Arjo Tempo - To Raise from the Floor

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Using the positioning handle, tilt the spreader bar
until the shoulder attachment points can be
connected to the sling shoulder strap attachment
clips. (See fig. 18).
Press down on the positioning handle until
connection of the sling leg pieces is possible. (See
fig. 19) the leg pieces must be brought under the
thighs to connect up, this may involve lifting one
leg at a time to connect up. You may need to lower
the spreader bar a little more, using the handset
control.
When lifting from the bed, some attendants prefer
to connect the leg pieces first. This particularly
applies to patients with large thighs. In this case,
raise the hip and knee into maximum flexion, and
attach the leg strap attachment clips, then tilt the
spreader bar towards the shoulders for connection.
Lift the patient using the handset control, and adjust
to a comfortable position for transfer. (See fig. 20).
The specially designed sling together with its’
integral head support, enables one person to carry
out the complete lifting function without additional
help.
If returning the patient to a bed, move into the
desired position above the bed adjusting the sling
position as necessary, and then lower using the
handset control.
Move the Tempo away before removing the sling
from under the patient. If transferring the patient to
a chair refer to the section “To Lift from a Chair”.
To Raise from the Floor
Put the sling around the patient as before, by using
the rolling or sitting up method. Depending on
circumstances, space and/or position of patient etc.
approach the patient with the open part of the
chassis. Open the chassis legs if necessary, and lift
the patient’s legs over the chassis as shown in
figure 21.
Fig. 19
P1427a
Warning: IMPORTANT: Always
check that the sling attachment clips are
fully in position before and during the
commencement of the lifting cycle, and in
tension as the patient’s weight is
gradually taken up.
Fig. 20
P1427b
Warning: When lowering the lifter
ensure that the patient’s or attendant’s
legs and feet are well clear of the moving
jib mounting carriage.
Only when the patient’s body weight is
fully supported by the bed may the sling
leg connection clips be detached,
followed by the shoulder connections.
Fig. 21
P1427c
Using your Tempo