Farther back in the chair
If the user slides forward in the wheelchair, the
Vanturn
can be used to help the user to slide farther back in the chair.
Remove/raise the wheelchair foot plates, and then run the
Vanturn
in towards the wheelchair. The user places his/her
feet on the foot plate, grasps the raising ladder, leans forward, and then lifts from the seat. The caregiver provides
counter pressure. Slide the user farther back in the chair when he/she has lifted slightly from the seat.
English
Brake the wheels on the
Vanturn
. The user then
leans forward and grasps the handles on the
Vanturn
. The caregivers then grasp the handles on the
Vanturn belt.
Vanturn belt
allows different gripping alternatives,
and helps and encourages the user to lean forward.
One caregiver helps the user to lean forward and pro-
vides support during raising.
Using
Van
Turn
Belt together with
Van
Turn
See manual for
Vanturn
Belt.
Vanturn
Belt is used for raising from a seated to a standing position, and for support in the standing position in
combination with the use of
Vanturn
transfer platform.
Vanturn Belt
has a more rigid lower section for easy application
and an elastic upper section for a better and more comfortable fit.
Vanturn Belt
has several gripping alternatives and a
locking strap for extra support and safety in connection with the use of the
Vanturn
platform.
Two caregivers with
Vanturn
Belt
One caregiver with
Vanturn
Belt
Fasten the clasp without tensioning the strap. A click is heard
when the clasp is secured.
Brake the wheels on
Vanturn
.
The caregiver encourages the user to lean forward while
providing support during raising by grasping either a handle
or the strap.
The user leans forward and grasps the handles on
Vanturn
.
