Etac Molift EvoSling LowBack Manuel D'utilisation page 6

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Sitting position - Sling application
1. Ask the user to lean
forward, support them if nec-
essary. Slide the sling down
to the level of the tailbone/
coccyx.
3. Make sure the lifting straps are the same length on both sides and
that the sling is placed under the users thighs without any creases.
Cross the leg loops by pulling one of the loops through the other and
connect all 4 lifting straps to the suspension. Make sure the matching
lifting straps are fastened with equal length on the left and right side.
Make sure the user is in a comfortable and secure position in the sling.
Transfer
When moving the user, stand to the side of them. Make sure that
their arms and legs do not obstruct the seat, bed, etc.
Never hoist the user higher than necessary to
carry out a lift. Remember that wheels on a
mobile lift must NOT be locked.
2. Pull the leg supports forward
and position them under the
user's thighs.
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. Hoist the user, and perform the transfer.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing during turns,
stops and starts. Be careful when manouevring close to furniture
and similar to ensure the suspended user does not hit anything.
Avoid deep pile carpets, high thresholds, uneven surfaces or
other obstacles that may block the castors. The hoist may
become unstable if forced over such obstacles increasing the risk
of tipping over.
User must be facing the hoist when lifting or
lowering from or into a chair.
Never leave a user unattended in a hoisting
situation.
The hoist should not be used to lift or move
users on sloping surfaces
Lowering into sitting
When transferring the user into a sitting position, the following
techniques can be used for lowering the user as far back into the
seat as possible (Use A or B):
A Push gently on the users knees to guide the user in towards
the backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
Do not hoist with the guide handles! Excessive
force on the handles can cause the sling to tear.
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