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Liko™ OriginalSling  •  7EN160165 Rev. 10

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions  ................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Care and Maintenance  ............................................................................................................................... 4 

Definitions  .................................................................................................................................................. 4

How to Attach a Sling to Different Sling Bars  .............................................................................................. 5

How to Attach an Original Sling to a Sling Bar with 4 Hooks (Twin Bars and Cross Bars)

 

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Lifting from a Sitting Position ................................................................................................................... 7-8

Lifting to a Sitting Position  .......................................................................................................................... 8

Removing the Sling in a Chair/Wheelchair .................................................................................................. 8

Lifting from the Bed .....................................................................................................................................

Lifting from the Floor...................................................................................................................................

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Lifting to the bed ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Removing the Sling when the Patient is Sitting in Bed .............................................................................. 10

Removing the Sling when the Patient is Lying in Bed ................................................................................ 10

Fitting Advice ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Different Ways of Connecting Leg Supports .............................................................................................. 11

The Patient does not Sit Well in the Sling – Why is This? .......................................................................... 11

Shortening Position ................................................................................................................................... 11

Overview, Liko Original Sling, Mod. 10, 11 ................................................................................................ 12

Symbol Description ................................................................................................................................... 12

Recommended Combinations ................................................................................................................... 12

Summary of Contents for OriginalSling 10

Page 1: ...ter This fabric is recommended when the sling is left in place after the transfer or when an airier alternative is desired For bathing and showering a plastic coated polyester net design is available...

Page 2: ...Position 7 8 Lifting to a Sitting Position 8 Removing the Sling in a Chair Wheelchair 8 Lifting from the Bed 9 Lifting from the Floor 9 Lifting to the bed 10 Removing the Sling when the Patient is Si...

Page 3: ...y participate in the operations When the sling is not being used do not place in direct sun light Safety Instructions Liko s products undergo continuous development which is why we reserve the right t...

Page 4: ...and damage Fabric Straps Seams Suspension loops Do not use damaged lifting accessories If anything is unclear please contact the manufacturer or supplier Washing instructions Please see the sling s pr...

Page 5: ...ling 7EN160165 Rev 10 www hill rom com I www liko com Sling bar Sling loops to sling bar hooks Correct SlingGuard Universal SlingGuard Twin Universal Twin Cross bar Wrong How to Attach a Sling to Diff...

Page 6: ...ling 7EN160165 Rev 10 How to Attach an OriginalSling to a Sling Bar with 4 Hooks Twin Bars and Cross Bars The illustrations 1 2 and 3 shows a twin bar but this also applies to a Cross bar 1 2 3 A B Up...

Page 7: ...sling and push the leg support s lower edge down towards the seat Simultaneously pull the leg support forward with the other hand to stretch it Pull the leg supports forward to smooth out any creases...

Page 8: ...wards during the lowering of the patient Let the buttocks slide down the backrest during the last part Control the angle of the wheelchair with your foot on the tipping support Alternative Apply sligh...

Page 9: ...ernative method of applying the sling Raise the head end of the bed behind the patient Lay the sling on the bed with the product label facing down towards the mattress Slide the sling down behind the...

Page 10: ...s comfort Lower the patient onto the bed Lower the head end Place the leg support loops under the leg supports between the patient s legs Grasp the edge of the sling Push in the sling under itself Pr...

Page 11: ...on can be used temporarily in order to test for the right length but extended use may damage the bartacks If you want to shorten the leg support loop for long term use however we recommend that you ti...

Page 12: ...et 8 Teddy bear patterned warp knitted polyester 351 5 Indicates size Indicates sling model Product Prod No Size Patient s Weight Max Load Liko OriginalSling TeddySling Original 3510 3 XS Extra Small...

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