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User Instruction Manual
Hoyer® Universal Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
Without Head
Support
With Head
Support
WARNING
• JOERNS RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS. Hoyer brand slings are approved by
Joerns for use on Joerns brand lifts. Slings used on Joerns brand lifts, including Hoyer lifts, must be
approved by Joerns.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be conducted
to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer
has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings is
unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
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®
Hoyer
Universal Sling
Introduction
The Universal sling is an easy t general purpose sling designed to suit approx 85% of patients. It is
available with or without head support for additional comfor t. It comes in four sizes, small, medium,
large and extra large.
How to Use the Universal Sling
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Ensure the hand grips and seams are on the
outside and feed the sling down the back of the
patient, leaving the top of the commode aperture
at the base of the spine. Check the sling is square
at the shoulders.
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Raise the patient’s leg and feed the leg strap
under and up between the legs. Ensure that the
sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh.
Repeat this procedure for the other leg.
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Cross over leg straps and attach to the lift on the
front hooks at longest loop.
GOLDEN RULE: LONG IN THE LEG,
SHORT IN THE SHOULDER
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Check the sling is smooth under the patient and
the position is comfortable. Move the lift into
position and attach the leg straps at the
penultimate loop. Raise the lift and attach the
short loops at the shoulder to maintain an upright sitting position. The lift may move towards
the patient as you do this. When reseating the
patient, the hand grips may be used to ensure
good posture.
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How to Use the Universal Sling
Hoyer
Universal Sling
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For closed leg positions, straps may be crossed
under both legs and attached as shown. This can
provide additional comfort and can be used for
some amputees.
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The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the
more reclined the patient will be.
How to Use the Universal Sling from a Lying Position
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Draw sheet roll the patient onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the
base of the spine.
ENSURE THAT YOUR PATIENT’S HEAD IS SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES
Cross leg straps between legs and proceed to
attach sling as from the seated position using the
shortest shoulder strap possible. The longer you
attach the shoulder straps, the more reclined the
patient will be.
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Technical Specifications
STANDARDS EN ISO 10535, CE
SAFE WORKING LOAD 600Ibs / 272kg
Sizing & Part Numbers
SIZE Padded with HS
SMALL 70013 70003 50027 50023
MEDIUM
LARGE
X LARGE 70010 70000 SPECIAL 50020
(Poly)
70012
70012SE
70011
70011SE
Padded without HS
(Poly)
70002 50026 50022
70001 50025 50021
Mesh with HS Mesh without HS
Washing Instructions
185ºF
Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully
before each use.
Machine wash at 185ºF.
DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
DO NOT dry clean.
WARNING
Additional slings are available to suit individual needs. Contact your Joerns representative for
more information.
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