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7EN160167 Rev. 8 • 2020
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Care and Maintenance
Check the sling before each use. Check the following points with regard to wear and damage:
• Fabric
• Straps
• Seams
• Loops
Do not use damaged lifting accessories.
If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
Washing instructions:
Please see the sling’s product label and the attached appendix ”Care and Maintenance of Liko Slings”
Periodic Inspection
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspections might be required
if the products are
used or washed more often than normal.
For protocols please contact your Hill-Rom representative.
Expected Life Time
The product has an expected life time of 1-5 years during normal use. Life time varies depending on fabric, use frequency,
washing procedure, and weight carried.
Recycling Instructions
The entire sling, including laths, padding material, etc. should be sorted as Combustible waste.
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
1. Laths
2. Head support
3. Product label
4. Serial number
5.
Label: Periodic inspection
6. Label: Individual marking
(Belongs to)
7.
Size marking
8. Shoulder strap
9. Metal D-rings
10. Leg support
11. Lower edge
12. Loop strap
13. Leg support loop
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