Highstar UNIVERSAL SLING Quick Start Manual

HighStar Healthcare Inc. Sling Instruction Sheet
UNIVERSAL SLING
Conducting a thorough risk assessment is essential to ensuring
the appropriate size, material and style of sling is used
HighStar Healthcare's Universal Sling is intended as a general transfer sling.
Providing excellent trunk and thigh support, the Universal is available with or
without head support and is appropriate for most clients who have limited
upper body tone.
For best results when toileting, remove necessary clothing prior to application.
The Universal is offered in a variety of fabrics including mesh, quilted, woven
and spacer fabric. This sling is compatible with any fl oor or ceiling lift that
accepts loop-style slings.
Washing Guidelines
• Wash inside a laundry bag for
a longer-lasting sling
• Temperatures not to exceed
80°C/ 176°F
• Do not use bleach
• Air dry, or cool tumble dry. No heat.
• Do not dry clean
• Do not iron
Always check the product label for
washing instructions.
176ºF
80ºC
UNIVERSAL SLING
HighStar Healthcare Inc.
1060 Stacey Court, Unit 1, Mississauga ON L4W 2X8
highstarhealthcare.com
General Guidelines
• Read and understand the
instructions before use
UNIVERSAL SLING
WITH HEAD SUPPORT
• Always visually inspect the sling
before use, checking for tears,
rips, or frays.
• Do not exceed the sling's weight
capacity
• Check the label is legible
• A properly cared for sling should
approximately last 2-3 years
Remove from use if the sling appears
to be deteriorating or if the label is no
longer legible
Made in
Canada