Invacare RPS350-1 manual

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    User Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save fo r future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Stand Up Patient Lift RPS350-1[...]

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    SYMBOL LEGEND Stand Up Patient Lift 2 Part No. 107 8984  WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AN D INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUALIFIED DEALER OR INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1078984 3 Stand Up Patient Lift TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND .............................................................................................. 2 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................................ 5 LABEL LOCATION ..................................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Stand Up Patient Lift 4 Part No. 107 8984 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7—MAINTE NANCE ........................................................................... 21 Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist . .................................................................... ................... ..................... .......... 21 C[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1078984 5 Stand Up Patient Lift SPECIAL NOTES Signal  wor ds  are  used  in  this  manual  and  apply  to  hazards  or  unsafe  practices  which  could  result  in  personal  injury  or  property  damage.  Refer  to  the  table  below  for [...]

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    LABEL LOCATION Stand Up Patient Lift 6 Part No. 107 8984 LABEL LOCATION[...]

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    PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1078984 7 Stand Up Patient Lift PRODUCT PARAMETERS RPS350-1 Stand Up Patient Lift *NOTE:  V aries  depend ing  upon  load  and  stroke. Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX.: 66 i nc h e s Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN.: 40 i nc h e s Base Width OPEN: 37 in c h e s Base Width CLOSED: 26 in c h e s Base Height [...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Stand Up Patient Lift 8 Part No. 107 8984 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GU IDELINES contains im portant information for the safe operation and use of this product. Check  all  parts  for  shipping  damage  before  using.  In  case  of  damage,  DO ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1078984 9 Stand Up Patient Lift Operating the Lift Make  sure  ther e  is  an  audible  click  when  mounting  battery  on  the  battery  charger  to  confirm  pr oper  mounting.  Otherwise,  injury  or  damage  may  occur . Use  the  [...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Stand Up Patient Lift 10 Part No. 107 8984 SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Patient Lift Unpack  the  components  from  the  shipping  carton. Assembling the Patient Lift  WARNING Use only Invacare p arts in the assembly of this patient lift. The base legs, the mast, boom, pump assembly and swivel bar are[...]

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    SECTION 2—ASSEMBLY Part No. 1078984 11 Stand Up Patient Lift Attaching the Battery Charger Mounting Bracket to the Wall NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  refe r  to  FIGURE 2.3. 1. Place  the  battery  charger  mounting  bracket  on  the  wa l l  at  the  desired  position. 2. With  a  penc[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Stand Up Patient Lift 12 Part No. 107 8984 SECTION 3— OPERATION  WARNING DO NOT attempt to transfer a patien t without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse, or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this owner’s ma nual, observe a tr ained team of experts performing the lifti ng procedures and th[...]

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    SECTION 3—OPERATION Part No. 1078984 13 Stand Up Patient Lift Activating a Mechanical Emergency Release Primary Emergency Release NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  refe r  to  FIGURE 3.2. NOTE:  This  procedure  will  bring  the  b oom  down  if  the  hand  control  is  not  functioning [...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Stand Up Patient Lift 14 Part No. 107 8984 SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT  WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum we ight li mitation of 350 lbs. DO NOT attempt to any transfer wi thout approval of the patient’ s physician, nurse or medical assistant. ALWAYS keep hands and fi ngers clear of moving parts to avoid inj[...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Part No. 1078984 15 Stand Up Patient Lift Lifting the Patient  WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum we ight li mitation of 350 lbs. Individuals that use the st anding patient sling MUST be able to support th e majority of their own weight, otherwise injury may occur. DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not proper[...]

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    SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT Stand Up Patient Lift 16 Part No. 107 8984  WARNING If transferring a patient from a wheelchair, th e wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked posi- tion before lowering the p atient into the wheelchair. Ot herwise, injury may occur. 4. If  transferring  from  a  wheelchair ,  lock  the  w[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Part No. 1078984 17 Stand Up Patient Lift SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT  WARNING DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without the approval of the patient’s ph ysician, nurse or medical assistant. DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attac hment points of the stand[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Stand Up Patient Lift 18 Part No. 107 8984 Transferring to a Commode Chair  WARNING Invacare recommends lo cking the rear swivel casters only when positioning or removing the sling from arou nd the patient. NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  refe r  to  FIGURE 5.1. 1. Lift  the  patient ?[...]

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    SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT Part No. 1078984 19 Stand Up Patient Lift Transferring to a Wheelchair NOTE:  For  this  procedur e,  refe r  to  FIGURE 5.2. 1. Ensure  the  legs  of  the  lift  with  the  patient  in  the  sling  are  in  the  open  position. 2. Move  the ?[...]

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    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING Stand Up Patient Lift 20 Part No. 107 8984 SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE:  If  problems  ar e  not  re m e di e d  by  the  suggested  means,  please  contact  your  dealer  or  Invacare . SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTION Noisy or dry sound from pivots. Needs lubricat ion. Refer to[...]

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    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Part No. 1078984 21 Stand Up Patient Lift SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist NOTE:  Follow  the  mainte nance  pr ocedures  de scribed  in  this  manu al  to  ke ep  your  patient  lift  in  continuous  se rvice. The  Invacare  Pat i e n t [...]

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    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Stand Up Patient Lift 22 Part No. 107 8984 Lubricating the Lift The  Invacare  lift  is  desig ned  for  minimum  maintenance.  Howeve r ,  a  si x  month  check  and  lubrication  sh ould  ensure  continued  safety  and  reliabil ity . Keep  lift  and  sli[...]

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    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE Part No. 1078984 23 Stand Up Patient Lift Replacing the Electric Actuator 1. Remove  the  bottom  nut,  was h e r  and  shoul der  bolt  that  secure  the  electric  actuator  to  the  mast  mounting  bracket. 2. Rest  the  lift  arm  on  your  shoulder [...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights w hich vary from state to state. [...]