Care-ability CA702 User manual
Care-ability Healthcare Ltd
Phoenix House
Pattinson Industrial Estate
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8QE
UK
t: 0191 415 9777 |f: 0191 415 9888
www.care-ability.co.uk
Lifestyle Slings
MANUFACTURED IN GREAT
BRITAIN BY CARE-ABILITY
HEALTHCARE.
All our slings are designed and manufactured
in-house using the best technology and
materials available plus using the skills and
knowledge of Health Care Professionals.
A wide range of standard sizes and choice of
loop or clip fastening.
CA702 Inchair Hammock
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3 4 Roll the client on to their back and ensure the
sling is aligned and centred. Before attaching
the sling to the hoist it is advisable to bring the
lying surface in to a seated position if possible.
1 2 Lie the sling at with the label facing down on
the bed. The bottom edge of the sling should be
in line with the client’s knees and the top should
be in line with the base of the neck. Tuck the
half which is nearest to the client underneath
them. The bottom edge of the sling should be
set 2 inches below the knee as a starting point
CA702 Inchair Hammock | Lifestyle slings
CA702 Inchair Hammock
PLEASE NOTE - THIS SLING SHOULD ONLY
BE APPLIED AND REMOVED ON A FLAT
LYING SURFACE.
Roll the client to one side using a suitable
rolling technique.
Roll the client to the other side exposing the
previously tucked in half of the sling.
Pull out the sling and ensure that the sling is at
and even.
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2
3
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5
5 6
Feed the long outer right leg strap and feed
it through the short right loop on the pommel.
Repeat this procedure on the left side.
Ensure that the sling is square and aligned
correctly. Before attaching the sling to the hoist
it is advisable to bring the lying surface in to a
seated position if possible.
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7 8
Attach the leg straps to the spreader bar
followed by the shoulder straps. When starting
the lift hold the slings bottom edge to prevent
the sling from riding up.
The loop selection of each strap should be in
accordance to a moving handling plan written
by a competent person. Lifting straps can
contain differing quantities of loops, the loop
closest to the body of the sling will always be
identied as number 1.
SHOULDER
STRAPS
LEG
STRAPS
HIP
STRAPS
Care-ability Healthcare Ltd, Phoenix House, Pattinson Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 8QE, UK
EXAMINATION AND
INSPECTION OF SLING
CAUTION
Before every lift visually examine the slings structural
integrity. If there is any sign of excessive damage to
the fabric or straps DO NOT USE THE SLING.
GENERAL EXTERNAL WEAR
In normal use this is unavoidable and is shown by
fluffiness to the surface fibres. This may be caused
by sharp edges on straps or Velcro. This is harmless
unless it becomes too extensive. Normal material
condition is smooth or flat.
LOCAL ABRASION IN THE WEBBING
STRAPS
This may be caused by the passage of the webbing
over the sharp edges whilst under tension or Velcro.
Slight damage to the outer fibres may be considered
safe but in severe cases this should lead to instant
rejection of the product.
CUTS, HOLES OR BURNS
These are dangerous and must lead to instant
rejection of the product.
EXAMINATION OF STITCH
PATTERNS
Examine the stitch patterns for broken, worn, pulled
or unravelled stitches. Reject any product where the
thread has become subject to excessive abrasion or
broken stitches.
DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
Critical stitch area on all
lifting straps
THIS MUST BE
INTACT
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Each sling can be laundered up to 80ºc using a
mild soap solution and then rinse. Slings will air dry
quickly in a warm room or in the normal manner.
Tumble dry on low setting only. Do not place over a
convector heater or steam pipes.
Do not use Biological detergents. Do not use Bleach.
Do not use strong chemicals. A faded label is an
early indicator that sling is subject to harsh /abrasive
cleaning methods do not continue to use sling.
All slings fitted with a Velcro body belt should have
the Velcro square removed during laundering and
refitted afterwards. This will significantly extend the
lifespan of the product.
SAFE WORKING LOAD
Spacer - 300kg | Poly - 400kg | Mesh 300kg |
Parachute 200kg
SLING INSPECTION
Each product should be inspected prior to each use
and with your six month or annual hoist inspection.
This is in line with LOLER (Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment Regulations)
SAFETY AND QUALITY
STANDARDS
Care-ability Healthcare (manufacturer), are
registered with the Medicines and Health Care
Regulatory Agency of the UK Government to
manufacture Class 1 Medical Devices. Our
products are categorised as a Class 1 Medical
Device and carry the CE mark under the European
Medical Device Directive EU93-42. The products
are designed and manufactured under the
externally accredited BS EN ISO 9001:2008
quality system well beyond the requirements of
BS EN 10535:2006, The Hoist and Sling Standard.
All of our products are thoroughly inspected by
two staff members prior to the product being
despatched. Our Lifestyle slings is labelled with
a unique serial number to assist with trace ability
and for recording LOLER examinations.
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