Care-ability CA800 Chest 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.
CA800 Chest
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Pull the body belt into position and reapply the
hook square patch to belt.
Close belt rmly ensuring a comfortable t.
This does not need to be over tight. Check
the sling is equal and square
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CA800 Chest | Lifestyle slings
CA800 Chest
PLEASE NOTE - BEFORE FITTING REMOVE
THE SQUARE HOOK PATCH ON THE BODY
BELT.
Ensure that the guiding handles and
identication label are on the outside.
Place the sling down the back of the client
using the rear pocket. Ensure the aperture is
above the waist line.
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Carry out the transfer ensuring that the hoist
is not drag lifting the client. To reduce this risk
ensure that the client leans back into the sling.
The additional belt with buckle can be closed.
This belt can be adjusted by pulling the end of
the strap.
Attach the shoulder straps.
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7The 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
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 hook and loop fastener.
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 hook
and loop fastener. 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 hook and loop fastener body belt should have
the hook and loop fastener 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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