User Manual Standing Sling with Buckle
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1. WARNING Do not use sling if a patient needs head or neck support Do not use sling if a patient suffers from back injury Do not use sling if a patient can not weight bear Please understand hoist operating instructions before using Check sling before use for signs of wear oe SS Standing Sling Lifting Procedures KH400SFB 40kg 110kg KH400SFLB 100kg 150kg STEP 1 Undo waist strap A slide the body of the sling down the patients back until the base of the sling is level with the base of the spine Fasten the velcro waist strap A snugly around the waist and clip buckle Adjust strap on buckle C to ensure a snug fit STEP 2 Move the lifter into position directly in front of the patient Ensure lifting arm is at lowest point Legs of the lifter are gated to clear the legs of the chair and castor brakes are released not in braking position Patients feet are placed comfortably on the footplate and patients knees shins are placed against the knee pad STEP 3 When using the KH400SFB or KH400SFLB use the coloured strap that fits comfortably over the attachment knobs There are 2 recommended mounting points relevant to the patients height The front knob is used for patients over 5 6 165cm and the back knobs are used for patients below 5 6 165cm Ensure both sides have the same col oured straps fitted Rear Knob Front Knob CAUTION Patients can use the hand rails to steady them selves The oper2. ator carer can also steady the patient by hold ing the side of the sling STEP 4 Start the lifting process using the slow speed Al ways ensure the patient is comfortable if at anytime the pa tient looks uncomfortable or unbalanced stop immediately Lower the patient and adjust the sling Encourage the patient to lean slightly back and not forward this will assist in the lifting process by not allowing the sling to ride up under the arms of the patient Lift the patient to the desired position STEP 5 Ensure the patient is comfortable and then move to the desired position STEP 6 Position the patient over the chair bed or toilet and begin lowering Always make sure the patient 1s comfortable and feeling safe CARE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Sling Care The velcro strap should always be closed when not in use Protect from direct sunlight Do not puncture with any sharp objects Repair any tear immediately Do not lift a patient if there are any sling defects Washing and drying temperature must not exceed 60 degrees 2 Spot Cleaning The sling is machine washable Treat spills and stains as soon as possible Gently scrape away any soils or mop away liquid from surface of fabric with damp cloth Do not scrub with stiff brush Dry in shade away from direct heat Dry thoroughly before use Kerry Equipment A Hills Company 4 Halley Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Tel 08 9240 2944 Fax 08 9240 1469 Email info kerryequipmen
3. t com au Website www kerryequipment com au PATIENT RECORDS FOR MOUNTING POINTS USERS GUIDE KH400SFB STANDING SLING USING KH400SFB KNOB 1 For patients over 5 6 165cm KNOB 2 For patients below 56 165cm Name of Patient Knob 1 Knob 2 Strap colour Padded for comfort Machine washable ee pony Equipment
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