Arjo MAXI MOVE - Using the Strap Stretcher

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Using your Maxi Move
Using the Strap Stretcher
Fig. 45
Strap Locking
Clamp
Head End
(straps closer together)
Side Section
(right hand)
End Tube
Approx.
200 mm (8”)
Loose end of strap
Cross Straps
Clasp
End
Tube
Side Section
(left hand)
Loose end
of strap
Patient’s Weight
Suspension Straps
Suspension
Point Label
Side Section Orientation Label
Strap Guide
CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT
First attach the 12 cross straps to one of the side sections
(see Fig. 45). To do this, push each strap through a
locking clamp and press the clasp down fully to lock it.
Initially, leave approximately 200 mm (8 in) of strap
outside the clamp (see inset to Fig. 45).
Note that the three closely positioned strap clamps
should be positioned at the head end of the strap stretcher
(a label on each side section will indicate this).
Place one end tube above the patient’s head and one
below the feet. Place the “unstrapped” side section at the
side of the patient with the clamps towards the top (see
Fig. 46). Push each end tube through the corresponding
holes in the side sections.
Hold the “strapped” side section with the longer lengths
of the straps hanging toward the patient and place it on
the bed beside the patient so that the longer lengths of the
straps fold under the side section (see Fig. 47). Connect
the end tubes as described previously.
CAUTION: Before the stretcher can be used
with the Maxi Move, ensure that the ARJO
stretcher spreader bar has been correctly
installed on the carrier (see Fig. 14). Once
correctly installed, the stretcher spreader bar
should be able to rotate approximately 90°
around its axis. Do not install the stretcher
spreader bar in line with the jib.