Etac Immedia AutoTurn User manual

Instruction for use
AutoTurn
IMM1049_IFU.Version6.2018-11-01
Positioning Sitting
Sit to stand
Special solutions
Support
Transfer horizontal
Transfer sitting
Positioning Horizontal

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Illustrations
1 2
3 4

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Intended use
Intended environment
AutoTurn is specially developed for use with car seats to make
it easy to enter and exit a vehicle. The two nylon sides facing
each other reduce friction during turning. The underside of the
AutoTurn pillow has a non-slip surface, to ensure that the device
rests rmly on the car seat.
AutoTurn is fastened to the seat back.
AutoTurn features a functional handle which a carer can use
to pull the user into place on the car seat.
Acute care, Long-term care, Home care
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling
the products, please read this manual carefully.
The person described as “the user” in this “Instruction for Use”
is the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carers
are the people who manoeuvre the product.
This symbol appears alongside the text in the manual.
It draws the reader’s attention to points at which
there may be a risk to the health and safety of
the user or carer.
These products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1
products in the European Council Directive MDD 93/42/EEC on
medical devices.
At Etac we strive to continually improve our products and
therefore we reserve the right to make changes to products
without prior warning. All measurements given on illustrations
and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot
be held liable for errors and defects.
The information given in this manual, including recommendations,
combinations and sizing, does not apply to special orders and
modications. If the customer makes adjustments, repairs or
uses combinations not predetermined by Etac, the Etac CE
certication and Etac warranty will not be valid. If in doubt,
please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing
defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
For further information on the Etac transfer range,
see www.etac.com.
The product can be scrapped in accordance with national
regulations.
General
Symbols in general
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
Washing pH level Read the user manual
User mass limit =
maximum rated load
Do not bleach Wipe off Warning
The product can be
scrapped according
to national regulations
Tumbledry Never leave on the oor
Production year, month
and day Manufacturer
Iron Risk of sliding down Batch no./Lot no.
Class 1 - European
Council Directive MDD
93/42/EEC on medical
devices
Do not dryclean Keep out of the sun

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Practical handling
Position AutoTurn centrally on the car seat.
Fit the straps, fasten and tighten securely at seat back.
Fit the functional locking system (next to the functional handle)
to the safety belt. When the user turns in the seat, the belt will
automatically glide slightly forward.
The safety belt can be secured on the opposite side using
the functional locking system (Illustration 4).
Positioning
Use
The user seats him/herself on the centre of AutoTurn. The user
then raises either both legs simultaneously or one leg at a time
inside the vehicle, thus turning the body inside the car (AutoTurn
is also perfect for turning the user inside the vehicle) (Illustrations
1, 2 and 3). This avoids unnecessary strain on the body. The carer
can pull on the functional handle to help the user glide into place.
To exit the car, the user swings the legs out of the vehicle,
preferably in stages, before raising him/herself to the standing
position.

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Notice
Always check the product before use and after washing.
Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs
of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
Read these instructions carefully.
It is important that carers receive instruction in manual
handling. Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further
information, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques.
Encourage the user to assist where possible.
To ensure that the user feels safe and that every manual handling
is smooth, always plan the manual handling in advance.
Never leave the product on the oor.
Always conduct a risk assessment, and ensure that
the assistive product can be used for the individual
user and, in combination with other devices, that it is
safe for the user and carers.
Always t the strap, fasten and tighten securely
at the seat back.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Material:
Top side: Polyester
Inner surface: Nylon
Back side: Non-Slip.
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each time
it is used, and especially after washing.
Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric.
Never try to repair a product yourself.
Never use a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Do not use fabric softener.
This product can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent
with a pH level between 5 and 9, or a 70% disinfection solution.
Material and cleaning
Special features

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Products and accessories
Article no. Product Description Size (mm)
IM99999 AutoTurn w/belt Ø450

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Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles:
Manual transfer aids with high or low friction:
Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer:
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or uses combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certication and Etac warranty will not be valid.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufacturing
defects, provided that the product is used correctly. Before
taking a product into service always conduct a risk assessment
according to national and/or local legislation.
First inspection:
• Is the packaging intact?
• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no.
and product description.
• Check that Short Instruction is enclosed – updated
User Manual/Instruction for use can be downloaded from
www.etac.com or contact Etac Customer Service or your
local distributor.
• Check the label on the product - does it include article no.,
product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions
and supplier name?
Periodic Inspection:
• Make sure that your Manual transfer system is always
in perfect condition.
• After wash – always check materials, stitching, handles,
buckles.
• If the product shows signs of wear and tear, it must
be removed from service immediately.
Service information
Visual inspection/Check the product:
Ensure that the materials, seams, stitching,
handles, buckles are intact/faultless.
Mechanical load or stress/Test handles:
Pull hard on the handles in opposite directions
and check the material, seams and stitching.
Test buckles:
Lock the buckle and pull in opposite directions,
check the buckle and the stitching.
Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices
The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations
Read the
User Manual
Stability test:
Try to bend the product and verify that it feels
rm, stable and solid.
Test low/high friction:
Place the product on a rm surface or a bed, place
your hands on the material and test the friction by
pushing your hands down into the product.
Low friction – slides effortlessly
High friction – no sliding/movement
Inspection
Check
If in doubt, please contact Etac Customer Service or local
distributor for more information and guidance.
For more information about training and the use of these
products, contact the Etac transfer experts – www.etac.com.