Tuffcare Rhino P110 User manual

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ATTENTION
Before using this Medical Device read this manual. If you are unable
to understand, contact your equipment provider for technical support
before attempting to use this product.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................ 1
Safety Precautions .............................................. 2
Choose Correct Type Sling ................................ 3
Operation Instructions
Full Body Sling Spec ...................................... 4
Position Full Body Sling ................................ 5
Universal Sling Spec ................................ 6 - 7
Position Universal Sling............................ 8 - 9
Attach Slings to Lift ......................................10
Use Color Code Straps .......................... 11 -12
Attach Toileting Slings to Lift ......................13
Folding Sling for lifter.................................. 14
Transferring Patient from & to Bed .. 15 - 16
Transfer Patient in Lifter ............................ 17
Transfer Patient from & to Wheelchair .... 18
Rise the Patient from and to the Floor ...... 19
Transfer from and to Automobile .............. 20
Hip Lift Sling Spec ...................................... 21
Position Hip Lift Sling .......................... 21 - 23
Attach Hip Lift Slings to Lift .............. 24 - 27
Standing Sling Spec ...................................... 28
Position Standing Sling ........................ 29 - 31
Attach Standing Slings to Lift.............. 32 - 36
Wash and Care .................................................. 37
Warranty Information...................................... 38
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*DO NOT operate your slings until you read and fully understand this
manual.
*DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s
physician, nurse or medical assistant. Use common sense in all lift
procedures. Special care must be taken with people with disabilities
who cannot cooperate while being lifted.
*DO NOT move a person suspended in a sling any distance. Tuffcare’s
Rhino patient lifts or the slings are NOT transport devices. They are
intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another
(such as a bed to a wheelchair). Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
*DO NOT attempt to lift objects with the sling. The sling is designed
solely for transferring patients.
*DO NOT transfer patients over shag or deep pile carpeting, thresholds,
unpaved surfaces, outdoors or any other obstructions that can cause
wheel stoppage and the lifter to tip over.
*DO NOT transfer patients on the lifter to go up or down a deep slop.
*DO NOT lock the rear brakes or block the wheels when lifting patient.
All four wheels must be free to roll and allow the lifter to center itself
beneath the patient.
*DO NOT alter slings, do not add any kind of material (such as a plastic
back incontinence pad or seating cushion) between the patient and sling
material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during
transferring.
*DO NOT exceed the maximum weight capacity of the slings. (450 lbs
on small, medium, large size and all stand up slings; 600 lbs on extra
large size)
*Adjust the sling properly, position patients so their knees are slightly
above their waist and their weight a centered in the middle.
Safety Precautions

Tuffcare’s Rhino lift slings for handicapped patients fulfill a variety of
needs, ranging from standing assistance to toileting help. According to
the FDA's best practices for patient lift use, users should match a sling to
a patient's specific weight and the right lift type. Patient lifts can be either
manual or electric. They support and transfer patients from one place to
another using a specific type of sling and fabric. Avoid using slings that
show damage, as this may lead to hazards for the patient.
Some factors to consider when choosing slings are:
Patient's weight
Type of patient lift
Cross-contamination (Is laundering an issue?)
Patient's mobility ability
Transport destinations, such as beds, toileting, or water
Tuffcare offers a variety of patient slings to provide comfort and durability.
Just as finding the right patient lift should be a well thought-out decision,
choosing a sling to match relies on knowing what the patient needs.
Tuffcare’s Rhino slings are made with a soft 3 layer polyester fabric and
a polyester mesh type fabric which provides comfort and prevents patient
from sliding while in the sling. The three layer solid polyester have a soft
lining for patient’s sensitive skin, middle padded layer for support and a
tough reinforced outer layer for weight carrying. The mesh type fabric is
fast drying and durable great for bath or shower. Our Tuffcare Rhino
slings are universal and will accommodate any 2, 4 or 6 point spreader
bars from other suppliers.
Choose Correct Type Sling
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Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P110 S 32” 39” 47” 55 - 110 lbs
P111 M 36” 43” 53” 99 - 210 lbs
P112 L 40” 47” 58” 198 - 350 lbs
P113 XL 42” 49” 63” 270 - 600 lbs
FULL BODY SLINGS offer both total head and neck support along with
a padded lower section that provides additional under thigh comfort and
support. These full body style slings accommodate the whole body to be
supported in the sling with the arms remaining inside the sling straps and
can be used for amputee patients in a recline position. The patient’s legs will
hang on the outside of the full body slings from the knee to the foot area.
Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P120 S 32” 39” 47” 55 - 110 lbs
P121 M 36” 43” 53” 99 - 210 lbs
P122 L 40” 47” 58” 198 - 350 lbs
P123 XL 42” 49” 63” 270 - 600 lbs
FULL MESH BODY SLINGS WITH COMMODE OPENING offer
both total head and neck support along with a padded lower section that
provides additional under thigh comfort and support. These Tuffcare full
mesh body slings with commode opening will accommodate the whole body
with the arms remaining on the inside of the sling straps and can be used
for amputee patients in a recline position. The patient’s legs will hang down
on the outside of the sling from the knee to foot area. Our Tuffcare full
mesh body slings are designed for bathing in the shower along with a
commode opening for toileting and the gray mesh fabric will dry quickly
upon getting wet.
A
B
A
B
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C
C

Positioning the Full Body Sling
The inner side of the fabric is smooth while the outer side has position
strap handle on it.
The top edge of the sling fabric should be slightly above the patientʹs
head. The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then be a few inches
above the back of the patient’s knees. Slings may be ordered at the time
of purchase with a commode opening in the seat section for use over a toilet
or a commode chair.
It's more time consuming to use a full-body style sling than universal
sling but some patients cannot use a universal sling. Patients in a supine
position may not be capable of using a universal sling and may require
use of a full-body type sling. It is indeed a process that requires caregiver
patience.
It is recommended that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation,
transferring from and transferring to procedures. Our equipment will permit
proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case. Bed
rails may be used to minimize patient movements during sling positioning.
Top of Sling
Commode
Opening
Bottom of Sling
Position Straps
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Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P130 S 30” 18” 62” 55 - 110 lbs
P131 M 33” 21” 65” 99 - 210 lbs
P132 L 42” 22” 68” 198 - 350 lbs
P133 XL 46” 26” 72” 270 - 600 lbs
UNIVERSAL SLINGS are designed for patients that are partially
dependent and are able to hold their head up and maintain their upper
body strength. The universal U sling wraps around the patient’s body and
this will eliminate the need to pull or drag the sling underneath the
patient’s body along with having a large opening to accommodate toileting
when needed.
Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P135 S 30” 18” 75” 55 - 110 lbs
P136 M 33” 21” 78” 99 - 210 lbs
P137 L 42” 22” 81” 198 - 350 lbs
P138 XL 46” 26” 85” 270 - 600 lbs
UNIVERSAL SLINGS WITH HEADREST are designed to accommodate
patients that are partially or totally dependent. The universal sling with
headrest has extra head support, it is for patients who cannot hold their
head up or have very limited upper body strength. Our universal sling
with headrest wraps around the patient’s body and will eliminate the need
to pull or drag the sling material under the patient’s body and also provides
a large opening to accommodate any toileting when needed.
A
B
C
A
B
C
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Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P170 S 20” 18” 75” 55 - 110 lbs
P171 M 25” 21” 78” 99 - 210 lbs
P172 L 30” 22” 81” 198 - 350 lbs
P173 XL 36” 26” 87” 270 - 600 lbs
UNIVERSAL MESH SLINGS WITH HEADREST are designed for
patients that are either totally or partially dependent while using in the
shower. The universal mesh slings with headrest has extra head support
material for patients that cannot hold their head up or have very limited
upper body strength. Tuffcare universal mesh slings with headrest wraps
around the patient’s body which will eliminate the need to pull or drag the
sling material underneath the patient’s body along with having a wide
opening to accommodate any toileting when needed.
Model# Size A B C Recommend
Weight
P161 M 32” 9” 60” 99 - 210 lbs
P162 L 34” 10” 62” 198 - 300 lbs
P163 XL 37” 11” 65” 270 - 450 lbs
Belt: medium 22”- 40”, large 35”- 53”, x large 40”- 60”
UNIVERSAL TOILETING SLINGS are designed to provide easy access
for toileting along with providing personal hygiene cleaning and adjustment
for clothing when needed. Our universal toileting slings must only be used
when you are transferring a patient that have both full head and neck control
while in a seated position.
A
B
C
A
B
C
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Positioning the Universal Sling
The inner side of the fabric is smooth while the outer side has position
strap handle on it.
The shoulder edge of the sling fabric should be slightly below the patientʹs
shoulder. The bottom edge of the commode opening on sling fabric
should then be a few inches above the back of the patient’s hips.
Universal slings are the most effective for transfers and toileting, patients
who can sit up, even if only a little, are best candidates for universal
slings. They are the easiest to use, and the patient is not sitting on the fabric
during use. That makes the procedure of transfer to wheelchair, bed, and
commode easier with a universal style sling.
It is recommended that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation,
transferring from and transferring to procedures. Our equipment will permit
proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case. Bed
rails may be used to minimize patient movements during sling positioning.
Top of Sling
Commode
Opening
Shoulder of Sling
Top of Opening
Position Straps
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DIVIDED LEG
(OPEN)
DIVIDED LEG
(CROSSOVER)
CLOSED LEG
3 Ways to Position a Universal Sling’s Loop Legs
When using the universal sling, the patient’s buttocks do not sit on top of
the fabric. Instead the bottom of the sling’s two U shape thigh support
create loops or packet to support patient’s weight. Choose the correct
positioning of the loop thigh support for the intended purpose.
Divide Leg Open Position: for bathing, toileting, cleaning, changing,
and care delivery is needed.
Divide Leg Crossover Position: the most common position; great for
bathing, toileting, transfer from lying down to seating. crossover straps
provide patients with more security.
Closed Leg Position: for quick transfer from lying down to seating and
vice versa.
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Tuffcare’s Rhino Lift Swivel Bars have three hookup points per
side. The middle hookup is used for slings that have three sets of
straps per side or our hip lift strap or slings that use chains or
adjustable straps.
Attaching Slings to Lift
Warning!
Holding or supporting patient’s weight while in sling may cause straps
or hooks to detach from lift.
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When connecting sling to the patient lift, the shortest of the straps MUST
be at the back of patient for support. Using long section will leave little
or no support for patient's back. The loops of the sling are color coded
and can be used to place patient in various positions. The colors make it
easy to connect both sides of the sling equally. Make sure that there is
sufficient head support when lifting a patient.
Using Color Coded Straps
All Tuffcare’s Rhino slings have
four color coded hanging points on
the straps. Place the straps of the
sling over hooks of the swivel bar.
Match the corresponding colors on
each side of the sling for an even
lift of the patient.
Black
Purple
Green
Blue
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Before attaching the universal
divided leg sling onto the
hookup point on the swivel bar.
Left all the attaching straps
straight up to predetermine
which color coded hanging
points to use to avoid wrong
angle adjustment causing
patient discomfort .
When changing to different color hanger, on the strap, you can reposition
the patient into a reclining or more upright position.
Warning!
The patient lifter sling is used for transferring patients only, not for
transporting.
Left the 4 straps on the full body sling to predetermine which color coded
hanging points to use to avoid the wrong angle adjustment causing patient
discomfort .
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Attaching Universal Toileting Sling
1. Make sure the bottom edge of the sling is on the lower back above the
buttocks and the patientʹs arms are outside the toileting sling.
2. Secure the toileting sling to the patient by buckling the belt.
3. Before attaching the sling onto the hookup point on the swivel bar. Left
the 4 straps up to predetermine which color coded hanging points to use
to avoid the sides of the sling riding up to the underarm causing patient
discomfort.
4. When suspended, the patient’s weight should be carry at the legs not
from the arms.
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Folding Sling in Preparation for Bed Lifting
Universal type slings
Full Body type slings
Before setting the sling under the patient, with the inner side face up lay
sling on a flat surface. Then fold about a quarter of the sling horizontally
(for U-shape type sling only- first fold the lower hanging strap onto one
of the thigh support then the thigh support up towards the middle of sling).
hide the hanging straps inside of fabric and fold halfway horizontally.
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B
A
C

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Transferring Patient from Bed
1. Carefully and gently roll the patient on their side. The sling seat should
be folded lengthwise and placed under the patient so that the lower edge
of the seat is slightly below the back.
2. Now roll the patient back onto their other side and pull the sling seat
so that it unfolds under the patient. Then pull the leg loops forward and
under the patient’s thighs. The loops should come through the patient’s
legs. Then cross the loops.
3. Roll the base of the patient lifter over the bed as far as possible so that
the cradle is directly over the patient. Lower the top bar and attach the
loops on the sling to the hooks of the cradle.
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4. Elevate the patient into a upright position by rising the head of the bed
or by using pillows.
5. Make sure the parking brake is not set. It will allow the lift to center
itself beneath the patient.
6. Raise the patient, make sure the patient is in a safe sitting position as
the lifter rises.
7. As the patient is being raised, the cradle will level the patient into a
seated position. Raise the patient until buttocks are just above the mattress.
Rotate the patient to face lifter so the legs dangle off side of the bed.
8. Transfer the patient to wheelchair or other transport device by holding
onto the push handles.

Returning Patient to Bed
1. Raise the lifter until the patient's buttocks is above the mattress. If the
patient can not be lifted above the bed try to lower the bed height, do not
push or pull patient onto bed. This may tip over the lifter or injure the
patient.
2. Move the lifter over the bed until the patient is approximately in the
center. Lift the patient's feet and legs onto the bed. Gently rotate the
patient to face end of the bed and slowly lower the patient onto the bed.
Transfer Patient in lifter
1. When moving patients in the
lifter try to keep the patient as low as
possible. Keeping the center of
gravity low to the ground to avoid
tipping over. Have the patient's feet
rest on the base of the lifter. The
patient must face the attendant at all
times.
2. Push the lifter by grabbing on the
the push handles. Do not attempt to
go over deep carpet, small objects
or unpaved surfaces. Do not try to
go up or down a slop over 5% or one
that's over the attendant's ability to
handle.
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Transferring Patient from Wheelchair
1. Secure the wheelchair from rolling back by engaging both wheel locks
on the wheelchair.
2. Lean patient forward and set the folded sling behind the patient’s back.
Set the sling as far down as possible until it touches the back of the
wheelchair seat.
3. Open the sling, pull the button loop section of the sling under patient’s
thighs then cross the loops
4. Move the lifter over the wheelchair and attach the loops to the cradle
hooks. Then slowly raise the patient above the seat.
Transferring Patient to Wheelchair
1. First lock both brakes on the
wheelchair. Position the lifter over
the wheelchair to the center of the
wheelchair seat.
2. Lower the lifter slowly and while
descending, guide the patient into the
chair by pushing on the knees until
the patient has reached a comfortable
sitting position.
3. Detach the sling seat and roll the
patient lifter away. Then remove the
sling seat under the patient.