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How to Use the Voyager
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Method 3 - Abduction
(Legs opened with non-crossing straps)
In this method, legs are held in abduction which is
convenient for toileting and hygiene care.
Fig. 11
WARNING: Method 3 might not be suitable
for patients with no upper body control as
they can slide down and almost out of the
sling.
Transferring the Patient
1) Install the patient into the sling according to
the “Installing a Patient into the Sling” section.
2) Take the battery out of the charger and insert it
into the lift. Make sure the silver contact points
go inside the lift.
3) Once the patient sling is installed, unwind the
strap.
There are two ways to unwind the strap:
First, you can press the down
button while holding tension on
the strap with the other hand
(there must be tension on the
strap for the lift to function).
The other way is to use the
“quick-release”. (1) Push the
knob sideways and (2) pull the
strap out of the lift.
CAUTION: Push the knob completely over
to ensure that the quick-release will work
properly. It will not work if there is tension
on the strap. Make sure the strap has some
slack in it before attempting to slide the
knob over. DO NOT force the knob. It should
slide easily.
4) Attach the carabiner to the trolley in the rail.
Fig. 12
5) Move the lift over to the patient.
WARNING: Hold the lift at all times when
near a patient. The proximity of the lift near
the patient’s face may cause the patient
some discomfort.
6) Lower the lift to approximately below the
patient’s chin level before beginning to attach
the sling straps (this is to avoid the unit from
making contact with the patient’s face due to
the movement of the lift).
For a patient in a lying position, lower the lift near
the thorax, and then:
7) Attach the straps of the sling.
WARNING: Before lifting the patient:
1) Make sure that all straps are attached to
the lift’s supports.
2) Make sure the patient’s arms are safely
out of the way.
3) Make sure the sling is not caught on any
obstructions (wheelchair brake or arm of
chair, etc.).
If any of the above occurs, correct the
problem. Any of these situations might lead
to a patient fall.
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control button.
Fig. 13
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