FURTHER INFORMATION
6. FITTING THE SLING
6.2
POSITIONING A USER BACK INTO A CHAIR
Before you start, check that the sling is in safe and clean condition and is the appropriate size and model for the
person to be transferred. There are a variety of ways to use and adjust this sling, so please read carefully.
6.1.1 With label facing outwards,
slide the sling down to the base
of the spine, keeping it centrally
aligned.
6.1.2 Bring the leg sections
around the hips and feed them
under and up between the
thighs.
6.1.3 Feed leg links through
modesty strap. Feed leg lift strap
on outside of thigh through leg
link.
Attach leg straps to the hoist first
then shoulder straps. Check for
snagging. Complete the transfer.
6.1
IN A SEATED POSITION
To assist guidance into the chair,
positioning pockets are located
on the side of the sling. These are
not to be used for lifting or
dragging.
A preferred technique is to use
your body weight from the front,
pushing on the bottom of the leg
lift straps, as the user lowers into
the chair.
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Available to download from our website
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·
Sling Pre-Check
Inspection Guide
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Loop Attachment Guide
·
Sling Sizing Guide
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