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Molift EvoSling / www.etac.com
When transferring the user into a sitting position, the following
techniques can be used for lowering the user as far back into the
seat as possible (Use A or B):
A Push gently on the users knees to guide them towards the
backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
Stand next to the chair and ask the user to lean forward.
Support the user with one hand if necessary. Pull the sling away
with one hand, and ask the user to lean back in the chair.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the users
does not fall forward.
Sitting position - Removing the sling
Lowering into sitting
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Do not lift with the guide handles! Excessive
force on the handles can cause the sling to tear.
Troubleshooting
Recycling
Recycling instructions is available at Etac.com
Symptom
Possible Cause/Action
The sling does not
fit the user.
Wrong sling size. Try other size.
The sling is too small when the leg sup-
ports do not reach halfway around the
inner thigh and the suspension is too close
to the user’s face. Try another size.
The sling is not correctly positioned.
Pull the sling further down at the back
when fitting it.
All the straps do
not lift at the
same time.
If the sling straps lift unevenly, it means
that the sling can slide up at the back
which can lead to the user sliding down in
the opening of the sling. Make sure that
the leg supports are positioned correctly
on the thighs.
User is sliding
through/out of
the sling.
The sling is not connected correctly
according to individual prescription.
The user is wearing to slippery clothes.
Change or remove some of the clothing
Sitting on toilet
Lower the user into sitting position.
Release lifting straps from suspension.
It is possible to remove the leg support and adjust relevant cloth-
ing on the user when lowered into a sitting position. The sling
can also be completely removed if necessary.
Release the waist belt buckle.
Lower the user into a sitting position.
Release lifting straps from suspension.
Remove the leg support by folding it under the sling itself and
the users thigh and pull out
Lift the user and remove their pants. Lower the user onto toilet or
toilet chair.
