Hillrom Liko Ultra LiftPants 920 Manual

Product Description
Lifting very heavy patients requires special techniques
and specially designed lift equipment. Liko has developed
the Ultra product series to help lift such patients in a safe
and comfortable manner.
The Liko Ultra LiftPants also give very heavy patients the
chance to practice standing and gait training without risk
of falling. They also reduce the risk of injuries to care-
givers.
The Liko Ultra LiftPants aid in safe standing and gait
training for patients with poor balance and poor leg
function. The LiftPants allow the patient to move while
relieving him/her of a greater or lesser degree of body
weight.
The Liko Ultra LiftPants are equipped with two hip straps
on either side for more even weight distribution. There
are two different sizes.
Selecting a suitable lift
We recommend that at least two caregivers be present
when transferring a patient.
The Liko Ultra LiftPants can be used along with Liko’s
overhead or mobile lifts. An overhead lift can be used
by the patient for unrestricted movement within the lift’s
lifting area. You can choose between:
- Liko’s UltraTwin system with two lift units. The maxi-
mum load is 500 kg (1100 lbs.), depending on which
individual products are included in the assembled lift
system. The UltraTwin system is available for both
stationary installation and for freestanding installation
in the UltraTwin FreeSpan.
- Viking XL for lifting up to 300 kg (660 lbs.). May be
equipped with arm rest to give extra support during
standing- and gait training
is a warning triangle used for situations that demand extra care and attention.
In this document, the person being lifted is referred to as the patient and the person helping them is referred to as
the caregiver.
Read the instruction guide for both the sling and the lift used. Instruction guides are available for
downloading, free of charge, at www.liko.com.
Liko Ultra LiftPants™, Mod. 920
Instruction Guide
English
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 3
Denitions .......................................................................................................................... 4
Applying the LiftPants......................................................................................................4-5
Adjustment of Loop Straps ................................................................................................ 6
Removing the LiftPants ...................................................................................................... 6
Choosing the right size....................................................................................................... 7
Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 7
Overview, Liko Ultra LiftPants, Mod. 920............................................................................ 8
Recommended combinations........................................................................................ 8

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Before lifting, remember the following:
• A responsible person within your organization should decide on a case-by-case basis whether one or more
caregivers are needed.
• Ensure that the sling selected meets the patient’s needs with reference to model, size, fabric and design.
• For safety and hygiene reasons, use individual slings.
• Before lifting, plan the lifting operation so that it can be done as safely and smoothly as possible.
• Before lifting, check that the lifting accessory hangs vertically and can move freely.
• Although Liko’s sling bars are equipped with latches, special caution must be exercised: Before the patient
is lifted from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are
properly connected to the sling bar.
• Never lift a patient higher off the underlying surface than is needed to complete the lifting and transfer procedure.
• Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation.
• Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer operation.
• Always work ergonomically.
Safety Instructions
Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes
without prior notice. Contact your Liko representative for advice and information about product upgrades.
Care and Maintenance
Inspect the sling regularly, especially after washing. Inspect the following points with regard to wear and damage:
• Fabric
• Straps
• Seams
• Suspension loops
• Buckles
Do not use damaged lifting accessories.
If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
Medical technical class I product
Liko Ultra LiftPants have been tested by an accredited testing institute and comply with all requirements for
MDD Class I products and the harmonized EN ISO 10535 standard.
IMPORTANT!
Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instruction guide for both
the patient lift and lifting accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the
instruction guide. The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the lifting accessories
are suitable for the lift used. Exercise care and caution during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible
for the patient’s safety. You must be aware of the patient’s ability to make it through the lifting situation.
Washing instructions: See the sling’s product label.
Protected by Patent.
Liko is quality certied according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485.
Liko is also certied according to environmental standard ISO 14001.
Expected Life Time
The product has an expected life time of 1-3 years with normal use. Expected life time varies depending on the
fabric, use frequency, washing procedure, and weight carried.
Periodic Inspection
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspections might be required if the
product is used or washed more often than normal. See Liko’s protocol Periodic Inspection for the respective
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Denitions
The initial position when using the Liko
Ultra LiftPants are the sitting position.
The patient leans to the side so that the
LiftPants can be slid into place under the
buttocks. Place the LiftPants as far under
the patient as possible with the product
label facing out from the back. Make sure
that the LiftPants are centered and in a
good position with as much pant material
in back as in front. Adjust as needed.
Applying the LiftPants
Pull the front section of the
LiftPants up between the
legs so that the hip straps
are accessible from the front.
Feed the front suspension
straps through the loop straps
using the appropriate loop
(see page 6, Adjusting the
Loop Straps).
Alternative application of the Liko Ultra LiftPants: The patient can be lifted in a normal sling and then lowered
onto the LiftPants placed on a chair or at the edge of the bed. The sling used can be e.g. the Liko UltraSling Mod. 06,
Liko Original HighBack Sling Mod. 20 or Liko Soft Original HighBack Sling Mod. 26. This application makes it easier
if for some reason the patient cannot lean to the side, or if there is no room to apply the LiftPants from the side.
1. Rear suspension straps
2. Product label
3. Serial number
4. Label: Periodic Inspection
5. Label: Individual marking (Belongs to)
6. Size marking (only for size XXL)
7. Loop straps
8. Rear part
9. Upper hip strap
10. Lower hip strap
11. Front part
12. Front suspension strap
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Connect the rear suspension straps onto
the rear hooks on the sling bar, or onto the
rear sling bar. Connect the front suspension
straps to the front hooks on the sling bar or
to the front sling bar. The outermost strap
loop is the most commonly used.
Before assisting the patient to his/her feet: Make sure
the patient has a steady footing on the oor to lighten the
load during the raising. Run the lift slightly upwards to apply
tension to the suspension straps without lifting the buttocks,
and make sure that the loop straps are providing adequate
support around the patient’s upper body.
During the lifting operation: Pull the lift forward in the
direction of movement so that weight transfer takes place
properly until the patient is upright and well-balanced.
Fasten the hip strap’s buckles and pull tight. Depending on the size
of the patient, either one or both hip straps may be fastened from
the standing position.
When the patient has gained his/her
balance standing, the lifting height is
adjusted to provide appropriate relief with
help from the LiftPants. Gait training can
now begin!

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Loop Clips
A practical accessory for indicating the loops that work for a certain person.
This makes it easier for caregivers to choose the right loop when applying
the LiftPants.
Adjusting the Loop Straps
A smaller person can have
the suspension straps fed
through an inner loop.
A larger person can have the
suspension straps fed through
an outer loop.
The loop straps should be neither
too loose nor too tight around
the upper body. Resistance with
comfort is best.
Removing the LiftPants
Loosen the hip straps before lowering the patient
down into a sitting position to avoid undue pressure
from the hip straps.
The patient leans to the side. Seize hold of the outer
corner of the rear part of the LiftPants. Now fold the
LiftPants in under itself and pull it away.

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Accessories
Padded cases for shoulder strap Prod. No. 3666021
Pressure-relieving padded cases for mounting onto the forward
and/or rear suspension straps.
The padded cases come with Velcro along one longitudinal side
for easy mounting.
Solo Cover for Ultra LiftPants (XXL/XXXL) Prod. No. 3692908
Solo Cover for Ultra LiftPants (XXL and XXXL) is a protective cover
made from disposable material. It is used to avoid dirtying the
LiftPants and to prevent contagion.
Choosing the right size
Choosing the right size is important for a safe and secure lift and for reaching the required lift height. Liko Ultra
LiftPants should reach above waist height but not so high that the loop straps cut into the armpits. Refer to the
measurement table below for guidance. Size XXXL has higher fabric sections and longer hip straps in order to
reach around a larger belly.
Do not choose too large size as this can mean that the required lift height cannot be achieved.
Measurement 1 2 3
XXL 185-260 cm (73-102 inch.) 150-210 cm (59-83 inch.) 140 cm (55 inch.)
XXXL 185-300 cm (73-118 inch.) 150-250 cm (59-98 inch.) 150 cm (59 inch.)
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Name Prod. No. Size Patient weight¹ Patient height¹ Maximum load² Material
Liko Ultra LiftPants 35920328 XXL 200-500 kg (440-1100 lbs.) 170-210 cm (67-83 inch.) 500 kg (1100 lbs.) Net polyester
Liko Ultra LiftPants 35920329 XXXL 200-500 kg (440-1100 lbs.) 170-210 cm (67-83 inch.) 500 kg (1100 lbs.) Net polyester
Overview, Liko Ultra LiftPants, Mod. 920
Explanation: 1 = Recommended, 2 = May work, 3 = Not advised, 4 = Inappropriate
¹ The indicated patient weight and height are only guidelines – there may be deviations.
² For retained maximum load, lift/accessories intended for the same load or more are required.
© Copyright Liko AB 2010-09
To choose the right size – refer to ”Choosing the right size” on page 7.
Recommended combinations
of the Liko Ultra LiftPants with
Liko’s sling bars:
Ultra LiftPants, XXL 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
Ultra LiftPants, XXXL 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
Mini 220 Slim 350
Universal 350
Standard 450 Universal 450
Universal 600
When using two lift units (UltraTwin), only the below combinations are possible
Explanation: 1 = Recommended, 2 = May work, 3 = Not advised, 4 = Inappropriate
Recommended combinations
of the Liko Ultra LiftPants with
Liko’s sling bars:
SideBars +
Standard 450
Ultra LiftPants, XXL 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 4 4 4
Ultra LiftPants, XXXL 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 4 4 4
Mini 220 Slim 350
Universal 350
Standard 450 Universal 450
Universal 600
Wide 670 Univ. Twinbar 670 Cross-bar Cross-bar 450 Cross-bar 670 SideBars + Slim 350 Univ. SideBars + Universal 350
When using one lift system (Likorall 243 and 250, Viking L and XL)
Univ. SideBars +
Universal 450
Ultra Slingbar
Recommended combinations
Ultra SlingBar
Manufacturer:
Liko AB
SE-975 92 Luleå
Sweden
[email protected]
www.liko.com
Combinations of accessories/products other than those recommended by Liko can result in risks for the safety
of the patient.
In those cases where another manufacturer recommends Liko’s accessories/products in combination with
their or others’ accessories/products, and the combinations are not approved by Liko, that manufacturer assumes
the responsibility for that combination. Liko then refers to the responsible manufacturer’s instruction guides
and recommendations concerning usage, maintenance, cleaning, checking and inspection of the combination
in order to full the EN ISO 10535 requirements.
Other Combinations