns are or ented
backwards. Push down on the outer column until you hear a “click” Verify that the outer column has re-engaged
with the inner column by trying to pull the outer column back up and off the inner column If the outer column
separates from the inner column, simply rotate the crank handle ½ turn and push the outer column back down onto
the inner column until you hear the “click” The outer column should now be re-engaged with the inner column
Rotate the crank clockwise to lower the column
WARNING
Be sure the outer column s engaged w th the nner column before attempt ng to p ck up the assembled l ft .
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OPERATION
OPERATING THE PATIENT TRANSFER AID
Opening the Legs of the Base Assembly
Two spring plungers mounted in the legs are used to lock the legs in the open position (Fig 1)
WARNING
The operat on of the transfer a d s an easy and safe procedure. DO NOT attempt any transfer w thout
approval of the pat ent’s phys c an, nurse or qual f ed med cal ass stant. Thoroughly read the nstruct ons n
th s Owner’s Manual, and then perform the ent re transfer procedure several t mes w th a capable
nd v dual act ng as pat ent.
ONLY operate th s transfer a d w th the legs n MAXIMUM OPEN POSITION and LOCKED n place. The
base legs MUST be locked n the open pos t on at all t mes for stab l ty and pat ent safety when l ft ng and
transferr ng a pat ent. Insure that the leg lock ng spr ng plunger s fully ra sed above the leg surface.
To avo d the poss b l ty of p nch ng, use a pen or s m lar dev ce to depress the spr ng plungers that lock the
legs n pos t on.
1 Stand at the rear of the transfer aid and depress spring plunger #1, then rotate the left leg towards you until spring
plunger #1 engages in the locked OPEN position (Fig 2)
2 Rotate the right leg towards you until spring plunger #2 engages in the locked OPEN position (Fig 3)
3 To spread the legs, pull the spreader bar towards you to release it from its locked position Then swing the bar
sideways to spread the legs Be sure that the bar springs back into a locked position (Fig 4)
NOTE: The spreader may be locked n one of three pos t ons: left, m ddle or r ght. In the left pos t on the
l ft's legs are or ented stra ght ahead for maneuver ng n t ght spaces. The m ddle pos t on spreads the
legs apart w de enough to surround a standard 18” frame wheelcha r. The r ght pos t on spreads the legs
further to f t around a standard 20” frame wheelcha r.
NOTE: All spr ng plungers MUST fully extend nto the r lock ng notches to lock the legs n the full OPEN
pos t on. Insure that the leg lock ng spr ng plunger s fully ra sed above the leg surface.
WARNING
If all spr ng plungers are NOT pos t oned completely nto the r lock ng notches, DO NOT use the transfer a d
unt l the plungers are all properly seated and the legs of the transfer a d are LOCKED n place or njury
and/or damage may occur.
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FIG. 1 - Leg Lock ng Plungers
FIG. 2 - Unfold ng Left Leg
FIG. 3 – Unfold ng R ght Leg FIG. 4 – Spreader bar n locked pos t on
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Opening the arm assembly
1 Position the spreader bar so it is in a mid-position pointing straight up (Fig 6)
FIG. 6 – PLACE SPREADER BAR IN MIDDLE POSITION
2 Raise the lift column slightly by turning the top crank counter-clockwise to allow clearance for the arms to rotate
freely (Fig 7)
3 Rotate the arms towards you and around 270 degrees until they are resting in their arm supports (Fig 7 & 8)
FIG. 7 - UNLOCKING ARMS FIG. 8 - ROTATING ARMS
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Raising/Lowering Transfer Aid
WARNING
Take-Along L fts LLC does NOT recommend lock ng of the casters of the transfer a d when l ft ng an
nd v dual. Do ng so could cause the transfer a d to t p and endanger the pat ent and ass stants. Take-Along
L fts LLC does recommend that the casters be left UNLOCKED dur ng transferr ng procedures to allow the
transfer a d to stab l ze tself when the pat ent s n t ally l fted from a cha r, bed or any stat onary object.
1 Rotate the crank COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to raise the transfer aid Rotate the crank CLOCKWISE to lower the
transfer aid (Fig 9)
FIGURE 9 - RAISING/LOWERING TRANSFER AID
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Folding the Transfer Aid
To avo d the poss b l ty of p nch ng, use a pen or s m lar dev ce to depress the spr ng plungers that lock the
legs n pos t on.
1 Position the spreader bar so it is in the middle position pointing straight up
2 Lift the arms and rotate them past 270 degrees
3 Swing the spreader bar into the left locked position with the legs pointing straight ahead
4 Depress spring plunger # 2 to release the right leg and rotate it towards the column into the folded position
5 Roll the Transfer Aid slightly towards you until the caster at the tip of the right leg rotates parallel with the right
leg
6 Depress spring plunger # 1 to release the left leg and rotate it towards the column into the folded position
7 The Transfer Aid may now be tilted and rolled like a piece of rolling luggage (Fig 10)
FIGURE 10 - ROLLING FOLDED TRANSFER AID
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PATIENT SLINGS
Patient slings work in conjunction with the transfer aid to support the patient during transferring procedures
WARNING: The Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs are ntended for use w th nd v duals who can support
themselves n a s tt ng pos t on. They are not full body sl ngs and do not prov de full body and head support.
Use the Take-Along L fts LLC sl ng des gn that s recommended by the nd v dual’s doctor, nurse or
qual f ed med cal ass stant for the comfort and safety of the nd v dual be ng transferred.
Take-Along Lifts LLC slings are designed specifically for use with Take-Along Lifts LLC Transfer Aids and slings
and made to support the patient during lift and transfer procedures Slings attach to the transfer aid by using the
sewn-in fasteners The slings are reinforced at all points of attachment for safety The fabrics used in these slings
are of very durable materials that resist deterioration from exposure to moisture and laundering This design will
accommodate patients of heavy or light weight, having sufficient upper body control to sit in a chair or on the edge
of a bed
SPLIT SLING
The sling is designed to be placed or removed with the patient in a sitting position The edging is soft yet durable
with extra reinforced stitching for safety (Fig 1) The split sling is useful for toileting, as the sling provides access to
clothing and under-garments to facilitate toileting
To familiarizing yourself with the sling and its adjustments, start by attaching the sling to the lift without anyone
sitting in it (Fig 2) Fasteners C (Fig 1) attach to the studs at the tips of the lift arms Fasteners A attach to the studs
on the arms that are closest to the lift column Fasteners B attach to the middle stud of the arm on the opposite side
of the lift, as in Fig 3 To connect the fasteners, lay the top of the O-ring over the top edge of the black rubber stud
as in Fig 4, then push down to snap the O-ring over the bottom edge of the stud as in Fig 5, to fully engage the
fastener as in Fig 6 An important adjustment is the length of the wide leg straps, which are adjusted via the large
plastic buckles It's important to snug up the straps to take all of the slack out of the sling before starting to raise the
lift If the straps are adjusted too long, then the sl ng w ll r de up too h gh on the persons' back
You'll notice that the sling has two small adjustment straps along its sides These are used to adjust the size of the
opening Pull on the thin adjustment straps You should observe how tightening the straps causes the sling to fold
inward and how the opening becomes smaller (Fig 2 & 3)
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WARNING
After each launder ng ( n accordance w th nstruct ons on the sl ng), nspect sl ng(s) for wear, tears, and loose
st tch ng. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken sl ngs are unsafe and could result n njury. D scard
mmed ately.
F g. 1 - Spl t Sl ng FIG. 2

To detach the fasteners, simply pull up on the bottom edge of the ring strap (Fig 7) to pop the ring off the stud
(Fig 8)
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FIG. 4
FIG. 5 FIG. 6
FIG. 7 FIG. 8
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Positioning the split sling on the person
NOTE: Use the follow ng method to eas ly move the pat ent and avo d stra n to yourself.
WARNING
If the pat ent s n a wheelcha r, secure the wheel locks n place to prevent the cha r from mov ng forward or
backwards.
1 Begin with the patient in a sitting position on the edge of the bed or in a chair If transferring from a wheelchair,
be sure the wheel locks of the wheelchair are locked to prevent movement of the chair The small front casters of the
wheelchair should be facing backwards and the foot rests should be swung out of the way or removed
2 Slide the split sling behind the patient’s back (Fig 1)
a)When sliding the sling down between the person's back and the back of a chair it helps to fold the “shirt-
tail” fabric upwards to create a pouch that you can place your hands into as you slide your hands down their
back Once the back support section of the sling is about at the patient's waist level you can then unroll the
pouch and tuck the lower edge of the shirt-tail fabric under the patients' bottom When properly adjusted,
the lower edge of the “shirt-tail” fabric of the sling should wrap about 2 to 3 inches under the persons'
bottom (Fig 6a-c) The top of the sling will then be no higher than shoulder-blade height
WARNING
The sh rt ta l should tuck 2-3 nches under the persons' bottom.
3 Slide each thigh support under the patient’s thighs (Fig 2) Pass the leg support fabric under the thighs and tug it
to make sure it is positioned fully under the thigh, not just behind the knees The fabric should reach almost all the
way from crotch to knee
FIG. 1 – PLACING SPLIT SLING FIG. 2 - POSITIONING THIGH SUPPORT
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Attaching the split sling to the Transfer Aid
NOTE: Refer to TRANSFER AID SAFETY SUMMARY n the front of th s manual before proceed ng
further and observe all WARNINGS nd cated.
WARNING
Before l ft ng or transferr ng the pat ent, the base legs MUST be LOCKED n the OPEN pos t on for
opt mum stab l ty and safety.
NOTE: Before pos t on ng the legs of the pat ent transfer a d under a bed, make sure that the area s clear of
any obstruct ons.
4 With the legs of the base OPEN and LOCKED, and the lift arms in the horizontal, lifting position, raise or
lower the transfer aid to place the lifts' arms at approximately the patient’s rib height if transferring from a
bed or chair, or just above the armrests if transferring from a wheelchair
5 Use the steering handlebar to roll the transfer aid into position underneath the bed or wheelchair
CAUTION: When transferr ng to/from a wheelcha r, nsure that the wheelcha r’s foot-rests have been
removed or swung out of the way, and that the wheelcha r’s front wheels are fac ng rearwards so as not to
nterfere w th the base of the transfer a d.
6 Place the patient’s feet on the transfer aid’s base, straddling the center column (Fig 4)
7 Attach split sling fasteners C and A to the front-most and rear-most studs of each arm
8 Attach the sling’s thigh support fastener B to the middle stud of the opposite arm, so that the sling crosses
over to the other side (Figs 5 - 6) The strap from the right leg support fabric attaches to the middle stud on
the left side of the lift, and vice-verse The straps should crisscross as they come up and attach to the lift
9 With the lift in position and the straps clipped onto the lift, firmly tug on the large leg straps to tighten them
up and take out all the slack Raise the lift column slightly to take any slack out of the sling side fabric, then
pull the small 1” adjustment straps at both sides of the sling firmly to draw in the shirt-tail
NOTE: When properly pos t oned, the bottom edge of the “sh rt-ta l” fabr c should wrap around the person’s
bottom 2-3”, and the th gh supports should extend almost all the way from the crotch to beh nd the knee w th
no slack n the straps. Refer to F g. 6a-c below. When properly adjusted, all parts of the sl ng should r se
together as the l ft s ra sed.
10 Lift the patient Refer to the LIFTING THE PATIENT section of this manual If the straps are all taut
before you start to raise the column, then all parts of the sling should rise together and the sling should not
ride up the patient's back much as you raise the lift column
When the sl ng s pos t oned as descr bed above, t should feel secure and the pat ent should not sl de through
the open ng n the sl ng. However, it will not provide much access to the clothing for toileting For toileting,
please refer to the “Transferring to a Commode” section of the manual for a description of the toileting procedure
and how to adjust the sling for toileting
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