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Pay close attention to your actions. Ensure
that all four loops of the sling are securely
fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling
Move the lifter around the chair, and let the user rest
her feet on the chassis.
If the transfer is from a wheelchair, the
brakes must be locked to prevent the wheel
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chair from rolling away.
Lift/raise the user above seat height, and perform the
transfer. It is not necessary to lift the person very
high.
Lift and transfer to (wheel) chair
Manoeuvre the lifter so that the user is as far back in
the (wheel) chair as possible.
If the transfer is from a wheelchair, the
brakes must be locked to prevent the wheel
-
chair from rolling away.
When lowering, you can use the following tech-
niques or a combination of them to position and get
the user seated far back in the chair:
• push gently on the knees
• pull the loop on the back of the sling
• tilt the chair slightly backwards
Lower the user into the chair, unhook sling from
suspension and remove the lifter.
Removal of sling
Gently pull leg section to the side, out from the us-
er’s thighs. Standing by the side of the user, lean her
forward - supporting with one hand. Pull sling up
from behind her back.
Pulling sharply on sling may cause user to
fall forward resulting an injury. Always sup
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port the user by keeping one arm around the
user’s shoulder when fitting or removing the
sling (see illustration).
If the users physique and ability allows it,
the user should be encouraged to take active
part in fitting the sling. The user can lean
forward, lift her tights and help placing the
leg section.
Bathing
The procedure for lifting to/from the bath is in prin-
ciple the same as for to/from bed. A special bath-
ing sling is used for this purpose. This sling dries
quickly.
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