Prism Medical UK Dual Access Sling Child User Manual page 5

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Follow procedures 1-3.
When using the optional hip retention strap, fasten the buckle and adjust tension to
suit.
Follow procedures 4 & 5
Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps, make final adjustment to the
hip retention strap and ensure that the lifting straps are still securely attached.
Follow procedures 1- 4
Place the person's feet onto the foot plate and adjust the
kneepad (the kneepad should be positioned at the top of the
shin avoiding the knee joint) the four straps should now be
attached to the carry bar.
Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps and
ensure that they are still securely attached.
The person can now be lifted as required.
To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement.
PL2 - Prism Dual Access User Guide - Doc 002 - Rev 04/2010
Hoisting from a chair - Continued
As the person is about to be lifted check the
support strap for tension and comfort. Re-adjust
when required .
Important
co-operation and
sling. To
procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the
person - this avoids skin friction and movement.
Optional - Side Retention Strap
How to use with a Standaid
- always re-assess
capability when using this
remove the sling, carry out the fitting
for client's