Accessible Lodge Hoist Use

Hoist Use

Using the OT200 Ceiling Hoist

Check the OT200 on the following points before use:

• Check that status of the batteries on the cassette´s display.

• Is the emergency stop de-activated?

• Check whether the used sling fits the purpose and the transfer.

• Check the condition of the sling and the clips and whether the whalebones are placed.

• Carefully place the sling on the spreader bar.

• Is the caretaker able and comfortable to be lifted?

• The cassette will automatically activate when any button on the hand-held control is pushed

• When using a standard sling, always place the arms of the caretaker inside the sling on the caretakers’ lap.

• When using a toilet sling always make sure the arms of the caretaker are outside the sling so that the upper slips with clips pass beneath the arms!

• Always work in a neat and clean environment.

• The OT200 is now ready to be used according to the instructions in this manual.

• Always make clear to the caretaker what is happening with every step of the process!

• Pay attention to the danger of getting entangled between the hinging points of the hanger bar.

Lifting From a Chair

• Place the sling behind the back of the caretaker down to the seat. Let the caretaker sit slightly forward. During this handling. Make sure the sling is placed with the washing instructions facing the outside.

• Pull the leg slips slightly forward, this way the caretaker already sits ‘inside’ the sling.

• Lift one of the caretaker’s legs and bring one leg slip of the sling to the inside of the leg. Use the same method to apply the other leg slip.

• If necessary, pull the head side of the sling up to the correct height. The sling will now fit around the caretaker like a ‘tank chair’.

• When using a toilet sling apply the circular belt (leg-side) like a belt around the waist of the caretaker. Put the arms of the caretaker through loops on the head-side of the sling.

Lifting From a Bed

• Roll-up one slide of the sling for about half the total width of the sling.

• Roll the caretaker over on one side, facing the carer.

• Put the sling with the rolled-up side against the back of the caretaker.

• Make sure the sling is placed with the washing instructions facing to the outside (currently the downside).

• Roll the caretaker over the sling onto his/her other side.

• The rolled-up part of the sling will now be on the side of the carer.

• Unroll the rolled-up part of the sling and pull this to the correct position.

• Roll the caretaker back on his or her back, making sure he or she is now lying on the sling.

• Lift one of the caretaker’s legs and bring one leg slip of the sling to the inside of the leg.

• Do the same with the other leg slip.

• If necessary, straighten the sling in order to make sure the caretaker will lie stable during lifting.

Moving the Patient

• Lift the patient by means of the hand-held control.

• While moving, walk with the lift. Stay as close to the caretaker as possible.

• Approach the bed, chair or toilet and then determine the required height for bringing the

caretaker to the final position.

• Never lift the patient higher than absolutely necessary during a transfer.

Lifting Towards a Bed/Bath

• Bring the caretaker into a lying position. Position the patient as good as possible above the bed.

• Lower the caretaker onto the bed until he or she completely lies flat on the bed.

• Undo the clips of the sling from the hanger bar and remove the hoist.

• Always use a special bath sling when lifting towards a bath.

Lifting Towards a (Wheel) Chair

• Make sure the brake of the wheelchair is applied.

• Lower the patient into the chair at low speed.

• Make sure the patient is properly positioned into the back of the chair.

• Undo the clips of the sling from the hanger bar and remove the hoist.

Lifting Towards a Toilet

• Follow the same instructions as when lifting to a chair.

• Always use a toilet sling when lifting to a toilet.

• Lower the caretaker’s pants to the knees before placing the caretaker on the toilet. Further lower the pants after placing the caretaker on the toilet.

• Undo the toilet sling from the attachment points of the hanger bar while using the toilet.

• Raise the caretakers’ pants after the toilet use again to the knees, lift the caretaker and fully raise the pants.