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4.2 Using the Olympic Turner to transfer
a user over short distances:
Always plan the route and test the movement of
the Transfer Aid on the surfaces to be traversed
prior to use.
Harvest Healthcare strongly recommend the
user wears the optional safety belt when using
the aid for transfers over distances >1—2
metres or if the user has difficulty standing un
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assisted for extended periods — see section 5.
1. Unlock the brakes by pushing forward on the
green section of the brake lever, figure 19.
2. Manoeuvre the user to the required position
by pushing or pulling the Olympic Turner with
the handle, figure 20.
3. When the new destination is reached lock the
brakes by pushing down on the red section of
the brake lever, figure 21.
4.3 Using the Transfer Aid to lower to a
seated position:
The user should be able to feel the edge of the
seat etc. against the back of their legs.
Ensure the brakes are locked before allowing
the user to lower.
1. Stand behind the aid, facing the user, with
one foot on the platform and hold the handles,
figure 22.
2. Counterbalance the aid whilst the user uses
the handles to support themselves as they
lower, figures 23 & 24.
3. Once the user is seated, unlock the brakes
by pushing forward on the green section of the
brake lever, figure 19.
4. Wheel the transfer aid out of the way of the
seated user, figure 25.
GENERAL USE
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
