Select Sling Size
Using the Arjo Measuring Tape (4
steps) (Accessory)
The Arjo Measuring Tape is a sizing accessory only
intended as a guide and is an approximation. Patient
width and body proportions should also be considered
when selecting the correct size of Arjo sling.
1. If possible, the patient should be in a seated
position.
2. Place the point marked A on the measuring tape
EN
over the patient's coccyx/against seat (position A).
(See Fig. 1 ) and (See Fig. 2 )
Fig. 1
Sling Selection
The patient's physical disabilities, weight distribution and general physique needs to be taken into consideration
when selecting a sling.
Transfer/Bathing
Article
number
MAA2070M
MAA4060M
MAA4061M
MAA4160M
Transfer/Transport
Article
number
MAA2000M
MAA2040M
MAA4000M
MAA4000MA
MAA4050M
MAA4100M
MFA1000M
Article numbers with "A-suffi x" (e.g. MAA4000MA) has a BAA (Buy American Act) compliant country of origin.
Fig. 2
A
B
COCCYX
HEAD
16,9
Safe Working
Product Description
Load
Unpadded Mesh (intended to be
190 kg (418 lbs)
seated on)
272 kg (600 lbs)
Unpadded Mesh
272 kg (600 lbs)
Padded Mesh
272 kg (600 lbs)
Mesh Extended Leg
Safe Working
Product Description
Load
272 kg (600 lbs) Unpadded
190 kg(418 lbs)
Unpadded (intended to be seated on) S, M, L, LL, XL
272 kg (600 lbs) Padded
272 kg (600 lbs) Padded
228 kg (500 lbs) Comfort Delux
272 kg (600 lbs) Extended Leg Padded
Flites
272 kg (600 lbs)
Disposable and Patient Speci c
3. Measure from coccyx/seat (position A) to the top
of the head (position B) (See Fig. 1 ).
4. The coloured area on the measuring tape that is
levelled with the top of the patient's head indicates
the required sling size. If the sling size falls in
between two sizes, it is recommended to select the
smaller size. (See Fig. 2 )
Sizing Without a Measuring Tape
(2 steps)
1. Place the sling over the patient's back.
2. Make sure the sling covers the patient from the top
of the head (position B) to the coccyx (position A).
(See Fig. 1 )
43
52
61
XXS
XS
S
20.5
24
6
72.7
84.7
94.7
99.6 104.7
M
L
LL
28.7
33.7
37.6
39.5
Size
S, M, L, LL, XL
XS, S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
XS, S, M, L, LL, XL
M, L, LL, XL
Size
XS, S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
XS, S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
M, L, XL
S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
114.7
cm
XL
XXL
41.5
45.2
in
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