Arjo Maxi 500 Quick Reference Guide
Arjo Maxi 500, your new mobile lift, offers safe and comfortable patient handling. It assists caregivers in transferring patients from a seated position, bed, or even from the floor. The spreader bar can be adjusted to accommodate different patient needs, and the sling can be attached using either clips or loops. Arjo Maxi 500 is a versatile aid for various caregiving scenarios.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - USE
Maxi 500
Lift from seated position
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Clip sling
Place the sling around the patient so that the base of the sling sits slightly below the tail bone.
For sling with head support extend to top of patient’s head.
Loop sling
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Attach and secure the clip at the lug before patient is lifted.
Place attachment loop on the hook.
Make sure the safety latches are closed and the sling strap is completely inside the hook.
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Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that it emerges on the inside of the thigh.
Place the sling flat against the patients leg and not twisted or bunched up.
Approach the patient with the lift.
Place the spreader bar in sitting position.
Place the spreader bar at or just below shoulder level.
Place the spreader bar close enough to be able to attach the shoulder straps.
Connect the sling loops or clips to the spreader bar. Attach shoulder straps then leg straps.
For the DPS spreader bar and clip sling, tilt the spreader bar to attach the leg clips.
Raise the patient, position patient in a semi-reclined position for the transfer.
Proceed with the transfer.
Lower onto new location. When body weight is fully supported detach loops or clips.
Lift from bed
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Clip sling
Roll the patient onto their side. Fold the sling in half and place it on the bed along the back of the patient.
For sling with head support extend to top of patient’s head.
Loop sling
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Attach and secure the clip at the lug before patient is lifted.
Place attachment loop on the hook.
Make sure the safety latches are closed and the sling strap is completely inside the hook.
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Roll the patient back onto the sling and then roll the patient in the opposite direction, so that the folded part of the sling can be straightened out.
Approach the patient with the lift.
Place the spreader bar in reclined position.
Place the spreader bar close enough to be able to attach the shoulder straps.
Attach the sling loops or clips to the spreader bar. Attach shoulder straps then leg straps.
Raise the patient in a semi-reclined position for the transfer. Proceed with the transfer.
Lower onto new location. When body weight is fully supported detach loops or clips.
Clip sling
Roll the patient onto their side. Fold the sling in half and place it on the floor along the back of the patient.
For sling with head support extend to top of patient’s head.
Loop sling
Attach and secure the clip at the lug before patient is lifted.
Place attachment loop on the hook.
Make sure the safety latches are closed and the sling strap is completely inside the hook.
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Roll the patient back onto the sling and then roll the patient in the opposite direction, so that the folded part of the sling can be straightened out.
Approach the patient with the lift, with the open part of the chassis.
Place the spreader bar close enough to be able to attach the shoulder straps.
Attach the sling loops or clips to the spreader bar. Attach shoulder straps, with the open part of the sling, support frame pointing downwards towards the shoulders, connect the leg strap clips or loops.
Raise the patient in a semi-reclined position for the transfer. Proceed with the transfer.
Lower onto new location. When body weight is fully supported detach loops or clips.
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