Borringia Aqua Basic XL User manual
User’s Manual
Aqua Basic XL™Shower- & Commode Chair
90F98, UK
4/10-2010
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User’s Manual
Aqua Basic XL™Shower- & Commode Chair
Contents:
Page:
1. Marking 2
2. General Information 2
3. Measurements & Weight 3
3. User’s Instructions with photos 4
Dealer (Stamp): Authorised Service (Stamp):
Manufacturer:
Borringia A/S Hejreskovvej 18 B-C DK-3490 Kvistgård Tel.: +45 49 13 88 55
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Your Aqua Basic XL chair is marked in accordance with the relevant technical standards:
Marking, frame- & Batch No., Aqua Basic XL™:
Explanation:
90F98: Identifies the product, i.e. an Aqua Basic XL Shower- & Commode chair
10: Identifies the production year, i.e. 2010
08 Identifies the production month i.e. August
235 Identifies the individual frame number of this chair
Max. 200 kg Informs of the max. user weight, i.e. 200 kg (440 lbs)
Aqua Basic XL™ XL - Height-Adjustable Light Weight Shower- & Commode Chair
Aqua Basic XL is a very flexible all-round shower- & commode chair, made 100% in aluminium. This means that
it is both stainless and very light compared to steel chairs. Aqua Basic XL is height-adjustable so that it can be
adapted to the needs of the individual user. The standard equipment includes a soft ergonomically shaped PU
toilet seat with lid. The seat has a cut-away at the front for easy personal hygiene.
The soft backrest with 3 tension straps offers optimal support, yet still allows for access to wash the user’s loin
from the back of the chair.
Aqua Basic XL can quickly, easily and cheaply be changed from a helper-driven shower- & commode chair to a
user-driven shower- & Commode Wheelchair with 24” rear wheels with drive rims.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions for product improvements, please contact your dealer or
Safety: Note the following pieces of advice with regard to safety:
•Never a person with poor stability unattended in the chair
•Make sure that the hands, legs and feet of the user are not squeezed between parts of the
Aqua Basic XL and other aid products (e.g. wheelchair, bed, or the like)
•Never use the Aqua Basic XL in hot surroundings, e.g. in Saunas or in steam baths
Daily
Inspection: Before using Aqua Basic XL, always check the following points:
•There should be no visual cracks, dents or deformation of any metal part on the Chair
•The castors must be securely fastened and should run smoothly.
Cleaning: Use water with standard detergents or dish washing liquid on a damp cloth. Dry with cloth.
Chalk stains should be removed by spraying the chair with normal vinegar. Leave the vinegar
to work for 2-3 hours, and then rinse with water.
90F05 10 08 235
Max 200 kg
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NEVER use alcohol, acids or organic solvents.
NEVER expose the chair, electronics etc. to temperatures above 50º Celsius
The toilet seat may be removed for cleaning. The seat can be cleaned at temperatures of
max. 80º Celsius. May be cleaned at 85º Celsius, if exposure is restricted to max. 2
minutes. NEVER sterilize the seat by autoclave.
User weight: Aqua Basic XL has been tested and approved for use by persons with a max. Body weight of
200 kg (440 lbs.)
Disposal: When an Aqua Basic XL is taken out of use, you should see to it that the chair is disposed
off in an environmentally friendly way. Follow the instructions below:
Metal parts: All metal parts are made of aluminium or stainless steel and can safely be
recycled. The painting will not result in any toxic components as a result of
recycling.
Plastic: All plastic parts are made of PU (Polypropylene) except the wheels, the foot
plates and the backrest upholstery, which are made of Nylon. Both types of
plastic can safely be burned in modern refuse disposal plants.
Measurements & Weight:
Height: 90 – 97,5 cm 35,5 – 38,5”
Total width, small castors: 65 cm 24,6”
Total length, small castors: 92 cm 36,2”
Total width, with 24” rear wheels: 61 cm 24,0”
Total length, with 24” rear wheels: 106 cm 41,7”
Seat height: 46,5 – 54 cm 18,3 – 21.3”
Seat height with 24” rear wheels: 51,5 cm 20,3”
Seat width: 56 cm 22,8”
Seat depth: 43 cm 16,9”
Width between armrests 51 or 54 cm 20,1 or 21,6”
Height of the arm rests above the seat: 18 cm 7,0”
Minimum clearance of the base: 15 cm 5,9”
Turning diameter with small castors: 98 cm 38,6”
Turning diameter with 24” rear wheels: 118 cm 46,4”
Weight with small castors:: 13,5 kg 29,7 lbs.
Weight with24” rear wheels: 19,5 kg 42,9 lbs.
Max. User weight: 200 kg 440 lbs.
Optional equipment:
•Bedpan with lid (plastic)
•1 set of 24” rear wheels with brackets, quick-release axels and brakes
•Elevating footrests
•Torso-, hip- & leg belt
Warranty: Two years warranty on failure in metal construction. Warranty does not cover damage as a
result of faulty use of the chair. Casters, which are subject to normal tear, are warranted for one
year; failure as a result of misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Mounting the backrest:
1. Insert the backrest in the two holes behind the seat and tighten the 2 thumb-screws securely.
2. When correctly mounted, the backrest should be absolutely stiff.
Height-adjustment and risk of finger trapping:
1. Each wheel-leg is mounted with a clip (See pic.). When the clip is removed, the height can be adjusted in
increments of 2,5 cm (1”). In the highest position, the seat is 54 cm (21,3”) above the floor, in the lowest 46,5
cm (18,3”).
2. Aqua Basic XL is equipped with folding armrest for easy transfer. The back of the armrests is covered to
protect the caregivers against finger trapping.
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Footrests & Elevating Footrests:
1. Aqua Basic XL is equipped with swing-away, height-adjustable footrests. To swing the footrest to the side,
release the handle as shown and push the footrest to the side. The height can be adjusted by removing the clip,
telescope the foot plate to the desired height and re-inserting the clip.
2. Aqua Basic XL can also be equipped with elevating footrests. Pull the footrest upwards until the desired
elevation is reached and let go. The footrest locks into place.
3. In order to fold the footrest back down, release the handle (as shown in pic. 3). Remember to support the user’s
leg so as the lower the leg in a controlled manner.
Mounting of Large Rear Wheels With Drive Rims:
1. Aqua Basic XL can easily be changed from a “passive” (helper-driven) chair to an active shower- & commode
wheelchair. All it takes is mounting of the brackets and the brakes.
2. Remove the small plastic caps on the inside of the rear tubes, if this has not already been done.
3. Place the half of the bracket with the guide pin in such a way that the pin goes into the hole in the tube on the
chair.
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4. Slide the other half of the bracket down the tube until it is in place.
5. The 2 Allen Key bolts from the outside of the bracket and the 2 nuts are placed on inside and securely fastened
with an Allen key.
6. When correctly mounted, the bracket should look as shown on the picture, when seen from the inside. Repeat
for bracket number 2 on the opposite side of the chair.
7. Push the quick-release axel of each wheel through the receivers in the bracket and control that the wheel has
locked into place. The chair is now ready for use.
8. To remove the wheels, push the black button at the center and pull the wheel outwards.
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Mounting of Brakes for the Large Rear Wheels:
1. There is a brake for either side of the chair. For each brake there are 2 nuts and 2 washers.
2. Put the brake into the receiving cut-away and adjust it horizontally until the distance between the brake pad and
the tire is approx. 1,5 cm (0,6”) when the brake is open.
3. Put the washers and subsequently the self-locking nuts on the threads from the inside of the chair. Tighten
them securely with key supplied with the chair. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the chair
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