2
Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that
it emerges on the inside of the thigh.
Place the sling flat against the patients leg
and not twisted or bunched up.
Approach the patient with the lift.
Place the spreader bar in sitting
position.
Place the spreader bar at or just below
shoulder level.
Place the spreader bar close enough to
be able to attach the shoulder straps.
1
Place the sling around the patient so that
the base of the sling sits slightly below the
tail bone.
For sling with head support extend to top of
patient’s head.
Connect the sling loops or clips to the
spreader bar. Attach shoulder straps then
leg straps.
For the DPS spreader bar and clip sling,
tilt the spreader bar to attach the leg clips.
Raise the patient, position patient in a
semi-reclined position for the transfer.
Proceed with the transfer.
Lower onto new location. When body
weight is fully supported detach loops or
clips.
4
Attach and secure the clip at the lug
before patient is lifted.
3
Place attachment loop on the
hook.
Make sure the safety latches
are closed and the sling strap is
completely inside the hook.
Clip sling
Loop sling
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - USE
Maxi 500
Lift from seated position