Take-Along Lifts 1000, Owner'S Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Take Along Lifts LLC Model 1000 Portable Transfer Aid OWNERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1...

Page 2: ...aces The transfer device is intended for use with standard sized wheelchairs of up to 20 inch frame size The clearance between the legs of the lift is 24 at the base of the legs to 41 at the tips CONT...

Page 3: ...NOT BEEN TESTED BY TAKE ALONG LIFTS LLC AND SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH THE TAKE ALONG LIFT MAINTENANCE Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel WARNING notices as used in this manual app...

Page 4: ...Transfer Aid 15 Folding the Transfer Aid 16 PATIENT SLINGS 17 SPLIT SLING 17 Attaching the split sling to the Transfer Aid 20 SEAT SLING 23 Attaching the seat sling to the Transfer Aid 24 LIFTING THE...

Page 5: ...s and lift accessories to maintain patient safety and product utility Use the Take Along Lifts LLC s sling design that is recommended by the individual s doctor nurse or qualified medical assistant fo...

Page 6: ...t UNLOCKED during transferring procedures to allow the transfer aid to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair bed or other stationary object To avoid the possibility of pin...

Page 7: ...ches Base Height 5 25 inches Base Length OPEN 33 inches Base Length CLOSED 14 inches Caster Size 4 0 inches Sling Options Split style Seat style Weight Capacity 300 lbs Weight OUT of Carton 47 lbs Wei...

Page 8: ...weight Force required to turn crank is typically less than 5 lbs Range 19 inch stroke allows transferring from surfaces between approximately 12 in and 31 in high Optional extension straps allow for...

Page 9: ...LLC 2 Open the top of the carton and remove the slings and cardboard shelf 3 Lay carton face down on floor 4 Open the bottom of the carton and fold back the carton flaps 5 Stand the carton upright an...

Page 10: ...SEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID The Model 1000 Transfer Aid is shipped in its folded configuration To complete assembly of the PTA attach the crank handle to the crank FIG 1 using the enclosed allen wrench...

Page 11: ...k onto the inner column Note that the outer column is keyed to prevent incorrect alignment with the inner column The rectangular horizontal bar with U shaped cut outs should be on the same side as the...

Page 12: ...then rotate the left leg towards you until spring plunger 1 engages in the locked OPEN position Fig 2 2 Rotate the right leg towards you until spring plunger 2 engages in the locked OPEN position Fig...

Page 13: ...FIG 1 Leg Locking Plungers FIG 2 Unfolding Left Leg FIG 3 Unfolding Right Leg FIG 4 Spreader bar in locked position 13 Rev 7 0...

Page 14: ...PREADER BAR IN MIDDLE POSITION 2 Raise the lift column slightly by turning the top crank counter clockwise to allow clearance for the arms to rotate freely Fig 7 3 Rotate the arms towards you and arou...

Page 15: ...nt and assistants Take Along Lifts LLC does recommend that the casters be left UNLOCKED during transferring procedures to allow the transfer aid to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifte...

Page 16: ...position with the legs pointing straight ahead 4 Depress spring plunger 2 to release the right leg and rotate it towards the column into the folded position 5 Roll the Transfer Aid slightly towards yo...

Page 17: ...rovides access to clothing and under garments to facilitate toileting To familiarizing yourself with the sling and its adjustments start by attaching the sling to the lift without anyone sitting in it...

Page 18: ...To detach the fasteners simply pull up on the bottom edge of the ring strap Fig 7 to pop the ring off the stud Fig 8 18 Rev 7 0 FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6 FIG 7 FIG 8 FIG 3...

Page 19: ...lps to fold the shirt tail fabric upwards to create a pouch that you can place your hands into as you slide your hands down their back Once the back support section of the sling is about at the patien...

Page 20: ...crosses over to the other side Figs 5 6 The strap from the right leg support fabric attaches to the middle stud on the left side of the lift and vice verse The straps should crisscross as they come u...

Page 21: ...FIG 4 Placing Feet on Base FIG 5 Attaching Split Sling FIG 6a Split Sling Side View FIG 6b Split Sling Front View 21 Rev 7 0...

Page 22: ...Fig 6c Split Sling Rear View 22 Rev 7 0...

Page 23: ...ring into a vehicle The seat sling may be positioned under patient from bed by folding the sling lengthwise placing the sling next to the patient Fig 3 sitting the patient upright then rolling patient...

Page 24: ...e lifting or transferring the patient the base legs MUST be LOCKED in the OPEN position for optimum stability and safety Insure that the leg locking spring plunger is fully raised above the leg surfac...

Page 25: ...tachment studs at the base of the arm When properly adjusted all parts of the sling should rise together as the lift is raised 8 Lift the patient Refer to the LIFTING THE PATIENT section of this manua...

Page 26: ...ly adjusted and connected to the studs on the arms If any attachments are NOT properly in place immediately lower the patient back onto the surface and correct this problem Adjustments for safety and...

Page 27: ...FIG 1 Raising Patient FIG 2 Rolling Patient FIG 3 Lowering Patient 27 Rev 7 0...

Page 28: ...elchair footrests have been swung away or removed the wheelchairs front wheels are oriented rearwards so as not to interfere with the base of the transfer aid and the wheelchairs rear wheels are locke...

Page 29: ...sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from the bed or chair FIG 1 Transferring to a Wheelchair FIG 2 Loweri...

Page 30: ...res to allow the transfer aid to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair bed or other stationary object 1 Insure that the legs of the transfer aid are in the OPEN and LOCKED...

Page 31: ...31 Rev 7 0 Figure 1 Placing Feet on Base Figure 2 Transferring From a Wheelchair...

Page 32: ...aist level and allow access to the patient s clothing then re snug the adjustment straps to remove all slack from the sling It is helpful if loose fitting clothing are worn or that clothing is per loo...

Page 33: ...transfer the patient to another surface with the sling adjusted for toileting The sling should be re positioned to the normal position after toileting before transferring from the commode 7 When compl...

Page 34: ...tionary object CAUTION Transfer to a car should be made on a level driveway or surface 1 Open the door of the car Adjust the passenger seat forward backwards so that the seat back is approximately eve...

Page 35: ...35 Rev 7 0 FIG 3 Lowering Patient into Car FIG 4 Removing Transfer Aid FIG 2 Placing Patient in Car FIG 1 Rolling Patient Towards Car...

Page 36: ...FIG 5 Swinging Knees into Car FIG 6 Placing Lift in Car Trunk 36 Rev 7 0...

Page 37: ...mediately lower the patient back onto the surface and correct this problem Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient Take Along Lifts LLC slings are made specifically...

Page 38: ...h the lift s leg Fig 2 Then slide the other end of the strap and all the metal hardware through the loop Fig 3 Position the strap as close to the lift base as possible and pull taught to cinch the str...

Page 39: ...the metal brackets up the outside of the lift and drape the strap over the lift arm so that it hangs down the inside of the lift Hook the D ring onto the stud in the arm closest to the lift column Th...

Page 40: ...arm NOTE The second strap should drape over the arm between the middle and last stud as shown in Fig 6 5 Repeat this process with the other two straps on the other side of the lift attaching them to t...

Page 41: ...position with the patient s knees straddling the lift column Fig 9 Fig 9 8 Adjust the seat sling s adjustable straps as short as they will go and attach the seat sling s adjustable straps to the slid...

Page 42: ...ongly recommended that you place some kind of padding such as a blanket between the patients knees and the lift column prior to lifting to minimize any discomfort and avoid pinching the patient s skin...

Page 43: ...0 more effort to turn the crank when lifting from floor level with the floor extension straps Fig 12 10 Place a chair or wheelchair underneath the patient and lower them onto the seat surface to compl...

Page 44: ...Fig 13 44 Rev 7 0...

Page 45: ...er aid is raised lowered Lift dis assembly mechanism unlatched Needs lubrication Refer to DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID in the ASSEMBLY section in this manual Refer to Lubrication in the CARE AND MA...

Page 46: ...g locking notch for wear Inspect leg locking pin for smooth operation X X X X X X X X X COLUMN Inspect for excessive play Inspect for bends or deflections X X X X ARMS Inspect for bends or deflections...

Page 47: ...egularly A soft cloth dampened with water and a small amount of mild detergent is all that is needed to clean the transfer aid The transfer aid can be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaner Casters The c...

Page 48: ...the following procedure 1 Lower the transfer aid to its lowest height 2 Measure the distance between the inner and outer columns at a point at the bottom of the outer column on the side of the column...

Page 49: ...are slit lengthwise Slide a narrow plastic bag over ach end of the horizontal crossbar then slide a Tube A over each end of the horizontal crossbar with the slit aligned towards the top rear of the c...

Page 50: ...ty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced products subjected to negligence accident improper operation maintenance or storage products modified wi...