human care NSB-400-S, NSB-401-S, NSB-451-U, NSB-401-ST, NSB-410-ST-L User Manual

User manual

Back belt sling/General purpose sling/
Positioning sling

Safety Instructions 3

Care and Maintenance 3

Using the product with other equipment 3

Troubleshooting 3

Hints and tips 3

Back Belt sling 4

Product Description 4

Intended use 4

General Purpose sling 5

Product Description 5

Intended use 5

Positioning sling 7

Product Description 7

Intended use 7

Important!

The process of lifting and moving a person always involves risks.
Therefore, you must read the user manuals for the lif t and the
lifting equipment carefully. Always make sure that the lifting equipment
you are using is intended for use with the lift. As a care provider, you are
responsible for the patient's safety and you must know whether or not the
patient will be able to cope with the lifting process.

The sling must be designed and tested to meet the patient's specific
needs. If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier. Human Care
constantly improves and updates its products. We reserve the right to
change the design of the products without prior notice.

Important points to remember

• Carry out a careful visual inspection of the sling every time you use it.

• Check that the right sling is being used for the patient. The model, size and
material must meet the patient's needs.

• Plan the moving and lifting process so that it is as safe as possible.

• Check that the sling is correctly attached to the lift once the lifting straps are
stretched.

• Check that the patient is sitting securely in the sling before starting to lift
him/her.

• Check that the lift is in balance when moving, raising and lowering the
patient.

• When moving the patient, it is important not to hold the lift belt, to prevent
it from being damaged.

• The sling must only be used for transfering people. The sling must not be
used as a swing.

• Make sure no sharp objects comes in contact with the sling.

Safety Instructions

Contents

• It is important to always check that the loops are at the bottom of all hooks
(see picture below), securely placed below the locking pin on all hooks.

Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect

• When using a telescopic hanger bar iIt is important that the hooks are in the

correct position, with the opening of the hook facing upwards on both hooks
(please see picture below). Check the position of the hook once the lift straps
are stretched, but before the patient has left the surface.

Correct Incorrect

Periodic inspection

In some countries a periodic inspection must be carried out at least every
6 months. Please see our periodic inspection log at our website (www.
humancaregroup.com.)

Expected service life

In normal use, the product is expected to have a service life of 1 to 5 years. The
material, the washing process, the frequency of use and the load on the product
all affect its life time.

Recycling

Once the product has reached the end of its life, it must be disposed as
residual waste.

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Positioning Sling

Part #: NSB-400-S

700 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY

LOT#:

WARNING

Read instructions before use.
Inspect sling before each use.

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MADE IN THE U.S.A.

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Product name/
designation

Washing
instructions

Maximum
weight

Part no.

• Check the sling for wear and tear. It is important to check the fabric, the
edging, the seams and the lif ting straps.

• Damaged lifting equipment must not be used.

• For washing instructions, please see the sling label.

The sling is designed for use with all Human Care's lifts and hanger bars. Visit
www.humancaregroup.com for information about equipment and products.

Combinations of equipment and products not recommended by Human Care
can put the patient's safety at risk. The use of these combinations is at the user's
own risk and liability.

Care and Maintenance

Using the product with other equipment

Is the patient incorrectly positioned in the sling?

• If the patient is at risk of sliding out, the sling is not correctly fitted.

• If the patient is at risk of sliding out, the sling may be too large.

• If the patient is unbalanced when lifted, the instructions on the individual
test log have not been followed or a new test needs to be carried out.

• If the sling is too small, this can be uncomfortable for the patient. The sling
can cut into the patient's flesh and/or his/her back may not have enough
support.

Note: It is important that the right sling is used for each patient
and that it is individually tested to ensure that it meets the
patient's needs.

Alternative connection method using leg support:

Note: An individual assessment of the patient's needs
must always be carried out before choosing an alternative
connection method.

1. Three point suspension: Attach the leg section lifting straps to the leg hooks
and the back section lif ting straps to the lift bar.

2. Two-point suspension with crossed leg support: Thread the strap on one leg
section through the strap on the other leg section before attaching them to
the lift bar.

3. Two-point suspension with overlapping leg support: This method is suitable
for lifting patients with an amputated leg, for example. Extension straps can
be attached to the lifting straps to prevent the patient from leaning too far
back in the sitting position.

4. Two-point suspension with separate leg support: Put the patient's legs in
each leg section and attach the lifting straps to the lift bar. Note: This method
increases the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling.

Troubleshooting

Hints and tips

Label information

The label on the sling contains the following information.

Our slings are designed based on the fact that people are different and that we
all have our own wishes and desires. To make everyone happy and to make all
our clients feel as comfortable as possible sitting in our slings, most of them can
be used with 2, 3 or 4-point suspensions.

2-point suspension

Suitable for most lifting

situations providing a

good seating position.

2-point suspension is

available with fixed and

portable lifts.

3-point suspension

Offers an elongated

sitting position and

more even weight

distribution. The

3-point suspension
is suitable especially
for patients carrying

an increased risk of

pressure sores.

4-point suspension

A spacious sitting
position making it
suitable for larger

patients or when using

a stretcher. 4-point

suspension is available

with both fixed and

portable lifts.

Suspension Alternatives

Accessory Description Part no.

2-point hanger bar The 2-point hanger bar for HeliQ

stationary lift comes in 4 different
widths, 35 cm (13.8”), 45 cm (17.7”),
55 cm (21.7”) and 60 cm (23.6”).

35 cm: 55611
45 cm: 54043
55 cm: 55612
60 cm: 55613

4-point hanger bar 4-point hanger bar for HeliQ

stationary lift.

70800

4-point suspension 4-point suspension accessory (49 cm).

Enables 4-point lifting with the Altair
and Roomer S lifts. The suspension bar

is placed on the lift’s single leg hook.

55619

Hanger Bar Accessories - Human Care Lifts

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