Arjohuntleigh Maxi Twin, Instructions For Use Manual

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Use ArjoHuntleigh loop slings with the 2-point loop bar.
To Lift from a Chair
(7 steps)
1 Lean the resident forward if necessary.
2 Slide the sling down the resident’s back until seam (C)
reaches the base of the spine. (See Fig. 1)
3 Attach the shoulder loops to the hooks (A) .
See section, Attachment of Clip/Loop (Passive Sling) on
page 20.
4 Take attachment points (B) and loop the leg pieces of the
sling underneath the resident’s thighs. (See Fig. 1)
5 Alt 1 Straight leg attachment
Attach leg pieces to the same side hook (A) as the shoulder
attachment (left straps to left hook and right straps to right
hook).
(See Fig. 1) See section, Attach the Leg Clips/Loops
(Passive Sling) on page 22.
Alt 2 Crossed leg attachment
Bring the loops in a cross formation between the thighs.
Attach the leg pieces to the “opposite side” hooks (A) of the
loop spreader bar. (See Fig. 1) See section,
Attach the Leg
Clips/Loops (Passive Sling) on page 22.
6 Make sure the sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
resident.
Once the sling has been positioned and attached securely to
the loop bar then lifting can be carried out using the hand
control.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment of the residents or caregivers
legs or feet, make sure that they are kept clear of all
obstacles.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
residents hair, arms and feet close to the body and
use designated grab supports during any
movement.
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WARNING
To avoid the resident falling, make sure that
sling clips or loops are securely attached before
as well as during the lifting initiation.
Fig. 1
A
B
C
A
B
Transferring the Resident - Loop Spreader Bar