Prior to lifting an individual, make sure that the straps of the sling are
securely placed on the hooks of the lift and that the red latches are fully
closed. Ensure the straps will not come off. (Figure 9).
Figure 10: Sling Straps Properly and Improperly Placed
11. On the Hand Control, press the Up button
Make sure the individual is lifted to an appropriate height for a safe
transfer that avoids any obstructions that may cause injury to the
individual in the sling or damage to the lift.
12. Move the individual along the track to the desired location.
13. Lower the lift to a comfortable height so you can hold it easily.
14. Grab hold of the lift and move it along the track by gently pushing the lift
or the individual in the sling.
15. When the individual is at the desired location, press the Down button
individual to the correct height.
Before you remove the sling loops from the carry bar, check that the
transferred individual is securely supported in the appropriate position.
16. Press the Down button
the lift hooks.
Make sure the lift does not contact the individual in the sling.
17. Remove the sling straps from the lift's hooks.
18. Press the Up button
19. Gently push the lift until it is out of the way of the patient.
20. Remove the sling from the individual.
21. Store the sling in a safe place.
22. Press the Up button
23. Charge the lift as described in "Charge the Lift" on page 5.
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to lower the lift so the sling straps can be easily removed from
to raise the lift to a safe height.
to raise the lift to height where it is out of the way while not in use.
. The lift raises the individual.
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to lower the