Phone: 01268 765444
Email: [email protected]
Website:caricareslings.com
Unit 15A Alpha Garden Centre
238 London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0JX
Sling User Guide
Segundo
Issue Date:_____________
User:__________________
Tel: 01268 765444
Copy User Guides and fitting guides available online:
Carricareslings.com
Please keep this guide with the product and
refer to it
before use
.
Slings are supplied in 4 sizes and marked by coloured back-
strap i.e.
Small size
-
Red
backstrap
Medium size
-
Green
backstrap
Large size
-
Blue
backstrap
Extra Large size
-
Black backstrap
Each sling has a unique sling number
1)
Slide sling down patients back with commode aperture to
base of spine and tuck under buttocks.
2)
Stand in front of patient and pull leg sections forward ensuring
commode aperture is still tucked under patient at rear.
3)
Pass leg sections with green loops under each leg so as they
meet in the middle. The blue strap will go on outside of pa-
tients legs, ensure outer and inner leg sections are even i.e.,
blue straps level with green loops
4)
Take green loop on its own and pass through yellow dignity
loop.
5)
Take both blue leg straps and pass through its respective
green loop.
6)
Connect blue shoulder and leg straps to spreader bar hooks.
Ensuring you use same loop for both shoulders and legs e.g.,
short loop shoulders, middle loop legs.
7)
As you take up the strain with the hoist
MAKE CERTAIN ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE EVEN AND SECURE BEFORE AC-
TUALLY LIFTING THE PATIENT
Fitting Instructions
Important
•
This sling is an item of moving and handling equipment. It
should be used in accordance with approved handling
techniques.
•
Use of this and any sling must be assessed by a competent
person who has been fully trained to evaluate its suitability,
application and fitting. Carers must also be trained in the use of
hoists and slings.
•
This sling was designed for use with the standard 4 or 6 hook
spreader bar
DO NOT USE DAMAGED OR BADLY WORN
SLINGS
Slings are supplied in 4 sizes and marked by coloured
backstrap i.e.
Small size
-
Red
backstrap
Medium size
-
Green
backstrap
Large size
-
Blue
backstrap
Extra Large size
-
Black
backstrap
Each sling has a unique sling number
1)
Slide sling down patients back, pass the top of the sling under
the patients arms.
2)
Wrap the waist strap around patients waist and secure firmly
by connecting the Velcro strap.
3)
Take each leg section and pass sling under leg, using the
blue strap on its own to pass through the yellow dignity strap
on the other leg.
4)
Connect the under arm straps to the lifting arm hooks and
connect the leg straps to the centre hook.
5)
When connecting the straps select the appropriate loops
ensuring straps are not slack but also not too tight to be un-
comfortable for the patient.
6)
Encourage the patient to assist as much as possible to steady
themselves by the hand grip.
7)
Ensure the patient has feet positioned properly on the foot-
plate. With feet positioned properly adjust the knee pad so
knees and upper shins are in contact with the knee pad.
8)
PATIENTS FEET MUST REMAIN ON THE FOOTPLATE AT
ALL TIMES.
9)
As you take up the patients weight with the stand aid
MAKE
CERTAIN ALL CONNECTIONS ARE EVEN AND SECURE
BEFORE ACTUALLY LIFTING THE PATIENT.
