3.3. Moving upwards / downwards
Electrically adjustable versions
Moving upwards
• If the client is lying on the shower stretcher, first put the brake on the
wheels and then move the stretcher upwards.
• Move the stretcher upwards by pressing the button that shows an 'up'
arrow. The stretcher will then immediately move upwards (See figure 5).
• You can stop the movement whenever you like by taking your finger off
the button.
• During the upward movement, maintain contact with the client.
• If the remote control is not being used, it can be hung on the side rail or on the push-bar.
• Ensure that the curly cable on the operating device does not get jammed.
Moving downwards
• Move the stretcher downwards by pressing the button that shows a
'down' arrow. The stretcher will immediately move downwards
(See figure 6).
• You can stop the movement whenever you like by taking your finger
off the button.
• During the downward movement, maintain contact with the client.
Before moving the stretcher upwards, check to ensure there are no persons or
objects in the vicinity of the stretcher.
Hydraulically adjustable versions
Moving upwards
• If the client is lying on the shower stretcher, first put the brake
on the wheels and then move the stretcher upwards.
• The stretcher is moved upwards by depressing the long part
of the foot pedal slowly and evenly (See figure 7).
• During use of the pedal, the carer will stand by the long
edge of the Marina so that the carer cannot twist their
upper body away from their feet.
• During the upward movement, maintain contact with the
client.
36 | Instructions for use | Marina Shower stretcher
Figure 5 Moving
upwards.
Figure 6 Moving
downwards.
Figure 7 Moving upwards.