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Transferring the Resident
• WARNING: Do not attempt to transfer the resident without prior approval from medical professional.
• WARNING: After elevating the resident a few inches above stationary object, ensure the sling and
all attachments are secure and properly connected. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower
the resident back onto the stationary object and correct this problem. Otherwise, damage or injury
could occur. Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the resident. The
resident’s arms should be inside the straps.
• WARNING: Only slings and accessories specifically designed for use with Direct Supply resident
lifts should be used. Use of other manufacturers’ components or accessories may compromise the
operation of this resident lift.
• WARNING: When lifting a resident, DO NOT lock the rear casters. Doing so could cause the lift to
tip and could injure the resident or assistants.
• WARNING: When lifting a resident, the legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position for
stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed,
close the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the lift over the resident and lift the
resident off the surface of the bed. Return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position when
the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed.
• WARNING: Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced
to ensure it is properly attached before the resident is removed from a bed or chair. Slings with
commode openings are designed to be used with either a commode chair or standard commode.
• CAUTION: We recommend the sling remain connected to the Cradle/Hanger bar hooks during the
resident’s use of either the commode chair or standard commode.
Transferring to a Commode Chair
a) Lift the resident from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Resident section.
b) Press the boom up arrow to lift the resident high enough to clear the arms of the commode
chair. His or her weight will be supported by the resident lift.
c) Guide the resident onto the commode chair. This may require two assistants.
d) Press the boom down arrow to lower the resident onto the commode chair, leaving the sling
attached to the Cradle/Hanger bar hooks.
e) When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
f) Press the boom up arrow to raise the resident off the commode chair.
g) When the resident is clear of the commode surface, use the steering handles to move the
resident lift away from the commode chair.
h) To return the resident to bed, reverse the steps in Lifting the Resident section.
i) To return or place the resident in a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair section.
Transferring to a Standard Commode
This lift is not intended to transport a resident. It is intended only to transfer the resident from one
surface to another, such as from a bed to a commode. Injury or damage may occur if not used as
intended. If the bathroom facilities are NOT near the bed or if the resident lift cannot be easily
maneuvered towards the commode, the resident MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and
transported to the bathroom facilities before using the resident lift again to position the resident on a
standard commode. Refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair section.
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