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Molift Basic sling
The Molift Basic Sling is a plain sling without padding, and is
therefore suitable for lifts and movement to and from the moul-
ded seats in wheelchairs or recliners. Molift Basic is also avai-
lable as a bathing sling, and is then constructed from another
material which is more comfortable and dries easily. Molift
Basic sling is very easy to use, can be washed at 80º C and au-
toclaved at 85º C for 30 min.
Torn, worn or in any way damaged sling can break,
and lead to personal injury. Only use slings that are
in good condition. Destroy and discard old, useless
slings.
Lifting and moving patients always involves a certain
degree of risk.
Read the lifters user manual careful-
ly!
It is important to understand and be familiar with
the equipment, and only trained personnel should use
it. Ensure that the sling fits the lift you have chosen,
and that it is correct for the situation it is to resolve.
Show caution and care when you use the lift and its
accessories because you, as a carer, are responsible
for the safety of the patient.
Molift Basic sling is designed to fit the Molift 2-point
suspension system and is intended as an accessory
to Molift lifts. The lift’s user manual indicates which
slings can be used with it.
Using the sling
The lift suspension points must always be arranged across the pati-
ent (user) to be lifted, as shown to the left in the illustration below.
When using the sling for a two-point suspension sys-
tem, it must be used diagonally, i.e. the loops on the
sling must be hung on hooks diagonally across from
each other.
Lift and movement to and from the seated position
It is easier to lift from a seated position than from lying.If the user has
a backrest in the bed, use this and follow the instructions below.
If the user’s physique and abilities allow, he or she should
be encouraged to participate actively when the sling is
positioned.The user may, e.g. lift his or her thighs, pull
out the leg straps, lean forwards, etc.
• Lean the user forward while you hold one arm round him
or her. Push the sling as far down the user’s back as pos-
sible. The sling can be pushed better into place using a flat
hand in the positioning pocket behind the sling.
Remember the correct working position to protect
your back
!
• Pull forward the leg flaps by pulling on their edge bands
and pull them under the user’s thighs. Pull forward and up-
wards. Then cross the loops on one of them through the
other, as shown in the illustration.
• Hook the loops onto the lift hooks.
When lifting from seated to seated,
you can “lock” the sitting position
with a straight back by using the ex-
tra loop on the shoulder strap.
• If you are lifting from a wheelchair,
apply the wheelchair brake so it does
not move. Lift the user so he or she
is clear of the chair, etc. and move him or her. You do not
have to lift high.
Ensure that the lift loops are attached correctly to the
lift before you begin to lift. The sling must NOT hang
in the black tightening straps for the headsupport
• Lower the user carefully down into the chair, take the
loops off the hooks and remove the lift. If moving to a
wheelchair, the brakes must be on to prevent the wheel-
chair from moving. You can use the following techniques,
or a combination of them, to get the user as far back in the
seat as possible.
- push the user’s knees gently
- pull on the tapes at the back/on the sides of the sling
- tilt the chair back
