14
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
The caregiver shall inspect the sling before and after
every use. The complete sling should be checked for
all deviations listed below. If any of these deviations
are visible, replace the sling immediately.
•
Fraying
• Loose stitching
•
Tears
• Holes
• Discolouration and stains from bleaching
• Sling soiled or stained
•
Unreadable or damaged label
•
For
AHD001
: Make sure the “Do NOT wash”
symbol on the head support is intact. If damaged or
missing and the underlying red “Do NOT use/lift”
symbol appears, replace the sling immediately. See
“Label on the Sling” on page 16.
When Soiled, Stained and Between
Patients
MAA6000
The caregiver should make sure that the sling is
cleaned according to
“Cleaning and Disinfection”
on page 13
, when it is soiled or stained and between
patients.
AHD001
Washing or disinfection is not allowed. Do not wipe,
sterilize or soil the
AHD001
. If the
AHD001
has been
subjected to any treatment, it shall be discarded.
Storage
When not in use, the slings should be stored away
from direct sunlight where they are not subject to
unnecessary strain, stress or pressure, or to excessive
heat or humidity. The slings should be kept away from
sharp edges, corrosives or other things that could cause
damage on the sling.
Service and Maintenance
It is recommended that qualified personnel inspect the
condition of the sling twice a year (every 6 month),
according to ISO 10535.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Action
The patient is not positioned correctly in
the sling.
• Make sure that all loops are attached at the right
length.
• Make sure the straps are not twisted.
• Make sure the patient is positioned on the inside of
the sling. The outside has a label for reference.
• Make sure the patient is centred in the sling.
The patient feels discomfort when using
the sling.
• Make sure that there are no creases on the fabric.
• Make sure that all loops are attached at the right
length.
It is difficult to use the sling in combination
with the lift.
Use the sling only in accordance with the combinations
described in section
“Allowed Combinations”
on page 7
.
The position of the patient in the sling
should be more reclined or upward.
Use the loop lengths to adjust the patient’s position.
The patient wishes to have extra support
for the neck.
Place a pillow behind the patient’s neck, inside the sling.
AHD001 is soiled, stained or wet.
Dispose AHD001 and replace it with a new one.
The “Do NOT wash” label is damaged or
missing and the underlying red “Do NOT
use/lift” label appears on the AHD001
Dispose AHD001 and replace it with a new one.
