EasyCare showerbuddy SB2 User manual
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. Its purpose is to help physically handicapped people during
their hygienic activities. Any other use is prohibited.
INDICATIONS:
The device is specifically indicated for individuals who (because of the wide variety
of possible health problems) are unable to stand and /or walk and so they need an
assistance device to maintain some or all daily hygienic tasks.
CONTRADICTIONS:
This type of device must not be used by a disabled person alone. The user should
always be accompanied by a caregiver or assistance person. The device is not
recommended for persons with flaccid paralysis or other diseases that cause
serious body control problems. Such persons require special wheelchairs designed
for extra stability and support of the user’s body. The need for this type of specialty
wheelchair should be always estimated and indicated by a physician or a physical
therapist.
WARNING – Included in this packaging and fitted to the Showerbuddy chair are
small parts, plastic wrap and polystyrene packing that could be dangerous to
children under 5.
Keep children away from this device and do not let them play with any parts. It must
be kept away from children under 5 years old.
contents
Exploded Parts ............................................................... 3
Parts List ........................................................................ 4
TubBuddy Assembly ....................................................... 5
TubBuddy Setup ............................................................. 10
TubBuddy Operation ....................................................... 15
Cleaning + Maintenance ................................................. 20
Safety Instructions ......................................................... 21
Warranty Information ...................................................... 24
Registration Form ........................................................... 26
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parts list
15” Castor Wheel
3Tube Cap (25mm)
Secondary Brake (Left)
5
Secondary Brake (Right)6
Leg Tube Cap12
Track Wheel13
Tube Washer (32mm)14
Track Wheel Axle (Front)15
Foot Rest Grips20
Tube Washer (25mm)23
24 Fixing Knob
25 Securing Clip (Large)
Cushion Connector
27 Arm Rest Clip
28
29 Tube Cap (32mm)
See the exploded chair image for the location of parts.
Cushion30
Commode Bucket Connectors31
Commode Bucket + Lid32
Arm Rest (Left)33
Arm Rest (Right)34
35 Arm Rest Padding (Left)
36 Arm Rest Padding (Right)
Arm Rest Lock
37
Arm Rest Cap38
39 Arm Rest Knob
40 Back Rest Frame
41 Back Rest Fabric
Hand Grips
42
Bridge Tongue (Short)45
Rolling Base Legs51
Foot Rest (Rolling Base)52
Foot Rest Attachment (Nut + Bolt)53
Height Adjustment Tubes (Rolling Base)54
Rolling Base Track55
Primary Brake Lever (Left)56
57 Primary Brake Lever (Right)
58 Seat Base
Bridge
59 Primary Brake Stopper
60
61 Latch
Bath Base Track
62
Height Adjustment Tubes (Bath Base)63
Bath Base Leg (Front)64
Bath Base Leg (Rear)65
Foot Rest (Bath Base)66
67 Stabilising Tubes
68 Rubber Feet
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step 2
step 1 assembly
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
seat base.
Insert the arm rests into the sockets on
the seat base until the clip pin clicks and
locates the arm rests in position.
Screw the arm rest knob into the arm rest
to firmly secure the arm rest in position.
Swing the arm rest forward so that it locks
into position in the arm rest clip.
Slide the arm rest lock over the arm rest
clip to lock the arm rest in position.
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step 4
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.
NOTE
- The armrest locks should always be used
when the armrests aren’t in the swing
away position.
The armrests can be easily swung-away
when required.
Unlock the armrest by sliding the armrest
lock away from the armrest. Once this is
done the armrest can be swung away. The
clip pin which secures the armrest in
position stops the armrest from rotating
to far.
NOTE - The armrest locks should always
be used when the armrests aren’t in the
swing-away position.
step 6
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.
NOTE
- To remove the cushion, carefully remove
one lug at a time from the connectors until
all 4 locating lugs are removed.
Rotate the chair so that you have easy
access to the underside of the seat base.
From the back of the chair slide the
commode bucket into the 2 brackets on
the underside of the seat base.
Ensure the commode bucket is pushed in
far enough that the brackets securely hold
the commode bucket in position. The
commode bucket should be centred under
the opening in the cushion.
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step 8
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.
Secure the bath base track in position
by screwing 1 large fixing knob and tube
washer through each of the 4 holes in
the height adjustment tubes and into the
threaded holes on the bath base track.
On the underside of the seat base there
are 4 attachment points for the lap belt.
Unscrew the provided screws and
washers from the front attachment points
on the underside of the seat base.
Choose the attachment points you prefer
for your lap belt.
Slide the washer onto the screw and then
insert through the grommet in the lap belt.
Screw the lap belt securely into
position.
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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.
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