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WRAP-AROUND / UNIVERSAL DELUXE SLINGS
WRAP-AROUND / UNIVERSAL DELUXE SLINGS
THE MODEL NO. 9040 WRAP-AROUND /
MODEL NO. 9742 UNIVERSAL DELUXE
SLINGS (FIGURES 6A and 6B)
NOTE: Headrests are not available on Model Nos.
9040 and 9742 Slings.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2)
attendants (One [1] in front and one [1] in back
of the wheelchair) be used when positioning the
patient in the sling.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move
the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
WARNING
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel
locks in place to prevent the chair from moving
forward or backwards.
1. With the patient sitting in a chair one (1) atten-
dant in the front and the other attendant in the
back, lean the patient forward.
NOTE: The front attendant will be supporting the
weight of the patient.
2. Place the sling behind the patient and bring the
flaps out alongside the patient’s legs.
NOTE: The back of the sling (mounting area)
should be parallel to the patient’s upper arms
and be positioned between the top of the
patient’s back and the top of the chair back.
3. With the back of the sling positioned properly,
push the edges of the commode opening under
the patient’s buttocks.
4. Lean the patient back into the chair with the
attendant in the rear supporting his/her weight.
5. Lift the patient’s legs (one at a time) while hold-
ing the leg panel of the sling, reach under the
patient’s leg and pull until the leg panel of the
sling is behind the patient’s knees (about three
[3] inches) and the back of the sling remains in
position.
6. Model No. 9040:
Wrap the leg panel and snap hook around the
leg and snap onto the D-hook. Repeat this step
for other leg.
7. Model No. 9742:
The straps may be crossed BETWEEN or UN-
DERNEATH the patient's legs.
FIGURE 6A - POSITIONING THE PATIENT IN
THE MODEL NO. 9040 - WRAP-AROUND /
MODEL NO. 9742 UNIVERSAL
DELUXE SLINGS
8. Attach the sling to the swivel bar. Refer to
Attaching the Slings to the Patient Lift in
LIFTING THE PATIENT Section of this manual.
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Model No. 9040
Model No. 9742