Invacare Reliant 440 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

DEALER: This manual MUST be given to

the user of the patient lift.

USER:

BEFORE using this patient lift, read

this manual and save for future reference.

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Reliant™ 440

Patient Lift

SYMBOL LEGEND

Reliant™ 440 2 Part No 1141431

 WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING

AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO

UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND

INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUALIFIED DEALER OR INVACARE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS

EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

 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.

2008

"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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................. 2

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 5

LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 6

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 7

Reliant 440 Patient Lift ..............................................................................................................................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 ..........................................................................................................................10

Performing Maintenance .........................................................................................................................10

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 11

Assembling the Patient Lift.....................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Kneepad............................................................................................................................13

Attaching the Battery...............................................................................................................................14

Mounting the Battery Charger ..............................................................................................................15

SECTION 3—OPERATION ................................................................ 16

Introduction...............................................................................................................................................16

Operating the Patient Lift.......................................................................................................................16

Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters...............................................................................................16

Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift......................................................................................................17

Closing/Opening Leg Base..................................................................................................................17

Using the Emergency Stop.................................................................................................................17

Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release..................................................................................18

Charging the Battery................................................................................................................................19

SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM ................................................ 20

Lifting Preparation ....................................................................................................................................20

Lifting the Patient......................................................................................................................................21

Moving the Patient....................................................................................................................................22

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO ..................................................... 23

Transferring Patient To Wheelchair ....................................................................................................23

Transferring Patient to Bed....................................................................................................................24

Transferring Patient to Commode.......................................................................................................25

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SECTION 6— USING THE PATIENT LIFT AS A STANDING AID ........... 27

Standing Procedure ..................................................................................................................................27

SECTION 7— TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 29

SECTION 8— MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 30

Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................30

Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................30

Institutional Inspect/Adjust Monthly................................................................................................30

In-Home Inspect/Adjust Every Six Months ....................................................................................31

Care and Maintenance of Stand-Up Lift ..............................................................................................32

Detecting Wear and Damage ................................................................................................................32

Cleaning the Sling and the Lift ...............................................................................................................32

Replacing Electric Actuator....................................................................................................................33

Maintaining the Base Adjustment..........................................................................................................34

Replacing the Casters ..............................................................................................................................35

Front Caster..........................................................................................................................................35

Rear Caster ...........................................................................................................................................35

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 36

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No 1141431 5 Reliant™ 440

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followingtablefor

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

CAUTION should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communication

equipment in the area around such equipment. If RFI causes erratic behavior, PUSH

the RED Power Switch OFF IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT turn the Power Switch ON

while transmission is in progress.

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 LOCATION

Reliant™ 440 6 Part No 1141431

LABEL LOCATION

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Part No 1141431 7 Reliant™ 440

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Reliant 440 Patient Lift

*NOTE:Variesdependingonloadandstroke.

Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX.: 67 inches

Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN.: 39 inches

Base Width OPEN: 44 inches

Base Width CLOSED: 26 inches

Base Height (Clearance): 5 inches

Base Length: 41.5 inches

Caster Size (FRONT/REAR): 4 inches

Weight Capacity: 440 lbs

Weight Out of Carton: 116.5 lbs

Battery: 24V DC (RECHARGEABLE)

Charger Input: 100-240V AC

Charger Output/Charging Time: 29.5V DC Max 6 hours

Audio Low Battery Alarm: Yes

Motor Safety Devices: Anti-Entrapment

*Approx. Lifts per Charge: *100-200 Cycles per charge

Warranty Lift/Electronics: 3 Years/1 Year

Emergency Stop Button: Yes

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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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dist anceisNOTrecommended.

DONOTattemptanytransfer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perform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

oftheseproductsisprohibitedandwillvoidthelift’swarranty.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maximumweightlimitationofthepatientlift.Theweightlimitationfor

theReliant440PatientLiftis440lbs.

Assembling the Lift

DONOTovertightenmountinghardware.Thiswilldamage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.

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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standassistsling.

StandAssistSlings: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patient’sarmsareoutsidethetransfer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plasticbackincontinencepadorseatingcushionbetween

patientandslingmaterialthatmaycausethepatienttoslideoutoftheslingduring

transfer.

Aftereachlaundering(inaccordancewithinstructionsonthesling),inspectsling(s)forwear,

tears,and loosestitching.

Bleached,torn,cut,fray ed,orbrokenslingsareunsafeandcouldresultininjury.Discard

immediately.

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patientforsupport.Usinglongsection willleav elittleorno 

supportforpatientʹsback.Theloopsoftheslingarecolorcodedandcanbeusedtoplace

patientinv arious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.

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lift.

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.Patientʹsarms

shouldbeoutsideofthe

slingstraps.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

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Beforelifting apatientfromastationaryobject(wheelchair ,commodeorbe d),slightlyraise

thepatientoffthestationaryobjectandcheckthatallslingattachmentsaresecure.Ifany

attachmentisnotcorrect,low er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th epatientliftandcouldcausethepatientlift

totipover.Us esteeringhandleonthemastatALLtimestopushorpullthepatientlift.

Inv acarerecommendslockingtherearswivelcastersONLYwhenpositioningorremoving

thesling(standassistortransfer)fromaroundthepatient.

Inv acaredoesNOTrecommendlockingoftherearcastersofthepatientliftwhenliftingan

individual.Doingsocouldcausethelifttotipandendangerthepatientandassistants.

Inv acareDOESrecommendthattherearcastersbeleftunlockedduringliftingproceduresto

allowthepatientlifttostabilizeitselfwhenthepatientisinitiallyliftedfromachair ,bedor

anystationary object.

Transferring the Patient

Beforetransferring,checkthattheproduct’sweightcapacitycanwithstandthepatientʹs

weight.

WheelchairwheellocksMUSTbeinalockedpos itionbeforelow eringthepatient intothe

wheelchairfortransport.

Performing Maintenance

Regularmaintenanceofpatientliftsandaccessoriesisnece ssarytoassureproperoperation.

Afterthefirst12monthsofoperation,inspect allpiv otpointsandfastenersforwear .Ifthe

metalis worn,thepartsMUSTbereplaced.Performthisinspectionev ery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 .

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

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SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

Assembling the Patient Lift

 WARNING

Tighten mounting screws securely. Failure to do so may result in bodily injury or

damage to the lift.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.1onpage 12.

NOTE:TheReliant440ispackedpartiallyassembledforshippingpurposes.

1. Removeallcontentsfromtheboxandplacetheunitonaworkbenchortable.

2. Removethetwomountingscrews,washers,andlocknutsconnectingthemasttothe

base(Detail“A ” ) .

3. Removethemastfromthebase.

4. Positionandre‐attachthemasttothebaseusingthetwomountingscrews,washers,

andlocknutsremovedinSTEP2(Detail“B”).Securelytighten.

5. Insertthepinsoftherodendsupthroughthetabsonthebase(Detail“B”).

6. Attachthepinsoftherodendstothetabsusingthetwolocknutsandwashers.

Securelytighten.

7. Cutthecabletiesecuringtheactuator(Detail“C”).

8. Swingtheactuatorforwardsothatitisoutoftheway.

9. Swingtheboomupandovertothefront.

10. Attachthepushhandletothebackofthemastusingthetwomountingscrews,

locknuts,andwasherswhichareprovided(Detail“D”).

11. Attachthekneepad.RefertoAttachingtheKneepad

onpage 13.

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

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FIGURE 2.1 Assembling the Patient Lift

Mounting

Screws

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Rod

Ends

Base

Mast

Mounting

Screws

DETAIL “C”

Cable Tie

Actuator

Boom

DETAIL “D”

Mounting

Screws

Washers

Locknuts

Mast

Push Handle

Tab

Locknut

Washer

Locknut

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

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Attaching the Kneepad

 WARNING

The kneepad is an integral part of the lift and MUST be attached so that the lift can

function correctly and safely.

CAUTION

When connecting the actuator to the boom, DO NOT over-tighten the bolt

because this will deform the clevis and restrict the pivot.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.2onpage 13.

1. Connectthetopoftheactuatortotheboomusingtheboltprovided(Detail“A”).

2. Insertthetwopostsofthekneepadintothetuberetainersofthekneepadreceiver

whileturningthekneepadreleaseleverinaclockwisedirection(Detail

“B”).

3. Releasethekneepadreleaselever.

4. Slidethekneepadinoroutuntilitislockedintoposition.

FIGURE 2.2 Attaching the Kneepad

Actuator

Bolt

Boom

DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “A”

Post

Kneepad

Receiver

Kneepad

Release

Lever

Tube

Retainer

Tube

Retainer

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

Reliant™ 440 14 Part No 1141431

Attaching the Battery

 WARNING

Ensure there is an audible click when installing the battery either on the battery

charger or control box. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.3.

1. Installthebatteryintothecontrolboxandensurethereisan audibleclick(Detail“A”).

2. EnsurethatthecontrolboxemergencypushbuttonissettotheOff(out)position

(Detail“B”).

3. Ifthecontrolboxemergencypushbuttonissettothe

Onposition,turnthebutton¼

turnclockwise,andthebuttonwillpopout.

FIGURE 2.3 Attaching the Battery

Emergency Push

Button

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Battery

Control Box

SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY

Part No 1141431 15 Reliant™ 440

Mounting the Battery Charger

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 2.4.

NOTE:Refertoyourlocalregulationsconcerningpropermountingprocedures.

1. Placethebatterychargerwithmountingbracketonthewallatthedesiredposition.

2. Withapencil,markthemiddleholeposition.

3. Measuredown6½inchesfromthepencilmarkanddrillonemountinghole.

4. Installthebottommountingscrewuntilthereisanapproximate1/8‐inchgapbetween

thescrewheadandthewall.

5. Installthebatterychargerwithmountingbracketontothebottommountingscrew.

6. Drilltheremainingtwomountingholes.

7. Installthetworemainingmountingscrewsthroughthemountingbracketandintothe

wall.Tightensecurely.

8. Plugthebatterychargerintothewallelectricaloutlet.

NOTE:TheOnLEDshouldilluminate.

FIGURE 2.4 Mounting the Battery Charger

Mounting Bracket (STEP 6)

Mounting

Screws

(STEP 7)

Battery Charger

with Mounting

Bracket (STEP 5)

BOTTOM Mounting

Screw (STEP 4)

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Reliant™ 440 16 Part No 1141431

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Introduction

 WARNING

DO NOT attempt any transfer 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 lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability

and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a

bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the 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 of the lift to the maximum open position.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparationand

transferringto/fromprocedures;however,thepatientliftcanbeoperatedbyoneassistant.Theuse

ofthepatientliftbyoneassistantshouldbebasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessional

foreachindividualcase.

Operating the Patient Lift

Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 3.1.

1. Performoneofthefollowing:

• LOCKING‐PressDOWNonthe

bottomofthelockinglever(Detail

“A”).

• UNLOCKING‐Pressthetopofthe

lockinglever(Detail“B”).

FIGURE 3.1 Locking/Unlocking the Rear

Casters

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Locking

Lever

Locking

Lever

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Part No 1141431 17 Reliant™ 440

Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift

NOTE:Forthispr ocedur e,refertoFIGURE 3.2.

1. P erformoneofthefollowing:

•RaisingLift‐PresstheUpbuttonon

thehandcontroltoraisetheliftarms

andthe patient.

•LoweringLift‐Press theDown

buttononthehandcontroltolower

theliftarmsandthepatient.

NOTE:If thestand‐upliftisinthefullUp

position,itmaybenecessarytopulldownslightly

onthelift armsbe for ethemastwilllower.

FIGURE 3.2 Raising/Lowering the Patient Lift

Closing/Opening Leg Base

NOTE:Forthispr ocedur e,refertoFIGURE 3.3.

Thebottomrowofthehandcontrolisus ed

toopen orclosethelegsofthebas efor

stabilitypriortoliftingapatient.Pressingthe

leftbuttonwidensthelegbase;theright

buttonclosesthelegbase.

FIGURE 3.3 Closing/Opening Leg Base

Using the Emergency Stop

NOTE:Forthispr ocedur e,refertoFIGURE 3.4.

•PresstheREDemergencystopbuttonon

thecontrolboxtostoptheliftarmsand

patientfromraisingorlowering.

•Todisengage,rotatetheREDemergency

stopbuttonCLOCKWISEuntilitpops

out.

FIGURE 3.4 Using the Emergency Stop

Up Button

Down Button

Hand Control

Widen Leg

Base

Close Leg

Base

Hand

Control

RED Emergency Stop Button

Control

Box

Press to Stop

Lift Arms

Rotate CLOCKWISE to

Disengage Emergency Stop

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Reliant™ 440 18 Part No 1141431

Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release

Primary Emergency Release

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 3.5.

NOTE:Thisprocedurewillbringtheboom

downifthehandcontrolisnotfunctioning

properly.

Toactivatetheprimaryemergencyrelease,

insertapenintotheholelabeled

EmergencyDownonthecontrolbox.

FIGURE 3.5 Primary Emergency Release

Secondary Emergency Release

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,referto

FIGURE 3.6.

NOTE:Allpatientliftactuatorsareequipped

withamechanicalemergencyrelease.The

mechanicalreleasewillenabletheactuatorto

retractwithoutpower.

NOTE:Usetheprimaryemergencyrelease

firstbeforeusingthesecondaryemergency

releaseprocedure.Thisprocedureshouldonly

beusediftheprimaryemergencyrelease

procedureisnotfunctioningor

isunreachable.

NOTE:TheliftMUSTbeunderaloadforthe

mechanicalreleasetofunction.

Toactivatethesecondaryemergency

release,pullupontheREDemergency

gripandpulldownontheboomatthe

sametime.

FIGURE 3.6 Secondary Emergency Release

Control Box

Emergency Down

Hole

Pull Up Red

Tag for

Emergency

Lowering

Actuator

Column

SECTION 3—OPERATION

Part No 1141431 19 Reliant™ 440

Charging the Battery

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.7onpage 19.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthebatteryberechargeddailytoprolongbatterylife.

NOTE:Anaudiblealarmwillsound(hornwillbeep)whenbatteryislow.

1. Liftuponthehandleonthebackofthebattery(Detail“A”).

2. Liftthebatteryupandoutfromthecontrolbox.

 WARNING

Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery either on the battery

charger or the control box to confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or dam-

age may occur.

3. Placethebatteryonthebatterycharger(Detail“B”).

4. Ensurethereisanaudibleclick(Detail“C”).

NOTE:ThechargeLEDwillilluminate.Whenchargingiscomplete,thechargeLEDwillstop

illuminating.

NOTE:Abatteryneedingtobefullyrechargedwilltakeapproximatelyfourhours.

5. Liftuponthehandleonthebackofthebattery(Detail“A”).

6. Liftthebatteryupandoutawayfromthebatterycharger.

7. Reinstallthebatteryontothecontrolbox(Detail“B”).

8. Ensurethereisanaudibleclick(Detail“C”).

FIGURE 3.7 Charging the Battery

Handle

Audible Click

Control Box

Battery

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Battery

DETAIL “C”

NOTE:Thebatteryisshownbeingremovedfromandinstalledintoacontrolbox.Removingand

installingabatteryintoabatterychargerisdonethesameway.

SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM

Reliant™ 440 20 Part No 1141431

SECTION 4—TRANSFERRING FROM

Lifting Preparation

NOTE:AlthoughInvacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbeusedforallliftingpreparation,

transferringfromandtransferringtoprocedures,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.

 WARNING

STANDING SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the

standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient, and the patient's arms

are outside the standing sling.

TRANSPORT SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of

the transport sling is at the base of the spine, and the patient's arms are outside the

transport sling.

Invacare does NOT recommend locking the rear casters of the stand-up lift when

lifting and transferring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and

endanger the patient and assistants.

Invacare does recommend that the rear casters of the stand-up lift be left unlocked

during lifting and transferring procedures to allow the stand-up lift to stabilize itself

when the patient is initially lifted from and transferred to a chair, bed or any station-

ary object.

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