Preparing To Lift - Invacare Birdie Manuel D'utilisation

6.2 Preparing to Lift

Refer to the Safety section in this manual and review
the information in 6.1 Safe Lifting before proceeding
further and observe all warnings indicated.
Before positioning the legs of the patient lift under
a bed, make sure that the area is clear of any
obstructions.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
The lift could tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
– The legs of the lift must be in the maximum
open position for optimum stability and safety.
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 patient and lift the patient 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.
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WARNING!
Risk of Injury
During transfers and lift operation, the boom or
lift arms can impact the patient or caregivers
and cause injury.
– ALWAYS be aware of the position of the boom
or lift arms during transfers.
– Ensure the boom or lift arms are not positioned
so they can impact the patient or bystanders.
– ALWAYS be aware of your body position in
relation to the boom or lift arms during
transfers.
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