Liko 920 Manuals

Product Description Lifting very heavy patients requires special techniques and specially designed lift equipment. Liko has developed the Ultra product series to help lift such patients in a safe and comfortable manner. The Liko Ultra Lift Pants also give very heavy patients the chance to practice standing and gait training without risk of falling. They also reduce the risk of injuries to care- givers. The Liko Ultra Lift Pants aid in safe standing and gait training for patients with poor balance and poor leg function. The Lift Pants allow the patient to move while relieving him/her of a greater or lesser degree of body weight. The Liko Ultra Lift Pants are equipped with two hip straps on either side for more even weight distribution. There are two different sizes. Selecting a suitable lift We recommend that at least two caregivers be present when transferring a patient. The Liko Ultra Lift Pants can be used along with Liko’s overhead or mobile lifts. An overhead lift can be used by the patient for unrestricted movement within the lift’s lifting area. You can choose between: - Liko’s UltraTwin system with two lift units. The maxi- mum load is 500 kg (1100 lbs.), depending on which individual products are included in the assembled lift system. The UltraTwin system is available for both stationary installation and for freestanding installation in the UltraTwin FreeSpan. - Viking XL for lifting up to 300 kg (660 lbs.). May be equipped with arm rest to give extra support during standing- and gait training is a warning triangle used for situations that demand extra care and attention. In this document, the person being lifted is referred to as the patient and the person helping them is referred to as the caregiver. Read the instruction guide for both the sling and the lift used. Instruction guides are available for downloading, free of charge, at www.liko.com. Liko Ultra Lift Pants, Mod. 920 Instruction Guide English 7EN160181-02 2 www.liko.com Liko Ultra Lift Pants • 7EN160181-02 Table of Contents Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................3 Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................3 Deinitions ..........................................................................................................................4 Applying the Lift Pants .....................................................................................................4-5 Adjustment of Loop Straps ................................................................................................6 Removing the Lift Pants .....................................................................................................6 Choosing the right size .......................................................................................................7 Accessories ........................................................................................................................7 Overview, Liko Ultra Lift Pants, Mod. 920...........................................................................8 3 www.liko.com Liko Ultra Lift Pants • 7EN160181-02 Before lifting, remember the following: • Decide on a case by case basis whether you need one or more caregivers. • Plan the lifting operation before the lift to make it as safe and convenient as possible. • Although Liko’s slingbars are equipped with safety latches, special caution must be exercised: Before the patient is lifted from the underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are properly connected to the slingbar. • Never lift a patient higher than what is appropriate given the patient’s condition. Adjust the lift’s maximum lifting height in order to make it impossible to lift a patient higher than he/she wants. • Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation. • Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer operation. • Make sure that the lift used has a working emergency lowering device. Safety Instructions Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior notice. Contact your Liko representative for advice and information about product upgrades. Care and Maintenance Inspect the sling regularly, especially after washing. Inspect the following points with regard to wear and damage: • Fabric • Straps • Seams • Suspension loops • Buckles Do not use damaged lifting accessories. If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier. Medical technical class I product Liko Ultra Lift Pants have been tested by an accredited testing institute and comply with all requirements for MDD Class I products and the harmonized EN ISO 10535 standard. IMPORTANT! Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instruction guide for both the patient lift and lifting accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the instruction guide. The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the lifting accessories are suitable for the lift used. Exercise care and caution during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible for the patient’s safety. You must be aware of the patient’s ability to make it through the lifting situation. Washing instructions: See the sling’s product label. Under patent in the USA. Patent pending in Canada and Europe. Liko is quality certiied according to ISO 9001 and its equivalence for the medical device industry, ISO 13485. Liko is also certiied according to environmental standard ISO 14001. Expected Life Time The product has an expected life time of 1-3 years with normal use. Expected life time varies depending on the fabric, use frequency, washing procedure, and weight carried. Periodic Inspection The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspections might be required if the product is used or washed more often than normal. See Liko’s protocol Periodic Inspection for the respective product.