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0402014NA SHOWER CHAIRS
Introduction
The Shower Chairs are manufactured from powder coated aluminium
tubing with swing-away detachable footrests and lift up arms. The back
support incorporates a pushing handle for attendant use when required
. A gap fronted seat allows the chairs to be used as a commode or over
a toilet pedestal.
Assembly
The product is shipped with the
back assembly and footrests
detached, see (fig 1). The backrest
is easily fitted into the base tube
and is secured in place by tighten-
ing up the hand knobs (fig 2)
Swing-away footrests
The footrests can be rotated away from the front of
the chair or removed completely to aid access to the
chair. Depress the plastic locking lever to release
holding mechanism (fig 3) , lift to remove or rotate
footrests to the rear.
The footrest will click to lock when returned to the
front of the chair. Fig 3
To adjust the footplate height , remove the height
adjustment screw with the hexagon key provided ,
adjust the footplate to the required position and refit
Locking Lever screw into the nearest hole and tighten
to secure.
Armrests
The armrests can be lift upright for side transfer (Fig
4).
Operating Instructions
The Mobile Shower Chair is fitted with four 125mm castors and is designed for the user to be positioned
by an attendant . When in use the chair can be secured by locking the brakes on the castors with your
foot by pressing down on the castor levers .To release , pull up on the lever .
The model is fitted with 24" rear wheels thus allowing the user to self propel themselves into position.
When in use the chair can be secured by pushing the brake levers fully forward to lock the rear wheels
. To release , pull the levers back .
The tension of the brake may be adjusted by loosening the brake support bracket and sliding it along
the frame . Re-tighten the two clamp bolts after adjustment. Both models are supplied with toileting
bowls which can be removed from the rear of the chair when showering or using a pedestal toilet .
When refitting the bowl , ensure the bowl is seated in both slides underneath the seat and centrally
positioned .
Safety Precautions
Do not stand on the footrests when getting in or out of the chair as this will tip the chair
forwards. Always apply the brakes when using the chair for showering or toileting to avoid unneces-
sary chair movement.
Remember in a shower environment the floors are wet and slippery. Be aware that if the user leans too
Fig 2
far forward in the chair and takes the weight off the rear wheels the chair could slide backwards even
with the brakes applied.
Fig 1
Do not sit on the front edge of the seat as this will also tend to tip the chair forward. Maintain an upright
posture and lean against the backrest.
WARNING!-Always take extra care when getting in or out of the shower chair.
Cleaning
To clean, wipe over with a soft damp cloth. Use general purpose neutral detergent and warm soapy
water. The shower chair may be placed under running water at low pressure or showered down to
assist cleaning. Do not use harsh abrasives or bleach based cleaners to avoid surface damage and
discolouration.
To disinfect clean as above and wipe over with solution of one thousand parts per million available
Locking Lever
chlorine disinfectant (haztabs/precept), rinse and dry.
Maintenance
Daily, before use, check the effective operation of the brakes and castors. Make sure the castors rotate
Fig 3
freely . Check the seat is properly secured in place by the front clips . Both armrests are securely locked
in height . Footrests and footplates are secure in position .
Specification
Maximum User Weight – 125kg
Warranty Information
The Shower Chairs are warranted for one year from the date of purchase against faulty workmanship
or materials. Please contact your supplier/dealer should a fault occur.
The warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particular
freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility
for any damage or injury caused by misuse or non¬observance of the instructions set out above.