Etac Molift EvoSling MediumBack 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. Make sure the top of
the sling is placed so it gives
support to users head.
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 to an equal length
on 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 of them.
Make sure that 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 user, and perform 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 while being
hoisted.
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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