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The Outboard Barrier keeps
small wheelchair wheels
from rolling off the lift should
the platform tilt. The barrier
is not as effective at keeping
the large wheels from doing
the same, so always load the
patient facing away from the
van.
The switchbox controls
the hydraulic lift and is
positioned next to it –
typically hooked onto the
door.
The hydraulic arms bear the
weight of the lift and patient.
Make sure that they are not
leaking fluid when you begin
your shift.
Door restraints secure the doors
during the load / unload
procedure. Make sure these
doors are restrained so that they
don’t blow shut on the patient
and lift during the operation.
This may cause harm to your
patient and damage the MAV.
The Inboard barrier keeps the
chair from rolling towards the van
during the operation. Another
great reason for not loading the
patient facing the van is to avoid
getting the patient’s feet caught
between the lift and the van body
during elevation.
OVERVIEW 3 – Van and Lift Details