Etac Wisemover User manual

Wisemover
Manual English
Version 2 · 2010

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Illustrations
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4

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

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General
Features
Wisemover is a unique device that can help resolve carers'
biggest difficulties.
Wisemover is accessible: Wisemover can be attached
permanently to the mattress under the pillow, i.e. carers
don't have to find a device as the Wisemover is ready to
use!
Reduced risk of cross-contamination as Wisemover is not
shared by clients.
Wisemover helps prevent decubitus. The Wisemover is
folded back under the pillow after use and does not re-
duce the pressure-relieving properties of the mattress.
Wisemover can be used to move the client in four direc-
tions. A sheet can easily be positioned between the two
parts of the Wisemover.
Wisemover is made up of two pieces of ultra-thin smooth
nylon fabric, which is smooth on both sides. Wisemover is
fitted at the head end and under a hood.
The device improves working conditions for the carer
while reducing the risk of shearing and friction for the
client.
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 pro-
ducts 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 re-
commendations, 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 manufactu-
ring 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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A sheet can be placed between the two layers under the
pillow and under the top part of Wisemover. The sheet
can be pulled into position. To remove the top part of
Wisemover: Grasp the opposite corner at the foot end
and pull slowly up towards the bedhead. The sheet can
be hung on the sling arm and the client lifted.
Use
Positioning
To position Wisemover: Fit the non-slip hood at the head
end in connection with bedmaking. When not in use, the
Wisemover can be rolled up or folded and stored inside
the hood (Illustration 1).
Grasp the functional handles in the top and down parts
at both sides at the foot end. Then grasp the next set of
functional handles and so on until all sets of functional
handles are gathered at the head end, after which the
Wisemover can be folded under the non-slip hood.
Use
After positioning Wisemover, the client can be mobilised
up/down in the bed, or turned from side to side by pull-
ing on the functional handles (Illustrations 3 and 4). The
functional handles are positioned at the heaviest parts of
the body to achieve optimal effect of the carers' efforts.
Once the client is mobilised and positioned as needed, the
Wisemover can be removed. The carers gather each set of
functional handles once again, starting at the foot end.
Once again, they secure the handles under the hood at the
head end.
Grasp all sets of functional handles in one hand at once.
Then place the other hand over Wisemover close to the
body and smooth the device while releasing the first set
of functional handles (the set more or less at the client's
shoulder level). Pull slowly using weight transference
towards the foot end. If the Wisemover is rolled/folded,
unfold gradually, one fold at a time. This is repeated until
Wisemover is positioned under the client (Illustration 2).

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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.
Make sure you know exactly how much weight you are
trying to move. Call for extra staff if necessary!
Always use the correct manual handling techniques.
Special features
Remember to use the client's own resources.
Never leave the client on the glide system unless
thereisaguard rail.
Never leave Wisemover 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.
Wisemover is produced in 100% nylon.
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 – as this will reduce the glide effect.
Materials
Cleaning

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Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM441 Wisemover W85 x L200

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