The IndeeLift Rise Assist Handles are 22" apart when in the locked position. The handles are designed to be the same height from the HFL's seat as the armrests on a wheelchair. The handles can also swivel in either direction by slightly lifting the handles, so the roll pins are taken out of the groove than groove that locks them in place.

Based on business liability concerns, the IndeeLift is not recommend for transport. However, the IndeeLift can be used to transport patients in emergency situations.

The main point to consider regarding transporting a patient on an IndeeLift is that the seat platform needs to be between 6 and 12 inches from the floor for the safest transport. With the seat At 6-12” from the floor, the patient weight will shift primarily to the wheels and be easy to transport by just about any adult.

The patient should not be moved with the seat at the full height of 21”. The weight would be shifted to the transport handles and is a great strain on the care provider.

The manufacturer does not recommend transport because the capabilities of any given provider are unknown. In practical application, short distance transports are a very helpful capability. It is relatively easy to move the patient with the IndeeLift to wherever is most appropriate for a transfer to a bed/wheelchair or other destination in an emergency situation.