Attaching A Sling; Lifting/Moving The Patient - Invacare Low Profile RPL450-2 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Attaching a Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2.
1. Place the straps of the sling over the hooks of the swivel bar.
2. Match the corresponding colors on each side of the sling for an even lift of the patient.
NOTE: Model Nos. R110 ‐ R117 Full Body Slings and Model No. R121 Toileting Sling have four
sling straps. Model Nos. R100 ‐ R102 Divided Leg Slings have six sling straps.
NOTE: Invacare Lift Swivel Bars have three hookup points per side. The middle hookup is ONLY
used for slings that have three sets of straps per side.
DETAIL "A" - FULL BODY OR HEAVY DUTY
SLING WITH OR WITHOUT COMMODE
OPENING (FOUR STRAPS ONLY)
FIGURE 4.2 Attaching a Sling Using Color Coded Straps

Lifting/Moving the Patient

DO NOT lock the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Locking
the rear casters could cause the patient lift to tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before
moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the
hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient
back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.
DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are
made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. Injury or damage may occur.
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DETAIL "B" - DIVIDED LEG SLING WITH
COMMODE OPENING (SIX STRAPS)
Color Coded
Straps
Color Coded
Straps
WARNING
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LIFTING THE PATIENT
Color Coded Straps
Electric Portable Patient Lift