Important/Warnings - Invacare Robin User Manual

Placement of sling
The sling straps are to be hooked in pairs (one from the back and one from the leg) on their own suspension
hook.
(Attachment of the sling is described in the respective user manual, the text and picture below is only a principle
explanation).
With the person to be lifted in sitting position, the sling is placed behind the user's back, e.g. between the back
support of the chair and the user. The client should not sit on the sling. The leg straps are guided forward along
the outside of the thigh and in under the thigh between the knee and the hip joint.
The leg straps are crossed between each other in front of the user. All four sling straps are now ready to be
mounted into the suspension hooks.
When the client is lying down, he/she should be log rolled onto their side. Position the sling in such a way that the
upper edge is in line with the crown of the head. The user is then repositioned onto his/her back and log rolled in
the opposite direction. The sling is then rolled to be flat under the user when he/she is rolled onto his/her back.
The leg straps are then guided in under the thigh bone and crossed in between each other. All four (six) sling
straps are now ready to be attached.
If there is doubt as to the use of the sling, please contact Invacare®.

1.3 Important/warnings

• Read the entire manual before using Robin
• Robin's max. load of 200 kg must not be exceeded.
• If accessories are rated with a lower load than 200 kg, this determines Robin's maximum load.
• Robin must only be used to move a patient.
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• Robin must not be used where there is a risk of contact with water.
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• If the Robin is damaged, it must be taken out of use. Call your local Invacare® dealer or Invacare's
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service department.
• The cord for emergency stop/emergency lowering is to be adjusted so it is within the user's range.
Risks when using the hoist:
Risk of entrapment between hook and hook housing.
Risk of entrapment between hooks and sling, when lifting.
Risk of injury to client and carer caused by dangling hooks or hand control.
A caregiver should always operate the hoist.
If the hoist in special cases is to be used by a disabled person, then the installer shall provide a
communication device, so that in the event of an emergency the disabled person is able to call for help.
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