Place the sling over the patient's back and head
Make sure that the centre of the sling is aligned
respective Sliding sheet/tube IFU
(See Fig. 9 )
Make sure that the: (See Fig. 10 )
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•
sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
•
sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient
•
all buckles are safely closed, if any
•
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
Make sure the spreader bar is in a seated position
and place the lift in front of the patient with the lift
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
spreader bar to a seated position (for easier
WARNING
Make sure straps are not caught by
wheelchair or lift castors.
Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
(See Fig. 11 )
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
9
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
Make sure that all clips are attached securely and
adjustment is needed, lower the patient and make
sure that the weight of the patient is taken up by
(See Fig. 4 )
IFU
On Floor (31 steps)
use the sling if the patient has a head, neck, spine
Scoop Stretcher IFU
(See Fig. 12 )
Make sure the patient is in an area that is accessible
sheet/tube IFU
If the patient is able to sit up, continue to
next step. If not able to sit up, proceed to
step 9.
Patient able to sit up: Stand behind the patient
Place the sling over the patient's back and head
Make sure that the centre of the sling is aligned
Continue to step 16.
Patient not able to sit up:
lengthwise along the centre of the sling, outside
Continue with the steps on the next page.
Fig. 11
. If an
Sliding
Fig. 12
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