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Using your Maxi Move
Fig. 51
Before a patient is lifted, it is essential that all the cross
straps are locked into the clamps and positioned
correctly as shown in Fig. 45, and that all the suspension
straps are securely attached to the correct support hooks
on the stretcher frame.
Bring the lift towards the bed and center the stretcher
frame over the patient, so that the suspension straps can
be securely attached over the hooks, as shown on the
hook icon label in Fig. 52.
The strap or scoop stretcher should hang symmetrically
from the stretcher frame.
Once the strap stretcher is connected, operate it to lift the
patient clear of the bed. Then rotate the stretcher frame
until the patient’s feet are close to the mast. In this
position, the complete unit may be moved through wide
doorways. Otherwise, leave the stretcher at 90º to the
chassis legs. In this position the lift and patient can be
moved through a doorway sideways.
Fig. 52
Individual patient support cross straps can be loosened
and removed for access to any part of the patient.
When the patient is returned and lowered onto the bed,
the strap stretcher can be removed once it has been
disconnected from the stretcher frame. To do this, loosen
all the clamps on one side section and gently pull each
strap through under the patient. Disconnect and remove
the frame and store carefully for future use.
WARNING: Especially with obese patients, or
under buttocks, take care not to trap any skin
while feeding the strap under the patient.
Continue until all the straps are under the
patient and through the clamps. Press each
clasp fully down (see Fig. 43 and 46) to ensure
that each strap is pulled tight and locked into
position.
All cross straps must enter directly into the
clamps, and must not be passed around the
side section (see Fig. 43).
Check that both end tubes are fully inserted
into each side section (with the correct
matching arrow labels).
CAUTION: Always check that all the stretcher
suspension straps are in position before and
during the lifting cycle, and in tension as the
patient’s weight is gradually taken up.
WARNING: It is essential to keep the patient at
approximately the height of the bed to ensure
stability of the unit and to maintain patient/
attendant contact.
When lowering the strap stretcher frame,
ensure that both the patient’s or attendant’s
legs and feet are clear of the moving mast.
Strap and Scoop Stretcher
Connection Hook Positions
Label - hook positions for
stretcher attachment straps
CAUTION: To ensure that the patient is
securely supported, do not remove too many
straps at one time.