BHM Medical Ministand, Instructions For Use Manual

Operating the Ministand 

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Operating the Ministand  

Introduction 

WARNING: Carefully read the “Safety 
Instructions and Warnings” section before 
attempting to use the lift. 
Always carry out the “Before Every Use” 
checklist prior to transferring a patient. 

NOTE: The Ministand™ should not be used 
in conjunction with any patient slings other 
than the manufacturer slings which are 
expressly designed for the system. The 
manufacturer disclaims any responsibility 
for improper use employing any other 
sling. 

NOTE: Instructions provided here are 
described from the attendant’s point of 
view (i.e. when positioned behind the lift 
and ready to move the patient). 

Adjusting the Width of the Legs

The base of the lift can be set with the legs 
opened or closed. Adjustments are made 
according to the various base models:  



Shifter base

: The adjustments are 

made by changing the position of the 
shifter: Disengage the shifter plate by 
pulling the shifter arm towards you. 
Then push the shifter arm to the far 
left to close the legs or push it to the 
far right to open the legs. (Fig.4) 



Pedal base:

 The adjustments are made 

by changing the position of the pedal. 
Press down on the left side of the 
pedal to close the legs. Press down on 
the right side of the pedal to open the 
legs (Fig 5). 



Power base:

 The adjustments are 

made by using the OPEN and CLOSE 
control buttons on the control box or 
on the hand control. (Fig.6) 

 
Since the patient’s centre of gravity is 
positioned over the centre of the chassis, in 
most situations the patient can be comfortably 
moved with the base closed. Keeping the 
patient at the lowest point within the base 

lowers the centre of gravity, increasing patient 
security. The patient’s lateral movement is 
also reduced by the design of the spreader bar. 

WARNING: In manually operated lifts 
(shifter and pedal bases) the position of the 
legs must be set fully in either the opened 
or closed position. Do not position the legs 
between these two points, or the legs may 
move freely. 

Figure 4 

Figure 5 

WARNING: In power operated lifts (power 
base) the position of the legs must be set 
fully in either the opened or closed position. 
Do not position the legs between these two 
points. 

With shifter 
base 

With pedal 
base