Care and Maintenance
To ensure smooth operation and use, some details should be checked before each use:
• Check that the screws and locking nuts at the sling bar and the lift strap fixings are tightened
• Check that the latches are functional and intact, missing or damaged latches must always be replaced with new ones.
• When using the Quick-release system, check that the Quick-release Hook is correctly attached to the lift and sling bar, see
”Assembly of SlingGuard™ sling bar with Quick-Hook Multi”.
• Before lifting, check that the lifting accessory hangs vertically and can move freely.
Clean a SlingGuard™ Sling bar with a moist cloth, using warm water, as necessary.
For detailed information about cleaning and disinfection of your Hill-Rom product we refer to chapter ”Cleaning and
disinfecting”.
Important! A SlingGuard™ sling bar shall not be exposed to running water.
Service
A periodic inspection of the SlingGuard™ sling bar
should be carried out at least once a year.
Expected life time
The product has an expected life time of 10 years when correctly handled, serviced and periodically inspected in accordance
with Liko product instructions.
Recycling Instructions
The product should be recycled as scrap metal.
Hill-Rom evaluates and provides guidance to its users on the safe handling and disposal of its devices to aid in the prevention
of injury, including, but not limited to: cuts, punctures of the skin, abrasions, and any required cleaning and disinfection of the
medical device after use and prior to its disposal. Customers should adhere to all federal, state, regional, and/or local laws and
regulations as it pertains to the safe disposal of medical devices and accessories.
If in doubt, the user of the device shall first contact Hill-Rom Technical Support for guidance on safe disposal protocols.
Product Changes
Liko’s products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior
notice. Contact your Hill-Rom representative for advice and information about product upgrades.
Design and Quality by Liko in Sweden
The management system for both manufacturing and development of the product is certified in accordance with ISO9001
and its equivalent for the medical device industry, ISO13485. The management system is also certified in accordance with the
environmental standard ISO14001.
Notice to Users and/or Patients in EU
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device, should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.
Periodic inspection, repair and maintenance should be performed only in accordance with the Liko Service
Manual and by personnel trained by Hill-Rom and using original Liko spare parts.
The product should be used in accordance with the recommendations for Expected Life Time.
© Cop
yrigh
t Lik
o R&D AB 2020. ALL RIGHT
S RE
SER
VED
.
Liko AB
Nedre vägen 100
975 92 Luleå, Sweden
+46 (0)920 474700
www.hillrom.com
Liko AB is a subsidiary of Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.
