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ActiveAid 285 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SYMBOL LEGEND DATE OF MANUFACTURE CAUTION/ATTENTION SERIAL NUMBER SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Please be environmentally responsible and MANUFACTURER recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life. Afin de préserver l’environnement, veuillez confier ce produit à votre centre de recyclage à...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This will ensure the product is assembled properly and used in the most beneficial manner. The ActiveAid 285 should only be used under the guidance of a physician or therapist. Consult your physician or therapist for proper transfer techniques.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • The Shower/Commode chair is designed to accommodate most individuals up to 350 lbs. (158kg). • The expected service life of a 285 product is 3 years under normal use conditions. Note: this may vary based on frequency of use. • ActiveAid products are specifically designed to be used with ActiveAid accessories and options. Unless otherwise noted, accessories and options from other manufacturers have not been tested by ActiveAid and are not recommended for use with ActiveAid products. • Product modifications made without express written consent (including but not limited to, modification through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments) are not recommended and will void the product warranty.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Tools required for setup: 7/16" wrench, 5/32" hex key, #10 metric wrench. Note: Assembly may include some or all these steps based on shipping configuration and options of the product selected. 1. Remove all parts from the shipping container(s). Remove all packing material from the parts. Recycle shipping and packing materials in accordance with the recycling codes of your location. 2. If the leg rests were ordered, insert the ends (with the pin) into the receiver of the front support.
  • Page 7 4. If the large head support was ordered, remove acorn nut and clamp from headrest assembly. 5. Unscrew ratchet handle until there is room to insert the head support stem. Insert head support stem. 6. Place clamp back into postion.
  • Page 8 7. Place acorn nut back onto bolt and tighten securely. 8. If the small foam head support was ordered, place it onto the back as shown. 9. If the Abductor/Deflector was ordered, insert into the opening of seat as shown.

  • Page 9: Usage

    Usage Seat Remove by lifting one corner at a time or lift off one side only and pivot the seat up from the opposite side Install the seat by aligning opposite corners and snapping into place on the frame. Make sure that the seat is square, and all 4 corners are snapped into place before sitting on chair. Adjustable Sling Back Loosen strap thru buckle to decrease tension, tighten strap thru buckle to increase tension. Leg Rests Gooseneck Adjust the height of the footplate by depressing snap button and sliding footplate mount up or down to obtain correct height. Remove leg rest assembly by lifting on the gooseneck to remove it from the receiver of the front support. Elevating Leg Rest Adjust the height of the leg rest by depressing snap button and sliding footplate mount up or down to obtain correct height. Adjust the angle of the leg rest upward by lifting, lower by depressing the tab. Arm Rests Height-Adjustable Arm Rests To raise the arm, push up on the armlock cap and pivot back the entire armrest. To lower the arm, pull down on the front of the armrest until the arm latch locks onto the securing stud under the arm pivot.
  • Page 10 Usage (cont.) Casters Locking casters: To lock casters (option), push down on the front of the caster brake lever. To release caster brake, push down on the rear of the caster brake. Removing Casters: Loosen then remove the self-locking nut and machine screw that are in the chair frame where the casters will be inserted. Insert caster so that it is flush with the frame. Re-insert the screw through the holes in the chair frame and caster stem. Note: Screw head should be to the outside of the frame and the nut to the inside. Hand start the nut onto the end of the screw Use a wrench and hex key to tighten the casters into place. Repeat for second caster.

  • Page 11: Trouble Shooting

    Loosen the top tension adjustment nut, lower the bottom tension adjustment nut one-half (1/2) of a turn, and tighten the top tension adjustment nut to properly secure both tension adjustment nuts in place. If the lock release mechanism continues to not lock properly, repeat the adjustment process as previously described above in this paragraph until the lock release mechanism engages “locking” and locks the tilt-in- space seating system in place The lock release mechanism is not releasing properly. Loosen the top tension adjustment nut, raise the bottom tension adjustment nut one-half (1/2) of a turn, and tighten the top tension adjustment nut to properly secure both tension adjustment nuts in place. If the lock release mechanism continues to not release properly, repeat the adjustment process as previously described above until the lock release mechanism engages “tilting” and releases the tilt-in-space seating sys- tem. Instructional Video viewable from the YouTube link at ActiveAid website www.activeaid.com See video: Model 285 – Instructional Video...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    • Upholstery pads may be cleaned with a non-abrasive, non-alcohol-based soap or sanitized using a bleach dilution of up to 1:10. Note, many anti-bacterial and disinfectant products contain alcohol and should not be used on the upholstery, due to the drying effect of the alcohol. Choose a non-alcohol-based sanitizer. Germicidal wipes that are rated to kill C-difficile spores may be used on the upholstery and the epoxy coated stainless steel. • Urethane Coated Fabrics may be cleaned with a sponge or damp cloth to wipe the surface clean with warm water. As needed, they may be hand washed using warm water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Line dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Parts Replacement When asking your supplier to order replacement parts, please specify the serial number of the 285 unit. Your Supplier will contact ActiveAid Customer Service to obtain the necessary items for your specific unit. If you have any questions, please contact your local supplier or call ActiveAid, LLC at 1-800-533-5330 or 1-507-644-2951.

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    ActiveAid products should only be used under the guidance of a physician. ActiveAid maintains a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the right to change features, specifications, and prices without prior notification. Check with ActiveAid for latest information. FORM 285MAN 121819 REV A...