Etac Easyturn User manual

Easyturn
Manual English
Version 2 · 2010

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Illustrations
Illustration 2
Illustration 1 Illustration 3
Illustration 4
Illustration 7 Illustration 6
Illustration 5
Illustration 8

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Heading Page
1. General/Features ..................................................................................4
2. Practical handling.................................................................................5
3. Handling/Materials/Cleaning ................................................................6
4. Size/Combinations ...............................................................................7
Contents

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General
Features
Easyturn has been developed especially for use on car
seats to make entering/exiting the vehicle easier.
Easyturn can also be used to turn the client in/out of a
bed or chair.
The two nylon sides facing each other reduce friction dur-
ing turning.
Easyturn has a non-slip underside to ensure that the de-
vice rests firmly on the seat.
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling
the products, read the manual carefully.
The person described as "the client" in this user manual is
the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carer
or carers are the people who manoeuvre the product.
The products comply with the standards applicable for
Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD
93/42/EEC on medical devices.
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 client or carer.
At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time and
therefore we reserve the right to make changes to prod-
ucts 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 recom-
mendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply to
special orders and modifications. If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will
be voided. If in doubt, please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufac-
turing 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.
Washing
Handwash
Wipe off
Tumbledry
Iron
Do not dryclean
Do not bleach
Risk of sliding down
Never leave on the floor
Warning
Read the User Manual
Batch no./Lot no.
Max. weight
The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations
Manufacturer
Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices

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Use
Positioning
Position Easyturn centrally on the car seat/edge of the
bed, chair, etc.
Use
In the car:
The client seats him/herself on the centre of the Easyturn.
The client then raises either both legs simultaneously or
one leg at a time inside the vehicle, thus turning the body
inside the car (Easyturn is also perfect for turning the cli-
ent inside the vehicle) (Illustrations 1,2 and 3). This avoids
unnecessary strain on the body. To exit, the client swings
both legs out of the car, preferably in stages, before rais-
ing him/herself to the standing position.
On a chair:
Position Easyturn on the chair. The client seats him/herself
on the chair and turns/is turned towards the table (possi-
bly with assistance from a carer) (Illustrations 4 and 5).
In/out of bed:
The client seats him/herself centrally on the Easyturn and
can now easily turn/be turned in bed.
Then Easyturn can be removed, by the client moving their
weight to the opposite side. The client moves their weight
to the opposite side to where he/she will leave the bed.
Position Easyturn so that the hip bone is at an angle
to Easyturn and/or Easyturn extends only just past the
sacrum/coccyx.
The client then raises him/herself to the seated position
and can swing their legs over the edge of the bed (Illus-
trations 6,7 and 8).
To help move the legs in the bed, a One Man Sling can
be used.

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Remember to use the client's resources.
For optimal turning effect, make sure that the client is
seated in the middle of Easyturn.
Never leave Easyturn on the floor.
To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual
handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in
advance.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Use
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 used the correct manual handling techniques.
Special features
Top side: Polyester velvet.
Inner surface: 100% nylon.
Backside: 100% non-slip.
Connector disc: synthetic.
Materials

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The product should be checked regularly, preferably each
time it is used.
Check that seams and fabric are not damaged.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use
a defective product.
Cleaning
Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM999405 Easyturn, swivel cushion, charcoal grey Ø40
IM990454 Easyturn, swivel cushion, charcoal grey Ø45
IM999505 Easyturn, swivel cushion, charcoal grey Ø50
Combinations
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM9945G Incontinence cover, Ø45 Ø45

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