Arjo Tenor - Returning Resident to a Bed

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Using your Tenor
Slide the leg sections of the sling under the
resident’s thighs and connect each loop on the
side hook above each leg.
To make the lift more comfortable for the
resident, it is recommended to lift the head end
of the bed to semi-reclined position before
commencing the lifting of the resident.
When correctly connected, operate the control
handset to raise the resident from the bed. At all
times when lifting and lowering, it is advisable
to stay at the side of the resident to ensure they
are in a comfortable position. This is also
reassuring to the resident.
The resident suspended in sling should always
remain in the centre of gravity.
After lifting the resident, adjust to a comfortable
height for transfer. The specially designed sling,
together with its integral head support, enables
one person to carry out a complete lifting
function without additional help.
To return resident to a bed
If returning the resident to a bed, move into the
desired position above the bed and then lower
using the control handset.When returning to a
bed, make sure the lift is positioned
perpendicular to the bed (see Fig. 15).
To position the resident over the bed, use the lift
handles, do NOT pull the sling. The resident
suspended in sling should always remain in the
centre of gravity. Use the hand control to lower
the resident.
Only when the resident’s body weight is fully
supported by the bed, may the sling connection
loops be detached and while still in sitting posi-
tion, detach the sling from the hooks before
reclining the resident to the bed.
Move the Tenor away before removing the sling
from under the resident.
If transferring the resident to a chair, refer to the
section “To return resident back to the chair”.
WARNING
Always check that the sling attach-
ment loops are fully in position before
and during the commencement of the
lifting cycle, and in tension as the resi-
dent’s weight is gradually taken up.
Fig. 15