Invacare 9670 Operating Instructions

Transfer Bench
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.
• DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel, before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
• The transfer bench backrest and armrest MUST be installed before using the transfer bench.
• DO NOT submerge seat in water otherwise damage to seat may result.
• Check rubber tips for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these conditions exist, replace rubber tips IMMEDIATELY.
• Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the transfer bench.
• Use seat arm only to assist in transfers. DO NOT attempt to use seat arm to assist in standing in tub, otherwise tipping of the transfer bench could
result.
• This product should only be used with tub floors wider than 18-5/8 inches.
• ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of this product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
• Most tub floors are higher than the bathroom floor. Before using, ensure that the four legs of the transfer bench inside the tub are adjusted to the
same height and the two legs outside the tub are adjusted to the same height, so as to achieve a level seat. If the transfer bench has suction feet, apply
all suction feet to the inside tub surface. DO NOT use the transfer bench if wobbly, unstable, or not level.
• After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
• The seat arm is NOT intended to support the total body weight of the user.
• Model 9670 only - Make sure that the compression buttons on the back support tabs are completely visible through the notches on the back of the
seat before use.
• If the transfer bench has suction feet, pull the tabs up to release the feet from the tub. Otherwise, permanent damage may occur.
Set-Up
NOTE: These instructions are valid for all types of transfer benches, although models vary.
Attaching the Back
Perform one of the following depending on bench type:
Model 9670 (DETAIL "A"):
1. Push the tabs on the bottom of the back into the holes in the seat until the
compression buttons are completely visible through the notches on the
back of the seat.
Other transfer bench models (DETAIL "B"):
1. Position the back support on the back support tubes and secure with four
mounting screws.
2. Align seat support tubes with the four channel guides on the underside
of the frame and slide them through the channel guides until the snap
buttons fully protrude through the channel guide holes.
NOTE: An audible ʺclickʺ will be heard.
Attaching the Seat Pads/Seat
Perform the following depending on bench type:
Model 9670 (DETAIL "A"):
1. Position the seat and leg frames together upside down on a level surface
(snap buttons facing inward).
2. Attach the leg frames to the seat with mounting screws.
Other transfer bench models (DETAIL "B"):
1. Position the seat pads and leg frames together upside down on a level
surface.
2. Secure the end rail to the leg frame with the short mounting screws and
locknuts.
3. Repeat STEPS 1‐2 to attach the other end rail on the opposite end of the
leg frames.
4. Align the mounting holes in the seat pads with the mounting holes in the
leg frames and attach with mounting screws.
Attaching the Seat Arm
Perform the following depending on bench type:
Model 9670 (DETAIL "A"):
1. On the end of the transfer bench with the soap dish, remove and retain
the hardware that secures the seat to the leg frame.
2. Position the seat arm against the leg frame and into the slots in the seat.
Thread the mounting screws through the seat arm, the leg frame and the
seat support. Secure all in place with two locknuts.
Other transfer bench models (DETAIL "B"):
1. Remove and retain the hardware that secures the end rail to the leg
frame.
2. Position the end rail against the leg frame. Position the seat arm on the
outside of the leg frame.
3. Secure the end rail and seat arm to the leg frame with two mounting
screws and locknuts.
4. Model 98071 only:
• To install the seat arm, push the snap buttons on the seat arm and
insert into the brackets. Make sure that the snap buttons fully protrude
through the holes in the brackets.
NOTE: An audible ʺclickʺ will be heard.
• To remove the seat arm, push the snap buttons in and pull up.
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Transfer Bench
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
DETAIL "A" - TRANSFER BENCH MODEL 9670
Back
Tabs (insert into holes in seat)
Seat
Leg Extension
DETAIL "B" - OTHER TRANSFER BENCH MODELS
MODEL 9871
Back
Back Support
Support
Tubes
Seat Arm
Seat Pads
Leg
Frame
End
Rail
Channel Guides
Height
Leg
Adjustment
Extension
Holes
Adjusting Transfer Bench Height
Make sure that all snap buttons protrude fully through the height
adjustment holes in the leg extensions before use, otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
1. Press the snap button on the leg frame.
2. Slide the leg extension up or down to the desired height until snap
button protrudes fully through the height adjustment hole in the leg
extension.
NOTE: An audible ʺclickʺ will be heard.
3. Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other legs as required.
1
Seat Arm
Soap Dish
Leg Frame
MODEL 98071
Back
Back Support
Support
Seat Arm
Seat Pads
End
Rail
Leg
Channel Guides
Frame
Leg
Snap Button
Extension
Height
Suction
Adjustment Holes
Feet
WARNING
Part No 1148079
Tubes