Manual no: 00852 En Ver. 5 101124
FlexibleSling is pliable and flexible around the body and provides a feeling of security. It is available in three models; one
with divided leg supports, one with undivided leg supports and one with undivided leg supports and commode opening.
FlexibleSling is designed to give a lot of support and to adapt to the shape of the patient’s body. After use, it can be left
in the wheelchair, moulded seat or similar.
SystemRoMedic includes a wide range of functional, comfortable, high-quality slings that can be adapted for different
types of lifting and for patients with different needs. The slings are available in several different materials and in sizes from
XXS to XXL. All models are safe and very easy to use and are rated for lifting patients weighing up to 300 kg. The choice
of model and material depends on the patient’s needs and the transfer situation.
Visual and mechanical inspection
Check the condition and function of the sling regularly. Always inspect the product after laundering. Check to ensure that
seams and material are free from damage. Check to ensure that fabric is not worn or faded. Apply load to the device
and check to ensure that clasps, handles, etc. withstand heavy load. If there are signs of wear, the product must be
discarded.
Always read the manuals for all assistive devices used during a transfer.
Keep the manual where it is accessible to users of the product.
Do not leave the patient unattended during a transfer situation.
To prevent discomfort and the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling, trial fit the sling carefully.
First, apply the sling’s back loops to the slingbar, and then apply the leg support loops. Use a slingbar that has been
tested.
Note that there may be a risk of the patient tipping forward when a sling with standard (not separate) leg supports is
used.
The lowest allowable safe working load always determines the safe working load of the assembled system. Always
check the safe working loads for the lift and accessories before use. Contact your dealer
if you have any questions.
Functional inspection
Always read the manual
Manual - English
Max load: 300kg/660lbs
Divided leg support
Undivided leg support
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1.Hold the sling in one hand and grasp the lower edge of the
sling with your other hand. This is easier if the patient leans for-
ward or can be helped to lean forward slightly. Guide the sling
down behind the patient’s back, by sliding it along the back of
the chair/wheelchair or along the bed, ideally, to the tailbone.
The mid-section of the sling should follow the patient’s spine.
2. Take care to guide the sling down to the patient’s hips. Do
this by pushing the sling into the space in the back corners of
the wheelchair seat.
3. Then, work the leg sections out along the outside of the
patient’s thighs. Face the patient and pull the lower edge of the
leg support, so that the sling slides into place around the hips.
Light pressure against the patient’s knees prevents him/her
from sliding forward in the chair.
FlexibleSling with divided leg supports,
Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair/chair or in bed
1. Fold the leg support and allow it to slide under itself when
you pull it out at the outside of the thigh.
2. Then, pull the sling up behind the patient’s back.
Removal of the sling when the patient is sitting
4. After checking to ensure that the leg supports are of equal length on both sides, place them under the patient’s thighs.
Cross the leg supports and hook them to the slingbar.
Start raising the lift, when the straps become taut, stop and check that everything is ok before proceeding with the lift.
Application of the sling when the patient is lying in bed, on a stretcher or on the floor
1. Turn the patient towards you. Place the sling so that
the product label is facing the underlying surface and
the sling’s mid-section follows the spine. The upper
edge of the sling should be high enough so that the
sling supports the head and the lower edge is level with
the tailbone. Place the sling as far in under the patient
as possible. Push the back-section loop under, so that
you can reach it once you have turned the patient back
onto the sling.
2. To reduce the number of application steps, you can
fold the back section up against the patient’s back and
place the leg supports between the patient’s knees
when he/she is turned towards you, and then pull them
forward when the patient is lying on the sling.
Stop and check that everything is ok before
proceeding with the lift.
3. Turn the patient back onto the sling and pull out the head support, back section and leg support.
4. Cross the leg supports and hook them to the slingbar. Start raising the lift.
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FlexibleSling with divided and undivided leg supports,
Removal of the sling when the patient is recumbent
Turn the patient towards you and fold the sling in
under the patient so that the fabric slides towards
you when you pull it out after you have turned back
the patient.
FlexibleSling with undivided leg supports,
Application of the sling when the patient is lying in bed, on a stretcher or on the floor
1. Turn the patient towards you. Place the sling
so that the product label is facing the underlying
surface and the sling’s mid-section follows the
spine. The upper edge of the sling should be high
enough so that the sling supports the head and
the lower edge is level with the tailbone. Place
the sling as far in under the patient as possible.
Push the back-section loop under, so that you can
reach it once you have turned the patient back
onto the sling.
Connect the strap loops to the slingbar, starting with the upper strap loops, and then the leg supports. Start raising the
slingbar, and then stop to ensure that everything is as it should be before lifting the patient from the underlying surface.
Alternative application
The sling’s high back provides good head support
while allowing the patient to hold his/her arms inside
or outside the sling.
For the model with divided leg supports, usually, the
leg supports are crossed before they are hooked to
the slingbar.
2. To ensure that the sling is correctly applied and that its mid-section is
aligned with the patient’s spine, you can fold the back section up against
the patient’s back.
3. Turn the patient back onto the sling and pull out the head support, back
section and leg support.
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Material:
Polyester net: An airy material that can be left under the patient, if necessary. Withstands high laundry temperatures.
Care of the product:
Read the product label.
Do not use rinsing agent.
To prolong product life, avoid
tumble-drying.
Size information
Slings can often be used for both 2 and 4-point suspension. It is essential to ensure that the width of the slingbar is
appropriate for the sling size and the patient’s status and capacity.
Use patient-specific slings to ensure safety and hygiene.
FlexibleSling, devided leg support
Size XXS/Grey XS/Orange S/Red M/Yellow L/Green XL/Purple
Rec. user Ibs 22-66 44-77 55-121 110-165 154-243 220-287
weight kg 10-30 20-35 25-55 50-75 70-110 100-130
Sling overall inch 29,5 32 35,5 40 40 41
height cm 75 81 90 102 102 104
Sling seat inch 8 10 14 18 22 25,5
measurement cm 20 25 35 45 55 65
FlexibleSling, undevided leg support
Size XS/Orange S/Red M/Yellow L/Green XL/Purple
Rec. user Ibs 44-88 66-154 132-198,5 176-286,5 242,5-397
weight kg 20-40 30-70 60-90 80-130 110-180
Sling overall inch 31,5 33,5 36,5 38 38,5
height cm 80 85 93 96 98
Sling seat inch 29,5 33,5 37 41,5 45,5
measurement cm 75 85 94 105 115
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