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Lifting the Resident

WARNING: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury.

How to Operate the Sit-to-Stand Resident Lift: (Weight Lifting

Capacity: 400 lbs.)

NOTE: Prior to ﬁ rst use, please make sure the battery has been charged for 24 hours in order to

reach proper function and prolong the battery life.

CAUTION: More than one assistant is recommended for all resident lift activities.

Positioning the Sit-to-Stand Resident Lift

WARNING: When lifting a resident, the legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position

for stability. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the

legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the lift over the resident and lift the resident off the

surface of the bed. Return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position when the legs of the lift

are no longer under the bed, and lock the shifter handle.

NOTE: Before positioning the legs of the resident lift under a bed, make sure the area is clear of any

obstructions.

a) Use spreader adjustment handle (right to left) to open the legs of the resident lift to

maximum width.

b) Use the steering handle to position the resident lift.

c) To lower the boom for easy attachment of the sling, press the down button on the

hand control.

Raise

WARNING: The legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position for optimum stability. If it is

necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only

as long as it takes to position the lift over the resident and lift the resident off the surface of the bed.

When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift to the maximum open

position, and lock the shifter handle immediately.

Lower

Lifting/Moving the Resident

WARNING: DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of 400 lbs. Individuals that use the standing

resident sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight; otherwise, injury may occur.

WARNING: DO NOT move the resident if the sling is not properly attached to the attachment

points on the sit-to-stand lift. Make sure the sling is properly attached BEFORE lifting the resident.

If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is elevated a few

inches off the stationary surface, and before moving the resident, check again to make sure the

sling and all attachments are securely in place. If any problem is found, lower the resident back

onto the stationary surface and correct the problem to avoid injury or damage. Damage may occur.

Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the resident. Direct Supply

resident slings are made speciﬁ cally for use with Direct Supply resident lifts. For the resident safety,

DO NOT intermix resident slings and resident lifts of other manufacturers.

NOTE: First, ensure the resident is in a seated position. Use the head section of the bed to get the

resident upright, then move legs over the side of the bed.

Attaching a Sling

WARNING: Standing slings – the bottom edge of the standing sling must be positioned on the

resident's lower back with arms outside the sling before lifting the resident.

WARNING: Transfer slings – the bottom edge of the transfer sling must be positioned at the base

of the spine with the resident's arms outside the sling before lifting the resident.

Direct Supply does not recommend locking the rear casters of the sit-to-stand lift when lifting and

transferring an individual. This could cause the lift to tip and injure the resident and assistants. Direct

Supply recommends the rear casters to be left unlocked during lifting and transferring procedures to

allow the sit-to-stand lift to stabilize itself when the resident is initially lifted from and transferred to a

chair, bed or any stationary object.

Sling Attachment Guidelines

a) Place the sit-to-stand sling around the resident according to the vest's instruction guide.

b) Place sit-to-stand lift in front of the resident, and adjust the width of the base.

c) Place the feet in the middle of the footrest with the lower legs parallel to the lower leg support.

d) Adjust the height and depth of the lower leg support as needed for comfortable support below

the kneecap.

e) Connect the sling straps to the boom/lift arm's hooks. There may be multiple loops on the sling

that can be hooked to the boom/lift arm's attachment hooks to properly position the sling for

maximum stability and comfort.

f) Raise the sling bar about 4 to 8 inches, and have the resident grab the sling bar for support.

Then continue the lifting procedure.

g) If the resident leans backwards, raising the resident will be made easier, preventing the vest

from sliding up. The height to which the lift should reach varies from person to person.

h) Before the resident is lifted from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully

extended, ensure the straps are properly connected to the sling bar.

i) For a more upright position, continue the lifting motion to the uppermost position. The raising

motion can be experienced as unpleasant for the person not used to it.

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