Care and Preventive Maintenance
WARNING
To avoid injury to both patient and
caregiver, never modify the equipment or
use incompatible parts.
Before and After Every Use
Visually check all exposed parts
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Loose stitching
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Holes
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Discolouration or stains from bleaching
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Sling soiled or stained
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is soiled and stained – wash the sling according
soil and stains are still visible, replace the sling
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If damaged or missing and the underlying red
page 16.
"Label on the Sling" on
When Soiled, Stained and Between
Patients
Clean/Disinfect, all slings except the
disposable slings
cleaned according to "Cleaning and Disinfection" on
page 12, when it is soiled or stained and between
Disposable slings
sling has been subjected to any treatment, it shall be
Storage
When not in use, the slings should be stored away
from direct sunlight where they are not subject to
sharp edges, corrosives or other things that could cause
Service and Maintenance
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