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Troubleshooting
Problem
Action
The resident is not positioned correctly in the
sling.
Make sure the clip/loops are attached at the
right length.
Make sure the straps are not twisted.
Make sure the resident is positioned on the
inside of the sling. The outside has a label for
reference.
Make sure the resident is centred in the sling.
The resident feels discomfort in the leg area when
seated in the sling.
Make sure that there are no creases on the leg
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right length.
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Make sure the clip is not caught between the lug
on the lift and the clip attachment.
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the lift.
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combinations described in section
“Allowed
Combinations” on page 6
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The position of the resident in the sling should be
more reclined or seated.
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resident’s position.
The resident wishes to have more support for the
back.
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the lift cords to adjust the resident’s position.
The resident feels discomfort in the waist area.
Adjust the support belt, tighten or loosen.
The sling is sliding up under the resident’s arms.
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For the MAA4050M sling: The head is not
supported by the sling.
Make sure the head section of the sling is buckled
together with the shoulder section of the sling.
The resident feels discomfort while using the
sling.
Make sure the resident is holding on to the
handles on the lift.
Adjust the support belt for a more comfortable
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The
Flites
is soiled, stained or wet.
Dispose the
Flites
and replace it with a new one.
The “Do NOT wash” label is damaged or missing
and the underlying red label “Do NOT use/lift”
appears.
Dispose the
Flites
and replace it with a new one.
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