User Manual

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4.9 Transfer – walking trainer
• Before lifting a person it is important to be familiar with the walking trainer and that it works satisfactorily.
• Also, it is important to choose the right size of sling for the lifting operation to be performed. Further
information about the use of slings will be found in the ”Walking Trainer Manual for Slings”.
• We recommend that the walking training take place on a horizontal surface. However, the walking trainer
may be used on surfaces with gradients up to 5°.
• Never lift a person higher than necessary.
• Always observe the maximum load of the hoist.
4.9.1 Lifting from chair/wheelchair
• Place the sling around the client sitting in the chair/wheelchair. Close the body belt and tighten it so that it
is still comfortable.
• Place the leg straps between the thighs and pull the lifting straps placed in front of the shoulders through
the black loops of the leg straps. Make sure that the four grey lifting straps are in the same height before
attaching them to the spreader bar.
• Increase the width between the legs of the hoist and move it towards the client.
• Place the feet of the client on the floor.
• Move the hoist so close to the client as possible.
• Make sure that the spreader bar is in the lower position.
• Place the lifting straps of the sling correctly in the hooks of the spreader bar. Check that all straps have
been fitted correctly.
• Lift the client a few centimetres above the seat - STOP – and make sure that the sling is placed correctly.
• When the client is comfortable, lift him/her from the chair to standing position.
• Slowly pull the hoist away from the chair - STOP – adjust the sling and lifting height until the client is
standing comfortably.
• You may now start walking training.
Before lifting a client, try the hoist yourself.
Risk assessment shall be carried out to ensure that the correct size, type and shape of
slings is being used for the patient.
NOTE!
The wheelchair must be braked during transfer to and from the chair.