Etac molift Nova StandUp Manuel D'utilisation page 6

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Sitting position - Sling application
1. Ask the user to lean forward, support them if necessary with
one hand. Slide the sling down behind the user's back. Place the
sling approximately at waist height on the back.
2. Place the belt around the waist of the user, connect the buckle
and tighten the belt.
3. Place the hoist in position for fastening the sling to
the suspension. Place the users feet on the footplate
and fasten the strap on the leg support around the
users leg.
4. Fasten the sling to the suspension. Make sure the lifting
straps are fastened with equal length on both sides.
Transfer
1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and
that the strap loops are correctly fitted to the suspension
hooks.
2. Make sure the user has both feet placed firmly on the foot-
plate on the hoist and the strap on the leg support is properly
fastened around the users leg.
3. Start lifting until the lifting straps are stretched without lifting
the user. Ensure that both loops of the sling are securely
fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling out of the sling.
4. Make sure the buckle is properly fastened
5. Lift the user to standing position. Tighten and adjust the
waist belt if necessary.
The user must lean back slightly when being lifted, and if possible
hold onto the handles. The waist belt should be retightened
when lifting begins and when the sling is loaded.
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