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Fasten the chest sling onto the hooks on the
Toilet Hoist’s/Lift’s arm.
The user may keep his arms inside or outside the “ends” of
the sling.
If the user is semi-paralysed, it may be necessary to keep the
paralysed arm inside the sling.
Start lifting until the sling sits tightly around the back.
Then tighten the sling belt tighter around the waist.
Ensure that the client feels no discomfort.
The user may hold the foam padded part of the arm and is
asked to take part (help) the lifting action. The user should
then try to hold himself as upright as possible and look
forwards.
Ask the user to press down firmly onto the foot plate and to
stretch both knee- and hip-joints.
The carer may help by placing a hand on the knee and press
the knee lightly down-wards.
Continue the lifting process according to the user’s ability,
until he stands as upright as possible.
From standing to sitting position:
Take the Pallas to the secured (braked) wheel chair, so the
hollow of the knee rests against the front edge of the seat-
cushion.
Do not brake the hoist/lift.
The user is lowered so that his bottom is placed on the bottom
half of the chair’s back-rest. That way the chair may tilt
backwards and the user glides into the back of the chair. This
movement demands utmost care and attention from the carer.
