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FRAME
The frame is grey powder coated steel, push handles are green and the footplate and knee pads are blue. It has a single, angled mast which the battery attaches to. The actuator is positioned between the mast and knee pads.
BASE
is U-shaped and has hinges at the rear of adjustable width. A manually operated foot pedal mechanism is standard for leg width adjustment. A battery powered leg width adjustment is optional.
BOOM
is angled and has two keyhole attachment points for the sling. Two rubber horizontal handles are on either side of the boom for the occupant to place their hands. Alternatively, if the client prefers they can grip the boom in the vertical plane. The boom lifts in an arced plane.
CASTORS
are dual swivel castors at the front. The rear castors are large, single and lockable.
PUSH HANDLES connects near the top of the mast. Ring shape which is open medially.
FOOTPLATES
are fixed and rectangular with a plastic slip resistant surface and raised edges to the front and sides
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KNEE PADS
are padded, slip resistant and contoured. Two separate knee pads allow for movement using a spring mechanism. Individual calf support webbing straps.
CONTROLS
are hand held on an extendible cord and hook on its rear to position on the frame. Extra push buttons are mounted to the top of the mast to raise and lower the boom. Push buttons on hand held control is standard to raise and lower, and optional to widen or narrow the legs.
POWER SOURCE
there is a light indication for level of charge in the battery.
SERVICE METER
displays the total motor usage time to record total amount the unit is being utilised in hours.
BATTERY RECHARGING
occurs by removing the battery and connecting it to the separate recharger at a power point.
TRANSPORT
to dismantle, the base and mast can be split using an allen key.
SAFETY FEATURES
Emergency cut off switch is red, and located at the top of the mast. Automatic safety cut out if lowered onto an obstacle. An emergency lowering device is standard.
SLINGS
are padded with two keyhole attachment points, each given two lengths. Padded section for under the arms. Chest strap has two plastic buckles. Internal surface has a slip resistant material. Available in a range of sizes that are colour coded. Each sling is labelled with the load capacity, manufacturer, size and serial number.
Factors To Consider
This stand up lifter is designed to assist with the stand transfer of a person from a seated position to a seated position. They need to have the ability to weight bear to some extent and have the cognitive skills to follow directions such as leaning back into the sling.
Stand up hoists are not designed to promote standing skills nor raise someone to a full standing position, knees should remain partly flexed at all times.