Operating Instructions; Standing A User Who Requires No Assistance - FREEWAY Raiser User Manual

6. Operating instructions

This equipment should only be used by a suitably trained person.
It is important that prior to using the Freeway Raiser, a thorough risk assessment
has been carried out with the individual user and for the intended transfer.
We would recommend the use of safety belts or straps for all transfers.
6.1
The wheels must always be locked whilst the user is in the process of
standing or sitting.
The caregiver must always counterbalance the raiser during the
standing/sitting process. This can be done by placing one foot on the
back of the footplate, holding the top of the unit steady with one
hand or both options together.
The transfer is best done with the user faced in the direction of travel.
The raiser is recommended for short distance transfers although a
suitable risk assessment should be carried out to determine what is
considered to be a safe distance for a user and the environment.
Freeway Raiser User Manual

Standing a user who requires no assistance.

a. The user's feet should be placed on the
footplate.
b. Adjust the height of the padded leg
support so that the top of the pad sits
just below the user's knee.
c. Apply the brakes to both wheels by
pressing down the brake levers on both
sides. These are clearly marked with red
indicating that the brakes are on and
green showing that the brakes are off.
d. The user can now be encouraged to lean
forward and take hold of the handle frame.
The caregiver should give clear instructions to
the user telling them to stand whilst they are
counterbalancing the raiser.
e. Once the user is stood the caregiver may
release the brakes with one foot. Pull the
Freeway Raiser backwards and then steer it
toward the new seating position.
f. Make sure that both wheels are locked again
before allowing the user to sit.
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