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Raz Rehab Shower Chairs AP / SP Models User’s Manual A guide to help users and caregivers in the safe usage and maintenance of Raz Rehab Shower Chairs 20080509...
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Up-to-date manuals are available online at www.razdesigninc.com. For clarification of any section of this manual, call the dealer that provided your Raz Rehab Shower Chair. If the dealer is unable to address certain concerns or questions, contact the Canadian distributor or manufacturer.
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Anti-tippers are an option for the Raz SP Shower Chairs. These are recommended whenever the chairs are to be used on uneven surfaces such as ramps or sloped floors. If the stability of the Raz SP is ever in question, anti-tippers should be installed by the dealer that supplied the chair.
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USERS SHOULD NEVER be left unattended in a Raz Shower Chair. IMPORTANT ! IF IT IS EVER FELT THAT ANY ASPECT OF THE RAZ SHOWER CHAIR IS IN NEED OF MAINTENANCE, CONTACT YOUR DEALER. ANY PROBLEMS THAT COULD AFFECT THE SAFE USAGE OF THE CHAIR MUST BE ATTENDED TO IMMEDIATELY.
USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL INFORMATION Raz Rehab Shower Chairs AP and SP Overview ............6 Rehab Shower Chair Models AP and SP Specifications..........6 USE AND OPERATION IPAS (Ischial Pelvic Alignment Seat)................7 Backrest ........................8 Armrests ........................8 Commode Pan ......................
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Raz Rehab Shower Chairs AP and SP Overview Rehab Shower Chair Models AP and SP Specifications SPECIFICATION RAZ AP RAZ SP SEAT WIDTH 18” 18” SEAT DEPTH 16” or 19” 16” or 19” SEAT ADJUSTMENT Up to 2” (fore/aft) Up to 2”...
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ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED WITH THE USER IN THE CHAIR. IPAS (Ischial Pelvic Alignment Seat) The unique seat on all Raz Shower Chairs was designed to help stabilize the pelvis and contoured for pressure reduction. The seats are made from a soft, integral-skin foam and are available in four configurations: 16”...
IMPORTANT ! ARMRESTS ON RAZ AP AND SP MODELS ARE NOT INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT OF AN INDIVIDUAL. TOO MUCH WEIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR MAY CAUSE THE CHAIR TO TIP.
If the brackets do not hold the commode pan under the seat securely, squeeze the metal brackets inward for realignment. Casters – All Models Each Raz Rehab Shower Chair caster is equipped with a dual lock feature which stops the caster from swivelling and rolling simultaneously.
SP wheel kit to facilitate the conversion between attendant and self propulsion. The seat to floor height range of a Raz SP model is 19.5” to 21.5” with 22” wheels installed, and 19.5” to 22.5” with 24” wheels installed. The self-propel wheels also have a fore and aft adjustment range of 3½”.
Lateral supports are designed to assist a user in maintaining an upright posture in the Raz Shower Chair. One or two lateral supports may be mounted on any Raz model. The molded foam pads have a soft foam exterior, contoured to hug the torso, with a solid insert to provide strength for positioning.
Pelvic Strap – All Models An optional two-piece pelvic support strap can be ordered with the shower chair and can be attached to any Raz model. The pelvic strap uses heavy-duty webbing and buckles for one-handed operation. To install the pelvic strap: 1.
All nuts used on your Raz Shower Chair are locknuts or are used in conjunction with a lock washer. Locknuts that are removed for any reason should be replaced rather than re-used.
It is highly recommended that the rinsing of Raz Shower Chair components occur in a well drained area with an industrial steam cleaner (e.g. Intersteam) or a commercial pressure washer.
CLEANING AND AS A RESIDUE WHEN THE SHOWER CHAIR IS IN USE. CONTACTS It is important that the Raz Rehab Shower Chair be properly assembled and all adjustments be made carefully. Up-to-date manuals can be downloaded from www.razdesigninc.com. For clarification of any section of this manual, contact a local Raz dealer, the Canadian distributor, or manufacturer.
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