Product Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Medline MDS400EL reects innovative state of the art design to increase user mobility. The
MDS400EL will provide years of service if it is properly maintained, as any piece of electrical/
mechanical equipment requires.
Please pay careful attention to the following important information regarding the care, maintenance,
and operation of the Medline MDS400EL Battery Operated Patient Lift. Carefully read the instructions
before assembling the lifter, or attempting to lift any user with the device.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
•Special care must be taken with residents who cannot provide assistance themselves while being
lifted. (i.e.residents who are comatose, spastic, agitated, or otherwise severely handicapped.)
•The Medline MDS400EL should be solely for transferring a resident to or from a wheelchair, bed,
commode, shower chair, oor or 90 degree rotation. The lift should not be used for patient
transportations between rooms, etc. in lieu of a wheelchair or gurney.
•During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base of the lift in the widest
position with the casters unlocked.
•The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift.
•Do not roll casters over any object while the resident is in the sling.
•While being lifted in a sling, always keep the resident centered over the base and facing the
caregiver operating the lifter.
•Maximum weight that can be safely lifted is 400 pounds.
NEVER EXCEED SAFE WORKING LOAD CAPACITY.
The Medline MDS400EL allows a resident to be lifted and transferred safely with minimum physical
effort required by the caregiver. Before attempting to lift anyone, please practice operating the lift and
read this manual completely. Also prior to actual lifting, explain the lifting procedure to the resident.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to transfer a resident without prior approval of the resident’s nurse or doctor. Also,
do not transfer without having studied the instructions and practiced operating the lift several times.
Together with the resident’s doctor, nurse, or medical attendant, select a Medline sling that is both
practical and comfortable. The sling selected should be one that serves the needs of the resident,
while providing the resident with optimal safety. Never interfere with the lift, unless instructed by the
attendant who should be experienced in the use of the Medline MDS400EL. Never operate the lift
unless you have been properly trained on all procedures and safe handling methods.
WARNING!
Medline slings are specially designed for use on Medline Lift equipment. For optimum performance
use only genuine Medline 6 point slings on Medline Lift equipment. USE OF NON MEDLINE SLINGS
IS UNSAFE AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RESIDENT OR CAREGIVER.
WARNING!
Do not put anything (e.g. cushion, pad, etc) between the resident and the sling. This may cause the
resident to slide out of the sling and cause injury.
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