SOLVIT CareLift Full Body Lifting Harness for Dog User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SOLVIT
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SOLVIT CareLift Full Body Lifting Harness for Dog
Thank you for purchasing the Solvit CareLift Lifting Harness. This Guide covers both Rear-Only and Full-Body versions of the Harness. The Rear-Only version contains a rear lifting panel with a rubberized handle, an integrated “belly band” which supports the dog’s abdomen, two leg straps and a lifting leash. The Full-Body version includes the above pieces, plus a front lifting panel with a rubberized handle and chest lifting section, plus an adjustable shoulder strap (see Fig 1 for identification of parts).
To place Rear section on dog: Un-fasten the plastic buckle connector on one side of the belly band and on each leg loop. Place the lifting panel on the back of the dog a few inches in front of the base of the tail. Wrap the belly band around the abdomen and connect on opposite side, then run each leg strap under a leg and connect to the rear of the lifting panel. Adjust straps and check for fit – the harness should be snug but not too tight. For improved fit, the leg loops have a swiveling connector on the front end of the loop. This connector can be placed in different positions on the Rear Lifting Panel (two positions on Medium, three positions on Large). To re-position the connector, refer to the images below and follow these instructions: 1) slide the yoke piece forward to disengage from the “peg” on the pivot piece; 2) unfold pivot piece so it can be slid out of place on the strap, then re-insert into another position on the strap; 3)fold the pivot piece back into position and slide the yoke piece over the peg on the pivot piece to finish.
With the Rear-Only section in place, the dog can be assisted by lifting on the adjustable leash, or the rubberized handle. The uniquely designed rear section lifts from both the leg loops and the belly band to distribute weight more evenly and reduce stress on the dog. For male dogs, the belly band section can be temporarily moved out of the way during urination – simply disconnect the belly band from the left side buckle and swing it under the dog and connect the male buckle on the end of the band to the spare female buckle on the lifting panel (see image at right). The dog can still be lifted using the leg loops until the belly band is re-engaged. The belly band is also equipped with a special “male protector” piece, which can be removed for females or when cleaning the belly band.
To place Front section on dog: Un-fasten the plastic buckle near the rubberized handle, lay the chest panel on the ground then help your dog “step” into the openings on either side of the chest panel. Lift the straps on either side of the chest panel and place the top lifting panel behind the dog’s neck and connect the plastic buckle piece on the lifting panel with the buckle on the leg straps. The dog can now be assisted by lifting the rear leash or by using either of the rubberized handles. When not in use, the rear Lifting Leash can be connected to the D-ring on the Front Lifting Panel (see image below). With the Rear and Front sections joined this way, the Full-Body harness can be left in place all day (not 24×7), making it easy to quickly provide assistance when necessary. If the Front section is not installed, the Rear section should be removed when not in Optional: For heavier dogs, or when carrying long distances, consider using the Shoulder Strap. To install, dis-engage the Lifting Leash from the Front Panel and connect the snap swivel on the leash to one end of the shoulder strap. Connect the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the D-ring on the Front Lifting Panel and adjust to fit.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, take extreme care when lifting your dog. Beware
of weight shift which might result in a loss of balance. Know your
limitations. Always lift with your legs, not your back. Also, if leaving the
harness on your dog for long periods, check often to make sure the harness
does not irritate their skin or create sores.
Cleaning: The belly band and leg loops are removable and machine
washable. Remove male protector piece from belly band and wash it separately
in soapy water.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: The CareLift Lifting Harness is warranted to
be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product.
Some restrictions apply, so please visit our website for more details. A copy
of the original sales receipt is required for warranty issues.
Solvit Products is dedicated to offering innovative solutions to improve pets’
quality of life. Please feel free to contact us with and questions, comments,
or warranty issues. Thank you for your purchase!
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