Using The Sling - Invacare RPS350-2 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery on the battery charger to
confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the lift. The weight limitation for the
RPS350‐2 is 350 lbs.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

Using the Sling

WARNING
Standing Slings - Individuals that use the standing sling MUST be able to support the
majority of their own weight, otherwise injury can occur. Before lifting the patient,
make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of
the patient and the patient's arms are outside the standing sling. The belt MUST be
snug, but comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of the sling
during transfer, possibly causing injury.
Transport Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the
transport sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the
transport sling. DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position while using the
transport sling, otherwise injury may occur.
DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or
seating cushion) between the patient and sling material that may cause the patient
to slide out of the sling during transferring.
ALWAYS use the color coded strap on the standing sling closest to the patient
while still maintaining patient stability and comfort.
Use an Invacare approved sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or
medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual being lifted.
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for
wear, tears, and loose stitching.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard
immediately.
DO NOT alter slings.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced, to
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a stationary object
(bed, chair or commode).
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel locks in place to prevent the chair from
moving forwards or backwards.
When connecting slings equipped with color coded straps to the lift, the shortest of the
straps must be at the back of patient for support. Using long section will leave little or no
support for patientʹs back. The loops of the sling are color coded and can be used to place
patient in various positions. The colors make it easy to connect both sides of the sling
equally. Make sure that there is sufficient head support when lifting a patient.
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