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Position the sling around the patient's back so that
it lies 50mm (2") or so, horizontally above the
patients' waistline, with the patients' arms outside
the sling. Ensure the support strap is separated,
brought loosely around the body, and is not twisted
or trapped behind the patients' back.
Fasten the support strap securely; the strap should
be tight, but comfortable for the patient. (See fig.
1). The support strap will assist in supporting the
patient in the sling during the lifting procedure.
Bring the Lifter carefully up to the patient, placing
the patient's feet on the footrest, and continue
forward until the kneepad is just in contact with the
patient's knees and upper shin. Put on the brakes.
(See fig.2).
Lower the support arms carefully, using the handset
control, until the sling attachment lugs on the
support arms are close enough to connect up to one
of the sling attachment clips. (See fig. 3).
Next, select an appropriate clip on the opposite end
of the sling, and connect up.
Ensure the sling clips are pulled well down onto the
attachment lugs and secure, before attempting to
lift the patient.
If possible, the patient should now hold onto the
grab handles with one or both hands. (See fig. 4).
Fig. 1
P.1043b
Fig. 2
P.1039d
Fig. 3
P.1039e, 1042a
•Note: The patient should be
supported but not pulled forward too
much.
Fig. 4
P.1039g
Standing and Raising slings- with clip fixing
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