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Comfort, Comfort Standard and Comfort Toileting
1.2 Symbols
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or
property damage. See the information below for definitions
of the signal words.
WARNING! Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION! Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage or minor injury or both.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for
efficient, trouble-free use.
IMPORTANT indicates a hazardous situation that could
result in damage to property if it is not avoided.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices.
The launch date of this product is stated in the CE
declaration of conformity.
Safe Working Load
Consult the user manual.
DO NOT exceed 95°C washing temperature.
DO NOT bleach.
Tumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat
DO NOT iron.
1.3 Intended Use
The Invacare®Comfort, Comfort Standard or Comfort Toileting sling
provides maximum support and must be applied in a lying position. It
is particularly suitable for either unilateral or bilateral amputees as the
whole body is supported during the transfer. Similarly, clients who
experience "joint pain" often benefit from the use of a Comfort sling.
1.4 Service Life
All Invacare slings are guaranteed for one year. Expected service life
of the product is 1-5 years. Service life time varies depending on the
fabric, frequency of use, laundering practices, and weight carried.
2 Safety
2.1 General Guidelines
WARNING!
– DO NOT use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading and
understanding these instructions and any additional
instructional material such as user manuals, service
manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this
product or optional equipment. If you are unable to
understand the warnings, cautions or instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to use this equipment -
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
– Please check your sling on delivery. If the sling is not in
perfect condition, please contact your supplier.
2
2.2 Safe Working Load
Comfort Toileting
Solid
XS
1451091
S
1451092
M
1451093
L
1451094
XL
1451095
Comfort Standard
Net
S
1523070
M
1523096
L
1523097
Comfort
Net
1485967
XS
1485968
S
M
1485969
L
1485970
XL
1485947
3 Usage
3.1 Sling application
WARNING!
– Slings should be checked regularly for wear and damage
(in accordance with each country's regulations).
NEVER use a damaged sling.
– If you are in any doubt, please do not attempt to use
the sling and seek the advice of a professional or your
supplier.
– Invacare recommends that a risk assessment is always
carried out by a professional prior to issuing lifting
equipment. Always choose the sling design and size
according to the client's weight, size and physical ability.
– If you are in doubt about the use of Invacare's slings
with other manufacturers' equipment, contact Invacare
or your supplier for advice.
3.2 Sling application — Lying in bed or floor
1.
Roll the sling to midway and roll the client to one side to position
the rolled up sling under the lifted side. Figure 1.
2.
Ensure the center of the sling (green mark) is placed centrally
along the spine. Roll the client to the other side, unroll the sling
and roll the client back into position on the sling. Figure 2.
3.
Attach the loops. Figure 3.
4.
If the bed has an adjustable backrest it is more comfortable to
elevate the backrest before beginning the lift. Figure 4.
Net
1451096
200 kg
1451097
200 kg
1451098
200 kg
1451099
200 kg
1451100
250 kg
Spacer
1523098
200 kg
1523099
200 kg
1523100
200 kg
Spacer
1485948
200 kg
1485554
200 kg
1485777
200 kg
1485778
200 kg
1451090
250 kg
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