© 2017, Joerns Healthcare • 294000.10175 Rev E • DCO17-0035
Joerns Healthcare Limited
Drakes Broughton Business Park,
Worcester Road, Drakes Broughton
Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AG United Kingdom
(T) +44 (0) 844 811 1156 (F) +44 (0) 844 811 1157
www.joerns.co.uk • email: [email protected]
Additional Important Safety Information
It is important that users of Joerns slings always follow the instructions in the user manuals provided with each sling and
also the labels which are stitched into each sling.
In particular, it is critical to the safety of the client that the sling is checked each and every time prior to use. Failure to do
so may result in client injury.
If any of the following faults are identified, the sling should not be used and immediately destroyed:
• There are signs of general wear and tear
• There is loose or broken stitching on any part of the sling (including the straps)
• There are worn areas on the attachment points
• There are discoloured areas
• There are areas of frayed or torn material
• There are areas of bleached material
• The label is illegible
Inspection is required on all areas of the sling. The following information provides some guidance on key areas for
inspection:
Example of a Joerns sling:
Key areas for inspection include:
1.
Sling strap attachment point
2.
Seams
3.
Handle attachment points
4.
End loops on sling straps
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Cleaning Instructions are clearly detailed in the user manual and on the label stitched on the back of the sling. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in the sling becoming damaged and unsafe for use.
If you have any questions regarding these instructions please contact Joerns Healthcare.
• Stitching on the sling straps on the sling body should be secure.
• Stitching is cross-stitched and not to be frayed.
Cross Stitching
• Typical seam stitching.
• Photograph shows example of correct stitching in place and not frayed.
• Typical stitching on the main body of the sling.
• Photographs show examples of correct
stitching in place and not frayed.
A.
Attachment of the strap to a net style sling.
B.
Example of correct stitching on the colour
binding.
A
B
• Typical stitching of the end loops on
the sling straps.
• Stitching is cross-stitched and not to
be frayed.
• Ensure end loops are not worn or
frayed.
Stitching
Joerns Healthcare Limited
2100 Design Road,
Arlington, TX 76014
(T) 800 826 0270 (F) 800 457 8827
www.joerns.com • email: [email protected]
