Drive u-sling - User Manual

6-month limited
warranty
Your Drive brand product is warrantied to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship for six months from the date of
purchase for the original consumer purchaser.
This device was built to exacting standards and carefully
inspected prior to shipment. This 6-Month Limited Warranty
is an expression of our confidence in the materials and
workmanship of our products and our assurance to the
consumer of years of dependable service.
This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner
misuse or negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty
does not extend to non-durable components, such as rubber
accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject to normal
wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have a question about your Drive device or this warranty,
please contact an authorized Drive dealer.
© 2015 Medical Depot, Inc. All rights reserved.
Drive is a trademark of Medical Depot, Inc.
Port Washington N.Y. 11050 USA Made in China
general use instructions
TRANSFERFROMBED
For easier transfers follow these instructions.
1. If patient needs support and is in a hospital bed, raise side
rails and have patient hold onto rails. Raise the level of the
bed to the highest position before moving the patient onto
the sling.
Note: This will reduce strain on the caregiver’s lower back.
Also, when the patient is ready to be lifted, lower the side
rails and the level of the bed, decreasing the distance you
have to elevate the patient.
2. To place sling under patient, follow sling instructions below
depending on the type of sling you are using.
a. Put the folded sling behind patient’s back. Roll patient
onto back.
b. Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.
c. Cross the loops.
3. Roll the base of the patient lift as far under the bed as
possible, placing the cradle over the patient. Take caution
not to lower the frame onto the patient. Before lifting
patient be sure the lifter arm is centered over patient.
Remeber, when lifting patient, the parking brake should
NOT be used.
4. When both sides of the sling are attached to their respective
side of the cradle, raise the patient slowly. If patient is in
hospital bed, it will help to raise head of bed. Repositioning
of patient may be needed to ensure that a safe sitting
position is attained as the patient is raised.
5. Raise patient until buttocks are just above mattress.
Self-leveling cradle will bring patient into sitting position.
6. Hold steering handles and move lifter away from bed. Move
the patient into position over the seat of a locked
wheelchair.
7. Lower patient into wheelchair or other transport device
into transport position. For more details see transfer from
wheelchair or chair.
WARNINGBEWAREOFOBSTRUCTIONUNDERBEDTHAT
CANBLOCKWHEELSANDCAUSEITTOTIPOVER
u-sling
caution
WASHINGINSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Remove Bars before washing sling.
Bars and seat hangers on the two-piece slings
are not removable. It is recommended that
these be hand washed.
1. Machine Wash in warm or cold water.
a. Maximum washing temperature 185°F (85°C).
b. Wash at 160°F (71°C) for 3 minutes.
c. Wash at 145°F (63°C) for 10 minutes.
d. Air Dry, or Tumble Dry at cool or very
low temperature.
e. Do NOT Tumble Dry at high temperature.
2. Use Non-Enzyme detergent.
3. DO NOT USE BLEACH!
4. DO NOT wash with other colors.
REV2.03.11.15

Summary

Caution

Washing Instructions

Details on how to wash the sling, including machine washing temperatures, drying methods, and detergent types.

General Use Instructions

Transfer From Bed

Step-by-step guide for safely transferring a patient from a bed using the lift, including bed positioning.

How to Fold Sling

Instructions on how to properly fold the sling for use in patient transfers.

Transfer to Bed

Procedure for lifting a patient and moving them onto a bed, emphasizing safety and patient positioning.

Transporting Patients in Lift

Guidelines for safely transporting a patient with the lift over short distances, focusing on stability.

Transfer from Wheelchair or Chair

Detailed steps for transferring a patient from a wheelchair or chair to a lift.

Transfer to Wheelchair or Chair

Instructions for safely transferring a patient from a lift into a wheelchair or chair.

Removing Sling from Under Patient

Procedure for safely removing the sling from a patient after a transfer.

Lifting Patient from Floor

Steps for safely lifting a patient who has fallen onto the floor.

Lowering Patient to Floor

Instructions for safely lowering a patient who is on the floor.

6-Month Limited Warranty

Drive u-sling Specifications

General

Brand	Drive
Model	u-sling
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English