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First Received MonthlyEvery 3 Months
Check connections between boom and
spreader bar for improper connection,
Check connections between boom and mast
for improper connection, looseness or wear.
Check the boom for bending and deflection.
Check the mast for bending or deflection.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness.
Check casters and axle bolts for tightness.
Check rubber parts on the casters for
deflection.
Apply grease to caster ball bearings if
needed.
Check welding joints for rust and crack.
Make sure the control box is firmly affixed to
the mast.
Make sure the actuator is secured to the
boom and mast with pins and key rings.
Make sure actuator plug into control box is
not loose.
Check sling hardware eve ry time before use.
Lift Cleaning
As Needed.As Needed.As Needed.
Transfer From Bed to Wheelchair
1. User/patient should be in the center of the bed.
2. Position user onto his/her side by rolling user towards you.
3. Roll the sling in half. The handle on the back section sling should face outward
when the sling is tted.
4. Position the sling under the user/patient so the commode aperture aligns with
the base of the spine and top of the sling close to the neck.
5. Roll user onto the opposite side and position him/her on the at section of the
sling. This will allow you to unroll the remainder of the sling from the other side
of the user.
6. Once the sling has been positioned in the center of the user/patient, feed the leg
sections under the thighs and draw them up between the thighs.
7. Raise the head of the bed if this function is available.
8. Move the lift slowly towards the user and position the spreader bar over the
user’s/patient’s chest. Attach clips of the sling to the hooks on Spreader Bar as
shown in the Sling Hook-Up Guide.
9. Lift the user above the bed by using the hand control.
10. Pull lift away from bed. Position user over the wheelchair or chair then lower the
patient onto the surface.
11. Reverse the above procedures when returning the user/patient to bed.
Transfer From Wheelchair to Bed
1. Help the user lean forward slightly, then slide the sling down between the chair
and the user’s back.
2. Position the commode aperture where the buttocks meets the seat.
3. Position the sling equally around both sides of the body.
4. Draw the leg sections to the front along the length of the user’s thigh.
5. Check the sling’s central positioning by comparing the lengths of the leg
sections when they are drawn forward.
6. Reposition the sling if the leg sections are not equal in length.
7. Feed the leg sections under the thighs.
8. From between the legs, gently pull the leg section up the inner thigh. Feed
as much material as possible under and between the thighs. Ensure the leg
sections are positioned midway under the thighs to provide good support and
greater comfort.
9. Move the lift slowly towards the user and position the spreader bar over the
user’s chest. Attach clips of the sling to the hooks on Spreader Bar as shown in
the Sling Hook-Up Guide.
10. Lift patient above the wheelchair by using the hand control.
11. Pull lift away from wheelchair. Position patient over bed and lower patient onto
bed
12. Reverse the above procedures when returning the user/patient to a wheelchair.
Maintenance & Inspection
• The operator of the lift shall inspect the Span lift before each use. Check all
bolts for tightness. Make sure the base can be easily widened, and that all
lift parts are in place. Make sure that casters can be turned freely, and that
caster brakes can be engaged. Make certain all necessary items (i.e. slings,
and wheelchairs, etc.) are ready for use.
• At least once a month, the lift should be thoroughly inspected by a person
qualied to recognize any signs of wear and tear, and looseness of bolts or
parts. Replace any worn parts immediately.
• To lubricate, put silicone lubricating grease on the following points when
the Span lift is placed into service and every month thereafter: Top of Mast,
Spreader Hinge, and Caster Axles.
• With proper use and care, the expected lifetime of the lift is 10 years or
20,000 cycles.
• The expected lifetime of the electrical components are 3 years.
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