Promove Bariatric Instructions For Use

Bariatric individuals
Moving bariatric individuals produces additional problems
and further planning and risk assessment is needed.
Additional training is necessary for operatives.
Lying a bariatric individual on their back may not be possible
Maintenance and replacement
because of health or location problems. If in a seated

position, maintain the individual in that raised position.
Optional: Extension handles permit additional operatives

to be involved. Two extension handles can be attached to
each of the coupled sets of coloured handles, providing
four grasping points at the front. Four further extension

handles can be attached to the rear handles if necessary.
To attach the extension

handle, pass through the
handle on the sling and
back through itself and pull
tight as a chocker knot.
Implementing the move
Ensure all operatives have a firm grip. On the guide of the
lead operative, move and slide the individual into the new
location.
Move in short stages, pause, and if necessary, reassess.
Remain aware of the well-being of the individual and
operatives at all times.
The Bariatric Sling (BS) and Super Bariatric Slings (SBS)
has a SWL of 63stone (882lb; 400kg).
Maintenance and replacement
Storage: When not in use keep the sling and accessories
clean and dry in the bag provided. Avoid excessively hot
or humid conditions or direct sunlight.
Lifespan: Under optimal storage conditions and without
use: 10 years. Occasional and appropriate use without
Storage: When not in use keep the sling and accessories
signs of wear and tear and optimal storage and care:
clean and dry in the bag provided. Avoid excessively hot
or humid conditions or direct sunlight.
six years. Frequent use: if the sling or any component
Lifespan: Under optimal storage conditions and without
appears faded, worn or frayed it should be destroyed
use: 10 years. Occasional and appropriate use without
and replaced.
signs of wear and tear and optimal storage and care: 6
years. Frequent use: if the sling appears faded, worn or
frayed it should be destroyed and replaced.
Monitoring: Visually examine the sling and accessories
Monitoring: Visually examine the sling and accessories
before each use paying special attention to stitching.
before each use paying special attention to stitching. The
sling should be examined at least once every 6 months by The sling should be examined at least once every six
a competent person and this recorded using the unique
months by a competent person and recorded, using the
serial number on each sling.
unique serial number on each sling.
Laundering: All components should be washed at 72°C in
a mild detergent and the washing component of the cycle
should be kept at this temperature for at least 10 minutes. Laundering: All components should be washed at 72°C in
Do not bleach. See symbols below. If contaminated by oil,
a mild detergent and the washing component of the cycle
cleaning materials or unknown substances, the sling
should be destroyed and replaced.
should be kept at this temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Do not bleach, do not tumble dry. If contaminated by
oil, cleaning materials or unknown substances, the sling
should be destroyed and replaced.
Any malfunction or fault with the Promove sling should
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be reported to your Manual Handling Coordinator and
Not flame resistant, keep away from fires
conveyed to the manufacturer.
Any malfunction or fault with the Promove
sling should be reported to your Manual
Handling Coordinator and conveyed to the
manufacturer, Promove UK Ltd
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Up to 8 extension handles can be fitted to the
sling for bariatric handling or for awkward
situations, e.g. descending stairs.
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Aberystwyth
SY23 3HQ, UK
+44 (0) 1970 820893
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PROMOVE Bariatric and Super Bariatric slings
The Promove sling for
Passengers with
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
Introduction
The sling is designed for moving an indi-
vidual of almost any size, from large child
(approx.11 years) to a large adult, where
The PROMOVE
a hoist cannot be used. It requires a mini-
mum of two and maximum of four opera-
tives distributing the weight between the
operatives. To move bariatric individuals, Bariatric and
extension handles enable eight operatives
to be involved.
The sling is intended to be used by those
Super Bariatric slings
who are familiar with manual handling
techniques.
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