Joerns Hoyer Comfort Access Operator's manual

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DCO. 12-0003
The Comfort Access Sling with head support has been designed specically to facilitate the
toileting process. It is an easy to t sling with a head support, padded for additional comfort,
which allows access to and removal of clothing. It is not a General Purpose sling and will only
suit approximately 25% of clients. Advice is available from our authorised dealers.
ENGLISH
Hoyer®
Comfort Access Padded Sling
with Head Support
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Additional slings are available to suit individual needs.
You are advised that you should always seek the advice of an authorised dealer before purchasing.
We will be pleased to advise you of your nearest authorised dealer.
HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS.
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.
Destroy and discard worn slings. Do not alter slings.
Never leave a patient unattended.

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HOW TO FIT FROM SEATED POSITION
Place the sling down the back of the client and position
just beneath the shoulder blades and above the belt line.
Attach the buckle strap around the front of the client. There
is no need for the buckle strap to be tight. The buckle strap
is a positioning mechanism and not a restraint.
NOTE: Padding behind the buckle straps does not need
to overlap.
1
Raise the client’s leg and feed the leg strap under and
up between the legs. Ensure that the sling fabric is not
twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure
for the other leg.
2
Cross over the leg straps and attach to the 4-point cradle
using the leg strap attachment points. Raise the hoist
and attach the shoulder straps to the 4-point cradle using
the shoulder attachment points (see diagram opposite).
NOTE: The hoist may move towards the client.
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HOW TO FIT FROM SEATED POSITION
NOTE: This sling is not recommended for use from a
lying position.
HOW TO FIT THE SLING TO THE 4 POINT CRADLE
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The client’s posture can be altered by pushing down on the 4-point cradle pivot handle (see above).
2. Attach Securi3 clips to the cradle as described above.
3. Ensure all green safety loops are visible before lifting.
Leg Strap
Attachment Points Shoulder Strap
Attachment Point
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Point
When tted to the patient, the sling is connected to the 4 point cradle
by using the Securi3 clip system (step by step guide as follows). To
remove, simply reverse this procedure.
SECURI3 CLIP SYSTEM
Position the head support around the back of the client’s
head. Attach the head support strap buckle and adjust
the strap and buckle until the client’s head is comfortably
supported.
4
Raise the hoist to the required height. When reseating
the client, apply light pressure on the client’s thigh(s) to
ensure good posture is maintained.
NOTE: The thigh straps positioned on the leg supports
and the aperture are designed to provide additional
support for the client if required. Adjust to suit client
com fort.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
SAFE WORKING LOAD 500LBS / 227KG
SIZING
Each sling is marked with the following colour coded symbols, four of which will be crossed. Your sling is the uncrossed
size, i.e. in this example Small (Red).
PEDIATRIC SMALL MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE
(Brown) (Red) (Yellow) (Green) (Blue)
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Each sling is marked with the following washing instructions:
DO NOT WASH WITH BLEACH
Bleach will damage material. Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying. Check sling before each use.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to patient. Destroy and
discard worn slings. Do not alter slings. Machine wash warm. Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
85ºC 185ºF
SMALL (RED) NA25576 (Polyester)
MEDIUM (YELLOW) NA25577 (Polyester)
LARGE (GREEN) NA25578 (Polyester)
EXTRA LARGE (BLUE) NA25579 (Polyester)
SIZE ORDER CODE
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Arlington, TX 76014
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