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4.
If using a loop sling:
push the sling, not the
patient, towards the back of the chair/wheelchair
for better positioning.
If using a clip sling:
use the DPS for
positioning.
5. Lower the patient into the chair/wheelchair.
6. Make sure that the patient’s lower back is
positioned all the way in against the chair/
wheelchair to avoid the patient from sliding out.
Also make sure that the weight of the patient is
taken up by the receiving surface before removing
the clip/loop.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
7. Detach the sling.
8. Move the lift away from the patient
9. Pull out the leg fl aps from under the patient’s
leg(s)/limb(s) and place them backwards along the
patient’s side.
(See Fig. 23 )
.
10. If using an All Day sling in a wheelchair, make
sure to place the sling straps along the side of the
patient’s body. This prevents the straps from getting
caught in the wheels of the wheelchair.
11. Stand in front of the patient and lean the patient
forward.
12. Pull out the sling. If needed, use an ArjoHuntleigh
sliding sheet/tube. See respective Sliding sheet/
tube IFU .
13. Lean the patient back up to a comfortable and
secure position.
Fig. 22 Fig. 23
Cleaning and Disinfection
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in this
IFU.
WARNING
To avoid material damage and injury, clean
and disinfect according to this IFU.
• No other chemicals are allowed.
• Never clean with chlorine.
• Chlorine will deteriorate the surface of
the material.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always remove the sling
before disinfecting the lift.
All Amputee Slings should be cleaned when they are
soiled or stained and between patients.
Cleaning Instruction (7 steps)
1. Detach the sling from the lift.
2. Remove the stiffeners, if any, before washing.
3. Close all buckles and hook and loop attachment on
the slings and belts prior to washing.
4. Check the symbols on the product label for
cleaning recommendations.
5. Machine wash the sling at 70°C (158°F). In order
to obtain suffi cient level of disinfection, please
wash according to local hygiene legislation.
If allowed according to the product label, tumble
dry in low temperature, max 60°C (140°F).
6. Do NOT
• wash together with other items that have rough
surfaces or sharp objects.
• use any mechanical pressure, pressing or rolling
• use
bleach
• use gas sterilization
• use
autoclave
• dry clean
• ironing
• steam
7. Place the stiffeners if any, back in to the sling
before use.
Cleaning Chemicals
For all sling material use common commercial
detergent without optical brightener. No other
chemicals are allowed e.g. chlorine, softener, iodine
based disinfectants, bromine and ozone.
Disinfection
The only allowed disinfection is disinfection by
washing.
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