Etac Immedia One Way Glide Positioning Cushion User Manual User Manual

OneWayGlide Long

- OWG Long

Instruction for Use

IMM1015_IFU_GB · Version 5 · 2015

Illustrations

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

Illustration 3 Illustration 4

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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

Symbols

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.

Washing

Handwash

Wipe off

Tumbledry

Keep out of the sun

Iron

Do not dryclean

Do not bleach

Risk of sliding down

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 reduc­ing 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-

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

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 be attached to
the lift. The assistant stands in front of the user, support­ing and guiding the user easily while the lift slowly rises.

Acute care, Long-term care, Home care

Intended enviroment

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Positioning

Practical handling

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 be­tween 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 (Illustra­tion 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 neces­sary (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, position OWG up over the chair back (Illustra­tion 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.

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.

There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never
leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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Articles

Article no. Description Size (mm)

IM30/8 OWG Long, with handle W300 x L1300

IM33/8 OWG Long, with handle W400 x L1300

IM34/8 OWG Long, with handle W400 x L1300

IM35/8 OWG Long, with handle W550 x L1300

IM51/8 OWG Long, with handle W450 x L1300

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
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Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.etac.se

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

Etac A/S
Egeskovvej 12, 8700 Horsens, DK
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Etac GMBH
Bahnhofstraße 131, 45770 Marl, D
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Etac Holland BV
Fluorietweg 16a, 1812RR Alkmaar, NL
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[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