Troubleshooting
Problem
The patient is not positioned correctly in the
sling.
EN
The patient feels discomfort in the leg area when
seated in the sling.
the lift.
The position of the patient in the sling should be
more reclined or seated.
The patient wishes to have more support for the
back.
The patient feels discomfort in the waist area.
The sling is sliding up under the patient's arms.
The patient feels discomfort while using the sling.
The Flites is soiled, stained or wet.
appears.
The patient cannot reach fully standing position.
Action
• Make sure the clips/loops are attached at the
right length.
• Make sure the straps are not twisted.
• Make sure the patient is positioned on the
inside of the sling. The outside has a label or
print for reference.
• Make sure the patient is centred in the sling.
• Make sure that there are no creases on the leg
•
right length.
• Make sure the clip is not caught between
the lug on the lift and the clip attachment.
• Select the other attachment clip position
combinations described in section "Allowed
Combinations" on page 7.
the patient's position.
tighten the lift cords to adjust the patient's
position.
Adjust the support belt, tighten or loosen.
Tighten the support belt for a more comfortable
• Make sure the patient is holding on to the
handles on the lift.
• Adjust the support belt for a more
Dispose the Flites and replace it with a new one.
Dispose the Flites and replace it with a new one.
Select another sling size or another attachment
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