999019 - Beech Hammock Easyfit Sling User Manual - Rev A - 3.10.22
EASY FIT HAMMOCK SLING BEECH RANGE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Prior to use: -
Ensure you are aware of the hoist manufacturer’s fitting instructions
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Inspect the sling for wear and damage, with particular attention being paid to
the body of the sling, webbings and stitch lines.
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If a head support is fitted ensure the 2 head support stays are correctly in place.
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If following inspection, there is any doubt, (points 1-3) the sling should be
placed aside and not used.
User instruction
How to fit from a seated position
1. Place the sling behind the patient ensuring that all handles and labels
are on the outside and visible. Feed the sling down behind the patients
back. This should be placed so that the top of the sling aperture is
touching the seat, and positioned centrally to the patients back. The top
of the slings body should now lie square across the patient’s shoulders,
PLEASE NOTE: if head support is fitted this is the seam that joins the
head to the slings body), If you find this is either higher or lower than the
shoulder line, the back of the sling may not have been positioned deep
enough, or the sling size may need to be considered.
2. Raise each leg individually and gradually feed the leg straps under each
leg, ensuring no fabric twists are evident. Taking the webbings from the
outside edges of the sling pass them through the small loop on the end
of each leg as shown on the diagram to the
right, the front edge of the sling should be
2”- 3” clear of the knee joint. By carrying
out these arrangements you are ensuring comfort and safety for the
patient during the lifting/hoisting process.
3. With the sling now in place, attach the desired loops to the hooks on the
spreader bar. To replicate the sitting position that the patient is in whilst seated.
4. Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps and ensure that
they are still securely attached. The person can now be lifted as
required. To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important – always peel the sling away from the person – this avoids
skin friction.
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Read all warnings in the Instructions for use
Manufacturers details
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