Sunrise Medical SYMMETRIKIT Poser Hydrogym Sling Manual

SAFE WORKING LOAD 230KG
MAXIMUM OF ONE PERSON AT ANY ONE TIME
230Kg
WHEN SELECTING AND ISSUING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THERAPIST TO
CARRY OUT A RISK ANALYSIS ON ITS USE.
- Condition of the sling MUST be inspected and assessed by a competent individual and found suitable
BEFORE EACH LIFT!
- DO NOT use the sling for lifting anything other than humans
- DO NOT allow children to play with the sling at any time
- THE SLING IS NOT TO BE USED BY UNTRAINED PEOPLE
WARNING: Before every lift visually inspect the sling's structual integrity. If there is any
sign of damaged fabric or stitching DO NOT use the sling!
WARNING!
- Each of the points attaching the sling to the hoist MUST be checked for security before each lifting operation
- DO NOT USE if there is any concern about the security of the fixing to the hoist
- Check all sling clips for signs of structural damage, fatigue or general material degradation - IF IN DOUBT - DO
NOT USE and immediately remove from service
- Should you find a condition of which you are unsure, the sling should be withdrawn from use and returned to
the manufacturer for appraisal and load testing
- It is important to ensure that there are no folds or creases in the sling material
- Discolouration may indicate fabric degradation and may indicate the need for a load test
- Use of bleach may harm the structure of the sling. The sling should only be cleaned in the recommended way
- Increased vigilance is required, as with the introduction of any new equipment, to detect any signs of
pressure related problems
- The client should be regularly reassessed to ensure that the sling is still appropriate
- ANY SERIOUS INCIDENT THAT OCCURS IN RELATION TO THE DEVICE SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE
MANUFACTURER & COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE IN WHICH THE USER AND/OR PATIENT
IS ESTABLISHED
Hydrogym Sling
Fitting: Loop type hanger bar