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Rev. 3
• 2020
From bed to chair/wheelchair with UltraTwist Wide
Before starting the lifting operation it is important to ensure that the sling bars are properly connected to each lift motor´s lift
strap. Recommended sling bars for UltraTwist Wide: Universal SlingBar 600 and Universal SlingBar 450. Universal SlingBar 600
is intended for the sling’s upper strap loops and is connected to the lift strap that is manouvered via the lower buttons on the
hand control. Universal SlingBar 450 is intended for the leg support´s strap loops. Below, we illustrate a transfer from bed to
wheelchair using the above-mentioned sling bars and an Original HighBack Sling Mod. 200 alt. 26.
1. Apply the sling as described in the instruction for use.
Before the patient is lifted from the underlying
surface, but when the straps are properly extended,
it is important to ensure that the straps are correctly
attached to the sling bar. In conjunction with lifting, use
the bed’s raising and lowering functions.
For advice on how to regulate the patient’s sitting
posture, see below.
Load must be applied to all four hooks during lifting.
2. Placement of the patient in a chair is facilitated by UltraTwist’s
rotation function. Grasp the sling bars, sling and/or the
patient’s legs/knees and rotate to the desired position.
3. Guide the patient toward the chair. Lower the patient.
Adjusting the patient’s sitting posture (leaning in a seated position)
When lifting, always lift with both lift motor´s!
1.
2.
3.
B.
A.
By raising or lowering only one of the two lift strap´s you may adjust the patient in position for a comfortable and secure
transfer. Seat the patient in a more upright position (A) when transferring to a chair, and seat the patient in a more reclined
posture (B) when transferring to a bed. The patient’s sitting posture is manouvered via the lower buttons (single arrows) on
the HandControl UT, or with the hand control that manouvers the lift motor which lifts the upper body.
