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Slings
Safety instructions
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Lifting and transferring a client always involves
risks. It is therefore important that you carefully
read the user manual for both the lift and the
sling. Make sure that the lift you are using is
suitable for the intended use. As a caregiver,
you are responsible for the client's safety and
you need to know whether the client is able to
handle the lifting process. The sling must meet
the client's needs. If you are in any doubt, we
recommend that you contact the distributer.
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Visually inspect the sling each time before
use.
• Check that the correct sling is used for the
client. The model, size and material must be
appropriate to the client's needs.
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Plan the transfer and lifting process so that it
can be carried out as safely as possible.
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Before actually lifting the client, check that
the sling is correctly attached to the spread
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er bar at the time when the clips are under
tension.
• It is important that the clips are correctly
attached: Apply the clip through the large
hole (photo 1) and then pull it to the small
hole. The dark grey parts automatically
secure the clip attachment (photos 2 and 3).
You can hear an audible click when the clip
is secured.
• Check that the client is safely seated in the
sling before you start lifting.
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Check that the lift is balanced while moving
and raising/lowering the client.
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Never leave a client unattended while in the
lift.
• Our slings are designed and tested for indoor
use by one client at a time and can only be
used for lifting one person. The lift is not a
swing.
• The sling must not come into contact with
sharp objects.
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