Safety Information
Warning Symbol
A warning symbol is used in this manual to alert the user to important safety
information.
Make sure your staff understands the meaning of the warning symbol
and follows the instructions that follow it.
Using the VANDER-LIFT II
TM
and VANDER-LIFT II
TM
Slings
with Other Manufacturer’s Equipment
Sling Care
When slings are soiled or contaminated, they should be washed with mild detergent in cold
or warm water only.
Wash/Dry Instruction
1) Standard VANCARE Sling: Slings may be tumble-dried on the “delicate” temperature
cycle in the dryer. If the dryer in your facility does not have a “delicate” cycle, slings
should be hung to air dry.
2) “C” Cloth Sling: Water Temperature of 167
°
F (75
°
C). Do not bleach. Air dry or dry at
temperature below 167
°
. Inspect with each use.
3) “H” Cloth Sling: Water temperature of 200
°
F (93
°
C). Do not bleach. Air dry or dry at
temperature below 200
°
. Inspect with each use.
Pre-Use and Monthly Inspections
VANCARE lifts are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the safety requirements
for patient care equipment. In addition, they have been tested and listed by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory, MET Labs., to insure their safety. It is important, however,
that you know that materials can fail due to normal wear caused by use over time. Doing
the inspections described below will help your facility make sure that lifts and slings are
kept in safe working condition and that potential problems are noted before hazardous
conditions result.
WARNING
VANDER-LIFT II™ slings may be used with the VANDER-LIFT II™ only. Using other
manufacturer’s patient lifts with VANDER-LIFT II™ slings is also prohibited.
WARNING
Bleach MAY NOT BE USED
as it can weaken the stitching and fabric.
It is important
that the Laundry Department is told how to care for slings correctly.
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November 2017
For your nearest Distributor call, 1-800-694-4525
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