Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist

The Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist has a simple release mechanism which allows the hoist head to be changed for the Stander attachment (no tools required – handling weight only 5kg), in this mode patients can be raised to allow for toileting, washing and dressing or simply to move from one seated position to another.

The Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist can be used for non weight bearing patients as a conventional hoist with the added benefit of having a shin pad to protect patients legs and to prevent swinging whilst being manoeuvred.

The Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist has been designed and developed to manage a variety of patient handling requirements for both weight bearing and non weight bearing patients.

How to use the Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist

•  Lifting and Lowering - Press and hold the yellow up button on the hand control or on the battery compartment to lift the client, until you have reach the required height; the actuator will switch off automatically on reaching the hoist maximum height. To lower press and hold the black down button on the hand control or on the battery compartment, until you have lowered the client to the required height, the actuator will switch off automatically, on reaching the hoist minimum height.
• Leg Opening - To open the legs of the hoist press the leg open button on the hand control or on the battery compartment. The legs can be set in any position depending on how long the button is held for. To close the legs press the leg close button on the hand control or on the battery compartment. When the legs are either fully open or fully closed they will stop automatically. 
• Brakes - The rear castors are fitted with brakes which stop the hoist from moving. To operate the brakes, press on the brake pedal, using the ball of the foot To unlock, push the brake pedal upwards. 
• Selecting a Sling - The hoise can use a variety of slings from the Locomotor sling range, please take care to select the best sling for the client's need. 
• Lifting from a bed - Roll the client on to a suitable sling. Raise the boom of the hoist sufficiently to allow positioning of the hoist over the bed. Position the hoist with the chassis under the bed. Ensure the brakes on the castorsare in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Fit the sling straps to the spreader bar adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control. Take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control making sure the sling is correctly fitted, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length and the client is comfortable. Continue lifting until the client is clear of the bed.  You can now move the hoist to the transfer point, i.e. chair or commode
• Lifting from a chair - Select a suitable sling, assess the height of the client in his or her chair, and adjust the height of the boom sufficiently to go over the client and chair. Try to approach the client's chair from the side, as this is less intimidating, adjust the width of the legs to fit around the client's chair and position the hoist with the spreader bar a little in front and above the client's forehead. Ensure the brakes on the castors are in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Fit the sling straps to the spreader bar adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control. Place the clients feet on the footplate, either before lifting or when the slack out of the sling has been taken up. Having correctly fitted the sling, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length, and the client is comfortable, continue lifting until the client is clear of the chair. You can now movehoist to the transfer point, i.e. chair or commode. Keep all movements as smooth as possible to make the client feel safe and secure. The legs are adjustable if necessary to pass through a doorway. Never move unnecessary distances with the client suspended. 
• Lowering to onto a chair - To place the client back in the chair reverse the above procedure. The remote hand control allows the attendant to stand in a good position for re-positioning the client in their chair. Using the hand holds on the sling, pull the client back in the chair whilst lowering the boom. 
• Lifting from the floor - Roll the client on to a suitable sling, approach the client and position the hoist with the clients' head pointing towards the mast. At all times support the client's head and back with cushions. Lower the spreader bar to a position where you can attach the straps of the sling - adjust the height of the boom as necessary, using the hand control. Ensure the brakes on the castors are in the off position to allow the hoist to find its own centre of gravity during the lift. Take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control. Having correctly fitted the sling, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length and the client is comfortable, continue lifting until the client is at a suitable height to transfer to a bed or chair.
• Standing using the standing attachment - Select a suitable sling, Assess the height of the patient in his or her chair and adjust the height of the stander attachment using hand controller. Adjust the width of the legs to fit round the clients chair using the leg opening button on the hand controller and position the stander. Place the patients feet on the foot plate. Fit the sling using the carabiners to attach the sling to the stander attachments loops. Using the hand control take up the weight by pressing the up button on the hand control. Make sure the sling is correctly fitted, i.e. not twisted or the wrong length, and the client comfortable. Continue lifting until the client is clear of the chair. To place the client back in the chair reverse the procedure. The remote hand control allows the attendant to stand in a good position for repositioning the client in their chair. Using the hand holds on the sling, pull the client back in the chair whilst lowering.

Specificitions of the Multi Lift Two in One Patient Hoist

• Only use a non-abrasive cleaner or disinfectant on the surfaces i.e. Isopropyl alcohol at 70% concentration. 
• Unique spreader bar fixings give ultimate safety for sling attachments
• Height and width adjustable shin pad
• 160kg (25 stones) lifting capacity
• Powered leg opening