Etac Transfer Mattress User manual

Transfer Mattress
Manual English
Version 2 · 2010

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Illustrations
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 1

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

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General
Features
For use in transferring clients between two beds or from
a bed to an operation table, stretcher, X-ray or hygiene
table, etc.
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
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 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
The Transfer Mattress incl. nylon cover and/or tube foil
is positioned under the client by rolling the client slightly
away from the direction of movement, preferably using a
draw sheet. The Transfer Mattress is positioned under the
client after which the client is rolled back.
The Transfer Mattress shall only be laid a few cm under
the client. Position the client's head and legs carefully
onto the mattress. If possible, it is helpful to cross the
Use
By applying a little pressure to the shoulder and hip, the
carer can move the client over onto the other bed/table. If a
draw sheet is used, it is a good idea to position the Transfer
Mattress underneath the draw sheet. Positioning then takes
place as described above, but using the draw sheet to pull
on (Illustrations 1 and 2).
The Transfer Mattress can easily be removed by sliding the
glide mattress out from under the client: The carer places
one hand over the mattress and the other under it. Then
the carer eases the nylon material away with the upper
hand while pulling towards him/herself with the lower
hand.
client's legs so that the leg that is closest to the glide mat-
tress is lowest with the other leg crossed over it. It is also
helpful to set off the manual handling with a slight push
(Illustration 1).

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Remember to use the client's resources.
There is a risk that the client may slide down. Never leave
the client alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave the client on the glide system unless
there is a guard rail.
Never leave a Transfer Mattress 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 infor-
mation, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques
Special features
Outer surface: 65% polyester/cotton (green) or
100% nylon.
Inner surface:
100% nylon.
Materials

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Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM52/180 Transfer Mattress, green W52 x L180
IM60/195 Transfer Mattress, green W60 x L195
IM70/180 Transfer Mattress, green W70 x L180
IM70/195 Transfer Mattress, green W70 x L190
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.
Washing instructions:
Do not use fabric softener.
Cleaning
Combinations
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM5200N Nylon cover for IM52/180 Transfer Mattress, green W52 x L200
IM60220N Nylon cover for IM60/195 Transfer Mattress, green W60 x L220
IM7000N Nylon cover for IM70/180 + IM70/195 Transfer Mattress, green W70 x L210
IM4030 Tube foil W60 x L200
IM4032 Tube foil W70 x L200
IM4033 Tube foil W80 x L200

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