The Camel Lifting Cushion deflates flat to lift someone who has fallen using single-handed care techniques. With an inbuilt backrest and internal ring construction, the Camel offers a fully supportive lift. Using the simple hand control and compressor provided the Camel is inflated with ease. The Camel can be used anywhere, indoors or outside, and will lift a fallen person with dignity while protecting both the carer and the person being lifted from injury.
| Max user weight: | 320kg (50 stone) |
| Inflated Seat Height: | 56cm |
| Inflated Width: | 70cm |
| Inflated backrest width: | 62cm |
| Inflated seat depth: | 47cm |
| Inflated backrest height: | 81cm |
| Overall inflated length: | 112cm |
| Deflated rolled dimensions: | 76cm x 20cm |
| Weight: | 6.5kg |
We have an ELK, an Eagle and a Camel lifting cushion. The ELK will lift 450 KG or 980lbs, the Eagle will lift 190 KG or 420lbs, and the Camel will lift 350 KG or 700lbs. For each cushion, one size fits all and no additional accessories are required. In some circumstances a slide sheet, transfer board or transfer belt may be required to assist a transfer.
No. The Airflo 24 will stop once full pressure is realized.
The lifting cushions can be used on any type of surface but do look out for broken glass or sharp stones which could puncture the cushions. We advise putting a small tarpaulin or mat underneath the lifting cushion in these circumstances.
Yes. This lift with the Mangar Elk is performed in conjunction with a scoop or transfer board. Our Camel and Eagle lifting cushions can lift someone from a lying or sitting position.
The speed the lifting cushions inflate will depend on the weight of the person being lifted, but generally it will take less than three minutes. The lifting cushions can deflate in less than a minute.
The optimal temperature to reach the maximum number of lifts is between 95F (35C) and 41F (5C).
Yes, and we recommend you do. The Airflo 12 and the Airflo 24 may remain continuously on charge when not in use as the batteries cannot be overcharged.
To be eligible for VAT relief the government says you have to fit the following criteria:
✔ With a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities;
✔ Have a condition that doctors treat as a chronic sickness (e.g. diabetes).
✔ Who is terminally ill.
Guidance on eligibility is available from the National Advice Service on 0300 200 3700.
• You won’t qualify if you are only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as suffering from a broken leg or another temporary injury.
• Neither will you qualify if you are elderly but are otherwise able-bodied and don’t suffer from any chronic condition.
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