3
Maintenance and inspection
The expected lifetime of the sling is 2 - 4 years, depending on type of use, storage, regular
maintenance, servicing and cleaning/washing.
3.1
Regular maintenance and inspection
The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your sling are described below:
For every use and after washing
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Check the mounting straps on wear and damage
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Check the zooms on wear and damage
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Check the handles on wear and damage
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Check the loops on wear and damage
Check the backrest on wear and damage
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3.2
Shipping and storage
The shipping and storage shall be according following instructions:
Store in a dry place (between +5 °C / +41°F and +45 °C / +113°F).
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The relative humidity of the air should be between 30% and 70%.
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Components must be shipped or stored without being subjected to damage (not
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clamping between something, be careful with sharp objects, ...).
3.3
Care
Clean the sling for every new user. Note the instructions below for cleaning the sling:
Clean the sling with a cloth moistened with hot water.
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Use a mild commercial detergent for removing stubborn dirt.
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Stains can be removed by using a sponge or a soft brush.
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Do not use strong cleaning liquids like solvents, nor use hard brushes.
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Never clean with steam and/or pressure washers.
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The sling can also be washed in the washing machine. Below some instructions for washing
in the washing machine:
The slings can be washed at + 60 ° C (+ 140 °F) in the normal machine wash. Do not
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use chlorine bleach.
Do not put the slings in the tumble dry.
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Do not iron the slings but just fold them up.
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Slings: Eagle
2010-10