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a) To ensure the resident lift can maneuver around the commode, use an empty resident lift to
confirm maneuverability.
b) Once confirmed the resident lift can maneuver around the commode, lift the resident from the
bed. Refer to Lifting the Resident section.
c) To elevate the resident high enough to clear the commode, press the boom up/down arrows.
The resident’s weight will be supported by the resident lift.
d) Carefully guide the resident onto the commode. This may require two assistants.
e) Press the boom down arrow to lower the resident onto the standard commode leaving the sling
attached to the Cradle/Hanger bar hooks.
f) When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
g) Press the boom up arrow to raise the resident off the commode.
h) When resident is clear of the commode surface, use the steering handle to move the lift away
from the commode.
i) To return the resident to bed, reverse the steps in Lifting the Resident section.
j) To return or place resident in a wheelchair, refer to the Transferring to a Wheelchair section.
Transferring to a Bathing Unit
a) Lift the resident from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Resident section.
b) To elevate the resident high enough to clear the portable bath tub, press the boom up/down arrows.
c) Slide the portable bath tub under the resident.
d) Press the boom down arrow to lower the resident into the portable bath tub.
e) Detach the sling from the Cradle/Hanger bar hooks.
f) Attach the portable bath tub straps to the resident lift.
g) Press the boom up arrow to raise the sides of the portable bath tub.
h) Bathe the resident.
i) Reverse this procedure to return the resident to bed.
Transferring to a Wheelchair
a) Lift the resident from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Resident section.
b) Ensure the legs of the lift with resident in the sling are in the maximum open position by
moving the spreader adjustment handle from right to left to open legs.
c) Move the wheelchair into position.
d) To prevent movement of the wheelchair, engage the rear wheel locks.
• WARNING: DO NOT place the resident in the wheelchair if the locks are not engaged. Before
lowering the resident into the wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked position.
Otherwise, injury can occur.
e) For proper positioning, guide the resident’s hips as far back as possible into the seat by using
the straps or handles on the side and the back of the sling.
f) Position the resident over the seat with their back against the chair back.
g) Begin to lower the resident either by opening the control valve or by pressing the boom down arrow.
h) Two assistants are recommended for this step – one assistant stands behind the chair and the
other operates the resident lift. The assistant behind the chair pulls back on the grab handle (on
select models) or sides of the sling to seat the resident well into the chair back. This will help
maintain a good center of balance. Take care to prevent the chair from tipping forward.
i) Leave the sling in place unless a divided leg sling was used. Remove a divided leg sling.
j) Reverse Lifting the Resident section to return to the seating surface of the wheelchair.
Transferring the Resident (cont.)
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