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1. GENERAL
1.1
WARRANTY
LIFE
covered in this User Guide have been
awarded a THREE YEAR WARRANTY.
manufacturing defect will be rectified free
of charge.
and tear, neglect or accidental damage is
not covered by the warranty.
1.2.
COMPATIBILITY
have been manufactured to work with most
of the major hoist
equipment. A compatibility statement is
available on request.
2. SLING SAFETY
2.1
:
GENERAL
2.1.1. Only competent persons should ever use
hoists and slings.
2.1.2 A risk assessment must be completed
before using the sling, even if the hoist and
sling
is
manufacturer.
2.1.3 It is essential that the sling is fit for purpose;
the correct size and type of sling for an
individual is essential to ensure the safety
and
comfort
transferred.
2.1.4 Product care and inspection instructions
should be followed at all times.
2.1.5. No sling must ever be used to lift more
than its rated load (see label).
2.1.6. The intended sling and hoist combination
should be compatible.
2.1.7 If there is any doubt about sling safety,
remove the sling from use until checked
and authorised for use by a competent
person.
2.2
SLING INSPECTION
2.2.1 Care & Independence recommend pre-use
sling checks by a competent person.
2.2.2 Slings are Class One Medical Devices and
are subject to
Equipment
Examinations. A LOLER examination may
only be conducted by a person trained and
qualified to do so. Space is provided on the
sling label to record LOLER details.
:
The
COMFORT VALUE
Product damage through wear
: Care & Independence slings
manufacturers'
provided
from
the
of
the
person
:
Lifting Operations and Lifting
Regulations
3. DAMAGED OR FAULTY SLINGS
slings
Care & Independence have a strict Returns &
TM
Repair Procedure to ensure the safety of all
Any
involved.
Please do not send slings and bathing products
back without completing the Return/Repair form.
4. PRODUCT CARE
4.1
GENERAL CARE
4.1.1 Repeated washing may lead to sling
4.1.2 Each sling is marked with its maximum
4.1.3 Discolouration to some materials or fading
same
4.2
WASHING THE SLING
its maximum wash temperature. Close hook
& loop fastenings before laundering to
prevent damage to the fabric and webbing.
4.3
being
Slings
A copy of these instructions should be
provided to the person(s) laundering the sling.
40
· Wash gently at 40°C. Use a mild soap solution
or a non-biological detergent without
bleaching additives.
· Do not add bleach or stain removers.
· Air dry, cabinet dry or tumble dry on a cool
cycle (below 60°C). Do not tumble dry on a
hot setting.
· Do not place on hot pipes or heaters. Keep
(LOLER)
away from flames.
· Do not iron.
FURTHER INFORMATION
i
:
deterioration.
Care & Independence
strongly recommend replacing the sling at
the first signs of wear or damage, as
opposed to after a specified time frame.
wash temperature.
labels may occur as a result of laundering.
: It is a health & safety requirement
NOTE
that the sling label must be legible
throughout the sling's working lifetime.
: Every sling is marked with
:
DECONTAMINATION
can
withstand
decontamination routine but regular use
may impair the lifespan of the sling.
o
:
Available to download from our website
· Sling Care Instruction Guide
decontamination advice).
· Returns & Repair Procedure
a
strong
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