SECTION 3—USING THE STANDARD STYLE SLING
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SECTION 3—USING THE STANDARD
STYLE SLING
Introduction
The hardware used with the standard sling includes four metal support bars. The support
bars insert into the pockets at the edge of the fabric. The pocket that holds the metal bar has
an opening in the center. The pocket is sewn closed on one end and has an open-end with a
strap on the other.
Care
Remove the four metal support bars before
laundering the standard style sling. The
metal support bars MUST be replaced
before the sling can be used for patient
lifting.
Removing/Installing the
Metal Support Bars in the
Standard Style Sling
NOTE: To remove the metal support bar,
reverse this procedure.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.1.
1. To insert the metal support bar, pull the
strap and insert the metal bar into the
opening in the sling pocket. Refer to
Detail “A”.
2. Push the metal support bar through
until the mounting hole clears the
center opening of the sling pocket.
Refer to Details “B” and “C”.
3. Once the opposite end of the bar is
inside the sewn pocket, push the strap
over the metal support bar. Refer to
Detail “D”.
NOTE: The hole in the metal bar MUST be in
the center of the pocket opening.
FIGURE 3.1
Support Bars in the Standard Style Sling
Metal Support Bar with Opening
for Chain or Strap
Standard Style
Sling
DETAIL “D”
Strap Over Metal
Support Bar
DETAIL “A”
Opening
DETAIL “B”
DETAIL “C”
