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Full slings Universal User manual Basic Universal: - Basic - Comfort - Hammock Universal - Amputee Comfort + Accessories Important information Read this user manual before Universal using the product. Hammock This user manual is aimed at care personnel, family members and therapists in connection with the use and maintenance of slings made by ErgoSling.
1. PURPOSE All ErgoSlings in this range are Universal full slings that are intended for use in lifting or transferring people with reduced mobility. Transfer can be achieved in combination with stationary or mobile personal hoists. • These slings can be used at hospitals, in the context of home care, at institutions and in private homes.
Check that the fabric of the sling and the straps are intact. There must not be any wear or damaged seams. Check that the sling is clean. If in any doubt about how to use the sling, Winncare can be contacted for advice and guidance.
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: Applies to Basic, Comfort and Amputee slings: Place the sling behind the user's back with the coloured loop by the label indicating the centre line.
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Applies to Amputee slings: Follow points 1-3 for "Lifting from a sitting position". For the amputation sling, adjust the Velcro straps around the Femur part. Cross the short, coloured strap over the lifting strap on the opposite side. (A) Next cross the strap from the legs supports with the leg straps from the insides of the thigh (B).
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Attach the sling to the spreader bar Winncare renounces any liability if the sling is not correctly attached to the hook on the spreader bar. It is always the responsibility of the helper to ensure that the correct sling is used and that it is suitable for the need/purpose.
Universal Basic for users with lack of upper body stability and who therefore require extra support to their thighs and upper body. • Universal Basic available with a head support, which can be used for users who do not have full head control. •...
6. UNIVERSAL COMFORT Universal Comfort with head support Universal Comfort without head support Universal Comfort with head support, mesh Universal Comfort without head support, mesh Use: • Universal Comfort for users with reduced physical functionality or amputation, or users requiring upper body support. •...
7. UNIVERSAL HAMMOCK Universal Hammock Universal Hammock with head support, mesh without head support, mesh Use: • Universal Hammock for users with reduced muscle tone and who require the sling to be left in place after transfer. • Universal Hammock available with a head support, which can be used for users who do not have head control.
8. UNIVERSAL AMPUTEE Universal Amputee with head support Universal Amputee without head support Use: • Universal Amputee for users with reduced physical functionality or amputation, or users requiring upper body support. • Universal Amputee available with a head support, which can be used for users who do not have full head control.
9. ACCESSORIES Leg sling Extension strap Application: • The leg sling is used when there is a need to lift heavy legs or arms or to keep them in an lifted position This can be in the context of adjusting the working height when treating oedema with compression bandages or socks, when treating wounds, or when assisting in the personal hygiene of very heavy people.
The legal owner of the product is responsible for ensuring that inspection is carried out. An inspection schedule can be requested from Winncare. 11.1 Inspection of ErgoSlings Body Support Unit – every 6...
ErgoSlings may be disposed of together with flammable materials at the recycling centre, or they can be returned to Winncare. 12.2 Quality Winncare is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality standards. These certificates mean that the product and the company meet applicable international standards for quality management and standards for traceability for medical products.
12.3 Symbols and abbreviations Machine-wash at the indicated temperature. Warning symbol Do not iron. Do not use bleach. Do not dry-clean. Tumble-dry at low temperature. 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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