Swan - Etac
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1. combinations not predetermined by Etac the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will be voided Warranty Two year warranty on material and manufacturing defects provided that the product is used correctly Before taking a product in service always make a risk assesment according to national and or local legislation First inspection e 5 the packaging intact e Read the label on the packaging and check 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 Periodic Inspection e sure that your Manual transfer system always is in a perfect condition After wash always check materials stitching handles buckles e If the product shows signs of wear and tear it must be removed from service immediately Lot no Batch no x n p Production year Running number 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 b2. dk www etac dk Etac GMBH BahnhofstraBe 131 45770 Marl D Tel 49 236 598 710 Fax 49 236 598 6115 info etac de www etac de Etac Holland BV Fluorietweg 16a 1812RR Alkmaar NL Tel 31 72 547 04 39 Fax 31 72 547 13 05 info holland etac com www etac com R82 UK Ltd Unit D4A Coombswood Business Park East Coombswood Way Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BH UK Tel 0121 561 2222 Fax 0121 559 5437 R82uk r82 com www r82 co uk Snug Seat Inc 12801 E Independence Blvd P O Box 1739 Matthews NC 28106 US Tel 1 800 336 7684 Fax 704 882 0751 information snugseat com www snugseat com Creating possibilities
3. Remove the sheet and fit the footrests Position the users feet on the footrests A assistant stands in front of the user supporting the user so that he she does not slide out of the wheelchair The assistant stands behind the wheelchair and treads down on the handle and the user glides back A thigh walk technique can also be used if necessary to move the user back in the wheelchair If the wheelchair can be tipped the user may be able to glide back without further assistance Moving the user higher up in the bed The Swan glide system can also be used to move the user higher up in the bed The glide pad is folded where the green and grey nylon meet so that they grey nylon is facing upwards towards the user The glide pad is then pushed under the users pillow head neck and shoulders If the user can lift his her pelvis the user will now glide slowly higher up the bed If the user is passive the assistants can stand with one foot forward at the side of the bed and position a Sling towel incontinence sheet or similar under the users pelvis By gripping the two handles on the side of the Swan glide pad or Sling or One Man Sling the assistants can pull the user higher up using weight transference Here too it may be an advantage to establish a slant Turning a user in bed Fold the glide pad where the green and grey nylon meet so that the grey nylon is facing upwards towards the user Position Swan under the part of t
4. ely the Swan glide system can be used to help move a user higher up in the bed turn a user in bed and to return a user to a wheelchair armchair Intended enviroment Acute care Long term care Home care Practical handling Positioning Fold the glide pad where the green and grey nylon meet so that the grey nylon is facing upwards towards the user Roll the user against the direction of movement to make positioning the glide pad easier If the user has poor bal ance the assistant can help support him her See Illustration 1 The assistant pushes the glide pad under the user by laying both hands between the two sides of the glide pad so that the closed side glides about halfway in under the user Use Turning with assistance from 1 or 2 assistants The assistant is now ready to pull on the functional handle to perform manual handling The assistant stands with one foot forward diagonally behind the wheelchair and pulls the user slowly towards him herself using weight transference Make sure that the user leans in the direction of move ment This will make the pull easier see Illustration 3 If the user is passive this kind of manual handling should be performed by two assistants One supports the user either sitting at his her side or standing in front of the user while the other assistant pulls as described above A glide board is then positioned under the glide pad so that one of the users buttocks is on
5. he body that is to be moved and using the rocking the boat principle i e transferring the weight to the Swan glide pad the assis tants can now perform manual handling or turn the user as the friction is now minimal Remember Always remove the Swan glide pad after use by pulling on the unquilted backside Notice Special features Always check the product before use and after washing There is a risk that the user may slide off Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed Never use a defective product If the product shows signs of wear and tear it must be scrapped Never leave the product on the floor Read these instructions carefully Always make a risk assessment and secure that the It is important that assistants receive instruction in manual assistive product can be used at the individual user handling Etac offers advice and training for assistants and in combination with other devices that it is safe For further information contact Etac for the user and caregivers Always use the correct manual handling techniques The user must have good balance in the seated position Encourage the client to assist where possible Remember to apply the brakes to lock the wheel To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual chair and bed handling is smooth always plan the manual handling in advance If in any doubt please contact Etac Materials The Swan glide pad is made in 10096 nylon Part
6. 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 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 Symbols Washing Iron Handwash Do not dryclean Wipe off Do not bleach Tumbledry Risk of sliding down Keep out of the sun User mass limit maximum rated load Never leave on the floor The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations Warning Read the User Manual Manufacturer Class 1 European Council Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices Batch no Lot no Intended use The Swan glide system comprises a glide pad a The Swan glide system is used for manual handling to from bed wheelchair commode armchair car seat etc Alternativ
7. of the glide pad is padded with polyester fibre Handles polyester Cleaning The product should be checked regularly preferably each Washing instructions time it is used and especially after wash Do not use fabric softener as this will reduce the glide effect Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric Never try to repair a product yourself Never use a defective product Articles Article no Description Size mm IM2698121 Swan glide pad with handles W450 x L1400 Combinations Article no Description Size mm 1M997000 PediTurn soft turnplate for floor use 0380 IM99836GT PediTurn hard turnplate for floor use 0400 IM8017015 SupportBelt 11 handles X large W150 x L1700 IM8015013 SupportBelt 8 handles large W130 x L1500 1M8013013 SupportBelt 6 handles medium W130 x L1300 1M8010513 SupportBelt 5 handles small W130 x L1050 1 8010509 SupportBelt 4 handles small W90 x L1050 428 Sling 2x4 handles W200 x L1850 IM460PU One Man Sling 6 handles W75 x L3000 IM428K Sling 2 x 4 handles short W160 x L1200 401 Butterfly 660 x L320 404 330 600 405 W330 x 750 408 250 x L600 410 200 1450 403 3 W230 x L770 Service Information Thank you for choosing an Etac product If the customer makes adjustments repairs or
8. swan inmedia Instruction for Use a part of Etac IMM1012_IFU_GB Version 5 2015 2 c 2 42 2 Illustration 2 Illustration 1 Rm vm WI SS J LL XP Zi s 4 Ee E ur de E core 57 3709 SCC Y ure Rm ES Y w d TOS Illustration 4 Illustration 3 Contents Enn Page General Symbols Intended use Intended enviroment 4 eine est 5 6 Notice Materials Cleaning 7 Articles Combinations ee uei 8 Setvice InfOrTmatioli asd oua et vm Leere dae eda fes s tutus n ettet b ens 9 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 user in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product The assistant or assistants 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 user or assistant The products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices Lot no Batch no x x x x x x x x x x Production year Running
9. the glide board At the opposite end the cutout is placed against the wheel chair wheel The glide board ensures safe and comfort able manual handling see Illustration 2 To ease manual handling the user can be turned at a slight angle to the wheelchair To remove the glide pad the assistant stands behind the user and pulls diagonally backwards and towards him herself The assistant pulls on the unquilted part of the glide pad Alternatively the assistant pulls on the unquilt ed part of the glide pad from the side of the wheelchair see Illustration 4 Similar kinds of manual handling can be performed for example when exiting entering a vehicle moving to from other forms of seating etc The user will glide more easily if the assistant establishes a slant e g where the bed is slightly higher than the wheelchair In the case of the manual handling with two assistants described above it would be ideal to use a Support Belt too Practical handling Alternative use To glide back in the chair To position the user in a chair using a lift First position Fold the Swan glide pad where the green and grey nylon meet so that the grey nylon is facing upwards towards the user and the closed part is facing the free edge of the wheelchair The open part faces the wheelchair back Push any excess material and the handles out between the wheelchair backrest and seat Lift the user into the wheelchair in the normal way
10. uckle and the stitching Check always Manual transfer aids with handles straps and buckles Manual transfer aids with high or low friction KG Stability test Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm stable and solid 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 hands down into the product Low friction slides effortlessly High friction no sliding moving Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer The product can be scrapped in accordance Read the User Manual 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 Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices Manufacture Etac Immedia A S Egeskowvej 12 DK 8700 Horsens Denmark etac immedia etac com Export Etac Immedia A S Egeskowvej 12 DK 8700 Horsens etac immedia etac com www etac com exp Etac Sverige AB Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp S Tel 46 371 58 73 00 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 info etac se www etac se Etac AS Pb 249 1501 Moss N Tel 47 815 69 469 Fax 47 69 27 09 11 hovedkontorGetac no www etac no Etac A S Egeskowvej 12 8700 Horsens DK Tel 45 79 68 58 33 Fax 45 75 68 58 40 info etac
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