Etac Molift RgoSling Shadow Manuel D'utilisation page 10

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When moving the user, stand to the side of the
person you are lifting. Make sure that arms and
legs do not obstruct the seat, bed, etc.
1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around
the user and that the strap loops are correctly
fitted to the suspension hooks.
2. Start lifting until the lifting straps are stretched
without lifting the user. Ensure that all four
loops of the sling are securely fastened to
avoid the user slipping or falling out of the
sling.
3. Lift user, and perform transfer.
Never lift the user higher than
necessary to carry out a lift.
Remember that wheels on a mobile
lift must NOT be locked.
Never leave a user unattended in a
lifting situation.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing
during turns, stops and starts. Be careful when
maneuvering close to furniture and similar to
prevent the suspended user from colliding with
these objects.
The lifter shall not be used to lift or
move users on sloping surfaces
Avoid deep pile carpets, high thresholds, uneven
surfaces or other obstacles that may block the
castors. The lifter may become unstable if forced
over such obstacles increasing the risk of tipping
over.
Transfer
Lowering into sitting
When transferring the user into sitting, the follow-
ing techniques can be used for lowering the user
as far back into the seat as possible:
A Push gently on the users knees knees to steer
the user in towards the backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
User must be facing lifter when
lifting or lowering from or into a
chair.
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