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• Check with sling label for washing condition.
• As for minor cleaning between patient uses, we recommend wipes with
water-soluble soap or isopropyl alcohol.
• For slings with rigid supports, remove the plastic inserts before washing. (Look
for an opening near the plastic inserts for removal)
• Machine wash warm or cold.
• Do not wash with other colors.
• Air dry or very low dryer heat.
• Contact Span for “Guideline for Identifying Deteriorated Slings” if needed.
• Inspect slings prior to each use for contamination from previous use.
• Use isopropyl alcohol for any disinfection purpose.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Cleaning of the lift
Cleaning of the sling
Solvents or strong liquids or abrasive cleaning products will damage the
surfaces of the lift.
• Use pH-neutral detergents only.
• Remove the battery from the controller
• Clean lift surfaces, control box and hand control with a damp cloth using
pH-neutral detergent.
• Remove debris and hair from the casters and make sure the casters can
spin and swivel freely.
• DO NOT USE BLEACH.
• DO NOT clean or wash disposable slings.
• REPLACE a sling when it show signs of deterioration.
• Wash a reusable sling for serious contamination
• Replace a disposable sling for any contamination
• Reusing a comtaminated sling can cause serious baterial infection
Deterioration of sling
Disinfecting of the lift and sling
• Batteries should be changed every 18-24 months depending on usage
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