Operating Controls

By pressing the UP or the DOWN arrow button on the handset, the carry bar can be raised or lowered to the correct height for attaching the sling or positioning an individual. The UP/DOWN functions of the handset buttons are in relation to the travel of the Hoist. That is, the grey button at the top end of the handset activates the UP motion of the carry bar and the Green button activates the DOWN motion. The Red Button is the Emergency Lowering function. This should only be used in an emergency when the normal functions cannot lower the patient during a lift. The Hoist cover also provides these abilities, with the same color coding performing these functions.

It is recommended that the operator hold the carry bar with one hand while raising/lowering is being done. This will stop the bar accidentally swaying and/or coming into contact with an individual or close object.

For the same reasons, raise the carry bar above head height when not in use and when traversing the unloaded hoist.