Etac SlingOn User manual

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Illustrations
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4

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1. General/Features..........................................................................................4
2. Practical handling.........................................................................................5
3. Handling/Materials/Cleaning ........................................................................6
4. Size/Combinations .......................................................................................7
Contents

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In a chair:
Fold SlingOn as above, then push SlingOn down behind
the client's back (same technique as described above).
Release the press studs and pull the sheet down between
the two nylon layers until it is in the correct position.
Remove the nylon layer between the client and the sheet.
The client can now be lifted.
Use
Positioning
Position SlingOn. The press studs in all four corners must
be fastened. Fold SlingOn at least as many times at there
is crossed stitching at the functional handles. Alternative-
ly, roll SlingOn until there is no excess material.
Position SlingOn under the client either from the head or
foot end.
Position SlingOn so that the open end faces away from
the client and the folded part is under the head, pillow
and shoulders.
Use
After positioning the SlingOn, the user can be mobilised
or the sheet can be pulled down between the two layers.
Release the press studs. The sheet is then placed between
the two layers. The carers gently pull the sheet into
position (Illustration 3). Ideally, the leg straps are pushed
under the client between the two nylon layers.
To remove the top side of SlingOn: A carer grasps
the opposite corner and slowly pulls the top side out
(Illustration 4). The client can now be lifted in the sheet.
Grasp the corner through both layers – the carer's palm is
facing the client with the SlingOn inside the carer's hand.
The carer can now "roll" SlingOn out under the client
(Illustrations 1 and 2). It will often be an advantage if
there are more than two carers, e.g. one carer to hold
SlingOn at the top while the remaining carers press down
on the mattress. Fold one wing out at a time.
Alternative method:
For some clients, it will be advisable to position SlingOn
under the small of the client's back.
To position SlingOn under the small of the client's back, the
SlingOn must be "zigzag-folded". The zigzag-folded Sling-
On is folded again (by about one third) and then pushed
under the small of the client's back. The carer on the oppo-
site side can easily grasp and unfold the SlingOn. Then the
SlingOn can be folded out (either upwards or downwards).

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Use
Always check the product before use and after washing.
Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs
of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
Read these instructions carefully.
It is important that carers receive instruction in manual
handling.
Etac offers advice and training for carers.
For further information, contact Etac.
Always remove SlingOn after use.
SlingOn is not suitable for lifting/hoisting. Use SlingOn for
positioning lift slings and sheets.
NB! When mobilising bariatric clients, please note that
factors such as functional capacity, illness and body size
may be crucial to the choice of method used to mobilise
the client.
The following instructions must therefore be considered
as guidelines.
Special features
Make sure you know exactly how much weight you are
trying to move. Call for extra staff if necessary!
Always use the correct manual handling techniques
Remember to use the client's own resources.
There is a risk the client may slide down. Never
leave the client alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave the client on SlingOn.
Never leave SlingOn on the floor.
To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual
handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in
advance.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
SlingOn is produced in 100% nylon.
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each
time it is used, and especially after wash.
Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use
a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Do not use fabric softener – as this will reduce the glide
effect.
Materials
Cleaning