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SafetyPrecautions
•Pleasereadandunderstandallsafetyprecautionsanduserinstructionspriortouse.CallActiveAidat
1-800-533-5330or507-644-2951withquestionsorconcerns.
•TheShower/Commode chair is designed to accommodate most individuals up to 350 lbs. (158kg).
•Theexpectedservicelifeofa285productis3yearsundernormaluseconditions.Note: this may vary based on
frequency of use.
•ActiveAidproductsarespecicallydesignedtobeusedwithActiveAidaccessoriesandoptions.Unless
otherwise noted, accessories and options from other manufacturers have not been tested by ActiveAid and are
not recommended for use with ActiveAid products.
•Productmodicationsmadewithoutexpresswrittenconsent(includingbutnotlimitedto,modicationthrough
theuseofunauthorizedpartsorattachments)arenotrecommendedandwillvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Thisequipmentisdesignedtoaccommodatearangeofusers;therefore,theunithasvariousadjustmentslots
andholes.Avoidplacingngersorotherbodypartsinanyoftheseareas.
•Pleasedisposeofpackagingmaterialsproperly.Keepplasticbagsawayfromchildren.
•ActiveAidshower/commodechairsaredesignedforindooruseonly.
•Donotsubmergetheshower/commodechair.
•Extrememovementslaterallyorfronttobackmaycausetheunittotip.Thesemovementswillcauseachange
to the normal center of gravity of the chair.
•Whentransferringorre-positioninginthechair,ensurecastersareproperlyaligned(frontcastersinforward
position, rear casters positioned to the rear) and wheel locks/caster locks are locked (as applicable to the
congurationoftheselectedproduct).
•Donotusefootplatesinthetransferprocessorwhenshiftingyourweight.
•Wheellocks/casterlocksareintendedtokeeptheshower/commodechairstationaryduringtransferoruse.
They are not intended to be used as brakes to slow and stop a moving shower/commode chair.
•Donotremovetheanti-tiplevers,theyproviderearwardstability.
•Caution: Check all fasteners before operating.
•Caution: It is necessary to periodically check all fasteners (snap buttons, screws, nuts, bolts, clips, pull pins,
handles, etc.) to ensure they are secure.
Usage(cont.)
Casters
Lockingcasters:Tolockcasters(option),pushdownonthefrontofthecasterbrakelever.Toreleasecaster
brake, push down on the rear of the caster brake.
Removing Casters:Loosenthenremovetheself-lockingnutandmachinescrewthatareinthechairframe
wherethecasterswillbeinserted.Insertcastersothatitisushwiththeframe.Re-insertthescrewthroughthe
holes in the chair frame and caster stem. Note: Screw head should be to the outside of the frame and the nut to
the inside.HandstartthenutontotheendofthescrewUseawrenchandhexkeytotightenthecastersinto
place.Repeatforsecondcaster.
Wheels
Wheel Locks
To engage the wheel lock, push forward on the lever, to unlock pull back on the lever.
Note: If the wheel moves while wheel lock is engaged, the assembly needs to be moved slightly closer to
the wheel.
Belts
Hook and Loop Fasteners
Pullthebeltstripsaparttoseparatethem.Adjustthestripstotheproperposition.Pressthebeltstripstogether
to connect them.
Snap Fit Buckle
To unbuckle, depress the two spring arms on the male end and pull/slide to separate it from the female receiver.
To buckle, insert the male end into the female receiver until the spring arms secure. Listen for clicking sound to
indicateitissecure.Pullstrapthrumaleportionofbuckletotighten.
Abductor/Deector
Slidedeectorintothefrontopeningoftheseat.
Swing Away Adjustable Laterals
To swing the lateral back out of the way, depress the button, pull lateral back around behind the back. To make
widthadjustments,loosenscrews,slidelateralleftorrightinbrackettodesiredposition,tightenscrew.
Arm-Mounted Hip Guides
Toadjustforward/rearposition,slightlyloosenfront/rearknobandslideassemblyforward/backwardtodesired
position,tightenknobs.Toadjustwidth,slightlyloosenmiddletwoknobs,push/pullassemblyin/outtodesired
position, tighten knobs.
Check all fasteners (snap buttons, screws, nuts, bolts, clips, pull pins, handles, etc.) for tightness and make sure
they are secure.
