Arjo MAXI MOVE - DPS Spreader Bar Lifting Procedures

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Using your Maxi Move
Using the DPS Spreader Bar
Ensure the spreader bar is securely connected to the jib
before starting to lift.
To Lift from a Chair
Place the sling around the patient so that the base of his/
her spine is covered and the head support portion of the
sling is behind the head. Pull each leg strap from under
the thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh (see
Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Ensure the positioning handle on the spreader bar is
facing away from the patient, and that the open part of
the spreader bar is at or just below shoulder level (see
Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
Ensure that the Maxi Move is close enough to be able to
attach the sling’s shoulder clips to the spreader bar. To
accomplish this you may have to put the patient’s feet on,
or over, the chassis.
Once the Maxi Move is in position, attach the shoulder
strap attachment clips to the sling attachment lugs on the
spreader bar (see Fig. 17).
Fig. 17
Press down on the positioning handle on the spreader bar
and attach the leg strap attachment clips (see Fig. 18).
Fig. 18
If necessary, lower the spreader bar using the handset
control, being careful not to lower it onto the patient. If
this should happen inadvertently, there is a built-in cut-
out device which will prevent any further downward
movement. Do not continue to push the handset “jib
down” button.
WARNING: Be prepared to take the full weight
of the spreader bar when removing it from the
jib.
For larger attachments, or if there is any doubt
about being able to lift and hold the
attachment securely, use more than one
person for the procedure, or support the
attachment on a bed or chair.
WARNING: When installing and lifting using
the sling with the DPS spreader bar, ensure
that the patient’s hands and arms are kept
inside the sling at all times. Do not allow the
patient to hold on to the spreader bar.
CAUTION: The chassis rear castors have
brakes which can be foot-operated when
required (see Fig. 13). Do not apply the chassis
brakes at this stage, as the position of the
patient will adjust to the center of gravity of the
lift while the patient is being raised.