Arjo MAXI MOVE - Floor Lifting and Specialized Spreader Bars

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Using your Maxi Move
Fig. 26
If returning the patient to a bed, move into the desired
position above the bed, adjusting the spreader bar
position as necessary. Then lower the patient using the
handset control.
Pull the Maxi Move away before removing the sling
from under the patient. If transferring the patient to a
chair, refer to the section entitled “To Lift from a Chair”.
To Lift from the Floor
Put the sling around the patient, by rolling or sitting the
patient up. Open the chassis legs first, then approach and
lift the patient’s legs over the chassis as shown in Fig. 27.
Fig. 27
When connecting the sling to the spreader bar, the
patient’s head and shoulders could be raised with pillows
for additional comfort.
With the open part of the spreader bar pointing down
towards the shoulders, attach the shoulder strap
attachment clips, as shown in Fig. 28 and inset.
Fig. 28
Once connected, raise the hip and knee into maximum
flexion, and push down on the positioning handle to be
able to connect the leg strap attachment clips as shown
in Fig. 29. This will have the effect of raising the
patient’s head and shoulders slightly.
Fig. 29
When lifting from the floor, some attendants prefer to
connect the leg straps first. This applies in particular to
very large patients with large thighs. In that case, raise
the hip and knee into maximum flexion, and attach the
leg strap attachment clips. Then tilt the spreader bar
towards the shoulders to connect the shoulder
attachment clips.
When all the straps are securely attached, lift the patient
from the floor in a semi-reclining position. Supporting
WARNING: When lowering the spreader bar,
ensure that the patient’s and attendant’s legs
and feet are well clear of the moving mast.
Only detach the sling leg connection clips
followed by the shoulder connection clips
when the patient’s body weight is fully
supported by the bed.
CAUTION: While the patient is positioned over
the legs as shown in Fig. 27, DO NOT operate
the adjustable chassis leg controls.
CAUTION: Always check that all the sling
attachment clips are fully in position before
and during the lifting cycle, and in tension as
the patient’s weight is gradually taken up.