Etac BedString User Manual User Manual

BedString

Instruction for Use

IMM1029_IFU_GB · Version 5 · 2015

Illustration 1

Illustrations

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Contents

Heading .............................................................................................................Page

General/Symbols/Intended use/Intended enviroment ........................................4

Practical handling .............................................................................................5

Notice/Materials/Cleaning ................................................................................6

Articles ............................................................................................................7

Service Information .......................................................................................... 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
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 number

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 re­commendations, 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 manufactu­ring 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

Handwash

Wipe off

Tumbledry

Keep out of the sun

Iron

Do not dryclean

Do not bleach

Risk of sliding down

Intended use

The Bed String is a bed strap with handles sewn alterna­tely on both sides. A self-supportive user can pull him/
herself up/down to/from seated and lying position.

Never leave on the floor

Warning

Read the User Manual

Batch no./Lot no.

User mass limit = maximum
rated load

The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations

Manufacturer

Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices

Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Intended enviroment

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Practical handling

Positioning

Fit the Bed String to the bed frame or the foot end of the
bed using the loop, so that the Bed String provides the
optimal pull and direction for the user.

Use

The user grasps the handles closest to his/her hands when
the arms are stretched. The user can pull him/herself
up and can change his/her grasp as necessary. The Bed
String's functional handles are comfortable and firm to
the grasp.

Special features

Notice

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 correct 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.

Never leave the product on the floor.

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.

Do not use the product as a sling.

If in any doubt - please contact Etac.

Materials

100% nylon. 100% cotton.

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.

Never try to repair a product yourself.
Never use a defective product.

Washing instructions:

Do not use fabric softener.

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Articles

Article no. Description Size (mm)

IM429 Bed String with handles W75 x L1700

IM991001 Bed String B50 x L1800

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:

• Is the packaging intact?

• Read the label on the packaging and check the article no. and product description

• 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.

• Check the label on the product - does it include article no., product description, lot/batch no., cleaning instructions and supplier name?

Periodic 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.

• Lot no/Batch no:

x x x x x x x x x x

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 buckle and the stitching.

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

Check always:

Manual transfer aids with handles, straps and buckles: Manual transfer aids for sitting and lying transfer:

Manual transfer aids with high or low friction:

The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations

Read the
User Manual

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

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Manufacture:

Etac Immedia A/S
Egeskovvej 12
DK-8700 Horsens, Denmark
[e-mail]

Export:

Etac Immedia A/S
Egeskovvej 12
DK-8700 Horsens
[e-mail]
www.etac.com/exp

Etac Sverige AB
Box 203, 334 24 Anderstorp, S
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.se

Etac AS
Pb 249, 1501 Moss, N
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.no

Etac A/S
Egeskovvej 12, 8700 Horsens, DK
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.dk

Etac GMBH
Bahnhofstraße 131, 45770 Marl, D
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.de

Etac Holland BV
Fluorietweg 16a, 1812RR Alkmaar, NL
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.com

R82 UK Ltd.
Unit D4A, Coombswood Business Park, East Coombswood Way,
Halesowen,West Midlands B62 8BH, UK
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.r82.co.uk

Snug Seat Inc.
12801 E. Independence Blvd., P.O. Box 1739, Matthews, NC 28106, US
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.snugseat.com