Hoyer Quickfit Deluxe Sling Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Hoyer®Quickfit Deluxe Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.

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Introduction
The Hoyer® Quickt Deluxe Sling is a development of the Quickt design to suit 95% of clients. It
provides a more comfortable and more supportive lift without the need for side suspenders. It is available
with padding and it is available in ve sizes - extra large, large, medium, small and pediatric.
Statement of Intended Use
A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate
the transfer of a patient. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed
under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer
and lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer
transfer and reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to using any
sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has
been correctly determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact your authorized Hoyer
service provider or Joerns Healthcare directly.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE LIFTS ONLY.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of a Hoyer sling will vary dependent on use and following the care and washing
instructions provided in the user guide. Factors such as wash temperature, detergents, frequency of use
and patient weight will impact on the lifetime of your sling. Joerns Healthcare recommend that slings are
checked each and every time prior to use to ensure the safety of the patient. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or
broken slings are unsafe and must be discarded and replaced.
WARNING
• HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS. Hoyer slings and lifters are not
designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other manufacturer’s
products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in serious injury to patient
and/or caregiver.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be
conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and
procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings
is unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.

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Make sure the hand grips and seams are on the
outside of the sling. Feed the sling down the back
of the patient, leaving the commode aperture at
the base of the spine. Check the sling is square
across the shoulders.
Pass strap C up through strap B then repeat for
other leg using strap D through strap A.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
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Bring the longest leg piece stiffener forward so
that it is parallel with the long bone of the thigh.
Ensuring that the leg piece is not twisted, take
the shortest leg piece stiffener under and up
between the legs. Repeat this procedure for the
other leg. Cross strap A through strap B.
Check the sling is smooth under the patient and
the position is comfortable. Move the hoist into
position and attach the leg straps to the spreader
bar using the coloured loops. This maintains the
patient in an upright sitting position. The lift may
move towards the patient as you do this. When
reseating the patient the hand grips may be used
to ensure a good posture.
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There is an increased risk of slipping out of the sling using this method of transfer.
Assess the patient’s capabilities carefully.
Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
Draw sheet roll the client onto the sling, ensur-
ing that the commode aperture is at the base of
the spine.
Cross leg strap A and B under and between the
legs and feed A through B. Feed C and D through
the long loops on A and B. Then proceed to attach
the sling to the spreader bar in the same way as
the sitting position.
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Fitting the Sling from an Alternative Seated Position
For closed leg positions, straps may be crossed
under both legs and attached as shown. Ensure
leg straps C and D are passed through straps A
and B and attached to the spreader bar. This can
provide additional comfort and can be used for
some amputees.
The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the
more reclined the client will be.
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Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
Sizing & Safe Working Load
SIZE Quickt Deluxe
(Polyester) Quickt Deluxe (Net) Quickt Deluxe Padded (Poly)
PAEDIATRIC (BROWN) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
SMALL (RED) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
LARGE (GREEN) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg 500Ibs / 227kg
Washing Instructions
WARNING
Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully before
each use.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise
that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorized Hoyer distributor or Joerns
Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
Machine wash at 185ºF.
DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
DO NOT dry clean.
185ºF

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