Medline MDS400SAB Manual Del Propietário página 8

Operating Instructions
Double check all assemblies for tightness and read operating instructions
carefully prior to use.
Turn the lift "ON" by turning the red "Emergency Stop" button clock-wise.
Turn the lift "OFF" by pressing down the "Emergency Stop" but-ton.
PREPARATION BEFORE LIFTING
• Turn on the power by twisting the RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON clock-wise.
• Verify the Lifting and Lowering Functions by pressing either the UP or DOWN
button on the hand control once.
• Position the base of the lift around or under the object.
• Widen the base and disengage the caster brakes.
Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the person's nurse.
Also, do not transfer without having studied the instructions and performed
several practices in operating the product. Together (with the patients doctor,
nurse, or medical attendant) select a sling that is both practical and comfortable.
The sling selected should be one that serves the needs of the patient, while
providing the patient with optimal safety. Never interfere with the lift, unless
instructed by the attendant. Have a doctor, nurse, or medical attendant
(experienced in the use of the Medline Lift) present during the first few times the
lift is used to transfer a new user.
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Fitting Stand Assist Sling
• Position the patient in a sitting position.
• Slide the sling down patient's back to lumbar position.
• Draw the shoulder straps to the front of the patient close to the chest.
• Draw the waist belt around patient's waist and press together to fasten.
Attach the shoulder straps to the hooks.
Shoulder strap loop
Shoulder strap
Velcro waist belt
Sling Loop Options
LONG LOOP
CENTER LOOP
SHORT LOOP
Or for Sling Application
• Place sling behind seated patient with the 2 pads under the arms.
• Cross the adjustable chest belt over and fasten it securely using the buckle (adjust
for comfort).
• (Optional) Cross the short black strap over and pull the left loop strap through the
black strap.
• Hook the two loop straps to the hooks on the lift boom using the same hook and loop
sequence on each side.
• If utilized, the black strap should loop around both shoulder straps and will be straight across
in front of patient to stabilize the sling during lifting.
• Have patient grasp handles on boom and tilt head back slightly.
• Make sure the patients feet are firmly on the platform and knees are touching the kneepads
with kneecaps just above the padding.
• Use the lift to complete the lift and pivot transfer.
LONG LOOP - reclined position
CENTER LOOP - semi reclined
SHORT LOOP - most upright
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