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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Removing the Sling
In Chair/Wheelchair (11 steps)
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Position the resident with the his/her back against
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Sara
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(See Fig. 9 )
WARNING
To avoid injury to the resident, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
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Make sure that the resident’s lower back is
positioned all the way in against the chair/
wheelchair (
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is taken up by the receiving surface before
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(See Fig. 10 )
Apply the brakes on the
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Detach the sling clips from the
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(See Fig. 3 )
Transfer Sling only:
Detach the leg straps from the
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Open and pull them out from under the
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Move the
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Lean the resident forward and remove the sling
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(See Fig. 11 )
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