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Liko OriginalSling is a basic model which is
designed to adapt to the patient without individual
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This instruction guide applies to the Liko OriginalSling and the TeddySling Original, yet in this text we refer only
to the OriginalSling. In this document, the person being lifted is referred to as the patient, and the person helping
is referred to as the caregiver.
Read the instruction guide for both the sling and the lift being used. Instruction guides can be
downloaded, free of charge, at www.liko.com.
Product Description
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Crossed-over leg supports.
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Increased risk of sliding out.
Fitting Advice
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Recommended combinations
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Overview Liko OriginalSling, Mod 10, 11
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Product Prod. No. Size Patient’s Weight¹ Max. Load²
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