Care and Preventive Maintenance
WARNING
To avoid injury to both resident 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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Unreadable or damaged label
Troubleshooting
Problem
The resident is not positioned correctly in the
sling.
The resident feels discomfort in the leg area when
seated in the sling.
the lift.
The resident feels discomfort in the waist area.
The sling is sliding up under the resident's arms.
The resident feels discomfort while using the
sling.
When Soiled, Stained and Between
Residents
Clean/Disinfect
cleaned according to "Cleaning and Disinfection" on
page 8, when it is soiled or stained and between
Storage
When not in use, the slings should be stored away
from direct sunlight where they are not subject to
contact with sharp edges, corrosives or other possible
Service and Maintenance
It is recommended that
Action
• Make sure the loops are attached at the right
length.
• Make sure the straps are not twisted.
• Make sure the resident is positioned on the
inside of the sling. The outside has a label for
reference.
• Make sure the resident is centred in the sling.
• Make sure that there are no creases on the leg
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right length.
combinations described in section "Allowed
Combinations" on page 5.
Adjust the support strap, tighten or loosen.
• Tighten the support strap for a more
• Make sure the sling size is correct. If the
problem consists change to a smaller size.
Adjust the support strap for a more comfortable
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personnel inspect the