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FULL-BODY SLING: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Info: The most current version of these instructions can be found online at
www.grahamfield.com
.
WARNING: Important! Read and understand these instructions before assembling or using
the Full-Body Sling. If you do not understand any part of these warnings, cautions or
instructions, contact a healthcare professional for direction in the use of this product. If
the Full-Body Sling is not properly applied, personal injury and damage to the Full-Body
Sling could result.
WARNING: If components are damaged or missing, contact your Graham-Field authorized
distributor immediately.
WARNING: Carefully inspect the sling before each use for wear and damage to seams,
fabric, straps, and strap loops. Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings can fail, resulting in
serious personal injury to the user. Use only slings that are in good condition. Discard and
destroy old, unusable slings.
WARNING: DO NOT exceed the Full-Body Sling's maximum weight capacity.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive or developmental harm.
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by improper application or use of this product.
APPLICATION
1. Check the patient's weight and the sling's maximum weight capacity.
Ensure that the patient's weight does not exceed the sling's maximum
weight capacity.
2. Review the following procedures carefully before attempting lift; call
Graham-Field Technical Support at 678-291-3207 with any questions.
3. See the Sling Loop Options table at right to determine the appropriate
position.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
a
c b
d
A
B
C
D
4. See Figure 1 for correct positioning of sling on spreader bar.
5. Position the sling under and behind the patient's back with the color adjustment strap on outside. Drape
A
and
B
over the shoulders as shown in Figure 2.
6. Carefully, with help from another caregiver, if needed, pull the sling portion
C
and
D
forward to the bend of
the knee as shown in Figure 2.
7. Hook sling loops
A
and
B
to spreader bar
a
and
b
as shown in Figure 3.
8. Hook sling loops
C
and
D
to spreader bar
c
and
d
as shown in Figure 3.
9. Do not lock caster brakes, in order to allow the lift to properly balance weight.
10. Proceed with lift and transfer as shown in Figure 4.
Sling Loop Options
Long loop
reclined position
Center loops
semi-reclined position
Short loop
most upright position
Long
loop
Center
loops
Short
loop
