Aquatec® 90 Ergo
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety
instructions. If you find that the font size in the printed
document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF
version from the website.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in
your country.
1.2 Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer's warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of
Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.
1.3 Compliance
This CE- and UKCA-marked medical device conforms to: EU
Medical Device Regulation, UK Medical Device Regulation, ISO
13485, ISO 14971, REACH, ISO 17966 and related standards.
1.4 Service Life
The expected service life of this product is three years when
used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions,
maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual.
The effective service life can vary according to frequency and
intensity of use.
1.5 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:
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Non-compliance with the user manual
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Incorrect use
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Natural wear and tear
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Incorrect assembly or set-up
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Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
spare parts
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
– Do not use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
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WARNING!
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Risk of Falling!
– Do not use if defective.
– Do not make any unauthorised alterations or
modifications to the product.
– Do not stand on this product.
– Do not use on toilet seat.
– Do not sit on the lid.
– Do not slide over from/to the side, for example
from/to a wheelchair.
WARNING!
– Before first use, clean the product thoroughly.
– Before every use, check the product for damage
and ensure that it is correctly positioned.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
Non-original or wrong parts may affect the
function and safety of the product.
– Only use original parts for the product in use.
– Due to regional differences, refer to your local
Invacare catalogue or website for available
options or contact your Invacare distributor. See
addresses at the end of this document.
2.2 Labels and Symbols on the Product
Identification Label (Fig. 6)
Manufacturer
A
UK Conformity Assessed H
B
C
European Conformity
Lot number
D
Read user manual
E
F
Maximum user weight
The identification label is attached to the back of the
toilet seat.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Intended Use
The Aquatec 90 Ergo is a raised toilet seat that elevates
the seating height on toilets for 10 cm for a better seating
position. The product is fixed by simply placing it onto the
toilet bowl. The product sticks on the toilet bowl due to its
adhesive material underneath.
The product is intended to be used as an entry level aid for
self-hygiene care and toilet purposes. The product provides
support for sitting down or standing up from a toilet.
Intended Users
Users are any adults and adolescents with limited mobility
or limited muscle strength. The user must be able to keep
own balance or ensures the availability of additional support
i.e. a wall mounted grab bar.
Indications
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Limited mobility (e.g. legs and/or hips) but adequate
body stability or
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having muscle strength issues to stand up/sit down due
to transitional or permanent disabilities.
Production date
G
Unique Device
Identifier
I
Medical Device
Reference number
J
Product designation
K
1649825-C