Joerns Hoyer Slings Operator's manual
MODELS
Available in solid poly (P)
and poly mesh fabrics (D):
9Commode seat,
back and set of
two chains
105 One piece XL solid
and mesh commode
seat and back with
set of two chains.
110 Comfort seat with
wire insert head
support and set of
two web straps
111 Comfort commode
seat with wire
insert head support
and set of two
web straps
112 One piece seat and
back with set of two
chains
113 One piece commode
seat and back with
set of two chains
114 Comfort seat, less
head support and
set of two web
straps
115 Comfort commode
seat, less head
support and set of
two web straps
117 Comfort commode
seatwithmodied
head support and
set of two chains
118 Comfort seat with
modiedhead
support and set of
two chains
Available in solid poly only (P):
127 Split commode seat
sling with wire insert
head support and set
of two web straps
User Instruction Manual
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To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Arrange all items for a smooth transfer - lifter, sling, wheelchair.
2. Patient should be in center of twin size bed or one side of double size bed.
3. Models 110, 111, & 127 only - Insert head wire into pockets of the back part of the comfort seat).
Slip head piece of sling over head wire. Close snaps.
4. Roll patient on side away from attendant. (raise side rail, if equipped, on side opposite attendant).
5. Model 127 only - Place sling folded half-way under patient so cut-out is just below tail-bone.
6. Model 9 only - Place wider piece (seat) under patient’s thighs so lower edge of seat is up to
knees. Place narrower piece (back) just above small of back. If patient is in hospital bed, position
seat sling, then elevate head of bed to facilitate placing back piece.
7. All other models - Place sling folded half-way under patient so lower edge of seat is slightly
below the knees.
8. Roll patient towards attendant. Pull sling through (like positioning draw sheet).
9. Model 127 only - If patient is in chair, you may place sling under patient without lifting patient by
following these few simple steps:
a.HaveLegapsopen.
b. Have patient lean forward slightly and slide open portion of sling down to seat and lay leg
apsalongsidepatientslegs.
c.Grasplegapononesideofpatientand,whileholdingagainstknee,pulllegapforward;
repeat with other side until sling is in correct position.
d.Bringapunderonethighandinsertring(A)intosnap(A).Repeatforotherleg,inserting
ring(B)intosnap(B),thusenclosingathighineachlegap.
e. If you wish to use the sling without containing the thighs, follow instructions above but
bringring(A)tosnap(B)andring(B)tosnap(A),criss-crossingapsundertheleg.
10. It will help to raise the head of the bed after sling in positioned if patient is in a hospital bed.
11. STEPS 11-15 FOR MODEL 9 ONLY - Attach the S-hooks of the chain to the loops of the seat
hangers. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the patient to the outside of the sling.
12. Attach the ends of the chains to the swivel bar hooks. You may hook any link of chain into the
swivelbarhooktoadjusttheheightsofslingfromoor.Makesurelinksareequaloneachside.
13. Attach the S-hooks of the back in links 1,2 or 3, as required. Count links to be sure there are
the same number on each side. Check to see that the S-hooks are hooked all the way into the
chains. DO NOT PLACE S-HOOKS OF THE BACK INTO EXCESS PORTION OF CHAIN BUT
INTO LINKS BETWEEN SEAT AND SWIVEL BAR!
14. Patient’s arms should be outside chains if possible. They may hold on the chains if desired.
15. Check chains and S-hooks to see that they are properly positioned.
16. STEPS 16-19 OTHER SLINGS WITH CHAIN ONLY. The 133-S-C chain has the 9th link painted
red. Attach he S-Hook closest to this link into the hole of the back part. Attach the S-Hook of the
oppositeendintotheholeintheseatpartofthesling(onechainattachedperside).Makesure
the S-hooks are hooked all the way into the holes. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the
patient and to the outside of sling.
17. MovetheliftersoopenofU-baseorendofC-baseisundersideofbed.
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18. Hook the 9th link of the chain (painted red) into the end of the swivel bar. Check to see that links
are hooked all the way into the swivel bar. Posture of patient can be changed by varying the
link hooked into the swivel bar. It is important that the section of chain from the swivel bar to the
patients back be SHORTER than the section between swivel bar and thigh of patient.
19. Patient’s arm may be outside of sling, if desired.
20. STEPS 20-24 FOR SLINGS WITH WEB STRAPS ONLY. S-Hook of the shortest straps of the
webstrapsarehookedintotheholesoftheback.MakesureS-Hooksarehookedalltheway
into the holes. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the patient and to the outside of the sling.
Hole to use varies for each individual. Practice to see which is more comfortable.
21. Hook the center strap into the top hole of the seat and the last strap into the hole of the seat.
MakesureS-hooksarehookedallthewayintotheholes.HooksshouldbeinsertedAWAYfrom
the patient to the outside of the sling.
22. MovetheliftersoopenendofU-baseorendofC-baseisundersideofbed.
23. Hook the D-rings of the webs straps into the swivel bar hooks.
24. Check to see that lower edge of seat is still close to knees and S-hooks are still properly
positioned.
25. Pumphydraulicjackhandle.Partiallyliftthepatient;checkS-hooksandswivelbarforproper
hook up. Continue pumping. Steering handle may be held to steady the pumping.
26. Raise patient until buttocks are just clear of the bed. Swing patient’s feet off bed and turn patient
to face mast. Grasp steering handles and move patient away from bed. Lower patient as soon as
he is clear of bed to keep center of gravity low. Position patient over chair or commode. You may
havetoraisehimfromthelowerposition.U-baseorC-basetsaroundchair.Wheelchairmaybe
brought and positioned under patient. Lock wheelchair locks prior to lowering patient into chair.
27a. If the jack has a pin release, press handle SLOWLY towards pump body. Lower patient slowly.
Guide his decent. Push gently on his knees as he is being lowered so correct sitting position will
result. After reaching seat, press handle against pin and press down on boom.
27b. If the jack has to turn know release, lower patient by turning the release knob gently to the left.
Guides his decent. Push gently on his knees as he is being lowered so correct sitting position will
result. After reaching seat, open release knob a turn and press down on boom.
28. Detach web straps/chains from swivel bar and move lifter away. Then remove web straps/chains
from sling. Patient may remain on sling or sling may be removed in reverse of above.
TO RETURN PATIENT TO BED:
1. Sameprocedureinreverse.ChecktoseethatS-hooksareproperlypositionedinsling.Make
sure S-hooks are not caught on chair arms as patient is being lifted.
2. Center patient over bed and lower gently.
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Joerns Healthcare
2100 Design Road, Suite 100
Arlington, TX 76014
Tel: 800-826-0270 • Fax: 800-457-8827
www.joerns.com
DIRECTIONS:
1. Keep web straps or chains taut to hold patient in a comfortable sitting position.
2. Adjust clothing before moving lifter to straddle commode.
USECARE,DISCRETIONANDCOMMONSENSETODETERMINEIFASEVERELYDISABLEDOR
HANDICAPPED PERSON CAN BE LIFTED WITH A HOYER LIFTER.
PLEASE NOTE: Web straps (W-C) are the only set to be used with the 110, 111, 114, 115 and 127
slings. 133-S-C or 132-S-C chains are the only set to be used with 112, 113, 117, 118 and 123 slings.
134-S-C chains are the only chain set to be used with the 9 sling.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machinewashwarm104ºF(40ºC)orcold.Airdryorverylowdryerheat.DONOTUSEBLEACH.Do
not wash with other colours. Remove bars before washing. (The bars and seat hangers of the two-
piece slings are not removable. It is recommended that these be hand washed).
WARNING
Always check slings before use. Bleached, torn, cut frayed or broken slings are unsafe and
could result in injury. Destroy and discard. Do not alter slings.
WARNING
Do not wash slings with bleach. Bleach will damage material. Slings can suffer damage during
washing and drying.
Questions regarding the proper care and use of your sling may be directed to Customer Service at
1-800-826-0270.
© 2015, Joerns Healthcare • 294000.10147 Rev C • DCOXX-XXXX
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