Akw 4000 Series Installation guide

4000 Series Fold Down Seat
Installation and User Care Instructions
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UK
• Always hold the seat and legs as shown in the picture if opening the
seat when inverted.
• Never force the legs apart or open the seat by only lifting the legs.
• Refer to the tting guidance for size and location of the xings
required.
• After installation check that all 4 of the push-on stainless-steel
caps at the wall brackets and 2 plastic pivot caps on the leg linkage
are rmly in place.
• The AKW 4000 series of shower seats has been independently
tested to 25,000 operations of the leg/seat mechanism.
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Lift the seat base and legs up together.
Colour: WHITE RAL 9016 / Grey to RAL 7035 or High Contrast Blue to RAL 5005 Internal Building use only Covered by one or more
of the following
Registered Designs:
GB 3011016/7
EU 000062047-0001/2
US D510487
US D501611
US D494767
To t retainer, it should be rotated in a
clockwise direction whilst applying
rm pressure towards the seat.
The seat pad may need to be
held in position whilst the
retainer is tted.
The retainer should be
hand tightened so that it
is a secure t.
Be careful not to
overtighten the retainer.
Fit seat pad to seat.
Note the front of the pad
as indicated.
The seat pad retainer is
tted from underneath
the seat.
Each pad locating bung
has a retainer
(4 in total)
Cushion AssemblyCushion Assembly
If a SEAT PAD is not tted, please ensure that plugs are tted to all holes.
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Never exceed the weight capacity of 560Ib (254Kg) (40 stone)
Adjust support legs ensuring that both legs sit firmly on a flat
surface, (maximum 1 in 40 shower base slope), when placed in the
down position.
Curved surfaces such as corners of bathtubs are not acceptable.
This seat must be attached to a vertical surface using suitable xings
appropriate to the type of surface and loading conditions to be applied.
Stainless steel xings are recommended.
Make sure all xing holes are used. Take care not to damage the painted surface.
Do not add countersinks or make any holes larger. This can reduce the strength
of the frame and invalidate any warranty or weight capacity stated.
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ALWAYS Read these installation instructions
carefully before installing this product
and leave with the end user FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
ALWAYS Have the seats installed by a trained and
experienced installer.
Make the seat height suitable for the
user.
ALWAYS Attach this Seat to a surface using xings
matched to the type of surface and
the loading conditions to be applied.
ALWAYS Use hole reducers if seat cushions are not
used.
NEVER Exceed the weight capacity of 560 Ib
(254 Kg) (40 stone)
NEVER Install countersunk screws to xing holes.
NEVER Stand on the shower seat. This may
reduce the strength of the shower seat
and will invalidate any warranty or weight
capacity stated.
DO NOT Place matches or cigarettes on or near
this product.
The following plastic materials are used
in this product:
Polypropylene(PP), Poly Vinyl Chloride
(PVC-U) Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR).
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyurethane Foam (PU)
No natural Rubber or Latex used in this
product.
BEWARE A pinch hazard may be present around
the region of the leg mechanism during
the raising and lowering of this seat.
BEWARE making xing holes larger will reduce the
strength of the seat and invalidate any
warranty or stated weight capacity.
The AKW 4000 series shower seats conform to the requirements of the EU Council directive
93/42/EEC for a class 1 non-invasive transient use device, using the following harmonized
European standards in the confirming assessment: BS EN 12182:1999, BS EN 12727:2000
Failure to install this AKW product in
accordance with supplied instructions or
the making of unauthorised modications
will invalidate any warranty and will
affect product safety.
Orderline
01905 823299
General Enquiries
01905 823298
Technical Help line
01905 823242
Fax
01905 823297
Website
www.akw-ltd.co.uk
Quotes & orders email
[email protected]
Enquiries email
[email protected]
Post
AKW, Pointon Way,
Hampton Lovett,
Droitwich Spa,
WR9 0LR
What to do if something goes wrong?
In the unlikely event that you should
nd a part missing or something goes
wrong, please contact AKW Customer
Services who will provide further
advice and if necessary arrange for our
service engineer to visit or discuss our
comprehensive after-sales service. As
part of our quality and training program
calls may be monitored or recorded.
None of the forgoing affects your
statutory rights.
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Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE installation and leave with the end user
This product conforms to the essential requirements of the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC and representative samples have been evaluated under
EN12182:1999 and EN12727:2000 For use solely as a shower seat (assistive,
Class 1 device).
Declaration issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The measurements throughout these installation and user care instructions have been converted from metric to its equivalent in imperial, therefore all dimensions are approximate and subject
to manufacturing tolerances. These instructions are offered as advised minimum standards of installation and recommended best practice for the installations. Due to the very wide variability of
possible installation conditions AKW Ltd does not make any warranty, expressed or implied, or accept any liability in connection with this
information or its use. This information is furnished upon the condition that the person receiving it shall make his/her own tests to determine the suitability thereof for his/her particular purpose.
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ESSENTIAL INSTALLER INFORMATIONESSENTIAL INSTALLER INFORMATION
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Safe Handling OperationSafe Handling Operation

Shower Seat Use
The Shower Seat must only be used for the task it is intended to perform.
Do not stand on it or misuse it. This may have serious detrimental effects on its performance and safety.
The Shower Seat should be checked as part of a planned maintenance programme.
Children and other users may require supervision when using this product.
Keeping your AKW Shower Seat Clean
This product should be cleaned periodically to remove any accumulation of hair or other waste material,
using normal domestic bathroom cleaning materials.
After cleaning always ush down with water then wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any
cleaning material residues before drying off.
Disinfecting
Where disinfecting is necessary, standard established procedures for disinfecting equipment should be used
with due care and attention taken of the warnings concerning possible effects of aggressive chemicals on
plastics.
Do not use strong or concentrated acidic, alkaline or other cleaning materials on an abrasive pad as these
may discolour or damage the product.
AKW does not approve or recommend autoclave cleaning due to the damage this can cause to the special
engineering plastics used in the construction of this product.
Packaging
This Shower Seat is supplied in a polypropylene (PP) bag to keep the product unsoiled until installation; it
may also be packed in a cardboard box. Both are suitable for recycling operations and should be disposed of
in accordance with local recycling regulations.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Lay the seat on its back on the oor.
When placed on the oor, the legs are locked down by the mechanism. Lift the seat base and legs up
together.
This seat must be attached to a vertical surface using suitable xings appropriate to the type of surface
and loading conditions to be applied.
Adjust support legs ensuring that both legs sit firmly on a flat surface, (maximum 1 in 40 shower
base slope), when placed in the down position. Curved surfaces such as corners of bathtubs are not
acceptable.
Stainless steel xings are recommended.
You should consult a xing manufacturer if you are unsure of which type of xing to use, stating the type
and construction of the vertical surface and the version of seat product.
We are unable to specify the type of xing to be used due to the vast number of possible types and
conditions of vertical surfaces to which the shower seat can be attached.
Make sure all fixing holes are used.
Do not use Countersunk xing or make any holes larger. This can reduce the strength of the frame and
invalidate any warranty or load rating stated.
Take care not to damage the painted surface.
Install the seat. Once installed check that the plastic pivot caps are rmly in place.
Series Seat Dimensions
04570/P, 04580/P
Series Seat Dimensions
04570/P, 04580/P
5 4 3 2 1
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X
Do not use fixings with Countersunk heads.
25 7/8”
658mm
15 3/4”
399mm
15 3/4”
401mm
22 1/8”
562mm
17 3/4”
450mm
4 1/8”
106mm
6 3/8”
161mm
20 3/4”
526mm
All Dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances
Mounting Hole Dimensions
Minimum Height Dimensions
Maximum Height Dimensions
Folded Dimensions
Installation Instructions
User Care Instructions