aidapt VR130 Manual

N.B. This equipment must be
installed by a competent person.
VR130: Coniston Rotating Bather
Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing to purchase the Coniston rotating bather. The Coniston is
manufactured using only the finest materials available. If used in accordance with the
user instructions the Coniston should give you many years of continuous service.
2. Construction
Frame Non-rust Aluminium
Side bath grippers Stainless steel and plastic
Side bath adjusters Stainless steel alloy and plastic/rubber
Seat Polypropylene plastic in two sections:
Top section consisting of seat arms and lock handles
Bottom section consisting of bath frame with adjusters
3. Purpose
The Coniston is designed to traverse a rectangular bath of the following widths;
700 mm 750 mm and 800 mm (nominal) only. The seat rotates enabling the user to
transfer onto the seat then rotate back and lock into position facing down the bath. It is
designed to be used as a bathing aid only.
4. Duty o Care
It is strongly advised that the product is fully assessed by a professional for suitability
and compatibility with the intended bath and client before use.
5. Installation Instructions
5.1 Firstly remove the Coniston rotating bather from its packaging. Visually
check for any damage and fully test all moving parts prior to installation.
5.2 Check the width of the bath you intend to install the Coniston rotating
bather onto. The Coniston is designed to fit onto three nominal widths
of bath these are 700 mm 750 mm and 800 mm. These widths are the
most common found in the EU.
Do not attempt to install the Coniston on any other type of
bath doing so may seriously compromise the safety of the
user.
5.3 Once you have checked the width of the bath if necessary adjust all
four of the width adjusters. If the Coniston is to be installed on a 700
mm wide bath leave the width adjuster in the closed position.
If the bath is wider than 700 mm it may be necessary to alter the width
adjuster (see fig. 1). This is achieved by carefully removing the ‘E’ clip
(see fig. 1a) and pulling the blue plastic coloured bath gripper towards
you.
ig.1 ig. 1a ig. 2
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VR130: Coniston Rotating Bather
Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
5.4 When you are satisfied that you have located the correct punched hole (this is
normally the second punched hole for 750 mm wide baths and the third
punched hole for 800 mm wide baths).
Under no circumstances must any further holes be drilled or punched into
the Coniston to further increase the width as this could seriously
compromise the user’s safety and will invalidate any warranty.
5.5 Once you are satisfied that you have located the correct pre-punched hole
carefully reinsert the ‘E’ Clip (see fig. 1a) ensuring that it passes completely
through the frame (see fig. 2).
While the Coniston has been designed for use with 700 mm
750 mm and 800 mm wide baths the width of an installed bath may vary in
that the longside of the bath rim next to the wall may be fully buried.
If you have an insufficient amount of the bath rim exposed it is strongly
advised that you install our wall fixed support plate this is designed to
prevent the Coniston tilting whilst in use.
Contact the Aidapt Equipment Sales Office on [phone] for more
details.
5.6 The side arms of the Coniston rotating bather can also be adjusted. To adjust
the arms turn the seat part of the bather upside down.
Adjusting one arm at a time press down on the two gold domed clips holding
the arms in place slide the arm to the desired width ensuring the domed clips
pass back through the frame (see fig. 3).
Repeat the process for the other arm ensuring that both arms are adjusted to
the same width.
ig.3 ig. 4
5.7 Once you have adjusted the width adjusters (and side arms if necessary) to
suit the bath carefully place the base section onto the bath rim (long edge).
Undo the locking nuts holding the side supports in place using a suitable
spanner (see fig.4). Adjust both supports equally until both grippers are
equally adjusted and gripping the side of the bath. When the side supports
are properly adjusted tighten the locking nuts to keep the base of the unit in
place.
5.8 Once you are satisfied that the base unit is correctly installed you are now
ready to attach the seat.
Carefully lift the seat section onto the top of the base ensuring that the
female locator hole on the base of the seat (see fig. 5) is lined up and located
onto the spline of the base section (see fig. 6) and lower into place.
ig. 5 ig. 6
6. Testing the Unit
Before using the seat it is important that you test it has been installed correctly.
Test the unit by rotating the unit a full 360
o
and checking that the Coniston locks
into the predetermined lock points which are set at 90
o
intervals (see fig. 7).
ig. 7 ig. 8
To rotate the seat lift the locking levers on either side of
the seat (see fig. 8) and
rotate the seat to the desired lock point.

VR130: Coniston Rotating Bather
Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
Finally retest for rotation and stability. If you are satisfied then your Coniston rotating
bather is ready for use.
It is important that you test the Coniston rotating bather for security prior to
each use. If the seat or frame is loose in any way please repeat the
installation instructions above.
7. Maintenance
Your Coniston rotating bather is provided with the spline and female coupling
pre ‑ greased. It will be necessary for you to re-grease on an occasional basis; this will
ensure the continued smooth operation of your product.
The first sign of the need to re-grease will be when the rotating action becomes tight
this is normally followed by a squeeking noise.
To carry out the re-grease simply remove the seat section from the base exposing the
spline and female coupling. Grease both sections and carefully reassemble following
the instructions under sections 5.8 and 6 above.
8. Cleaning
All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However it is
very important that you only clean your Coniston using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild
detergent with a soft cloth avoid using lime scale remover. Abrasive cleaners e.g. AJAX
and or abrasive cleaning pads will seriously damage your product beyond repair.
N.B. Regular daily cleaning will reduce the build up of lime scale on your product.
Under No Circumstances must you use any abrasive cleaners or materials on any of the
components.
9. Use o bath oils
Caution should be observed if you are using any form of bath oils or oily skin
preparation with your Coniston as this may impair your natural contact skin resistance.
In the event of using any such oil your seat must be thoroughly cleaned with a
suitable detergent to break down any oily residue. Failure to observe this
recommendation could impair your safety.
10. Fitting the extension piece
If required the Coniston bather extender can be fitted to provide extra height to
the seat (see fig. 9). To fit carefully separate the seat section from the base section
and bolt the extender on the base section using the four stainless steel nylonic
locking nuts and bolts provided.
After ensuring that all four bolts are tightly secured
place the seat section back into place ensuring that
the spline of the extension piece fully locates into the
female locator hole on the base of the seat
Test the extension piece by rotating the seat through
360
o
and locking the seat into each of the
predetermined lock points set at 90
o
intervals.
ig. 9
It is important that you test the Coniston rotating bather for security prior
to each use. If the seat or frame or extension piece is loose in any way
please repeat the installation instructions above.
The use of the Coniston bather extender will alter the centre of gravity. It is
strongly advised that you use the wall stabilizing plate in conjunction with
the extender to reduce the chance of tilt.
11. Reissue
If you reissue or are about to reissue this product please thoroughly check all
components for their safety.
This includes:
•Tightness of all nuts/bolts/castors and other screw in/bolt in/push in
components.
•Also check all upholstery (if applicable) for security splits exposed staples
etc.
If in any doubt please do not issue or use but immediately contact your supplier
for service support.