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Before lifting, remember the following:
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Decide on a case by case basis whether you need one or more caregivers.
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Plan the lifting operation before the lift to make it as safe and convenient as possible.
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Although Liko’s slingbars are equipped with safety latches, special caution must be exercised: Before the
patient is lifted from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the
straps are properly connected to the slingbar.
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Make sure the patient is sitting securely in the sling before transferring to another location.
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Never lift a patient higher off the underlying surface than is needed to complete the lifting and transfer
procedure.
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Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation.
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Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer
operation.
Safety Instructions
Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes
without prior notice. Contact your Liko representative for advice and information about product upgrades.
Care and Maintenance
Inspect the sling regularly, especially after washing. Inspect the following points with regard to wear and damage:
• Fabric
• Straps
• Seams
• Suspension loops
• Buckle
Do not use damaged lifting accessories.
If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
Medical technical class I product
Liko Hygiene Sling has been tested by an accredited testing institute and complies with all requirements for MDD
Class I products and the harmonized EN ISO 10535 standard.
IMPORTANT!
Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instruction guide for both
the patient lift and lifting accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the
instruction guide. The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the lifting accessories
are suitable for the lift used. Exercise care and caution during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible
for the patient’s safety. You must be aware of the patient’s ability to make it through the lifting situation.
Washing instructions:
See the sling’s product label.
Liko is quality certified according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485.
Liko is also certified according to environmental standard ISO 14001.
Expected Life Time
The product has an expected life time of 1-5 years or longer during normal use. Life time varies depending on, for
instance, fabric, use frequency, washing procedure, and weight carried.
Periodic Inspection
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspections might be required
if the
products are used or washed more often than normal. See Liko’s protocol Periodic Inspection for the respective
product.
