Invacare Aqua H140 User Manual page 2

Invacare® Aqua / Ocea
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety
instructions. If you find that the font size in the printed
document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF
version from the website.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications
without further notice.
In case of a serious incident with the product, you should
inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in
your country.
1.2 Warranty Information
We provide a manufacturer's warranty for the product
in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of
Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from
whom the product was obtained.
1.3 Compliance
This CE-marked medical device conforms to: EU Medical
Device Regulation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, REACH, EN 12182
and related standards.
1.4 Service life
The expected service life of this product is five years
when used daily in accordance with safety instructions and
intended use, stated in this manual. The effective service life
can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.
1.5 Limitation of Liability
Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:
• Non-compliance with the user manual
• Incorrect use
• Natural wear and tear
• Incorrect assembly or set-up
• Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable
spare parts
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
– Do not use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading
and understanding these instructions and any
additional instructional material.
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WARNING!
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Risk of Falling!
– Before every use, check the product for damage
and ensure that it is securely assembled.
– Do not use if defective.
– Do not make any unauthorised alterations or
modifications to the product.
– Do not use as sports equipment or climbing aid.
– Only use suitable wall plugs and bolts for
mounting the H320/1.
WARNING!
Risk of Falling!
Excessive or intermittent loads can lead to
breaking.
– Do not exceed the maximum load, refer to 7
Technical Data, page 3 .
2.2 Labels and Symbols on Product
Identification Label (Fig. 2)
Conformity mark
Lot number
Manufacturer
3 Components
3.1 Intended Use
Invacare Aqua (H140-H142) and Invacare Ocea (H320/1) are
grab handles to be fixed on walls with screws. The products
are intended as support aids for persons with mobility
limitations when e.g. going in and out from a bathtub or
moving in the shower.
Indication: If used without an assistant, the users
must be able to keep their own balance. There are no
contraindications known when using the product as intended.
For the maximum user weight, see 7 Technical Data, page 3 .
3.2 Scope of Delivery
The scope of delivery is shown in figure 1.
4 Setup
WARNING!
Risk of Falling!
– Mount only to walls that have a sufficient
load-bearing capacity (Fig. 3).
1. Place the grab handle in the desired position against
the wall, examples shown in Fig. 4 & 5, and mark the
mounting points using a scribing tool (Fig. 6).
2. Use a drill to make suitably sized holes at the points
marked on the wall (Fig. 7).
3. Fix the grab handle to the wall using the included wall
mounting kit (Fig. 8).
A wall mounting kit is not included for model H320/1.
4. Only for H140 – H142: Place the screw covering caps on
the fixing elements (Fig. 9).
5. Grip the grab handle with one hand and carry out the
desired body movement (Fig. 4 & 5).
Maximum safe
load
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