Etac Molift EvoSling Manuel D'utilisation page 6

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Transfer
When moving the user, stand to the side of the person you are
lifting. Make sure that arms and legs do not obstruct the seat,
bed, etc.
Never lift the user higher than necessary to
carry out a lift. Remember that wheels on a
mobile lift must NOT be locked.
1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and
that the strap loops are correctly fitted to the suspension
hooks.
2. Start lifting until the lifting straps are stretched without
lifting the user. Ensure that all four loops of the sling are
securely fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling out of
the sling.
3. Hoist the user, and perform transfer.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing during turns,
stops and starts. Be careful when manouevring close to furniture
and similar to ensure the suspended user does not hit anything.
Avoid deep pile carpets, high thresholds, uneven surfaces or
other obstacles that may block the castors. The lifter may become
unstable if forced over such obstacles increasing the risk of
tipping over.
User must be facing the hoist when lifting or
lowering from or into a chair.
Never leave a user unattended while being
hoisted.
The hoist should not be used to lift or move
users on sloping surfaces
Lowering into sitting
When transferring the user into a sitting position, the following
techniques can be used for lowering the user as far back into the
seat as possible (Use A, B or C):
Do not lift with the guide handles! Excessive
force on the handles can cause the sling to tear.
If the sling has been displaced under the user
there may be a risk of them falling out of the
sling when being lifted again.
Make sure the sling is correctly positioned on a user before lifting.
Transfer the user into lying position to remove the sling.
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A Push gently on the users
knees knees to steer
the user in towards the
backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
C Position the user
with the help of the
steering handle
The sling is designed to remain
under the user after transfer into
a sitting position.