OneWayGlide Long - OWG Long
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1. 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 cetac Creating Possibilities2. be attached to the lift The assistant stands in front of the user support ing and guiding the user easily while the lift slowly rises Intended enviroment Acute care Long term care Home care Practical handling Positioning Position the OWG Long in the chair before the user The OWG Long can be positioned in three different ways Fold the OWG in the middle so that the green velvet sides are up and down Push the functional handle out be tween seat and back If this is not possible with the OWG still folded push the top part and the functional handle up over the chair back Use The user has glided forwards in the wheelchair Illustra tion 1 The assistant leans the user forward to alter the pressure points the users back must be free of the chair back If the user has poor balance he she can be supported using a positioning wedge or pillow Alternatively a assistant can support the user from the front The assistant behind the chair can support the user with one or both hands on the users shoulders The assistant treads down on the functional handle and the user glides slowly back into position This can be repeated if neces sary Illustration 2 The assistant can also stand in front of the user By giving the user a slight push the user will glide back in the chair A thigh walk technique can also be used Illustrations 3 and 4 If there is no free space between the chair seat and the chair back po
3. mm Service Information Thank you for choosing an Etac product If the customer makes adjustments repairs or 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 sthe 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 Make sure that your Manual transfer system always is in a perfect condition e After wash always check materials stitching handles buckles e fthe product shows signs of wear and tear it must be removed from service immediately m Production year Running number Ensure that the materials seams stitching Try to bend the product verify that it feels firm handles buckles are intact faultless stable and solid Visual inspection Check the product ON Stability test Mechanical load or stress
4. OneWayGlide Long cetac OWG Long Instruction for Use Illustrations Illustration 1 Illustration 2 Illustration 3 Illustration 4 Contents A e Page General Symbols Intended use Intended enviroment 4 mei ec TV nro go ERR RR ae TT 5 Notice Materials Cleaning nenn 6 ug EE o o e 7 o e ini TR 8 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 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 the manual It draws the reader s attention be voided If in doubt please contact Etac to points at which there may be a risk to the health and safety of the user or assis
5. Test handles Test low high friction Draw hard in the handles in opposite directions Place the product on a firm surface or a bed 2 and control the material seams and stitching ge Y place your hands on the material and test the Test buckles M friction by pushing your hands down into the Lock the buckle and draw in opposite directions product control the buckle and the stitching Low friction slides effortlessly High friction no sliding moving Check always Manual transfer aids with handles straps and buckles Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer DY Manual transfer aids with high or low friction The product can be dale kJ scrapped in accordance User Temps V with national regulations RY 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 Manufacture Etac Immedia A S Egeskovvej 12 DK 8700 Horsens etac immedia etac com www etac com Export Etac Immedia A S Egeskovvej 12 DK 8700 Horsens etac immedia etac com www etac com exp 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 AS Pb 249 1501 Moss Norway Tel 47 815 69 469 Fax 47 69 27
6. rrect manual handling techniques Encourage the client to assist where possible To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth always plan the manual handling in advance There is a risk that the user may slide off Never leave the user alone on the edge of the bed AN Never leave the product on the floor N Always make a risk assessment and secure that the assistive product can be used at the individual user and in combination with other devices that it is safe for the user and caregivers IN There is no need to remove OWG Long after use The material under OWG Long with velvet must be a fabric onto which the velvet backside can grip Clothing material trousers skirt if this material is smooth it will glide on the velvet top side N Apply the brake before use If in any doubt please contact Etac Materials The pillow consists of a single layer with a velvet top side quilted to a nylon backside with 2 velvet strips and a black nylon functional handle Cleaning The product should be checked regularly preferably each time it is used and especially after wash Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric 1 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 7 C 2 SIN l7 eZ S max max ASt AGE tides 11 Article no Description Size
7. sition OWG up over the chair back Illustra tion 3 To glide the user forwards the user is first leant forwards as above The assistant behind the chair grasps the functional handles along the edge of the pillow and leans back while the user glides slowly back into the original position The assistant can also use the thigh walk technique or help the user move backwards standing in front of the user Alternatively the functional handle can be hung up on the slingbar This method is the best way in which to reposition the user with minimum strain on the assistants The assistant raises the lift and pushes the user gently backwards NB Be aware of the users centre of balance so that the user does not roll forward and out of the chair Remember to apply the brake to lock the wheelchair before using OWG There is no need to remove OWG after use Finally unfold the OWG so that only one layer remains with the functional handle up over the chair back The green velvet side should be facing the user Position the user as normal in the chair Notice Special features 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 assistants receive instruction in manual handling Etac offers advice and training for assistants For further information contact Etac Always use the co
8. tant Warranty Two year warranty on material and manufac The products comply with the standards applicable for turing defects provided that the product is used correctly Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices For further information on the Etac transfer range see www etac com Lot no Batch no The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations Production year Running number Symbols AN Never leave on the floor 200 ES User mass limit maximum kg lbs rated load 0 Warni 4 The product can be ADS ui scrapped in accordance with national regulations Handwash Do not dryclean Wipe off Do not bleach Read the User Manual Manufacturer FA DA Class 1 European Council Tumbledry Risk of sliding down LOT Batch no Lot no C c Directive MO KEE NA on medical devices ia Keep out of the sun AN Intended use The One Way Glide Long OWG Long is a device used to maintain the user in a correct seated position reducing shear and friction that can cause decubitus and reduc ing the risk of shear and friction during manual handling moving the user backwards in the chair by minimising the pull on the skin The OWG Long is ideal for use when the user needs repo sitioning repeatedly If the wheelchair can be tipped the user can glide with the minimum of assistance back into the correct seated position Alternatively the functional handles can
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