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4 Hanger Bar
The OT200 is provided with a hanger bar. The hanger bar is a construction to which the sling (in which
the caretaker will take place) can be attached. Several types of hanger bars are available, of which the
balanced and the powered hanger bar are the most important types. Both hanger bars create the
possibility of transporting the caretaker in a sitting or a lying position. The way this is done is described
below.
4.1 STANDARD – 2 Point Spreader Bar
For use with loop slings (OpeMed and approved competitors). To operate this
please ensure the sling strap (shoulder and leg) are individually placed on the
hook with the sprung disc preventing the strap from coming off. An extra hip
tape can be used on the 3
rd
hook on the end of the Spreader Bar
4.2 OPTIONAL – Manual Cradle
A balanced hanger bar is influenced by the
caretaker. The caretaker can bring himself/herself into a sitting or a lying
position with simple movements. The balanced hanger bar is most
efficient when used with caretakers who have sufficient stability in the
hip-joint and sufficient body balance. This unique expanding cradle keeps
the patient at the centre of gravity and expands and changes shape with
the patient as he/she lies down/sits up.
4.3 OPTIONAL EXTRA - Powered Cradle
The powered hanger bar is moved from a sitting to a lying position by means of an actuator on the
hanger bar. This enables automatic positioning of the caretaker into the desired position, which has high
benefits for caretakers with a low hip-stability. The powered hanger bar is controlled by two buttons on
the hand-held control.
4.4 OT400 Hanger Bar
This is a different hanger bar for the OT400 and is re-enforced for the extra capacity. WARNING. Do not
use the OT200 hanger bar on the OT400.
Do not use the hanger bar cord as a towing line!
This might damage the wiring. Stand
behind the caretaker and steadily push him or her along the rail. The hanger bar can be used
as a handle for transfers.
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