Etac E-Board User manual

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English User manual
E-Board
Manual English
Version 2 · 2010

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Illustrations
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3

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

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General
Features
The E-Board can be used to transfer clients from wheel-
chair to bed, bath/commode, car seat, etc., and vice
versa.
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.
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 the wheelchair at an angle of about 45° to the
bed. Position the E-Board so that the grey non-slip strips
on the backside lie securely against the wheelchair seat
and the surface of the opposite surface.
Positioning is easier if the client either leans against the
direction of movement or shuffles him/herself sideways
on the mattress until he/she is seated on the glide board
(Illustration 1).
Use
The client can now slide/"shuffle" slowly over into the wheel-
chair by pushing him/herself away from the mattress (Illustra-
tion 2).
Depending on the client's resources, the carer can guide the
client, supporting the upper body, possibly using a Support
Belt, Smartmove or Sling.
If a slope is established (e.g. if the bed is slightly higher than
the wheelchair), the client will slide more easily from one to
the other.
In connection with manual handling, it will often be an advan-
tage to use a Pediturn turnplate for the feet and a
Support belt.
To remove the E-Board, the client moves his/her weight away
from the glide board, lifts and then pulls it free (Illustration 3).
Tips

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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 use correct manual handling techniques.
Recommended free space: 15-20 cm.
Remember to use the client's resources.
Remember to apply brakes to lock wheelchair and bed.
The client must have good balance.
Special features
There is a risk that the client may slide down.
Never leave the client alone on the edge of
the bed.
Never use the E-Board under wet conditions as the un-
derside of the board may become slippery in contact with
water.
Never leave the E-Board 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.
The E-Board is made of polyethylene.
Materials
Cleaning
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each
time it is used.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use
a defective product.
The E-Board can be wiped with soapy water or disinfec-
tant.

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Articles
Combinations
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM404 E-Board B33 x L60 x H0.5
IM405 E-Board B33 x L75 x H0.6
IM408 E-Board B25 x L60 x H0.5
IM410 E-Board B20 x L45 x H0.5
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM99836GT Pediturn, turnplate for floor use Ø40
IM99700 Pediturn, hard turnplate, for floor use Ø38
IM8017015 Support belt, 11 handles, X-large W15 x L170
IM8015013 Support belt, 8 handles, large W13 x L150
IM8013013 Support belt, 6 handles, medium W13 x L130
IM8010513 Support belt, 5 handles, small W13 x L105
IM8010509 Support belt, 4 handles, small W9 x L105
IM428 Sling, 2x4 handles W20 x L185
IM425 SmartMove, 2 handles W21 x L60