Liko Solo SupportVest Manual

Cauon triangles are used to warn of situaons that demand extra care and aenon.
In this document, the person being lied is referred to as the paent and the person helping them is referred to as the
caregiver.
The Solo SupportVest is used in combinaon with the
Sabina™ sit-to-stand li to assist liing of paents from a
seated to a standing posion. The Solo SupportVest lis
behind the back and under the arms. It is suitable for
paents who have to be helped to a standing posion but
are able to stand steadily on their own once they are up.
The Solo SupportVest is intended for use in combinaon with
the Sabina sit-to-stand li and a 350 Slingbar (slim).
Together, the Solo SupportVest and Sabina sit-to-stand li
form a funconal unit. For complete informaon and best
results, read the instrucon guides for both products.
The Solo SupportVest is intended for short-term use by a
single paent. It cannot be washed. Instead, it should be
disposed of when soiled or when no longer needed by the
paent. Liko’s product range includes several models of
washable vests for long-term use that can be used together
with the Sabina sit-to-stand li.
Product Descripon
Important!
Liing and transferring a paent always involves a degree of risk. Always study the instrucon guides for both the li
and the accessories before use. A complete understanding of the contents of instrucon guides is essenal. Only trained
personnel should use the equipment. Always make sure the liing accessory is appropriate for the li being used. Exercise
cauon and care during use of the products. As a caregiver, you are always responsible for the paent’s safety. You must
be aware of the paent’s capabilies for managing the liing situaon. Whenever in doubt, contact the manufacturer/
supplier. Instrucon guides can be downloaded, free of charge, at www.liko.com.
Solo SupportVest™
Instrucon Guide
7EN160180 Rev 4
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Descripon of strap loop funcon
The Solo SupportVest is equipped with two strap loops: outer and inner strap loops, for opmal exibility of use. We generally
recommend that the inner strap loops be hooked to the slingbar in order to achieve a maximum upright standing posion and
to enable the paent to reach and grasp the slingbar and thereby parcipate acvely in the liing operaon.
The outer strap loops are used when the paent’s girth requires more space or when the paent is short in relaon to the
height of the Sabina™ li’s liing hooks.
In cases where the inner strap loops are used, we recommend that the outer strap loops also be connected to the liing
hooks. This enables beer visual control of the strap loops.
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1. Vest
2. Year/month of producon
3. Product label
4. Cauon label:
Do not wash.
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Denions
5. Coloured strap (indicates size)
6. Outer strap loop
7. Inner strap loop
8. Lower edge
Remember:
• The need for one or more caregivers must be determined
from case to case.
• Plan the li carefully to ensure that it is performed as
safely and conveniently as possible.
• Make sure the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney,
etc. are locked during the liing/transfer operaon.
• Although Liko’s slingbars are equipped with safety
latches, parcular care should be taken. Before the
paent is lied from the underlying surface, but aer the
straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are
properly hooked to the slingbar.
• The height to which the paent is to be lied must be
individually determined beforehand.
• Never leave a paent unaended during a liing
situaon!
Using the Solo SupportVest in combinaon
with the Sabina sit-to-stand li
1. Guide the vest down behind the paent’s back, with the
product label facing out. The vest’s lower edge should be
at waist level.
The paent’s arms must always be held outside the
vest to prevent the vest from slipping up.
Decide which strap loops are most appropriate; see above
“Descripon of strap loop funcon”.

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2. Roll the Sabina™ li towards the paent. Adjust the base
width so that the li comes close enough to the paent.
The paent’s feet are to be placed on the centre of the
footrest. Adjust the depth of the lower leg support so that
the paent’s shins are parallel with the support. Adjust the
height of the support so that the upper edge is just beneath
the kneecaps. Fasten and ghten the calf strap.
Now, it is me to connect the selected and previously
tested strap loops to the hooks on the slingbar.
Helpful hint: Note that it is easier for the paent to rise
from a seated to a standing posion if he or she is sing
relavely upright; i.e., the hip joints are at the same level
as, or preferably higher than, the knee joints.
3. Raising. Operate the liing moon via the up and down
buons on the handcontrol. There are two speeds. The
paent should be encouraged, if possible, to grasp the
slingbar.
Before the paent is lied from the underlying
surface, but when the vest’s straps are properly extended,
it is important to ensure that the straps are correctly
aached to the slingbar.
We recommend that the paent leans his or her upper
body somewhat backward. This compensates for weak
lower-body extensor musculature. This makes the sit-to-
stand operaon easier, improves comfort and prevents the
vest from sliding up. The height to which the paent is to be
raised should be determined beforehand from case to case.
4. Helpful hint: In the event that the vest slides up during
raising, the paent can grasp the strap loops instead of
grasping the slingbar. This will help to keep the vest in place
and provide good back support during raising.
Sabina Seatstrap Prod. No. 3591115
In some cases, a Seatstrap can be used to assist raising.
The Seatstrap should be pushed down as far as possible
towards the coccyx, and it then helps to li under the
buocks during raising. Once the paent is standing
upright, load is relieved from the Seatstrap and it can be
removed to one side, for example, during visits to the
toilet.
A special accessory is required for the Seatstrap: Seatstrap
Slingbar. Before use, read the instrucon guide for the
Seatstrap carefully.
Accessories
Regulaon of maximum raising height
The maximum raising height is regulated as follows:
• Height adjustment of the mast on the base of the li. See instrucon guide for Sabina.
• Select inner or outer strap loops on the vest, see page 2 “Descripon of strap loop funcon”.
• The size of the vest. A smaller sized vest makes a higher raising possible.
Alternave vests for raising
If the paent requires a waist belt for security during liing, we recommend the use of a Liko™ SafetyVest or Liko™ Comfort-
Vest.
Trial ng
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Class 1 medical-technical product.
Liko's products are constantly being updated and rened. Liko reserves the right to change aspects of the products without
prior noce. Contact your local Liko representave for updated informaon and advice.
Overview Solo SupportVest™, Mod. 911
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Descripon Prod. No. Size Strap colour Vest width: cm (inch) Max. load: kg (lbs)
Solo SupportVest 35911915 M Medium Yellow A: 90 (35.4) B: 138 (54.3) C: 148 (58.3) 200 (440)
Solo SupportVest 35911916 L Large Blue A: 105 (41.3) B: 153 (60.2) C: 163 (64.2) 200 (440)
Choosing the right size
The vest should reach fully around the back and under the arms for opmal comfort.
If the vest is too large, the paent may not be able to grasp the slingbar or rise to a fully upright standing posion.
The Solo SupportVest is only intended for use with Liko’s Sabina™ sit-to-stand lis (dierent models are available). We recommend
Sabina with a 350 Slingbar (slim).
Material: Nonwoven Polypropylen.
DO NOT WASH. The cauon label situated on the back of the sling displays the DO NOT WASH symbol. If the sling is
washed this label disintegrates to display the DO NOT USE symbol. The sling must then be disposed of.
Care and inspecon
The Solo SupportVest is a disposable item that is intended for individual use only. When the correct size has been determi-
ned for a parcular paent write the paent’s name on the product label on the back secon of the vest.
The Solo SupportVest should no longer be used:
• if it is soiled or if it is suspected of being contaminated
• if it is damaged
• when the paent no longer requires it.
Dispose of the vest in accordance with hospital or care facility legislaon.
Inspect the vest before each use. Check carefully for wear and damage to seams and material. Never use damaged accessories.
Whenever in doubt, contact the manufacturer or supplier.
The Solo SupportVest complies with the harmonized standard ISO10535:2006.
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