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Base
* U shaped, low base that fits under hospital beds
* Base legs on Birdie have powered adjustment. They are adjusted with a foot lever on the Birdie Compact model

Mast
* Single. Linak actuator.

Handles
* Multi grip push handle which is angled to minimise wrist strain

Boom
* Single boom which is angled

Spreader Bar
* Standard spreader bar
* Two attachment points for slings

Lift Operation
Arc of lift is vertical

Power
* Internal battery
* Emergency lowering in event of power loss

Batteries
* Located on mast
* Recharging is via a power cable from the battery unit directly into a power point

Control
* The hoist is raise and lowered via a hand held control
* Birdie leg opening and closing is operated via the hand held control

Castors
* Dual, swivel
* Rear castors are lockable

Portability
* Designed to fold easily and without the need for tools
* Mast folds down over base

Safety
* Manual emergency lowering (press button on front of control unit)
* Emergency stop (by pressing red button)

Considerations

* Ensure that the sling attachments are compatible with the hoist spreader bar
* The component parts of folding and dismantling hoists may still be too heavy to lift safely - check the weights
* It is recommended that prior to using this product, training in manual handling and the correct use of assistive devices should be undertaken

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Price Guide

Invacare Birdie 150 & 170 is $3,105.00 - $3,235.00
Price is from Astley Mobility $2,699.00 (2020)

Models

Two models are available
* Birdy 170 kg SWL single boom arm patient lifter with manual leg spread. Standard yoke included
* Birdy Compact 150 kg SWL single boom arm patient lifter with electric leg spread. Standard yoke included

Options

* Four Point Spreader Bar
* Pivot Frame
* Weighing Device (250kg SWL)
* Full range of slings

Additional Dimensions

Invacare Birdie
Castor Diameter..... 100 mm
Overall Weight (kg). 44 kg
Turning Circle...... 1400 mm

Invacare Birdie Compact
Castor Diameter......100 mm
Overall Weight (kg)..36 kg
Turning Circle.......1700 mm

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.