Drive 13239D User manual

patient slings
Washing instructions
Machine wash warm or cold. Air dry or very low dryer heat.
DO NOT USE BLEACH. Do not was with other colors. Remove
bars before washing. (The bars and seat hangers of the two-
piece slings are not removable. It is recommended that these
be hand washed.
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PErson can BE LiFtED With a DriVE LiFtEr.
Warning
aLWaYs chEck sLings BEForE usE. BLEachED, torn,
cut, FraYED or BrokEn sLings arE unsaFE anD
couLD rEsuLt in injurY. DEstroY anD DiscarD.
Do not aLtEr sLings.
Warning
Do not Wash sLings With BLEach. BLEach WiLL
DaMagE MatEriaL. sLings can suFFEr DaMagE
During Washing anD DrYing.
6 month limited
warranty
Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship for six
months from time of purchase.
This device was built to exacting standards and
carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Limited
Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the
materials and workmanship of our products and
our assurance to the consumer of years of depend-
able service.
In the event of a defect covered by this
warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace
the device.
This warranty does not cover device failure
due to owner misuse or negligence, or normal
wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to
non-durable components, such as rubber
accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject
to normal wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have a question about your Drive device or
this warranty, please contact an authorized Drive
dealer.

instructions
1. Arrange all items for a smooth transfer - lifter, sling,
wheelchair.
2. Patient should be in center of twin size bed or to one side of
double size bed.
MoDELs: 13239D, 13252P, 13253P onLY
3. Insert head wire into pockets of the back part of the seat.
Slip head piece of sling over head wire. Close snaps.
4. Roll patient on side away from attendant. (Raise rail, if
equipped, on side opposite attendant.
MoDEL: 13226D, 13226P onLY
5. Place sling folded half-way under patient so cut-out is just
below tail bone.
MoDEL: 13226D, 13226P onLY
6. Place wider piece (seat) under patient’s thigh so lower edge
of seat is up to knees. Place narrower piece (back) just
above small of back. If patient is in hospital bed, position
seat sling, then elevate head of bed to facilitate placing
back piece.
aLL othEr MoDELs
7. Place sling folded half-way under patient so lower edge of
seat is slightly below the knees.
8. Roll patient towards attendant. Pull string through (light
positioning draw sheet)
MoDEL: 13226D, 13226P onLY
9. If patient is in a chair, you may place sling under patient
without lifting patient by following these few simple steps:
a. Have leg flaps open
b. Have patient lean forward slightly and slide open
portion of sling down to seat and lay leg flaps alongside
patient’s legs.
c. Grasp leg flap on one side of patient and, while holding
against knee pull leg flap forward; repeat with other
side until sling is in correct position.
d. Bring flap under one thigh and insert ring (A) into snap
(A). Repeat for other leg, inserting ring (B) into snap (B),
thus enclosing a thigh in each leg flap.
e. If you wish to use the sling without containing the thighs,
follow instructions above but bring ring (A) to snap (B)
and ring (B) to snap (A), crisscrossing flaps under
the leg.
10. It will help to raise the head of bed after sling is positioned
if patient is in hospital bed.
stEPs 11-15 For MoDELs 13226D, 13226P onLY
11. Attach the S-hooks of the chain to the loops of the seat
hangers. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the patient
to the outside of the sling.
12. Attach the ends of the chains to the swivel bar hooks. You
may hook any link of chain into the swivel bar hook to adjust
the height of the sling from floor. Make sure links are equal
on each side.
13. Attach the S-hooks of the back in links 1, 2, or 3 as required.
Count links to be sure there are the same number on each
side. Check to see that S-hooks are hooked all the way into
the chains. DO NOT PLACE S-HOOKS OF BACK INTO
EXCESS PORTION OF CHAIN BUT INTO LINKS BETWEEN
SEAT AND SWIVEL BAR.
14. Patient’s arms should be outside chains if possible. He/she
may hold onto chains if desired.
15. Check chains and S-hooks to see that they are properly
positioned.
stEPs 16-19 For othEr sLings With chains onLY
(soLD sEPEratELY)
16. Attach the S-hook closest to this link into the hole of the back
part. AttachtheS-hook ofthe opposite endinto the hole in the
seat part of the sling (one chain attached per side). Make
sure the S-hooks are hooked all the way into the holes.
Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the patient and to the
outside of the sling.
17. Move the lifter so open end of U-base or end of C-base is
under side of bed.
18. Hook the 9th link of the chain (painted red) into the end of
the swivel bar. Check to see that the links are hooked all the
way into the swivel bar. Posture of patient can be changed
be varying the link hooked into the swivel bar. It is important
that the section of chain from the swivel bar to the patient’s
back be SHORTER than the section between the swivel bar
and the thigh of the patient.
19. Patient’s arms may be outside of sling, if desired.
stEPs 20-24 For sLings With WEB straPs onLY
20. S-hooks of the shortest straps of the web straps are hooked
into the holes of the back. Make sure S-hooks are hooked
all the way into the holes. Hooks should be inserted AWAY
from the patient and to the outside of the sling. Hole to
use varies for each individual. Practice to see which is more
comfortable.
21. Hook the center strap into the top hole of the seat and the
last strap into the last hole of the seat. Make sure S-hooks
are hooked all the way into the holes. Hooks should be
inserted AWAY from the patient to the outside of the sling.
22. Move the lifter so open end of U-base or end of C-base is
under one side of bed.
23. Hook the D-rings of the web straps into the swivel bar
hooks.
24. Check to see that the lower edge of seat is still close to
knees and the S-hooks are still properly positioned.
25. Pump hydraulic jack handle. Partially lift the patient; check
S-hooks and swivel bar for proper hook-up. Continue
pumping. Steering handle may be held to steady the
pumping.
26. Raise patient until buttocks are just clear of the bed. Swing
patient’s feet off bed and turn patient to face mast. Grasp
steering handles and move patient away from bed. Lower
patient as soon as he/she is clear of bed to keep center of
gravity low. Position patient over chair or commode. You
may have to raise him/her from the lower position. U-base
or C-base fits around chair. Wheelchair may be brought
and positioned under patient. Lock wheelchair prior to
lowering patient into chair.
27a. If Jack has a pin release, press handle SLOWLY towards
pump body. Lower patient slowly. Guide his/her decent.
Push gently on his/her knees as he/she is being lowered so
correct sitting position will result. After reaching seat, press
handle against pin and press down on boom.
27b. If the jack has a turn knob release, lower patient by turning
the release knob gently to the left. Guide his decent. Push
gently on his knees as he is being lowered so correct sitting
position will result. After reaching seat, open release knob
a turn and press down on boom.
28. Detach web straps/chains from swivel bar and move lifter
away. Then remove web straps/chains from sling. Patient
may remain on sling or sling may be removed in reverse
of above.
to rEturn PatiEnt to BED
1. Same procedure in reverse. Check to see that S-hooks are
properly positioned in sling. Make sure S-hooks are not
caught on chair arms as patient is being lifted.
2. Center patient over bed and lower gently.
using sLing For coMMoDE usE
1. Keep web straps or chains taut to hold patient in a
comfortable sitting position.
2. Adjust clothing before moving lifter to straddle commode.