In Chair/ Wheelchair (24 Steps); On Floor - arjo MAA 4031M Notice D'utilisation

In Chair/ Wheelchair (24 steps)

1. Place the lift nearby.
2. Apply the brakes on the wheelchair.
3. Check that the stiffeners are completely inside the
stiffener pockets, if any.
4. Prepare the patient for transfer by loosening the
patient's clothing.
5. Stand in front of the patient and lean the patient
forward.
6. Place the inside of the sling against the patients
back. The sling label is located on the outside. If
needed, use an ArjoHuntleigh sliding sheet/tube
for placing the sling See respective Sliding sheet/
tube IFU.
7. Make sure that the centre line is aligned with the
patient's spine and coccyx.
8. Lean the patient back.
9. Attach the support belt around the patient's
midsection, if any. This prevents the patient from
falling forward.
10. Place the leg fl aps underneath the legs.
11. Make sure that the:
• sling is centred and fl at without creases,
• sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient and
• patient's arms are outside the sling.
12. Place the lift in front of the patient and open the lift
chassis legs, if needed. (See Fig. 12 )
13. Apply the brakes on the lift.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
14. Attach the sling, start with the midsection and then
the legs.
• If using a loop sling, attach the loops in a more
seated position.
• If using a clip sling, position the DPS
(Dynamic Positioning System) in a seated
position.
Fig. 12
WARNING
Make sure straps are not caught by
wheelchair or lift castors.
15. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling. (See Fig. 12 )
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
16. Make sure that:
• All clips/loops are securely attached
(See Fig. 4 ) and (See Fig. 6 )
• All straps are straight (not twisted)
• The patient lays comfortably in the sling.
17. If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up
by the receiving surface before removing the clip/
loop.
18. Attach the neck buckle to midsection of sling, if
any.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always make sure the sling
is attached correctly.
19. Check that the patient is not sliding out through
the bottom of the sling. If the patient is sliding out,
replace it with a smaller sling.
20. Continue to lift the patient.
21. Transfer the patient to the toilet according to the
lift IFU.
22. Do NOT apply any lift brakes.
23. Slightly push the sling/straps and not the patient,
towards the back of the toilet for better positioning.
24. Lower the patient on the toilet seat. See the lift
IFU. (See Fig. 13 )

On Floor

Do NOT use Toilet sling. Use an appropriate sling to
lift from the fl oor.
Fig. 13
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