Place the user’s feet onto the foot plate
and adjust the knee pad - the top of the
knee pad should be level with the top of the
shin on a distance of two fingers below the
knee joint.
Optional
– if the user has a tendency to
have involuntary movements you can use
the calf strap to ensure the user’s feet do
not come off the foot plate. If the calf strap
is not in use fasten the strap to the back of
the knee pad (avoiding loose straps).
Raise the lifting boom to gain tension on
the sling –
Ensure that the sling is still
secure and attached before continuing
with the lift
.
Communication with the user should be
maintained throughout the lifting procedure.
Alternatively you have the option to attach
the sling onto the lower hooks; this will
facilitate an alternative lifting position and is
more suitable for the shorter user.
When placing the user back into a seated
position push the lifter up to the chair /
commode chair / toilet and position the
user so the user’s calf is parallel to the
chair / commode chair / toilet. Begin to
lower and ask the user to push his/her pel-
vis backwards to ensure the correct seated
position.
To remove the sling carry out the fitting
instructions in reverse order, taking care
to remove the sling from the user avoiding
skin friction and movement.
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© Guldmann 08/2018 # 900685_4
© Guldmann 08/2018 # 900685_4
