The Hoyer Presence Pro 500 is a professional full-body patient lift with a 500 lb safe working load, powered base, and a wide lifting range for transfers from the floor through higher surfaces. It can be configured with either a 6-point loop-style spreader bar or a 4-point Securi3 positioning cradle.
Preparation Checklist
- Ensure the battery is adequately charged before use.
- Clear the transfer path and make sure there is sufficient room to maneuver the lift.
- Confirm which sling attachment system is installed on the Presence before selecting a sling.
- Select a sling that is compatible with the installed spreader bar or positioning cradle and appropriate for the patient.
- Inspect the sling for wear, fraying, or damage before use.
- Check that the lift is in proper working condition and that all four wheels are on a level surface.
- Explain the transfer process to the patient before beginning.
Standard Transfer Sequence
- Position the Presence around the patient and adjust the powered base as needed for access and stability.
- Apply the appropriate sling according to the sling instructions.
- Attach the sling securely to the installed spreader bar or positioning cradle.
- Confirm that all sling attachment points are secure before lifting.
- Raise the patient smoothly using the hand control.
- Move the lift carefully using the designated handle. The Presence also includes a foot push pad to assist with initiating movement.
- Move a loaded lift only at a slow walking pace and avoid uneven surfaces or floor obstructions.
- Lower the patient in a controlled manner onto the destination surface.
- Once the patient is safely supported, detach and remove the sling as appropriate.
Presence Caster & Wheel Safety
Wheel use depends on the type of transfer being performed. When lifting a patient from the floor, Joerns specifically instructs caregivers to lock the wheels. For other transfers, follow the current Hoyer Presence user manual and the instructions for the specific transfer being performed.
Floor Recovery
The Hoyer Presence is designed to lift patients from the floor and accommodate transfers to higher surfaces. Its spreader bar has a minimum height of approximately 16.9 inches, helping provide the lifting range needed for floor recovery.
When performing a floor lift, lock the wheels as instructed in the Joerns Presence user manual and use a sling that is appropriate for the patient and compatible with the installed sling attachment system.
Presence Sling Attachment Systems
The Hoyer Presence can use two different sling attachment systems. The sling must match the attachment system installed on the lift.
- 6-point spreader bar: Uses Hoyer loop-style slings with webbing loops.
- 4-point positioning cradle: Uses Hoyer Comfort slings with the Securi3 safety clip system.
Always confirm which attachment system is installed on your Presence before ordering a sling.
Compatible Hoyer Sling Options
Compatible sling options available from MyHoyerLift include:
- General full-body support with a 6-point loop spreader bar → Hoyer Full Back Loop Sling
- Toileting and hygiene transfers with a 6-point loop spreader bar → Hoyer Access Padded Sling
- Toileting with additional head support and a 6-point loop spreader bar → Hoyer Access Padded Sling with Head Support
- Toileting and hygiene transfers with a 4-point Securi3 positioning cradle → Hoyer Comfort Access Clip Style Toileting Sling
- Single-use infection-control option with a 6-point loop spreader bar → Hoyer Loop Style Full Back Disposable Sling
Sling selection depends on the patient’s size, mobility, positioning needs, transfer type, and clinical assessment. Always confirm sling attachment compatibility, size, and safe working load before use.
Not sure which sling fits your Presence? Use our Hoyer Sling Compatibility Chart to compare loop-style and Securi3 clip-style sling systems.
Bathroom & Toileting Transfers
Toileting sling selection depends on the attachment system installed on the Presence. A Presence equipped with a 6-point spreader bar can use compatible loop-style Access slings, while a Presence equipped with a 4-point positioning cradle uses compatible Hoyer Comfort Securi3 clip-style slings.
Access-style toileting slings are specialized products and are not appropriate for every patient. Patient mobility, trunk control, positioning needs, sling size, and transfer requirements should be assessed before use.
Related Hoyer Patient Lifts
- Portable folding electric option → Hoyer Advance-E 340
- Professional vertical-lift alternative → Hoyer Stature
- Sit-to-stand electric option → Hoyer Journey Electric Sit-to-Stand Lift
- Compact manual sit-to-stand option → Hoyer Up Manual Sit-to-Stand Aid
- Higher-capacity bariatric option → Hoyer Calibre 850 lb Bariatric Lift
Need Help With Your Hoyer Presence?
Call 877-33-HOYER for help identifying your Presence sling attachment system, compatible Hoyer slings, replacement parts, accessories, or the correct Joerns manufacturer resources for your Hoyer Presence Pro 500.
