A
B
DIAGRAM 1
• Check sling weight capacity for the patient being lifted. Do not exceed
maximum safe working load.
• Review the following procedures, and “FITTING STAND ASSIST SLING”
procedures from previous page carefully prior to attempting lift. Call with
any questions.
• Fit the Stand Assist sling onto the patient following “FITTING STAND
ASSIST SLING” instructions
• Lift the patient up halfway using just the Stand Assist sling.
• Attach the sling strap “A” to the hook “c” on the boom of the Stand Assist
lift as in Diagram 1. Bringing the other side around the back of the patient’s
buttocks (to fit like a park swing) and attach to hook “d”.
• Position sling so it gives the greatest support to middle and lower part of
the patient, and patient can lean on the sling for support while being lifted.
the Buttock strap MUST be used with the Stand Assist sling. These
slings are designed to complement one another in providing the greatest
comfort and security for the patient being transferred.
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FITTING STAND ASSIST BUTTOCK STRAP
FITTING KNEE BELT
• Pull open to Velcro.
• Slide the Velcro through the slot. (“A” to “a” and “B” to “b”)
• Wrap the Velcro around the slot and press the Velcro together.
• Check to make sure the belt is strapped to the kneepad
• Repeat for the other side.
• Make sure the pad is facing the back of your lower legs.
• Adjust the strap on the belt buckles to fasten the knee belt and for comfort.
Velcro
Velcro
Belt Buckle
Belt Buckle
Pad
Slot
Slot
A
B
a
b
c
a
b
d