Transport sling or transfer sling – Activeforever Invacare Standard Patient Lift Sling User Manual

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SECTION 6—USING STANDING, STAND ASSIST, TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER ONE-

PIECE STYLE SLINGS

Patient Slings

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NOTE: If necessary, adjust the attachment point of the transport sling to each lift arm.

4. Once a stable and comfortable position is found for the patient, mark the attachment 

points and color coded strap used in the patient file for future use.

5. Transfer the patient. Refer to Transferring the Patient in the Patient Lift Ownerʹs 

Manual.

Transport Sling or Transfer Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4 and FIGURE 6.5 on page 23.

1. Determine the best attachment point for the sling on each lift arm. Use the following 

chart as a guideline to determine attachment point. Refer to Detail “A”.

NOTE: The following chart is for reference ONLY.

ƽ WARNING

ALWAYS use the color coded strap on

the sling closest to the patient while still

maintaining patient stability and

comfort.
Make sure the color coded strap sits

flush against the attachment knob in

Detail “A” of FIGURE 6.5 on page 23,

otherwise injury or damage can result.

NOTE: The color coded straps can be used to 
place the patient in various positions. The 
colors make it easy to connect both sides of the 
sling equally.

2. Pull the thigh supports forward and 

attach to the lower attachment points 
just above the pivoting knee pad.

3. Attach the top portion of the sling to 

each lift arm at the attachment point 
determined in STEP 1.

FIGURE 6.4 Attaching Slings to the Stand

Up Lift - Transport Slings

DETAIL “A”

Lift Arm

Tall

Medium

Short

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