Invacare 9040 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 3

SAFETY SUMMARY
SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
Check all parts for shipping damages 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 distance is NOT recom-
mended.
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical attendant. 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.
Use common sense in all lifts. Special care MUST BE taken with people with disabilities who cannot cooperate while
being lifted. Use restraint straps if necessary.
Invacare slings and patient lift accessories 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 Invacare's patient sling warranty. Use only
genuine Invacare slings and lift accessories to maintain patient safety and product utility.
Use a sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or medical attendant for the comfort and safety of
the individual being lifted.
Before transferring a patient from a stationary object (wheelchair, commode or bed), slightly raise the patient off the
stationary object and check all sling hardware for secure attachment to include swivel bar, straps, S-hooks and D or
O-rings. If any attachment is not correct, lower the patient and correct the problem, then raise the patient and check
again.
During transfer, with patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll caster base over objects such as
raised carpet bindings, door frames, or any uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the
patient lift and could cause the patient lift to tip over. Use steering handles on the mast at ALL times to push or pull the
patient lift.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard Immediately.
DO NOT alter slings.
DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion) between the patient
and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during transferring.
ALWAYS use the color coded strap on the standing sling closest to the patient while still maintaining patient stability
and comfort.
STANDING SLINGS - DO NOT use the standing sling in combination with the stand up 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 standing sling in combination with the stand up lift over ANY distance is NOT recommended.
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.
STANDING 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.
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.
ALWAYS use the color coded strap on the standing sling closest to the patient while still maintaining patient stability
and comfort.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the patient lift. These suggested weights will vary from 300 to 450 to
600 lbs. depending on the type of patient lift purchased. For maximum weight limitation, refer to the SPECIFICA-
TIONS section in the Portable Patient Lift and Sling Owner's Manual or contact Customer Service, 1-(800)-333-6900.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the Stand Up Lift. The maximum weight limitation is 350 lbs. regard-
less of any additional weight limitations on accessories.
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