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© Guldmann 08/2016 # 900697_4
© Guldmann 08/2016 # 900697_4
2 .00 Maintenance
2 .01 Cleaning
Normal washing at the indicated temperature
Note:
The sling in white material can be washed max. 5 times
Do not use bleaching agent
Tumble-drying at low temperature
Do not iron
2 .02
The owner’s daily maintenance duty
Check the lifting sling for wear and damage before use according to the
following checklist which is not intended to represent all potential inspection
steps. Potential damage may vary. Judgment of inspector/site prevails.
Sling inspection checklist
Before using a Guldmann sling / accessory check the following:
Is the sling clean?
Follow facility specific infection control procedure.
Is the sling’s label present, legible and complete?
Missing, illegible or incomplete sling label(s) could make identification of
appropriate size of the sling, function of sling, and or weight limit capacity of
the sling impossible.
Are the lifting straps and stitches intact?
• Look for broken or worn stitches
• Look for knots in straps
• Look for tears or fraying of straps
• Look for snags or punctures or holes
• Look for any particles in fabric or straps
Is the fabric intact?
• Look for abnormal wear patterns, excessive wear, abrasive evidence
• Look for cuts or frayed fabric
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Look for unusual or significant discoloration
• Look for snags, punctures, tears, holes
• Look for frayed or insecure seams
• Look for any acid / caustic / thermal burns
• Look for changes in material consistency, e.g. increased stiffness
• Look for any imbedded particles
Are slings the original size and length without the use of knots, pins,
tape or other methods to change the shape, shorten or lengthen them?
