Using The Strap Stretcher - Arjo Opera Operating And Product Care Instructions

Using the Opera

Using the Strap Stretcher

Suspension
Side Section
(Right hand)
End tube
Cross Straps
Strap Locking
Clamp
(Loose end of strap)
First, attach the 12 cross straps to one of the side
sections (see Fig. 43) by pushing each strap through
a locking clamp. Lock them by pressing the clasp
down. Initially leave approximately 8 inches of
strap outside the clamp (see inset to Fig. 43).
Warning: Red and green indicator arrow
labels indicate the correct positions for
frame assembly. Note that the three
closely positioned strap clamps must be
positioned at the head end of the patient (a
label on each side section also indicates
this).
Ensure that the patient to be lifted is free of bed
covers. Place one end tube above the patient's head
and one below the feet. Next place the "unstrapped"
point label
Clasp
Approx.
8"
(Straps closer together)
Suspension straps
Strap Guide
Side Section Orientation Label
Patient's Weight
Loose end of strap
side section to the side of the patient (clamps
uppermost) (see Fig. 44) and push each end tube
through the corresponding holes in the side sections
(matching the colored arrowed labels).
Hold the "strapped" side section so that the longer
length of the straps hangs toward the patient. Place
it on the bed beside the patient, with the longer
length of the straps folded under the side section
(see Fig. 45). Connect the end tubes as before
(matching the colored arrowed labels).
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Head End
End tube
Side Section
(Left hand)
Fig. 43