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USER INSTRUCTIONS
SECURE PATIENT TURNER
L84438
Secure Patient Turner
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
Maximum User Weight
30st
190kg
1. INTENDED
USE
The Secure Turn Patient Turner has been designed
to rotate a standing patient during a transfer from
e.g. wheelchair to a chair.
2. SAFETY
Warning:
The maximum user weight must not be
more than 190Kg (30st).
Please note the user must not be transported using
the device.
Ensure the handle is facing the wheel and that the
brake is locked before manoeuvring the Secure Turn.
Never assist a user to alight from the wheeled side
of the Secure Turn.
Transfers should only be carried out to the left or
right through 45
°
or 90
°
.
User alighting should only be performed when the
brake is engaged and the Secure Turn is stabilised
by a carer.
The Secure Turn should be inspected on a regular
basis for signs of damage or wear that might a
ff
ect
safe use.
3. UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are
missing or damaged and do not try and assemble.
4. IN
USE
1. Familiarise yourself with the operation of the
Secure Turn before attempting to transfer a user,
in particular the brake locking mechanism.
2. To manoeuvre the Secure Turn into position, with
the handle facing the wheels and brake locked in
position, tilt the device back onto the wheels and
move into position.
3. Place the seat/chair that the user is transferring
to into position at 45
°
or 90
°
to the user’s current
position.
4. Place the turntable up to the user’s feet with the
wheels facing the carer.
5. The user should position their feet, evenly spaced,
on the turntable mat. The user may need to move
to the edge of the seat before rising to reduce the
e
ff
ort required.