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How often the following actions are taken depends
on how often the equipment is used.
Unless otherwise stated, before each and every use
follow the cleaning, care and inspection procedures
described in this section.
Sling care and cleaning:-
Lifter care and cleaning:-
Warning: The slings should be checked
before and after use with each patient and
if necessary washed according to
instructions on the sling, This is especially
important when using the same equipment
for another patient, to minimise the risk of
cross infection. Also refer to sling
instruction sheet MAX.01510.INT.
With regard to laundering, slings should
not be classified as linen, but as an
accessory to a patient transfer lifter and
therefore classified as a medical device.
Slings should be cleaned and disinfected
only in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
Mechanical pressure should be avoided
during the washing and drying procedure
e.g. rolling or pressing, as these can
damage parts vital to the safe and
comfortable operation of the sling.
The strap stretcher cross straps and
suspension straps should be checked and
if necessary washed. Washing and drying
temperatures must not exceed 80°C
(176°F). Wash using normal detergents,
do not iron. Also refer to Sling Instruction
sheet MAX.01510.INT.
It is essential that the sling attachment
cords, the slings, their straps and
attachment clips are carefully inspected
before each and every use. If the slings,
cords or straps are frayed, or the clips
damaged, the sling or attachment cord
should be withdrawn from use
immediately and replaced.
Warning: It is recommended that
patient lifters, equipment, accessories are
regularly cleaned and/or disinfected
between each patient use if necessary, or
daily as a minimum. If the lifter and/or
equipment needs cleaning, or is suspected
of being contaminated, follow the
cleaning and/or disinfection procedures
recommended below, before re-using the
equipment.
For cleaning your lifter, equipment and
accessories wipe down with a damp cloth
using warm water to which a disinfectant/
cleaner has been added e.g. “ARJO
CLEAN” - disinfectant/cleaner or
equivalent
•Note: “ARJO CLEAN” -
disinfectant cleaner is available from
ARJO Ltd. or their approved distributors.
Caution: Do not over wet areas of the
product which could cause problems with
electrical components or internal
corrosion.
If a hot air dryer is used to dry the lifter,
the temperature must not exceed 80°C
(176°F)
Do not use petroleum based solvents or
similar, since this may damage plastic
parts.
Warning: For disinfection of
contaminated lifters, equipment and
accessories, use the preferred method of
wiping the product completely with “hard
surface disinfectant wipes” that are
supplied impregnated with a 70% v/v
solution of Isopropyl Alcohol.
•Note: A rubbing action will be
necessary when using the wipes to
promote effective disinfection of the
surfaces.
Care of your Opera
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