SLING INSTRUCTION SHEET
SLING INSTRUCTION SHEET
DELUXE HAMMOCK SLING
DELUXE HAMMOCK SLING
The Deluxe Hammock Sling is a hybrid of the Universal and
Hammock slings. It is a multipurpose sling that provides
toileting access (when clothing is removed prior to sling
application) as well as good trunk and thigh support. The
Deluxe Hammock Sling is available in a variety of materials.
Weight
Part # Description
8H4200 Deluxe Hammock Spacer - XL
8H4300 Deluxe Hammock Spacer - L
8H4400 Deluxe Hammock Spacer - M
8H4500 Deluxe Hammock Spacer - S
8H4600 Deluxe Hammock SPacer - XS
8H4700 Deluxe Hammock Spacer - XXS
8H1200 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - XL
8H1300 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - L
8H1400 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - M
8H1500 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - S
8H1600 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - XS
8H1700 Deluxe Hammock PolySlip - XXS
8H2200 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - XL
8H2300 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - L
8H2400 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - M
8H2500 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - S
8H2600 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - XS
8H2700 Deluxe Hammock Mesh/Poly - XXS
Capacity
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
1000 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
450 lbs
450 lbs
1000 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
450 lbs
450 lbs
LEAVE IN PLACE
The Deluxe Hammock Sling is available in multiple fabrics. Slings
should only be left in place if they are made of spacer fabric.
Other fabrics will increase the risk of skin breakdown if left
under the patient for long periods of time.
The decision to leave a sling in place must be based on strong
clinical reasoning and the rationale should be documented.
A trained professional should always perform a risk assessment
to determine the sling application method, design, and fabric to
be used.
Always refer to your institutional policies and procedures to
ensure appropriate precautions are being followed.
APPLYING THE SLING WHEN THE CLIENT IS SITTING IN A
CHAIR/WHEELCHAIR.
Ask the client to lean forward. If the client cannot do this by him/
herself, gently bring him/her forward using the sling behind the
shoulders to assist you.
1. Apply the sling:
a. Tuck the sling down behind
the client’s back with the tag
on the outside
b. The bottom edge should fall
just below the tailbone
c. Let the rest of the sling slide
down between the client’s
back and the chair back
2. Tuck the leg bands under the
client’s thighs
3. Bring the top of the sling in line
with the client’s shoulders
4. Attach the loops on the straps to
the carry bar on the lift
a. Make sure you use the same
colour loops on both sides of
the sling
b. Remember: Short loops for
Shoulders, and Long loops
for Legs if you want the
client to be lifted in an
upright seated position
c. Ensure loops remain securely
attached to the carry bar
as you lift.
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Rev. 12.23.2020
SLING INSTRUCTION SHEET
DELUXE HAMMOCK SLING
WHEN THE CLIENT IS LYING DOWN:
1. Assist the client to roll onto his or her side – have him or her help
as much as possible.
2. Position the sling underneath the client:
a. Fold the sling in half lengthwise with the tag on the outside
b. Place the folded edge 2 inches away
from the client and then tuck the
top layer under the client’s back
c. Bottom edge should be at the
tailbone and top edge at the
shoulders
d. Ask the client to roll onto his or her
back then walk around to the other
side of the bed
e.
Ask the client to roll away from you
just enough that you can pull the
tucked flap flat onto the bed
f. Ask the client to roll onto his or her
back
3. Tuck the leg bands under the
client’s legs in one of the
configurations outlined.
4. Attach the loops on the straps to
the
carry bar on the lift
a. Make sure you use the same colour
loops on both sides of the sling
b.
Remember: Short loops for
Shoulders, and Long loops for Legs if
you want the client to be lifted in an
upright seated position
En
sure loops remain securely
c.
attached to the carry bar as you lift.
LIFTING THE CLIENT
1. a. Begin lifting the client:
b. Have the client operate the
hand control is possible
c. Once you have reached the
point at which there is
tension on the straps but the
client has not yet been lifted
off of the surface, STOP THE
LIFT.
d. Make sure all straps are securely fastened to the carry bar
and that the sling has not shifted position on the client’s
body (i.e., it is not slipping up the client’s back and there
are no folds or wrinkles in the sling fabric). If you notice
anything of concern, stop the lift, and reassess the
uation.
sit
2. Transfer the client to the receiving surface
MATERIAL VARIANTS/USES
Poly Slip
Spacer
Mesh /Poly
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
The sling should be inserted into a washing/laundry bag prior to
being placed into the washer. This is to prevent any
tear of the sling by the agitator and/or other parts of the washing
machine.
176ºF
80ºC
NOTE: The Deluxe Hammock Sling is available in 3 materials. Life
expectancy is up to 4 years depending on use, care and laundering
process. Always follow general guidelines before use. Discard the
sling if any tears or serious defects are found.
It’s a close knit polyester material and has nylon ‘rip
stop’ material to the outer side of the leg sections
to aid the fitting of the sling. This is a general
purpose sling.
It’s a knitted polyester ‘spacer
manufactured with an ‘air gap’ internally. The
material stretches slightly in all directions and
molds to the shape of the person
is a versatile
has the added benefit of being suitable to be left
in position if required.
It’s a polyester net material and has a nonabsorbent foam in the leg sections. The inner
surface of the leg sections has a close knit polyester
covering for patient comfort.
sling that can be used as the Poly but
’ fabric that is
being lifted. This
unusual wear and
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Only people who have received proper training should
attempt to use Handicare Lift Systems. Improper use can lead
to serious injury.
Please read and adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Read all lift instructions before using.
2. Do not exceed safe weight capacity.
3. Visually inspect the sling prior to using it (check for fraying,
cuts, or tears to straps and/or material).
4. A balanced fit is a safe fit: position the sling under and
around the individual.
5. Do not use the lift systems for anything but their stated
purpose.
All Handicare's loop-style slings are compatible with our
complete range of carry bars. To ensure anyone using
Handicare's Lift Systems is properly trained, an on-going
training program should be established. Contact your
Handicare representative should you have further questions.
Handicare
81 Romina Drive, Concord ON L4K 4Z9 Canada | 1.877.304.5438 | www.handicare.ca
10888 Metro Court, St. Louis, MO 63043 USA | Toll Free: 1.866.891.6502 | www.handicareusa.com
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