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A
B
DIAGRAM 1
1. Check sling weight capacity for the patient being lifted. Do not exceed maximum
safe working load.
2. Review following procedures carefully prior to attempting lift. Call with any
questions.
3. Position the sling around the buttocks of the patient.
This sling is designed to support the middle and lower part of the body.
4. Attach the sling strap “A” to the hook “a” on the boom of the Stand Assist lift as in
Diagram 1. Bringing the other side around the back of the patient’s buttocks (to fit
like a park swing) and attach to hook “b”.
5. Position sling so it gives the greatest support to middle and lower part of the
patient when being lifted.
6. Fit the Stand Assist sling following “Fitting Stand Assist Sling” instructions
the Buttock strap MUST be used with the Stand Assist sling. These slings
are designed to compliment one another in providing the greatest comfort and
security for the patient being transferred. It is common for buttocks strap to
loosen and drop during lifting
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a
b
FITTING STAND ASSIST BUTTOCK STRAP
FITTING KNEE BELT
1. Pull open to Velcro.
2. Slide the Velcro through the slot. (“A” to “a” and “B” to “b”)
3. Wrap the Velcro around the slot and press the Velcro together.
4. Check to make sure the belt is strapped to the kneepad
5. Repeat for the other side.
6. Make sure the pad is facing the back of your lower legs.
7. Adjust the strap on the belt buckles to fasten the knee belt and for comfort.
Velcro
Velcro
Belt Buckle
Belt Buckle
Pad
Slot
Slot
A
B
a
b
