EZ Way SMART STAND - User Manual

This quick Reference guide has been created to assist healthcare professionals
and other users with only the functional aspects of the system. The guide
does not replace the general safety warnings, cautions and recommendations
provided in the product instructions for use the EZ Way Smart Stand.
REFER TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT.
Product Overview
EZ Way, Inc.
NOTE: The footplate can be removed to ambulate. If using the Smart Stand for ambulation, the rear wheels
must be locked when raising or lowering the person. Connect the harness using the long loops.
WARNING: Do not remove the shin pad when ambulating. Removing could result in injury to the user. When refit-
ting, ensure the footplate is reinserted properly.
SMART STAND
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
1. Fit the the harness to the resident, ensuring correct
size is used. Ensure the safety strap is buckled and
fastened securely around the person’s torso and the
person’s arms are outside the harness.
2. Position the Smart Stand in front of the person, open
the chassis legs if necessary, have person place their
feet on the footplate with their knees touching the shin
pad. Do not lock rear wheels when using the footplate.
3. Lower the stand arms to lowest position to aid
in hooking up the harness, and adjust shinpad if
necessary.
4. Attach the harness loops to the stand arm “pigtail”
using the shortest loops when possible.
5. Using the hand control, raise the person to a standing
position while tightening the safety strap around the
torso while they are raised.
6. Close-up legs and transfer person to desired location.
7. Position the person in front of chair, bed or toilet and
lower to a sitting position while standing beside the
person.
8. Unhook harness loops from the “pigtails” and move
the unit away from the person making sure they lift
their feet of footplate.
9. Unbuckle the safety strap and remove the harness
from around the resident.
Only for emergency, use the
emergency lowering handle to
lower the person.
Use the hand control to operate.
Attach harness loops to “pigtials”.

Summary

Product Overview and Operation

Smart Stand Operation Steps

Detailed step-by-step instructions for fitting harness, positioning, raising, and lowering a person using the Smart Stand.

Smart Stand Components

Component Identification

Diagram identifying key parts of the Smart Stand, including lift arm, controls, harness, and base.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Key Components and Their Functions
3. Harness System
4. Usage Features
5. Important Considerations
6. Technical Specifications (Inferred/General)
7. Maintenance Features (Inferred)

The EZ Way Smart Stand is a patient lift device designed to assist healthcare professionals and other users with transferring individuals from a sitting to a standing position and for ambulation. This quick reference guide focuses on the functional aspects of the system, but users are strongly advised to consult the full product instructions for use for comprehensive safety warnings, cautions, and recommendations.

Function Description:

The Smart Stand facilitates safe and controlled transfers of individuals who require assistance with standing and ambulation. It utilizes a harness system to support the person, a motorized lift arm to raise and lower them, and a stable chassis with a footplate. The device is operated via a hand control, allowing for smooth and precise movements. In case of emergency, an emergency lowering handle is provided for manual operation. The Smart Stand is also designed to support ambulation, with a removable footplate and the requirement to lock the rear wheels during raising or lowering for this specific use.

Key Components and Their Functions:

• Harness Hooks: Points on the lift arm where the harness loops are attached.
• Emergency Stop Button: A safety feature to immediately halt all device operations in an emergency.
• Padded Lift Arm: The main arm that raises and lowers, providing support and comfort.
• Padded Handles: Ergonomically designed handles for the user to grip during operation.
• Actuator: The motorized component responsible for the vertical movement of the lift arm.
• Battery Pack: Provides power to the actuator and other electronic components.
• Battery Receiver: The slot or connection point for the battery pack.
• Harness Bag: A storage bag for the patient harness.
• Leg Spreader: A mechanism to adjust the width of the chassis legs, allowing the device to maneuver around furniture or accommodate different chair widths.
• Shin Pad: A padded support for the user's shins, ensuring comfort and stability during transfers. It is crucial not to remove the shin pad when ambulating, as this could lead to injury.
• Adjustable Foot Plate: A platform for the user's feet. It can be removed to facilitate ambulation.
• Legs: The base of the unit, providing stability.
• Hand Control:
  • On/Off Switch: Powers the hand control unit.
  • Display Window: Shows operational information, such as battery level (BATT) and potentially other indicators.
  • Up Button: Activates the actuator to raise the lift arm.
  • Down Button: Activates the actuator to lower the lift arm.
  • Toggle Switches: Additional controls, likely for leg spreader adjustment or other functions.
  • Capacity (not shown): Indicates the maximum weight the device can safely support.

Harness System:

The harness is a critical component for patient safety and comfort. It features:

• Top of Harness: The upper section that supports the user's back and shoulders.
• Short Lifting Loops: Loops used to attach the harness to the stand arm "pigtails," preferably using the shortest loops possible for a secure fit.
• Long Lifting Loops: Alternative loops for attachment, particularly recommended for ambulation.
• Center Handle: A handle on the harness, possibly for caregiver assistance or patient stability.
• Safety Strap: A strap that buckles securely around the person's torso to prevent slipping and ensure stability during transfers.

Usage Features:

1. Harness Application: Ensure the correct size harness is used and fitted securely to the resident, with the safety strap buckled and fastened around the torso and the person's arms outside the harness.
2. Positioning: Position the Smart Stand in front of the person. Open the chassis legs if necessary. The person should place their feet on the footplate with their knees touching the shin pad. Rear wheels should not be locked when using the footplate for transfers.
3. Harness Connection: Lower the stand arms to the lowest position to facilitate hooking up the harness. Adjust the shin pad if needed. Attach the harness loops to the stand arm "pigtail," using the shortest loops when possible.
4. Raising the Person: Use the hand control to raise the person to a standing position. Simultaneously, tighten the safety strap around the torso as they are raised.
5. Transfer: Close the chassis legs and transfer the person to the desired location (e.g., chair, bed, toilet).
6. Lowering the Person: Position the person in front of the destination and lower them to a sitting position using the hand control, while standing beside them.
7. Unhooking and Removal: Unhook the harness loops from the "pigtails." Move the unit away from the person, ensuring they lift their feet off the footplate.
8. Harness Removal: Unbuckle the safety strap and remove the harness from around the resident.
9. Ambulation: The footplate can be removed for ambulation. When using the Smart Stand for ambulation, the rear wheels must be locked when raising or lowering the person. Connect the harness using the long loops for ambulation.
10. Emergency Lowering: In an emergency, use the emergency lowering handle to manually lower the person.

Important Considerations:

• Safety: Always refer to the product instructions for use for comprehensive safety warnings, cautions, and recommendations.
• Shin Pad: Do not remove the shin pad when ambulating, as this could result in injury. When refitting, ensure the footplate is reinserted properly.
• Training Videos: EZ Way, Inc. provides training videos for Smart Stands at https://www.ezlifts.com/ez-smart-stand-training.
• P65Warnings: The device carries a warning regarding Cancer and Reproductive Harm, as per www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Technical Specifications (Inferred/General):

• Power Source: Battery-operated.
• Controls: Hand control with up/down buttons, on/off switch, and display.
• Safety Features: Emergency stop button, emergency lowering handle.
• Adjustability: Adjustable chassis legs (leg spreader), adjustable footplate, adjustable shin pad.
• Mobility: Wheels for easy movement, with rear wheels that can be locked.

Maintenance Features (Inferred):

• Battery Management: Requires charging and potentially replacement of the battery pack. The display window likely indicates battery status.
• Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the device and harness as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspection: Routine inspection of all components, including harness, straps, actuator, and wheels, for wear and tear or damage.

The EZ Way Smart Stand is a robust and versatile device designed to enhance the safety and ease of patient transfers and ambulation, contributing to improved care practices in healthcare settings.

EZ Way SMART STAND Specifications

General

Brand	EZ Way
Model	SMART STAND
Category	Mobility Aid
Language	English