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Comfort Disposable Sling User manual Universal Comfort Disposable Sling Important information Read this user manual before using the product. This user manual is aimed at care personnel, family members therapists in connection with the use and maintenance of slings made by ErgoSling.
1. PURPOSE This series of ErgoSlings concerns only with disposable sling, that are intended for use in lifting or transferring people with reduced mobility. Transfer can be achieved in combination with stationary or mobile hoist. • Disposable slings can be used at hospitals, in the context of home care, at institutions and in private homes.
3. CHECK BEFORE USE The carer is responsible for ensuring that the sling is checked before use, and that instructions for use have been provided. Check the following points before use: Check that the sling used is the correct model and is the right size, so that it is right for the lifting situation and the user.
4. LIFTING Note: The lifting situation must always be planned, and it must be ensured that the user feels secure when being lifted in the sling. Lifting from a sitting position: Place the sling behind the user's back with the coloured loop by the label indicating the centre line.
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Lifting from a lying position: Place the user on his or her side and fold up the sling to its centre line. Place the folded part beneath the user. Next roll the user onto his or her other side, completely unfold the sling and then return the user to a lying position.
5. UNIVERSAL COMFORT DISPOSABLE Universal Comfort with head support Universal Comfort without head support Use: • Universal Comfort for users with reduced physical functionality or amputation, or users requiring upper body support. • Universal Comfort available with a head support, which can be used for users who do not have full head control •...
Specifications: 275 kg Material Nonwoven Padding Sling is available in sizes XL - XXL Spreader bar compatibility 2, 3 and 4-point Divided leg support 6. ACCESSORIES Extension strap Application: • Extension straps - are used when having to adjust the lifting gear further for the current patient and lifting situation.
7. MAINTENANCE 7.1 Washing instructions Universal Comfort Disposable sling are not washable - DO NOT wash. A key to the symbols can be found under section 7.3 - Symbols and abbreviations. 7.2 Storage If the sling is not being used, it should be packed in its original packaging and stored in a clean and dry place at a temperature between 0-40°C.
9.3 Symbols and abbreviations If Disposable Sling is wet/moisture - it must be discarded/thrown out Wash is not allowed Warning symbol Do not iron Do not use bleach Do not dry-clean See the user manual The product can be disposed of with general waste Safe working load = (user + accessories) The product is CE-marked...
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