User Manual; Removing And Installing The Non-Slip Cover (Fig. 3); General Safety Information; Cleaning Intervals - Invacare Aquatec Step Manual Del Usuario

6 Safety
6.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Risk of falling!
– Do not use if defective.
– Do not make any unauthorized alterations or
modifications to the product.
– Do not move or displace the product under load
or during use.
– Only use the product on level ground.
– Only use accessories intended for this product.
WARNING!
– Before first use, clean the product thoroughly.
– Before every use, check the product for damage
and ensure that it is securely assembled.
This product does not require maintenance.
6.2 Labels and symbols on the product (Fig. 2)
Manufacturer
A
European Conformity
B
Read user manual
C
Load capacity
D
Production date
E
The identification label is attached to the underside
of the product.
7 Intended use
This stepping aid is intended as an aid to enter into or get
out of a bathtub for persons with mobility limitations. The
maximum user weight is 150 kg.
Indication: If used without an assistant, the user should be
able to keep his balance. There are no contraindications
known, when using the product as intended.
Operating temperature: 10 – 40 °C
8 Scope of delivery (Fig. 1)
The Aquatec® Step is available with or without the non-slip,
removable cover option.
The following components are included in the scope of
delivery:
Frame
A
Non-slip, removable rubber caps
B
C Non-slip, removable cover (optional)

User manual

A, B and optionally C are pre-assembled.
9 Removing and installing the non-slip
cover (Fig. 3)
1. To remove unbutton the cover A from the product.
2. To install rebutton the cover.
15634-D
Medical Device
F
Lot number
G
Reference
H
number
Product
I
designation
WARNING!
Risk of slipping
– Make sure that all 10 fastening buttons B are
securely fastened before using the product.
10 Cleaning and Disinfection
This product is maintenance-free, provided that the cleaning
and disinfection instructions are adhered to.

10.1 General safety information

CAUTION!
Risk of contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.

10.2 Cleaning Intervals

IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
10.3 Cleaning
1. Remove the non-slip cover (if included) and
machine-wash at max. 60 °C.
2. Pull off the non-slip rubber caps.
3. Clean the frame and the non-slip rubber caps by wiping
down all generally accessible surfaces.
4. Dry the parts with a cloth.
5. Reinstall the rubber caps and the cover.

10.4 Disinfection instructions

Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users.
In domestic care
Method: Follow the application notes for the used
disinfectant and wipe disinfect all accessible surfaces.
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant.
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