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5 Lifting the Patient
5.1 Sling Information
WARNING!
Invacare shall not be liable for damage or injury that may occur as a result of
using slings made by other manufacturers.
Invacare shall not be liable for damage or injury due to incorrect use of the sling
or inadequate attention by the caregiver or user.
– Use the sling that is recommended by the individual’s healthcare team for the
comfort and safety of the individual that is being lifted. If there is any doubt
about the selection or use of a sling, please contact your Invacare dealer.
A sling with four to six lifting straps designed for mounting on hooks should be used when
using a Invacare hanger bar.
Refer to the sling user manual for more details about the slings.
UK Customers — Please see the Invacare bulletin concerning slings. A copy can be obtained
from Invacare UK — 01656 776222 or uk@invacare.com.
5.2 Attaching the Sling
CAUTION!
Be careful when attaching the lifting sling on the hooks.
– Check that the straps have been positioned completely onto the hooks of the
hanger bar.
– When pressing the up button to lift the user, check again that all the straps
remain correctly placed in the hanger bar’s hooks.
1. Place the uppermost set of straps from the back of the sling on the hooks A on the
hanger bar B.
2. Place the lowest set of straps from the legs of the sling on the hooks on the hanger bar.
Refer to the sling user manual for proper positioning of the person in the sling and
proper positioning of the straps on the hanger bar.
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