Loop Attachment & Detachment
Attach the Loops (5 Steps)
Place the loop over the spring loaded latch (A
(
See Fig. 1 )
Make sure that the spring loaded latch closes
NOTE
The loops lengths on the straps are used to
adjust the patient's position and comfort.
• Loops closer to the shoulders;
more forward position
• Loops further away from the shoulders;
more reclined position
• Loops closer to the legs;
raised legs/bottom
• Loops further away from legs;
lowered legs/bottom
Applying the Sling
Follow these 11 steps
Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
WARNING
To avoid injury during log roll, make sure
there is another caregiver present and/or
use the side rails on the opposite side of
the bed.
roll is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube
down the top of the sling and tuck it under the
(See Fig. 4 )
Fig. 1
A
Detach the Loops (2 steps)
Make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up by
Method 1
(See Fig. 1 )
Method 2
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Pull one side of the loop over the hook and spring
(See Fig. 2 )
(See Fig. 3)
Pull out the remaining part of the sling from under
Make sure that the:
(See Fig. 5 )
•
•
sling's head area covers the patient's head and
•
sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
page 8 or
Surfaces" on page 9.
Fig. 4
EN
Fig. 5