SECTION 6—USING STANDING, STAND ASSIST, TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER ONE-
PIECE STYLE SLINGS
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4. Make sure of the following:
• The sling is wrapped around the outside of each lift arm.
• The closest color coded strap to the patient is used to maintain stability and
comfort.
• The colored coded strap sits flush against the attachment knob.
• The same top color coded strap is used on each side of the sling.
• The same attachment point is used on each lift arm.
• The same bottom color coded strap is used on each side of the sling. Refer to Detail
“B” of FIGURE 6.5.
NOTE: The top and bottom colored straps do not have to be the same.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust the attachment point of the sling to each lift arm.
5. Once a stable and comfortable position is found for the patient, mark the attachment
points and color coded strap used in the patient file for future use.
6. Transfer patient. Refer to Transferring a Patient in the Stand Up Lift Owner's Manual.
FIGURE 6.5
Attaching Slings to the Stand Up Lift - Transport or Transfer Slings
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
Lift Arm
Color Coded
Strap
Attachment
Point
Top Color Coded Straps -
Use the Same Color on Both
Sides of the Transport Sling
Bottom Color Coded Straps -
Use the Same Color on Both
Sides of the Transport Sling