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4.2 Lift from chair/wheelchair
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Place the sling around the client sitting in the chair/wheelchair. Close the body belt and
tighten it so that it is still comfortable.
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Place the leg straps between the thighs and pull the lifting straps placed in front of the
shoulders through the black loops of the leg straps. Make sure that the four grey lifting
straps are in the same height before attaching them to the spreader bar.
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Increase the width between the legs of the hoist and move it towards the client.
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Place the feet of the client on the floor.
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Move the hoist so close to the client as possible.
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Make sure that the fork shaped lifting arm is in the lower position.
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Place the lifting straps of the sling correctly in the hooks of the lifting arm. Check that all
straps have been fitted correctly.
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Lift the client a few centimetres above the seat - STOP
– and make sure that the sling is
placed correctly.
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When the client is comfortable, lift him/her from the chair to standing position.
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Slowly pull the hoist away from the chair - STOP
– adjust the sling and lifting height until
the client is standing comfortably.
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You may now start walking training.
4.3 Place in chair/wheelchair
To place a person in a chair/wheelchair, do the procedures above in reverse order:
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Increase the width between the legs of the walking trainer and move it to the chair.
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Make sure that the client is positioned correctly above the chair and lower the hoist slowly.
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Check that the client is positioned correctly during the entire operation.
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When assisting a client in getting back into the chair, lower the client so that he/she just
touches the chair.
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If the chair can be tilted a little backward it is easier to place the client correctly.
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If two assistants are present, one may press gently on the knees of the client.
