Loop Slings Application
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Sling Selection
The spreader bar that is attached to the lift
determines what slings can be used to transfer
a patient.
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different colour edge binding or attachment
strap colouring:
• Red - Small - S
• Yellow - Medium - M
• Green - Large - L
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Note that some sling models are not available
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A wide variety of slings are available for each
application. Please contact your local Arjo
vendor for more information.
Flites
®
(single patient multi-use slings) are also
available for most sling models. If Arjo
Flites
slings are to be used with the
Maxi 500
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refer to the separate Arjo
Flites
slings
Instruction
for Use
.
WARNING
: Only use Arjo slings with the
Maxi 500
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slings could result in patient fall.
Spreader Bar Compatibility
The
MAXI 500
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the spreader bar that is delivered with the lift.
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model that is
designed for use with
loop slings is
delivered with a
2-point spreader bar.
Attaching the Sling to the Spreader Bar
Fig. 28
Place the attachment loops onto the hooks.
Make sure the loops are positioned correctly
and that the safety latches are closing the hooks
as shown in “Fig. 28”.
Positioning the Patient
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shoulders during the transferring procedure.
Body Position According
to Selection of Loop Straps
SHOULDERS SHOULDERS
LEGS
HIPS*
LEGS
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
*Hip loops only available on THA6i model
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position of the patient. Different loop
combinations can be used to allow the patient
to be lifted and transferred in positions ranging
from semi-reclined to seated.
NOTE
: Slings with more loops allow additional
alternative positions.
