Take-Along Lifts 1000 Setup guide
Take-Along Lifts LLC
Model 1000 Portable Transfer Aid
OWNERS INSTR CTION MAN AL
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DESCRIPTION
The Take-Along Lifts LLC Model 1000 is a portable patient transfer aid, designed to assist in transferring
individuals weighing up to 300 pounds between surfaces such as beds, wheelchairs and toilets It folds up
compactly for storage and transport and weighs only about 47 pounds, allowing it to be transported in a car, or rolled
along like a piece of luggage
INTENDED SE / INDICATIONS
The Model 1000 is designed to assist individuals weighing up to 300 lbs who have sufficient upper body balance to
support themselves in a sitting position on the edge of a bed It is indicated for use in transferring these individuals
between surfaces in close proximity to each other, and over flat, smooth surfaces The transfer device is intended for
use with standard-sized wheelchairs of up to 20-inch frame size The clearance between the legs of the lift is 24” at
the base of the legs to 41” at the tips
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The Model 1000 should not be used with individuals who do not have sufficient upper body balance to sit upright in
a chair or on the edge of a bed The PTA’s slings are not intended to provide full body and head support The
Model 1000 should only be used in transferring individuals short distances, and should not be used over irregular or
inclined surfaces, over obstacles, or on soft surfaces such as plush carpeting The Model 1000 should not be used
with individuals weighing more than 300 lbs The Model 1000 may be used with “standard” sized wheelchairs
which can fit between the legs of the lift The clearance between the legs of the lift is 24” at the base of the legs to
41” at the tips
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SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS; CONTACT A QUALIFIED TAKE-ALONG LIFTS LLC
REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
ACCESSORIES WARNING: THE TAKE-ALONG LIFT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TAKE-ALONG LIFT ACCESSORIES.
ACCESSORIES DESIGNED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY TAKE-
ALONG LIFTS LLC AND SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH THE TAKE-ALONG LIFT
MAINTENANCE
Ma ntenance MUST be performed ONLY by qual f ed personnel.
WARNING not ces as used n th s manual apply to hazards or unsafe pract ces that could result n ser ous
bod ly harm.
CAUTION not ces as used n th s manual apply to hazards or unsafe pract ces wh ch could result n m nor
personal njury or property damage.
NOTES h ghl ght procedures and conta n nformat on wh ch ass st the operator n understand ng the
nformat on conta ned n th s manual.
NOTICE
The nformat on conta ned n th s manual s subject to change w thout not ce.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP WITH PATIENT TRANSFER AID AT ALL TIMES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION 2
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS 2
CONTRAINDICATIONS 2
SPECIAL NOTES 3
SAFETY SUMMARY 5
SPECIFICATIONS 7
FEATURES 8
HANDLING PROCEDURES 9
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS 9
Unpacking 9
Inspection 9
Storage 9
ASSEMBLY 10
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID 10
DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID 11
OPERATION 12
OPERATING THE PATIENT TRANSFER AID 12
Opening the Legs of the Base Assembly 12
Opening the arm assembly 14
Raising/Lowering Transfer Aid 15
Folding the Transfer Aid 16
PATIENT SLINGS 17
SPLIT SLING 17
Attaching the split sling to the Transfer Aid 20
SEAT SLING 23
Attaching the seat sling to the Transfer Aid 24
LIFTING THE PATIENT 26
TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR 28
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR 30
TRANSFERRING TO A STANDARD COMMODE 32
TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR 34
TRANSFERRING FROM FLOOR LEVEL 37
TROUBLESHOOTING 45
MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 46
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR TRANSFER AID 47
Cleaning 47
Casters 47
Caster Replacement 47
Lubrication 47
Screw Clutch 48
Column Slides 48
PACKING YOUR TRANSFER AID FOR SHIPMENT 49
LIMITED WARRANTY … 50
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SAFETY S MMARY
WARNING
Check all parts for sh pp ng damage before us ng. In case of damage, DO NOT use the
equ pment. Contact Take-Along L fts LLC for further nstruct ons.
DO NOT move a person suspended n a sl ng any d stance. The Take-Along L fts LLC Model
1000 Pat ent Transfer A d s NOT a transport dev ce. It s ntended to transfer an nd v dual
from one rest ng surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelcha r). Otherw se, njury or
damage may occur
DO NOT attempt any transfer w thout the approval of the pat ent’s phys c an, nurse or
qual f ed med cal ass stant. Thoroughly read the nstruct ons n th s Owner’s Manual, and
then pract ce the transfer procedure several t mes w th a capable nd v dual act ng as pat ent.
Use common sense n all transfers. Use only w th pat ents who have suff c ent upper body
control to rema n n a s tt ng pos t on.
Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs and pat ent l ft accessor es are spec f cally des gned to be used n
conjunct on w th Take-Along L fts LLC pat ent transfer a ds. Sl ngs and accessor es des gned
by other manufacturers are not to be used as a component of Take-Along L fts LLC’s pat ent
transfer systems. Use of these products s proh b ted and w ll vo d Take-Along L fts LLC’s
warranty. Use only genu ne Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs and l ft accessor es to ma nta n
pat ent safety and product ut l ty.
Use the Take-Along L fts LLC’s sl ng des gn that s recommended by the nd v dual’s doctor,
nurse or qual f ed med cal ass stant for the comfort and safety of the nd v dual be ng
transferred.
The Take-Along L fts LLC sl ngs are ntended for use w th nd v duals who have suff c ent
upper body control to rema n n a s tt ng pos t on. They are not full body sl ngs and do not
prov de full body and head support.
DO NOT use any k nd of plast c backed ncont nence pad or seat ng cush on between the
pat ent and sl ng mater al that may cause the pat ent to sl de out of the sl ng dur ng
transferr ng.
The PTA’s legs MUST BE n the OPENED/LOCKED pos t on BEFORE l ft ng and
transferr ng the pat ent. Insure that leg lock ng button s fully ra sed above the leg surface.
Before transferr ng a pat ent from a stat onary object (wheelcha r, commode, car or bed),
sl ghtly ra se the pat ent off the stat onary object and check that all sl ng attachments are
secure and that the sl ng s properly adjusted. If any attachment/adjustment s not correct,
lower the pat ent and correct the problem, then ra se the pat ent and check aga n.
WARNING: Use caut on when adjust ng the sl ng for ncreased access to cloth ng. Adjust ng
the sl ng h gher w ll ncrease the tendency for sl d ng through the sl ng. Be sure to use the s de
adjustment straps to re-adjust the sl ng, and only ra se the pat ent sl ghtly off the commode.
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DO NOT transfer the pat ent to another surface w th the sl ng adjusted for to let ng. The sl ng
should be re-pos t oned to the normal pos t on after to let ng before transferr ng from the
commode
Dur ng transfer, w th pat ent suspended n a sl ng attached to the transfer a d, DO NOT roll
caster base over objects such as plush carpet, ra sed carpet b nd ngs, door frames, or any
uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an mbalance of the pat ent transfer a d and
cause the pat ent transfer a d to t p over. Use the steer ng handle at ALL t mes to maneuver
the pat ent.
Take-Along L fts LLC does NOT recommend lock ng the casters of the pat ent transfer a d
when l ft ng an nd v dual. Do ng so could cause the transfer a d to t p and endanger the
pat ent and ass stants. Take-Along L fts DOES recommend that the casters be left
UNLOCKED dur ng transferr ng procedures to allow the transfer a d to stab l ze tself when
the pat ent s n t ally l fted from a cha r, bed or other stat onary object.
To avo d the poss b l ty of p nch ng, use a pen or s m lar dev ce to depress the spr ng plungers
that lock the legs n pos t on.
Follow the recommended prevent ve ma ntenance procedures outl ned n the manual. Regular
ma ntenance s necessary to assure proper operat on.
DO NOT exceed max mum we ght l m tat on of the transfer a d. The we ght l m tat on s 300
lbs. (136 kg.).
Take-Along L fts LLC recommends that when mov ng a pat ent, the transfer a d be rolled by
pull ng the steer ng handle towards the attendant, not by push ng. Th s w ll ncrease the
stab l ty n the event that an unexpected obstacle s encountered.
CAUTION: When transferr ng to/from a wheelcha r, nsure that the wheelcha r’s footrests have been
removed or swung out of the way, and that the wheelcha r’s front wheels are or ented so as not to nterfere
w th the base of the transfer a d.
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SPECIFICATIONS
He ght at column top - MAX: 53 inches
He ght at column top - MIN: 34 inches
Base W dth: 26 inches
Base He ght: 5 25 inches
Base Length OPEN: 33 inches
Base Length CLOSED: 14 inches
Caster S ze: 4 0 inches
Sl ng Opt ons: “Split” style
“Seat” style
We ght Capac ty: 300 lbs
We ght OUT of Carton: 47 lbs
We ght IN Carton: 65 lbs
Warranty: 1 Year
SLINGS Seat Sl ng Spl t Sl ng
W dth 23 43
Length 36 29
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FEAT RES
-Weight limitation is 300 lbs
-Base and arms fold for storage and transport
-Transfer aid weight is 47 lbs
-Transfer aid may be disassembled into two parts of approximately equal weight
-Force required to turn crank is typically less than 5 lbs
-Range: 19 inch stroke allows transferring from surfaces between approximately 12 in and 31 in high *
-Optional extension straps allow for lifting from floor to 18” seat height
-Transfer aid may be folded and rolled like a piece of rolling luggage
* Range depends on sling adjustment
FIGURE 1 - SIDE VIEW OF MODEL 1000
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HANDLING PROCED RES
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
If the Transfer Aid is to be shipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the original packing carton, or should
be professionally packaged to prevent damage during shipment
npacking
1 Check for obvious damage to the carton or its contents If damage is evident, notify Take-Along Lifts LLC
2 Open the top of the carton and remove the slings and cardboard shelf
3 Lay carton face-down on floor
4 Open the bottom of the carton and fold back the carton flaps
5 Stand the carton upright and pull the outer box up off the lift
6 Remove bag and all packing tube material from the lift
NOTE: Reta n boxes, conta ners and pack ng mater al for use n stor ng or sh pp ng.
Inspection
1 Examine exterior of the Transfer Aid for damage
Storage
1 Store the Transfer Aid in a dry area
2 DO NOT place other objects on top of the Transfer Aid
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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSFER AID
The Model 1000 Transfer Aid is shipped in its folded configuration To complete assembly of the PTA, attach the
crank handle to the crank (FIG 1) using the enclosed allen wrench
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