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PL1 - Prism Universal User Guide - Doc 001 - Rev 10/2010
SLING CARE: LAUNDERING
GENERAL.
Sensitive laundering of lifting slings will extend the service life of the product.
Conversely, improper laundering will reduce the service life and possibly affect the
strength and integrity of the sling.
To be avoided:
•
use of bleach at washing, particularly hypochlorite [may cause structural
damage]
•
overheating the sling [temperatures in excess of 100º may cause extreme
shrinkage and structural damage]
Use of biological detergents is not recommended: though this type of detergent has
no detrimental effect on the sling, the user’s skin may be sensitive to any residue.
The use of fabric conditioners is not recommended.
Any hook & loop fastenings should be closed prior to laundering to avoid the ‘hook’
side damaging the sling or other items laundered with it.
GENERAL SOILING
.
The sling should be laundered with soap or detergent at 50°C on a standard
domestic cycle.
DISINFECTION.
The sling should be laundered to ensure a ‘period at temperature’ of:
•
10 minutes at 65ºC
•
3 minutes at 72ºC
Following NHS guidelines, extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing of
hot water through the wash load.
It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level of temperature
control. The sling may be washed on a 90ºC wash cycle, though it is likely that
some moderate shrinkage and/or colour bleed will occur.
DRYING.
Slings will air dry quite quickly in a warm room.
Slings should not be placed over radiators or convectors.
Slings may be
CAREFULLY
tumble dried on a cool [60ºC] setting and short cycle.
The sling should be checked at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes.
Do not allow the sling to overheat.
The sling should last in excess of 5 years if the above guidelines are adhered to. All
Prism slings have a manufacturers guarantee of 12 months.
