Designed in conjunction with users and therapists, this valuable turning aid offers safe, easy and comfortable transfer of users from one seated position to another. Helps reduce the risk of back strain or injury for carers. The user rises to a standing position with aid of the knee-pad and grab bar and the carer rotates the disc to the appropriate position. Some of its excellent features include:
• Slip-resistant foam handgrips in two positions • Height adjustable upper and lower handgrips • Detachable, variable angle, height adjustable knee-pads • A quality ball bearing transfer disc with a slip-resistant rubber surface
• Low height adjustment allowing use by children or adults • Spring loaded foot brake on the carers side, preventing involuntary movement
This product may be wiped clean with cleaning agents containing non corrosive properties.
Dimensions: Product Weight: 15.3kg (21 (151
⁄4
Height: 790-1130mm (31 - 441 Code
G89129 1
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"). ⁄2
"). Overall Width of Handles: 525mm (201 ⁄2
st). Disc Diameter: 390mm ⁄2
"). Upper Handgrip 123st 50kg
Turning / Transfer Aids are a valuablemoving andhandling tool and are designed to be used indoors and for shorter transfers betweenArmchair /Wheelchair /Bed/ Toilet / Commodeorothersurface. Inorder tousethesesafelythe personmust be able to support theirweightwhilst standing. They thenneed to be able tomaintain their standing balance whilst holding thehandles. It is important that thepersoncan hold onto thehandles safely and understand the instructions givento them. The carer has to counter balance the person’s weightwhenrising to stand,whensitting downand during the transfers. The use of a turning aid canreduce the strain ona carer and help tomaintain a person’s ability to stand.
2 Etac® The Etac® Patient Turner Patient Turner is a simple to use, practical aid to assist in the
transfer from one seated position to another. It is designed for patients with a moderate degree of strength in both arms and legs. Height adjustable handle and independent, height adjustable knee supports. Dimensions: Handle Height: 890mm (35") to 1260mm (491 (21