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USER GUIDE:
Shower Chair
COMFORT VALUE
iii. Select the position for the wheel and insert the axel bolt through the mounting plate.
iv. Re-fit the washer and locking nut (locking nut should be replaced by a new nut)
v. Repeat the processes for the opposite wheel, ensuring that the axle bolt is positioned in
the same hole on the mounting plate. You will need to adjust the front castors to match
the rear wheels as explained in 4.1.1.
The brakes will also need adjustment and a suitably sized Allen key wrench will be required
(not supplied).
i. Release the Allen key bolt on the brake-mounting block.
ii. With the brake in the fully released position slide the brake to the required position
(leaving a gap of approx. 15mm between the brake and the tyre).
iii. Re-tighten the Allen key bolt.
iv. Repeat operations 1 to 3 for the opposite side.
4.3 Braked Wheels & Castors
4.3.1 Attendant
Attendant chairs are fitted with brake castors (identified by a red pedal). This is a foot-
operated brake.
i. Press down with the ball of the foot onto the front of the pedal to operate the brake.
ii. Push back on the pedal to release.
4.3.2 Self-propelling Wheel - Operating the Hand Brakes
Self-propelling models are fitted with a hand brake.
To operate the brake: push forward on the brake lever until it locks in place
To release the brake: pull back on the brake lever.
The brakes may also require adjustment and a suitably sized allen key wrench will be
required (not supplied).
i. Release the allen key bolt on the brake-mounting block.
ii. With the brake in the fully released position slide the brake to the required position
(leaving a gap of approx. 15mm between the brake and the tyre).
iii. Re-tighten the allen key bolt.
iv. Repeat operations i-iii for the opposite side
4.4 Armrests
4.4.1 Operation
The armrest is a self-supporting arm. The armrests must not be used to help manoeuvre
the chair; push handles are supplied for this reason.
To raise the arm: lift / fold upwards.
To lower the arm: pull / fold downwards.
4.4.2 To Replace the Arm or Adjust the Resistance
i. Remove the outer black plastic cap – 2 x posi pan screws
ii. Remove or tighten the nyloc nut depending on the task
Tightening will increase the resistance required to fold the arm
Removing the nut will all the arm to be removed and the mouldings replaced or
lubricated
iii. Once the nyloc nut is removed, the arm can be removed from the pivot bolt.
iv. The swivel moulding can now be removed and replaced or lubricated using grease.
Refitting is the reverse of the removal process
(CVSC/ATT + CVSC/SP)
UG/CVSC-01
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