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EasyCare showerbuddy SB2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual www.easycaresystems.co.uk...
  • Page 2 INTENDED USAGE: The Showerbuddy shower/commode chair is a medical device indicated for use by persons with limited mobility who are unable to stand, walk and/or seat independently. The device is specifically designed for individuals who require additional support and stability during washing, toileting and other hygienic activities. It is a class 1 medical device, which is intended to be used only as a seating option for toilet issues, showering and bathing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents Exploded Parts ............... 3 Parts List ................ 4 TubBuddy Assembly ............5 TubBuddy Setup ............. 10 TubBuddy Operation ............15 Cleaning + Maintenance ..........Safety Instructions ............Warranty Information ............24 Registration Form ............26 www.easycaresystems.co.uk...

  • Page 4: Exploded Parts

    exploded parts www.easycaresystems.co.uk...

  • Page 5: Parts List

    parts list See the exploded chair image for the location of parts. 5” Castor Wheel Arm Rest Knob Tube Cap (25mm) Back Rest Frame Secondary Brake (Left) Back Rest Fabric Secondary Brake (Right) Hand Grips Leg Tube Cap Bridge Tongue (Short) Track Wheel Rolling Base Legs Tube Washer (32mm)

  • Page 6: Tubbuddy Assembly

    assembly step 1 Insert the back rest into the seat base. Slide the back rest into the seat base until the clip pins click into the holes on the seat base. The clip pins secure the chair back frame in position. NOTE - To remove the seat back press the clip pins in and slide the seat back out of the...
  • Page 7 step 3 By sliding the armrest lock you can easily swing the armrest out of the way or secure the armrest in position. To unlock the armrest slide the armrest lock away from the armrest. To lock the armrest slide the armrest lock towards the armrest.
  • Page 8 step 5 Ensuring the correct orientation attach the seat cushion to the seat base by pushing the 4 locating lugs on the underside of the cushion into the connectors on the seat base. Firmly press the cushion into position so that the 4 locating lugs are securely located in the connectors.
  • Page 9 step 7 Using the grooves on the underside of the bath base track as a guide, place the bath base track onto the height adjustment tubes. Position the bath base track on the height adjustment tubes so that the 4 threaded holes on the wheeled base track are aligned with the 4 holes on the top of the height adjustment tubes.
  • Page 10 step 9 To attach the chest belt rotate the chair so that you have easy access to the back of the back rest. Slide the chest belt through the 2 attachment loops on the back rest. Before use adjust the length of the chest belt to suit the user.

  • Page 11: Tubbuddy Setup

    setup step 1 Align the side of your chair with the threshold of your bath. Check to ensure that the height of the bottom of the wheeled track is higher than the bath threshold If required the height of the wheeled track can be raised or lowered depending on the bath threshold height.
  • Page 12 step 3 Place the assembled bath base into your bath. NOTE - When positioning the bath base ensure it is located so there is enough room to allow the chair to transfer freely without hitting any other obstructions. step 4 Check to ensure that the height of the bottom of the bath base track is higher...
  • Page 13 step 5 Align the bridge with the bath base and insert the tongues into the bath base. Firmly push the tongues on the bridge into the bath base so the secondary brakes are pushed out of the way. Secure the bridge to the bath base using the latch in the centre of the bridge track.
  • Page 14 step 7 The wheeled base, bridge and bath base should now be securely connected together using the latches. Before continuing with the setup it is important to ensure that the tracks are level horizontally. step 8 If the tracks are not level horizontally, adjust the height of the bath base until the tracks are level.
  • Page 15 step 9 With the bath base placed in the bath secure it in position by adjusting the stabilising tubes. Press the clip pin in on the stabilising tube and slide outwards to the correct position. For smaller adjustments unscrew the rubber stopper to firmly secure the bath base.

  • Page 16: Tubbuddy Operation

    operation step 1 Securely attach the bridge to the bath base using the latches. Next securely attach the bridge to the wheeled base using the latches. NOTE - Ensure all latches securely ‘snap’ into the locked position. Ensure you lock all castor wheels before beginning the transfer.
  • Page 17 The primary brake will drop back into the correct position. step 4 Transfer your Showerbuddy SB2 from the wheeled base onto the shower base. Ensure the chair is transferred all the way onto the bath base and primary brake clicks to secure the chair in position.
  • Page 18 step 5 With your Showerbudd SB2 secured in position on the bath base remove the bridge and wheeled base. Release the latch which connects the bridge to the bath base and roll the wheeled base and bridge away. If space is limited release the latches on the bridge to remove the bridge from the wheeled base.
  • Page 19 7 To transfer your Showerbuddy SB2 back to the wheeled base lift and hold the primary brake lever to release the chair. The The primary brakes are located on each side of the wheeled and bath base tracks at the front.
  • Page 20 9 Ensure the primary brake securely locks your Showerbuddy SB2 in position on the wheeled base before disconnecting the bridge. Unlock the brakes on the castor wheels. Release the latches which connect the bridge to the wheeled base and roll the wheeled base away.

  • Page 21: Cleaning + Maintenance

    cleaning + maintenance It is recommended that your shower chair is serviced annually by your Showerbuddy Dealer or an authorised, competent service agent, in addition: 1. Regularly inspect all parts of the chair for defects. Any defective part should be removed promptly. 2.

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    safety instructions Safety Warning! Failure to comply with these safety instructions may result in injury or damage! It is important that the user(s), and/or the caregivers of the user(s), learn how to safely operate the Showerbuddy shower chair. The following must be read before use of the Showerbuddy shower chair to ensure the safe operation of your Showerbuddy shower chair: The Owner(s) Manual must be read and understood before using the Showerbuddy shower chair.
  • Page 23 ALWAYS Showerbuddy lock the shower chair 5” castor wheels when the chair is stationary. To do this step-on the levers which activates the wheel locks DO NOT STAND or step on the footrest, as the chair will tip forward possibly causing injury to the User. The footrests are not load bearing and are not intended or designed as a step..
  • Page 24 Showerbuddy shower chairs are supplied with chest and lap restraining straps which ensure the correct and safe operation of the shower chair for both the user(s) and the caregiver. It is important that these straps are used every time the shower chair is operated. Please contact your local dealer Showerbuddy for a detailed list of straps available as optional accessories.

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    warranty information 2 Year Limited Warranty Showerbuddy warrants our Showerbuddy Transfer Systems and all Showerbuddy products for two years from the date of purchase by the consumer. The warranty will only become active once the consumer submits the warranty registration card to the company with a copy of the purchase receipt.
  • Page 26 Reuse This medical device can be reused by another owner if the original owner of the product doesn’t need it anymore. Before reuse the device must be carefully inspected by authorized technical staff. Following elements should be checked: • rigidity of the structure, •...

  • Page 27: Registration Form

    www.easycaresystems.co.uk Contact Us Units 5 and 6 Lower Vicarage Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 7RJ T: 02380 420678 E: info@easycaresystems.co.uk Designed in New Zealand...

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