Etac molift EvoSling HighBack Manuel D'utilisation page 6

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Sitting position - Sling application
1. Ask the user to lean
forward, support him if nec-
essary. Slide the sling down
in the level of the tailbone/
coccyx. Make sure top of 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 tighs without any
folds. Cross the leg loops by pulling one of the loops through the
other and connect all 4 lifting straps to suspension. Make sure
the matching lifting straps are fastened with 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 the person you are
lifting. Make sure that arms and legs do not obstruct the seat,
bed, etc.
Never lift 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. Lift user, and perform transfer.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing during turns,
stops and starts. Be careful when maneuvering close to furniture
and similar to prevent the suspended user from colliding with
these objects.
Avoid deep pile carpets, high thresholds, uneven surfaces or
other obstacles that may block the castors. The lifter may become
unstable if forced over such obstacles increasing the risk of
tipping over.
User must be facing lifter when lifting or
lowering from or into a chair.
Never leave a user unattended in a lifting
situation.
The lifter shall not be used to lift or move
users on sloping surfaces
Lowering into sitting
When transferring the user into sitting, 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 knees to steer the user in
towards the backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
Do not lift with the guide handles! Excessive
force on the handles can cause the sling to tear.
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