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1. Place sling behind user
so that padded underarm
sections are just below
the axilla.
1. Feed sling behind user’s
back down to base of spine
and position centrally.
4. Feed each leg strap
underneath each leg,
ensuring no twists or folds
in the fabric.
4. Feed the coloured
loop straps through the
small security loops at each
side.
7. Commence your lift,
ensuring that all loops
remain secure within the
yoke at all times.
2. To fit the security belt fasten
the Velcro first.
2. Pass the leg strap that
features the black midline
leg strap beneath both legs.
5. Bring the straps through
the yellow webbing loop
to ensure user comfort
and safety (optional).
5. With the black midline leg strap
raised between the user’s legs,
pass each coloured loop strap
through the closest midline loop
strap.
3. Then close the buckle at
navel level. Ensure the belt is
snugly and securely fitted.
3. Then bring the plain leg
strap beneath it, through the
large security loop.
6. Once sling is in place,
connect the desired loops
(or clips) to the yoke.
If using loop attachments,
ensure the colours are the
same on each side.
6. Once sling is in place,
connect the desired loops
to the yoke. If using loop
attachments, ensure the
colours are the same on
each side.
7. Commence your lift, ensuring
that all loops (or clips) remain
secure on the yoke at all times.
If correctly positioned, all straps
should take up at the same time.
8. When removing the sling,
ALWAYS peel it away from
the user to avoid skin
friction/shear.
8. When removing the sling,
ALWAYS peel it away from
the user to avoid skin
friction/shear.
TIP:
To fit from lying follow the usual, recognised manual handling techniques
and the leg configuration as described above.
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