Usage Instructions - Carex Uplift Commode Assist Manual

V. Usage Instructions
Figure G
Figure H
DEPRESS
GENTLY!
Figure I
SITTING ON THE COMMODE ASSIST
▪ Before first use, make sure that the
lifting mechanism is in place and set at
the proper weight setting. Do not place
the Commode Assist on area rugs.
▪ You should back up to the Commode
Assist, until you feel the Plastic Seat at
the back of your legs; it will generally
reach just above the backs of the knees.
(Figure G). Again, your feet should be
flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
Your hands should be firmly grasping
the arm rests before sitting on the raised
plastic seat.
▪ When you sit on the toilet seat, you
should be sitting back on the toilet seat,
not perched on the edge. This will apply
the amount of weight required to gently
lower you to a seated position. The
Commode Assist will gently lower you to
the seated position. When the seat is in
the flat position, there will be a "click";
this indicates the safety locking
mechanism is locked.
RISING FROM THE COMMODE ASSIST
▪ To raise yourself, you should be sitting
with feet about shoulder width apart,
heels of the feet approximately 1" in
front of the legs of the Commode Assist.
(Figure H). You then unlock the locking
mechanism by GENTLY, but
completely, (Figure I) depressing the
grey release handle. You should not
keep pressure on the release handle,
pressing it once will unlock the safety
lock.
▪ Putting too much pressure on this may
break the handle.
▪ Lean forward and push off with your
arms and legs (Figure K, L).
Figure J
Figure K
Figure L
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