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5.8 Slings
The Mackworth Essentials 180 is designed to be used in combination with a Sling to perform its intended use. The sections
below include the correct and safe manor of attaching/detaching the Slings as well as a list of approved slings for use.
5.8.1 Sling Attachment/Detachment
Sling loops should be attached as follows:
1. Put the required sling loop onto your finger and thumb and then using the same finger or thumb, pull back the spring
locking mechanism on the correct hook on the correct side of the carry bar (Figure 23).
2. Slide the sling loop from your finger and thumb over the edge of the hook (Figure 24).
3. After positioning the loop below the locking mechanism (Figure 25) release the spring locking mechanism to secure the
sling loop (Figure 26).
To remove the sling, simply reverse the process – pull back on the spring locking mechanism, lift the loop out of the hook and
release the locking mechanism.
The same process of attaching and detaching the Sling is relevant for the QRS (Quick Release System) Carry Bar.
5.8.2 Compatible Slings
Below is a list of slings that are recommended and have been approved by Prism Medical UK for use in combination with the
product.
We recommend the use of the Mackworth Healthcare or Care-Ability manufactured sling range (type ‘BF’ applied part) to be
utilised with the Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist. It is at the user’s discretion to use alternative supplied product. In
utilising another manufacturer’s sling, checks must first be made to ensure the sling is safe to use and meets the requirements
of BS EN ISO 10535 before its use.
The slings with a safe working load of 180kg that can be used with the Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist are shown below
in Table’s 3 and 4, complete with product codes. For all components, the lowest maximum safe working load must always be
adhered to.
Figure 27
Figure 28 Figure 29
Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25
Figure 26