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22 Nov

Lock-down: hygiene and maintenance of the device

Lock-down: hygiene and maintenance of the device

Protective equipment is very important to ensure the health and protection of those who use it, and to make your PPE have a long service life, it is necessary to perform the correct cleaning regularly, so as not to occur infections or deterioration of the product. Here are some tips for efficient cleaning:

  • Be careful and make sure that the material can be washed.
  • Use soap and water, some cleaning products may corrode the material of your lock.
  • Watch out for dry! Washed textile parts if left in the sun may be damaged.
  • At the end, store your lock-down in a suitable place, away from excessive heat and moisture.
  • In case of minor dirt, clean the equipment with cotton cloth or a soft brush.

After cleaning, take care of your equipment, not exceeding more than 12 months without maintenance. Notice the signs below, if your crash shows any of them, it is very important to do your maintenance!

  • Test your brake system to test the degree of braking of your equipment.
  • Check the integrity of the components.
  • Examine whether the impact indicator has been triggered.

If damage is observed, the crash lock should be replaced immediately or sent to the service centre authorized for maintenance or repair. Check out the full line of Steelflex crash backin https://www.steelflex.pro/produtos/?categories=739.