Barton RCL-4002 Operation Manual - page 16
SLING CARE
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
The body of the general purpose sling is made of quick-dry, heat set and flame retardant
polyester. The straps are high-strength nylon webbing. The padding is closed-cell
polyethylene foam. There is no latex in Noram slings. While the materials comply with
applicable standards for strength, shrinkage and flammability, slings are subject to wear
and tear, which increases with usage.
Before each use check for fraying or cuts/tears
in the straps and body of the sling. Slings that show wear or damage should be taken
out of service.
Warranty
The life of a sling, like that of any garment, depends on the manner and frequency of its
use and laundering. Barton slings have a one year warranty. In normal institutional use,
it is good practice to replace slings annually.
Noram slings are of sturdy design, but the particulars of their construction call for
specific laundry treatment:
- Machine wash at normal setting and at 140F/60C. Depending on the washing
machine, this usually means on a medium temperature setting.
- Always use a laundry bag when washing a sling in a top-loading washing
machine. If washed loose, the thicker portions of the sling may get trapped
underneath the agitator, which will lead to marking and tearing.
- Don't use chlorine bleach or detergents containing such substances.
- Line drying is best. Tumble-drying at a normal setting and the lowest
temperature also gives good results.
- Don't dry clean.
- Don't iron.
The most common causes of laundering damage to slings are
the machine-washing
in a top-loader without a laundry bag and machine drying at high temperatures.
Overloading a dryer, even at medium temperatures, may expose fabric directly to hot
spots caused by the heating element just outside the drum.
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