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Safety
General Guidelines
• WARNING: Do not install, assemble or operate this equipment without first reading and
understanding the instruction manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or
instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use
this equipment. Otherwise, damage or injury could occur.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
• WARNING: Before using this product, check all parts for shipping damage. If the product is
damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact the provider for guidance.
Operating Guidelines
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: Do not attempt to transfer a resident without prior approval from a medical
professional. Do not install, assemble or operate this equipment without first reading and
understanding the instruction manual and observing trained specialists perform a lift.
• WARNING: People with disabilities must be watched closely when lifted.
• 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: If the resident lift becomes wet or exposed to extreme temperature or humidity prior
to use, ensure handgrips do not twist on resident lift handle. Damage or injury could occur.
Positioning & Pinch Points
• WARNING: A pinch point is a place where it’s possible for a body part to be caught either between
moving mechanical parts or between moving and stationary parts of the product. Pinch points exist on
this product between the boom and Cradle/Hanger bar and also at the base of the lift. When operating
the lift, be aware of the Cradle/Hanger bar position relative to the resident. Injury could occur.
Pinch Points