Chiltern Invadex AquaMaster User manual

Shower Chairs

user guide

Tilt in Space Shower Chair

AquaMaster

93/42 EEC

This guide contains essential information in relation to safe use and maintenance, it should

be retained with the chair for future reference.

Contents

Things to consider before using the

shower chair . .....................................................2

Operating Instruction ......................................... 5

Parts Guide ....................................................... 8

Seat Options .................................................. 10

Accessories ................................................... 12

Waist strap xing ................................. 13

Cleaning and Maintenance.............................. 14

Technical Information....................................... 15

Warranty .......................................................... 16

Life Expectancy Statement.............................. 16

Declaration of Conformity................................ 17

Shower Chairs

These products carry the CE mark under the

Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as amended

2007 and have been designed to the highest

standards with safety, strength and quality in mind.

This guide should be throughly read and understood

prior to use of your Chiltern Invadex Shower Chair.

To obtain a copy of this guide in

large print, please contact us on

01869 365500.

Things to consider before

using the Shower Chair

Safety Considerations

• This product is designed for use as a shower commode chair, it is not intended

to take the place of a wheelchair. As such, in order to maintain the safety of

users and/or carers this product must not be used outdoors or to negotiate

steps and stairs.

• The use of this chair is subject to an assessment of risk and suitability con-

ducted by a competent person.

• The safe working load of 160kg (25 stone) must never be exceeded.

• The footrests are designed for resting feet on, not for standing on, or full

weight bearing.

• The chair should be inspected for defects before every use and removed from

use should any damage be observed.

• The backrest and armrests must be used at all times when the chair is occupied.

• Check that castor xings are secure and that the seat is correctly attached

prior to use.

• At all times when transferring onto the shower chair and when the chair is

stationary, ensure brakes are in the on position.

• Prior to making any adjustment of the chair, restraints which have been provided

as part of the risk assessment (eg lap straps & harnesses) must be secured.

• Prior to tilting, ensure that hands and arms are inside the chair.

To t a commode pan (if tted with cradle)

SAFETY NOTE: To avoid the possibility of trapping, do not slide the

commode pan on or off the rails whilst someone is sitting in the chair.

2. Clip pan holder onto

front and rear cross bars

as shown

1. Remove the seat

3. Replace the seat

4. Slide pan onto cradle

from rear of chair

Removing the seat

Release the clips by grasping the front of the seat whilst holding down the armrests,

as Fig 1.

Snapping on the seat

Safety Note: Put one hand at front of seat and one at rear to avoid trapping

ngers under armrest, as Fig 2.

Snap on the seat ensuring correct orientation as Fig 3 (Fig 4 for extended seat op-

tion), and centralise the seat in the frame. Tip the chair backward to visually check all

clamps are secured, as Figs 3 and 4.

Backrest Fabrics

The backrest cover must be fully attached (clips and straps) as shown below.

Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3

Standard seat

Extended seat

Fig 4

Operating Instruction

The Aquamaster tilting shower chair is simple to operate via a single rear mounted

control lever tted on the cross bar push handle, this operates the two stainless steel

gas springs and ensures that it is light and easy to use. It has a safe working load

of (160kgs) 25 stone.

To ensure the safety of both the end user and the carers, the braked castors should

be checked for damage prior to each use and applied;

• during transfer onto and out of the chair

• at all times once the chair has reached its destination

• prior to recline\raising of the chair

Braked castors are indicated by a GREY or RED locking lever.

The brakes are applied/release as shown below;

As an optional extra the chair can be tted with a directional lock castor, this is indi-

cated by a GREEN locking lever.

When applied (in the same manner as shown above) it is important to note that the

directional lock is not a brake it will lock the chair into a straight steering position but

will not prevent movement.

Please note: only one directional locking castor should be tted to the chair, should

more than one be observed this should be reported to the service/maintenance

contractor.

Applying wheel brake

Releasing wheel brake

Armrests

Armrests have been designed to be adjustable to aid side transfer onto the chair.

There are two armrest types, xed and tip up.

Fixed armrests

• The armrests can be removed for easy transfer, as shown below.

• To remove the armrest, loosen the hand wheel (1), lift the armrest upwards from

the rear of the armrest pad (2), as shown below.

Tip up armrests

Tip up arm rests are permanently xed to the frame and pivot upwards to enable easy

access side transfer

CAUTION: Armrests must always be placed back into position after the

transfer has taken place.

All transfers should be planned in advance in accordance with the necessary

assessment of risk.

Adjusting the height of the footrest

Footrest height should be adjusted to ensure the comfort of the user.

• Carefully remove the pin clips (one per side) that hold the footrest in place -

loosen the threaded hand wheels on the rear of the framework to allow the foot

rest assembly to be moved freely

• Move the footrest to the desired position ensuring that the nal hole in the foot

rest is not exceeded.

Tilt\Recline

The Tilt in Space adjusts via its double powerful, high quality gas springs.

The use of twin gas springs rather than a single unit allows the chair clear access over

a toilet but ensures it is correctly balanced and therefore stable and strong. The chair

can be reclined using the easy to use handgrip in an innite number of positions from

0 degrees until the chair reaches 30 degrees.

To reduce the risk of entrapment, prior to attempting any rearward recline

ensure that hands and arms are on the armrests or inside the chair.

To recline the chair grip the lever rmly, as shown, and pull down on the handle until the

required tilt is obtained. Release the lever and the chair tilt will be locked into position.

The chair is then raised by gripping the lever and gently pulling up on the chair handle

allowing a controlled return to the level seated position, as per the lowering operation

it can be stopped at any point during its upwards travel.

• Check that both sides of the foot rests are adjusted equally and carefully

reinsert the pin clips to either side of the foot rest,ensuring that the clips

pass through the framework and the foot rest is securely held in place,the

threaded hand wheel is then tightened to prevent movement and provide a

stable resting platform.

This user guide covers the standard models listed.

If you need a replacement part that is not shown, or if you have a query regarding

your chair, please contact your supplier for assistance.

For an efcient response it will help if you have the chair Serial Number to hand, when

you call. This can be found on the cross bar under the seat.

Parts Guide

item description qty part no

1 M8x15 Handwheel 4 CH0208

2 Footrest (LH) Assembly 1 CHCS500LA-1

3 Footrest (RH) Assembly 1

4a Straight Armrest Stainless Steel Assembly pair CHCS3001

4b 1/2 Wide Armrest Stainless Steel Assembly (not shown) pair CHCS3002

4c Wide Armrest Assembly Stainless Steel (not shown) pair CHCS3003

4d Tip Up Armrest Assembly Stainless Steel (not shown) pair CHCS005GREY

Tip Up c/w Front Support (not shown) pair CHCS005AGREY

5 Bracked Grey Plastic Castor 4 202-00520

6 Tube Lock Headrest Section (M8) 2 CH0510

7 Fabric Headrest Assembly 1 CHCS3053

8 Hydraulic Gas Ram 2 CH0500

9 Gas Ram Control Lever 1 CH0503

10 Ram Cable Assembly 2 CH0506

11 Frame Assembly 18” (A14) 1 CHCS5000

11 Frame Assembly 21” (A15) 1 CHCS5001

12 Backrest/Headrest Fabric 1 201-00019

Cable Ties (to suit above) 3 002-00006

13 E Clip 2 002-00010

Seats see pages 10 and 11

450mm (18”) Seat at padded 1 211-01000

450mm (18”) Seat medium horseshoe 1 211-01001

450mm (18”) Extended seat medium horseshoe 1 211-01005

450mm (18”) Seat large horseshoe 1 211-01002

450mm (18”) Extended seat large horseshoe 1 211-01006

450mm (18”) Seat medium aperture 1 211-01003

450mm (18”) Seat large aperture 1 211-01004

525mm (21”) Seat at padded 1 213-01000

525mm (21”) Seat large horseshoe 1 213-01002

525mm (21”) Extended seat large horseshoe 1 213-01006

525mm (21”) Seat large aperture 1

Skirted seats for use with Clos-o-Mat

450mm (18”) Seat medium horseshoe skirted 1 211-01007

450mm (18”) Seat large horseshoe skirted 1 211-01008

450mm (18”) Seat medium aperture skirted 1 211-01009

450mm (18”) Seat large aperture skirted 1 211-01010

450mm (18”) Extended seat medium horseshoe skirted 1 211-01011

450mm (18”) Extended seat large horseshoe skirted 1 211-01012

525mm (21”) Seat large horseshoe skirted 1 213-01008

525mm (21”) Seat large aperture skirted 1 213-01010

525mm (21”) Extended seat large horseshoe skirted 1 213-01012

CHCS500RA-1

213-01004

Armrest options

4a 4b 4c

370

150

seat height

STRAIGHT

420

150

seat height

HALF WIDE

470

150

seat height

WIDE

TIP UP

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