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FULL-BODY SLING: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

Info: The most current version of these instructions can be found online at 

www.grahamfield.com

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 WARNING: Important! Read and understand these instructions before assembling or using 

the Full-Body Sling. If you do not understand any part of these warnings, cautions or 
instructions, contact a healthcare professional for direction in the use of this product. If 
the Full-Body Sling is not properly applied, personal injury and damage to the Full-Body 
Sling could result.

 WARNING: If components are damaged or missing, contact your Graham-Field authorized 

distributor immediately.

 WARNING: Carefully inspect the sling before each use for wear and damage to seams, 

fabric, straps, and strap loops. Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings can fail, resulting in 
serious personal injury to the user. Use only slings that are in good condition. Discard and 
destroy old, unusable slings.

 WARNING: DO NOT exceed the Full-Body Sling's maximum weight capacity.
 WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING:

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and 
reproductive or developmental harm.

 WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury 

caused by improper application or use of this product.

APPLICATION

1.  Check the patient's weight and the sling's maximum weight capacity. 

Ensure that the patient's weight does not exceed the sling's maximum 
weight capacity.

2.  Review the following procedures carefully before attempting lift; call 

Graham-Field Technical Support at 678-291-3207 with any questions.

3.  See the Sling Loop Options table at right to determine the appropriate 

position.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

a

c b

d

A

B

C

D

4.  See Figure 1 for correct positioning of sling on spreader bar.
5.  Position the sling under and behind the patient's back with the color adjustment strap on outside. Drape 

A

 and 

B

 over the shoulders as shown in Figure 2.

6.  Carefully, with help from another caregiver, if needed, pull the sling portion 

C

 and 

D

 forward to the bend of 

the knee as shown in Figure 2.

7.  Hook sling loops 

A

 and 

B

 to spreader bar 

a

 and 

b

 as shown in Figure 3.

8.  Hook sling loops 

C

 and 

D

 to spreader bar 

c

 and 

d

 as shown in Figure 3.

9.  Do not lock caster brakes, in order to allow the lift to properly balance weight.
10. Proceed with lift and transfer as shown in Figure 4.

Sling Loop Options

Long loop

reclined position

Center loops

semi-reclined position

Short loop

most upright position

Long 

loop

Center 

loops

Short 

loop

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