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Slings
Care Instructions
Check for wear and tear
Check the sling for wear and tear. It is important
to check the fabric, the edging, the seams and
the lifting straps.
Damaged lifting equipment must not be used.
Cleaning
Human Care slings are intended for individual
use. To avoid infections or transmission of bac-
teria, it is important to clean the slings properly.
All slings should be machine washed and dried
as soon as possible. Slings should always be
cleaned after use in a wet situation.
Always refer to the label of the sling before
washing.
Periodic inspection
A periodic inspection must be carried out at
least every 6 months. See Human Care’s peri-
odic inspection log which can be found on our
website at www.humancaregroup.com
Expected sling service life
The sling is expected to function for approx-
imately 150-180 laundering cycles, depending
on the intensity of use, maximum load applied
during use, and adherence to correct launde-
ring procedures. This equates to approximately
3 years of laundering once per week or 5 years
of bi-weekly laundering. It is recommended
that the sling is washed separately using a
hospital grade laundry bag. If the product
label is no longer legible, the sling should be
discarded.
Recycling
Once the product has reached the end of its
life, it must be disposed as residual waste.
Overview of Sling Material Care
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Machine Wash Maximum Temperature 60°C (140°F) (slings with padding)
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Machine Wash Maximum Temperature 75°C (167°F)
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Tumble Dry Low, Maximum Temperature 30°C - 54°C (86°F - 130°F)
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Tumble Dry Low, Maximum Temperature 60°C (140°F )
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Do Not Tumble Dry
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Do Not Iron
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Do Not Dry Clean
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Do Not Bleach
Do Not Use Fabric Softener
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Do Not Wash
Dispose of After Use
Disinfection Permitted (see list of approved disinfectants)
