4WayGlideLPL
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1. handles on the opposite side of the glide system and the other carer helps pull the locking system up past the hip area Illustration 4 The carers then do the same on the opposite side The glide system is now unlocked and the client can be moved in all direc tions by pulling on the functional handles at the shoulders and hips Illustration 5 When the carers have finished turning the client the glide system must be relocked Illustration 6 If possible bend the client s legs Illustration 7 The carers can then move the client into the side position using weight transference Illustration 8 Alternative turning method Attach the functional handles of the 4Way Glide LPL to the lift The client can be turned into the side position by raising the lift The carers can either push down on the glide mattress or pull on the handles turning the client in the middle of the bed Illustration 9 Positioning If the client is to remain in the side position after bath care the client s back or other parts of the body can be supported using a positioning wedge or pillow IMustration 10 After moving the client it will often be beneficial to smooth the glide system under the client To do this pull diagonally on the corners preferably one layer at a time IMustration 12 Sliding down Fit the 4Way Glide LPL If required fit the corner straps around the mattress corners at the foot end Illustration 2 Position the client2. 4Way Glide LPL cetac 4Way Glide LPL Maxi Manual English Illustrations Illustration 1 Illustration 2 Illustration 3 Illustration 4 Heading General Intended use Practical handling Notice Materials Cleaning Size Combinations Service Information Contents General 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 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 The products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices Batch no x x X X x x x X x x Production year Running number 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 ad
3. ach time it is used and especially after wash Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric J N Never try to repair a product yourself Never use a defective product Washing instructions Do not use fabric softener Can be wiped off with disinfectant polyurethane surface Article no IM140 200LPL IM140 200LPLG IM180 200LPL IM4300 IM4309 Article no IM53NS IM53 80NS IM140 200PU IM85 2003LPL IM85 200LPL IM85 200LPLNS IM110 200LPLNS Articles Description Glide mattress with non slip locking system cotton polyester green Glide mattress with non slip locking system polyurethane grey Glide mattress with non slip locking system green Maxi AwayGlide 3xLock Set IM 140 200 LPL 1M85 2003LPL AwayGlide 1xLock Set IM140 200 LPL IM85 200LPLNS Combinations Description Positioning wedge with non slip cover Positioning wedge with non slip cover Waterproof cotton sheet Nylon sheet with 3 x non slip locking system Nylon sheet with non slip locking system Nylon sheet with non slip along edge non slip locking system Nylon sheet with non slip non slip locking system Maxi Size cm W140 x L200 W140 x L200 W180 x L210 Size cm W30 x H20 x L53 W30 x H20 x L80 W140 x L210 B85 x L200 B85 x L200 W85 x L200 W110 x L200 TS 1 el Service Information Pre use check of Etac manual transfer aids un inspection Is the packaging intact e Read the label on the packaging and ch
4. eck the article no and product description e Check that Short Instruction is enclosed updated User Manual Instruction for use can be downloaded from www etac com or contact your Etac Customer Service or the local distributor e Check the label on the product does it include article no product description lot batch no cleaning instructions and supplier name renon Inspection Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in a 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 E Visual inspection Check the product Ensure that the materials seams stitching handles buckles are intact faultless Mechanical load or stress Test handles Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions and control the material seams and stitching Test buckles Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions control the buckle and the stitching JA Stability test Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm stable and solid DA 4 Test low high friction Place the product on a firm surface or a bed place your hands on the material and test the friction by pushing your RY hands down into the product Low friction slides effortlessly High friction no sliding moving Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer DL gt Manual transfer aids with high or low fric
5. eck 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 han dling Etac offers advice and training for carers For further information contact Etac Always use the correct manual handling techniques Remember to use the client s resources 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 Materials There is a risk that the user may slide off Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed Never leave a 4Way Glide LPL or nylon sheet on the floor Never leave the user on the glide system unless the guard rail is up Always lock the glide system when you have com pleted the transfer Do not use the 4Way as a sling Always make a risk assessment and secure that the 4Way system can be used at the individual cli ent and in combination with other devices that it is safe for the client and caregivers To reduce sliding to the side if the head end is elevated fit the corner straps around the bed mattress Top side 6596 polyester and 3596 cotton green or 10096 polyurethane grey Fill 10096 polyester fibre Backside 100 polyester Handles polyester Cleaning The product should be checked regularly preferably e
6. in the bed The product can be positioned under the client if he she is not permanently bedridden use the same method as for changing sheets Unlock the glide mattress Illustrations 3 and 4 The carer grasps the straps under the client at the shoulders and hips if necessary and then slowly pulls the client upwards using weight transference Illustration 11 Raising the bedhead Lock the glide mattress by pulling the functional handles towards the foot end This can be done by both carers at one time Illustration 6 The bedhead can now be raised without the client sliding down If reduced freedom of movement in the upper body is required in the seated po sition you can lock the glide system at both sides at the shoulders by fitting corner straps around the mattress The 5 smiles technique To ensure the most comfortable position seated or lying it is imperative that the carers remove any tension on the skin occurring when the client s head or feet are raised Loosen the shoulder blades Illustration 13 one at a time Loosen the legs Illustration 14 one at at time Finally the carers ensure that the client s pillow is positioned correctly remove the pillow shake plump and replace Seated position Once the carer has ensured that any tension on the skin is released the carer can support the client in the seated position with positioning wedges or pillows IMustration 15 Notice Special features Always ch
7. justments 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 Washing CA Iron Never leave on the floor 00 10 Max weight l e LAU The product can be Handwash C Do not dryclean AN Warning 1 er in accordance Eu ERO Uu with national regulations c Wipe off A Do not bleach MA Read the User Manual m Manufacturer Tumbledr Risk of sliding down Class 1 European Council y S gt g LOT Batch no Lot no Directive MDD 93 42 EEC c on medical devices Intended use The 4Way Glide LPL is a glide system which makes it easy for carers to move and position a client on a bed Practical handling Positioning Place the 4Way nylon sheet with locking system on the bed The this side up label should be at the head end Illustration 1 Lock the glide system so that the non slip material is visible Use To unlock the glide system One carer on each side grasps the functional handles attached to the glide mattress hanging at the foot end and pulls them slowly upwards towards the head end Illustration 3 When the carers feel resistance they must stop pulling Then one carer grasps the functional
8. tion The product can be Read the M scrapped in accordance User Manual D U with national regulations 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 Class 1 European Council C Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices Etac Sverige AB Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Sweden Tel 46 371 58 73 00 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 info etac se www etac se Etac AB export Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Sweden Tel 46 371 58 73 30 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 info etac se Wwww etac com eXp Etac AS Pb 249 1501 Moss Norway Tel 47 815 69 469 Fax 47 69 27 09 11 hovedkontor etac no www etac no Etac A S Egeskovvej 12 8700 Horsens Denmark Tel 45 79 68 58 33 Fax 45 75 68 58 40 info etac dk www etac dk Etac GMBH BahnhofstraBe 131 45770 Marl Germany Tel 49 236 598 710 Fax 49 236 598 6115 info etac de www etac de Etac Holland BV Fluorietweg 16a 1812RR Alkmaar The Netherlands Tel 31 72 547 04 39 Fax 31 72 547 13 05 info holland etac com www etac com Creating Possibilities
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