7
Low Back
sling
Lifting from a sitting position:
1)
Place the sling behind the user's back with the
coloured loop by the label indicating the
centre line. The centre line must be aligned
with the user's spine.
2)
The Anit-slip piece of the sling must be facing
the user’s back.
3)
Place the sling's leg supports alongside the
user's legs. Fold the outer part of the leg
support and carefully feed the leg straps
underneath the legs.
Note:
Make sure you do not pull on the straps when
feeding them underneath the user's legs. It can help
the procedure to place the user's feet on a footstool
or by using a slider.
4)
Once both leg supports have been correctly
positioned beneath the legs, cross over the leg
strap.
5)
Attach the sling straps to the hook on the
spreader bar. See page 7 of the instructions.
6)
Now carefully lift the user, and once the straps
are straightened out the sling can be
straightened so that it is positioned correctly.
