Arjo Calypso User manual

Calypso
04.CD.03_17EN • 06/2019
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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WARNING
To avoid injury, always read this Instructions for Use and accompanied
documents before using the product.
Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use

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Foreword ................................................................................... 4
Intended Use ............................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions .................................................................... 6
Preparations .............................................................................. 7
Parts Designation ...................................................................... 8
Product Description/Functions .................................................. 9
Manual Raising and Lowering ............................................... 9
Electric Raising and Lowering ............................................... 9
Hand Rest and Backrest .......................................................9
Seat ....................................................................................... 9
Seat Cushion ....................................................................... 10
Castor Brakes ...................................................................... 10
Emergency Stop .................................................................. 10
Emergency High/Low .......................................................... 10
Automatic Safety Stop ......................................................... 11
Safety Belt ........................................................................... 11
Accessory Description ......................................................... 13
Battery Charger ................................................................... 13
Scale (Optional) ................................................................... 13
Bedpan and Bedpan Holder (Optional) ............................... 13
Transfer the Patient ................................................................ 14
From Bed ............................................................................. 14
To Bed ................................................................................. 16
From Wheelchair ................................................................. 17
To Wheelchair ..................................................................... 18
To Toilet .............................................................................. 19
Bath the Patient ................................................................... 20
Bath the Patient ...................................................................... 20
Shower the Patient .................................................................. 22
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions .................................... 24
Battery Instructions ................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 28
Care and Preventive Maintenance .......................................... 29
Technical Specifications ......................................................... 33
Overall Dimensions ................................................................. 35
List of Standards and Certificates ........................................... 37
Labels ..................................................................................... 38
Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................................. 40
Parts and Accessories ............................................................ 42
Contents

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Arjo equipment.
Your Calypso® lift and hygiene chair is part of a series
of quality products designed especially for hospitals,
nursing homes and other health care use.
We are dedicated to serving your needs and providing
the best products available along with training that will
bring your staff maximum benefit from every Arjo
product.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your Arjo equipment.
Please read this Instructions for Use
thoroughly!
Please read this Instructions for Use (IFU) in its entirety
before using your Calypso lift and hygiene chair.
Information in this IFU is crucial to the proper
operation and maintenance of the equipment, and will
help protect your product and ensure that equipment
performs to your satisfaction. Some of the information
in this IFU is important for your safety and must be read
and understood to help prevent possible injury. Arjo
strongly advise and warn that only Arjo designed parts,
which are designed for the purpose, should be used on
equipment and other appliances supplied by Arjo, to
avoid injuries attributable to the use of inadequate parts.
Unauthorized modifications on any Arjo equipment
may affect its safety. Arjo will not be held responsible
for any accidents, incidents or lack of performance that
occur as a result of any unauthorized modification to its
products.
Serious Incident
If a serious incident occurs in relation to this medical
device, affecting the user, or the patient then the user or
patient should report the serious incident to the medical
device manufacturer or the distributor. In the European
Union, the user should also report the serious incident to
the Competent Authority in the member state where
they are located.
Service and Support
A service routine must be performed on your Calypso
lift and hygiene chair every year by Arjo authorized
service personnel to ensure the safety and daily
operation of your product. See section Care and
Preventive Maintenance on page 29.
If you require further information, please contact your
local Arjo representative who can offer comprehensive
support and service programs to maximize the long-
term safety, reliability and value of the product. Contact
your local Arjo representative for replacement parts.
Your service representative stocks the parts you will
need.
The telephone number appears on the last page of this
IFU.
Definitions in this IFU
Means:
Safety warning. Failure to understand and obey this
warning may result in injury to you or to others.
Means:
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage
to all or parts of the system or equipment.
Means:
This is important information for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
Means:
The name and address of the manufacturer.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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Intended Use
This equipment must be used in accordance
with these safety instructions. Anyone using
the equipment must also have read and
understood the instructions in this
Instructions for Use (IFU).
If there is anything you are not sure about,
contact your Arjo representative.
This equipment is intended for lifting and transporting
residents to and from a bathroom in a care facility and
to assist with the bathing process. Calypso must be used
by appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, its common
practices and procedures, and in accordance with the
guidelines in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
resident according to the following criteria prior to use:
• The resident’s weight should not exceed 136 kg/
300 lbs.
• The resident should be active or semi-active (i.e.
able to sit upright self supported on the side of a
bed or toilet).
• The resident should understand and respond to
instructions to stay seated in an upright position.
If a resident does not meet these criteria an alternative
lift must be used.
The expected life time of this equipment, unless
otherwise stated, is ten (10) years, subject to
preventative maintenance being carried out in
accordance with the instructions for care and
maintenance found in this IFU.
Lifetime of the Equipment
The equipment must only be used for the purposes
stated above.
The lifetime of this equipment is ten (10) years and the
service life of the safety belt is two (2) years. Depending
on the storage of the battery, the use frequency and the
charging intervals, the service life of the battery is
2-5 years.
The lifetime and service life are as stated providing that
the preventative maintenance are being carried out in
accordance with the instructions for care and
maintenance in this IFU.
Depending on level of wear some equipment parts such
as castors and hand control may need to be replaced
during the equipment’s lifetime according to
information in the IFU.

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
To avoid explosion or fire, never use the
equipment in oxygen rich environment, in
presence of heat source or flammable
anaesthetic gases.
WARNING
To avoid the device in use from tipping, do
not raise or lower other equipment close to
it and be aware of stationary object when
lowering.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patients hair, arms and feet close to the
body and use designated grab supports
during any movement.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient
is not left unattended at any time.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the patient
is positioned correctly and that the safety
belt is being used, properly fastened and
tightened.
WARNING
To avoid the device from tipping and the
patient from falling, do not use the
equipment on floor with recessed drains,
holes or slopes exceeding a ratio of 1:50
(1.15°).
WARNING
To avoid falling during transfer, always
make sure that the brakes are applies on all
equipment being used.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the patient
is positioned in accordance with this IFU.
When the scale (accessory) is mounted on
the Calypso lift and hygiene chair
There could be a risk of getting jammed between the
scale base and the swivelling castors. Keep this area
free.
WARNING
To avoid falling during patient transfer,
always make sure that the brakes on the
equipment receiving the patient are
applied.
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, always
make sure that the device is in the lowest
possible position before attempting to
transfer, dress or undress the patient.
WARNING
To prevent the patient from falling, make
sure the safety belts are undamaged. If
damaged, do NOT use the safety belts,
replace with new ones before use.
NOTE
When positioning the
Calypso lift and hygiene
chair, do not stand in the
direction of the
movement of the hand
rest.
An unexpected
movement of the arms
upwards by the patient
can injure the caregiver.

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Preparations
Actions Before the First Use
(9 steps)
1 Visually check the package for damage. If the
product is suspected to be damaged make a
complaint to the delivery agency and contact the
Calypso lift and hygiene chair product sales office.
2 The packaging should be recycled according to
local regulations.
3 Check that all parts of the product are supplied.
Compare with the product description in this IFU.
If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product!
4 Mounting of the enclosed spacer: The spacer that
is mounted on the Calypso lift and hygiene chair
when delivered, is adapted to the depth of Arjo
Bath Systems.
For deeper baths only: To get a deeper
immersion, remove one of the two mounted
spacers on the Calypso lift and hygiene chair. Be
careful not to damage the surface of the bathtub.
5 Unpack the battery charger. See Battery charger
IFU.
6 Charge each battery for 24 hours.
7 Disinfect the product according to section
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions on page 24.
8 Find a dry area with good ventilation for storing
the Calypso lift and hygiene chair.
9 Choose a designated area, where the IFU should
be kept, accessible at all times for the user.
NOTE
If you have any questions, please contact your
local Arjo representative for support and
service. The contact numbers appear on the
last page of this IFU.
Actions Before Every Use
(4 steps)
1 Check that all parts of the Calypso lift and hygiene
chair are in place. Compare to page Part
Designations in this IFU.
2 If any part is missing or damaged - do NOT use
the product.
4 Make sure the battery is charged.
Calypso Lift and Hygiene Chair
Directions
The driving direction during transfer is according to the
illustration.
The directions right or left in this IFU are according to
the illustration.
3WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in
this Instructions for Use.
Left Right

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Parts Designation
1 Two-part hygiene seat
2 Seat insert
3 Transfer handles
4 Backrest
5 Knob for attachment of safety belt
6 Manoeuvring handle
7 Hand control (Electrical)
8 Battery (Electrical)
9 Hand rest
10 Pillar
11 Castor brake (all four castors)
12 Foot rest
13 Lowering button (Hydraulic)
14 Hand pump for raising (Hydraulic)
15 Backrest/Hand rest left
16 Backrest/Hand rest right
17 Safety belts
Applied part: Type B. Two part
hygiene seat including all attached
parts to it. Protection against electric
shock in accordance with
IEC 60601-1.
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5
4
3
8
9
12
2
14
13
1
11
6
10
15
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16
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CDB 70XXCDB 60XX

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Manual Raising and Lowering
•TheCalypso lift and hygiene chair is raised by using the hand
pump (A). Pump evenly, using the full range of movement.
(See Fig. 1)
•TheCalypso lift and hygiene chair is lowered by pressing the
lowering button (B). (See Fig. 1)
Electric Raising and Lowering
Unhook the hand control from its holder. (See Fig. 2)
•ToraisetheCalypso lift and hygiene chair, press the “up”
arrow button on the hand control.
•TolowertheCalypso lift and hygiene chair press the “down”
arrow button.
Hand Rest and Backrest
• The hand rest and backrest can be folded up
(backwards) (A). (See Fig. 3)
•Only CDB60XX model.
The backrest can be used on either side depending on which
side the patient will be transferred from. It is detached by
pushing at the rim straight out (B). Put it on the actual side
and snap it in place. (See Fig. 3)
Seat
Only CDB60XX model.
The seat insert can be taken out by grabbing it the middle and
pulling it straight up.
The seat is in two parts:
• The front is pulled out by grabbing the frame underneath
and at the same time pressing upwards with the wrists until
it comes loose (A). (See Fig. 4)
• The back is pulled out by grabbing the frame on top and
pressing upwards with the wrists until it comes loose (B).
(See Fig. 4)
B
A
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
AB
Fig. 4
A
B
Product Description/Functions

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Seat Cushion
• The seat cushion is only to be used together with the seat
insert. First attach one of the strips to the front of the seat.
Stretch the seat cushion and attach the other strip to the back
of the seat. (See Fig. 5)
Castor Brakes
• The castors will brake by pressing down the castor brake
lever (A) with your foot. (See Fig. 6)
• The castors are released by pushing up the castor brake lever 0.
(See Fig. 6)
Emergency Stop
If, for any reason, the Calypso lift and hygiene chair does not
respond to the control buttons, you can quickly stop the lift
movement by pressing the button on the battery and disconnect it.
(See Fig. 7)
Contact your local Arjo representative before re-using the Calypso
lift and hygiene chair.
Emergency High/Low
If, for any reason, the Calypso lift and hygiene chair does not
respond to the control buttons, raise or lower the Calypso lift and
hygiene chair by using the Emergency High/Low.
1 Unplug the hand control. (See Fig. 8)
Continue with the steps on the next page.
NOTE
All four wheels have castor brakes that should be
applied for maximum stability.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
A
B
Fig. 7
Fig. 8

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2ChecktheCalypso lift and hygiene chair by pressing a blunt,
thin object into the holes at the panel. (i.e. a pen).
(See Fig. 9)
• Press the object into the hole next to the “up arrow” in
order to raise the Calypso lift and hygiene chair (A).
• Press the object into the hole next to the “down arrow” in
order to lower the Calypso lift and hygiene chair (B).
Contact your local Arjo representative before re-using the Calypso
lift and hygiene chair.
Automatic Safety Stop
To prevent getting pinches between the Calypso lift and hygiene
chair and an object, the Calypso lift and hygiene chair is equipped
with an automatic safety stop feature. The Calypso lift and
hygiene chair automatically stops when lowered onto a fixed
object.
Safety Belt
The safety belt should be used all the time when the patient is
being moved.
Fasten Patient by the Safety Belt (10 steps)
Attach the safety belt
1 Attach the safety belt to the transfer handle, and lock it by
pressing the safety belt clip downwards. (See Fig. 10)
2 Fold up the hand rest.
3 Position the patient on the seat and fold down the hand rest.
4 Place the patient’s hands on the hand rest.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
CAUTION
Do not use a sharp tipped object to press into the
holes.
NOTE
A continuous beeping sound is heard during the “up”
and “down” action movement.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patients hair, arms and feet close to the body and
use designated grab supports during any
movement.
A
B
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
CDB 60XX CDB 70XX

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5 Place the safety belt in front of the patient and fasten the
other end of the safety belt to the knob (A). (See Fig. 11)
Adjust the safety belt
6 Pull the fastening clips (A) and (B) apart by twisting the
smaller fastening clip (A) slightly upwards. (See Fig. 12)
7 Loosen the safety belt by pulling the inner strap (A) at the
side and at the same time lifting the larger fastening
clip (B). (See Fig. 13)
8 Tighten the safety belt by pulling the outer strap (A) at the
side and at the same time holding the larger fastening
clip (B). (See Fig. 14)
9 Make sure that the safety belt is firmly attached to the
patient’s body.
10 Lock the fastening clips by inserting the smaller fastening
clip (A) into the larger fastening clip (B). (See Fig. 15)
Remove the safety belt from patient
Loosen the safety belt and remove one of the ends from either
the transfer handle (A) or the knob (B). (See Fig. 16)
When the safety belt is not in use
Attached the safety belt to both the transfer handle (A) and the
knob (B) when the Calypso lift and hygiene chair is not in use.
(See Fig. 16)
A
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
BA
Fig. 13 BA
Fig. 14 BA
Fig. 15 BA
Fig. 16
CDB 60XX CDB 70XX
B
B
A
A

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Battery Charger
See Battery Charger IFU. (See Fig. 1)
Scale (Optional)
See Foot scale IFU. (See Fig. 2)
Bedpan and Bedpan Holder (Optional)
A bedpan holder can be mounted under the seat.
Assemble. (See Fig. 3-4)
WARNING
To avoid entrapment or pinching of genitals, make
sure there is enough clearance during movement
over the tub edge, toilet, bedpan or other furniture.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3 CDB 60XX
Fig. 4
CDB 70XX
Accessory Description

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From Bed
(19 steps)
1 Apply the wheel brakes on the bed, if applicable.
2 Fold down the bed rail and turn the patient onto his/her side
away from the Calypso lift and hygiene chair. (See Fig. 1)
3 Fold up the hand rest and backrest. Position the seat over the
bed as close to the patient as possible and so that the patient
will be sitting on the back part of the seat, when lifted.
4 Lower the seat so that it is pressed against the bed.
(See Fig. 1)
5 Apply the brakes on all castors. (See Fig. 2)
6 Turn the patient on his/her back and make sure he/she is
lying in the correct position on the seat.
7 Help the patient to sit upright, either manually or by raising
the head end of the bed. (See Fig. 3)
8 Fold down the hand rest in front of the patient. The patient
should keep his/her hands on the hand rest. (See Fig. 3)
9 Lean the patient forward and fold down the backrest behind
the patient. (See Fig. 4)
Make sure the patient is in an upright position in the centre
of the seat with his or her:
• buttocks at the back of the seat,
• back against the backrest and
• hands on the hand rest.
11 Fasten the safety belt over the patient’s chest. (See Fig. 4)
Continue with the steps on the next page.
10 WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the patient is
positioned correctly and that the safety belt is
being used, properly fastened and tightened.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Transfer the Patient

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12 Raise the Calypso lift and hygiene chair’s seat enough to
move it away from the bed.
13 Release the castor brakes.
14 Pull the Calypso lift and hygiene chair away from the bed
while helping the patient with lifting down his/her legs.
(See Fig. 5)
15 Make sure the Calypso lift and hygiene chair is completely
clear from the bed and any other devices.
16 Lower the Calypso lift and hygiene chair to a height in which
the patient can put the feet on the foot rests.
17 The patient should keep his/her hands on the hand rest.
18 Always use the transfer handles during the transfer.
(See Fig. 6)
19 After transferring the patient, always ensure he/she is in a
correct sitting position.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patient’s hair, arms and feet close to the body and
use designated grab supports during any
movement.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is not
left unattended at any time.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

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To Bed
(20 steps)
1 Apply the wheel brakes on the bed, if applicable.
2 Fold down the bed rail.
3 If the Calypso lift and hygiene chair comes from a bath: place
a towel on the bed to avoid making the bed wet.
4 Adjust the Calypso lift and hygiene chair height so its seat
and the patient’s genitals are at a safe distance from the bed.
5 Move the Calypso lift and hygiene chair in over the bed while
helping the patient lifting up his/her legs onto the bed.
(See Fig. 1)
6 Apply the brakes on all castors. (See Fig. 2) .
Lower the Calypso lift and hygiene chair so that its seat gets
pressed firmly onto the bed. Make sure no body parts get
pinched between the seat and the bed.
8 If needed, raise the head end of the bed to support the
patient’s back. (See Fig. 3)
9 Remove the safety belt from the patient.
10 Lean the patient forward and place the patient’s hands on
the hand rest.
11 Fold up the backrest.
12 Assist the patient to lean back against the bed.
13 Fold up the hand rest.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
WARNING
To avoid falling during transfer, always make sure
that the brakes are applied on all equipment being
used.
7WARNING
To avoid entrapment or pinching of genitals,
make sure there is enough clearance during
movement over the bathtub edge, toilet, bedpan
or other furniture.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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14 If the head end of the bed has been raised, lower it back
down.
15 Lay the patient down with his/her back on the bed. Turn the
patient so he/she lays on the side facing away from the
Calypso lift and hygiene chair. (See Fig. 4)
16 Raise the Calypso lift and hygiene chair seat to separate it
from the bed.
17 Release the castor brakes.
18 Pull the Calypso lift and hygiene chair away from the bed.
19 Turn the patient so he/she lays on the back.
20 Fold up the bed rail.
From Wheelchair
(9 steps)
For the patient to be able to move from a wheelchair (See Fig. 1),
he/she must be strong enough to move sideways and/or be able to
stand up.
1 Apply the brakes on all castors of the wheelchair.
2 Remove the wheelchair armrest and fold up the wheelchair
foot rests.
3 Position the Calypso lift and hygiene chair right beside the
wheelchair.
4 Adjust the Calypso lift and hygiene chair so its seat is at the
same level or slightly higher than the wheelchair seat. If the
wheelchair design allows it, the seat of the Calypso lift and
hygiene chair can slightly overlap the wheelchair seat.
5 Apply the brakes on all castors of the Calypso lift and
hygiene chair.
6 Tell the patient to move to the Calypso lift and hygiene chair
and assist him/her if needed. (See Fig. 1)
7 Fasten the safety belt according to section Hand Rest and
Backrest on page 9.
8 Make sure the patient has the feet on the foot rests and the
hands on the hand rest.
9 During transfer with the Calypso lift and hygiene chair,
always hold the transfer handles. Make sure the patient has
the feet on the foot rests and the hands on the hand rest.
(See Fig. 2)
Fig. 4
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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To Wheelchair (12 steps)
For the patient to be able to move from a wheelchair he/she must
be strong enough to move sideways and/or be able to stand up.
1 During transfer with the Calypso lift and hygiene chair,
always hold the transfer handles.
2 Make sure the patient has the feet on the foot rests and the
hands on the hand rest. (See Fig. 1)
3 Apply the brakes on all castors of the wheelchair.
4 Remove the wheelchair armrest and fold up the wheelchair
foot rests.
5 Position the Calypso lift and hygiene chair right beside the
wheelchair.
6 Adjust the Calypso lift and hygiene chair so its seat is at the
same level or slightly higher than the wheelchair seat. If the
wheelchair design allows it: the seat of the Calypso lift and
hygiene chair can slightly overlap the wheelchair seat.
7 Apply the brakes on all castors of the Calypso lift and
hygiene chair.
8 Remove the safety belt according to section Hand Rest and
Backrest on page 9.
9 Make sure the patient has the feet on the foot rests and the
hands on the hand rest.
10 Tell the patient to move to the wheelchair and assist him/her
if needed. (See Fig. 2)
11 Reassemble the wheelchair armrest and fold down the
wheelchair foot rests.
12 Make sure the patient sits comfortably and safely.
WARNING
To avoid falling during transfer, always make sure
that the brakes are applied on all equipment being
used.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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To Toilet
(3 steps)
The Calypso lift and hygiene chair can be used regardless of
whether the toilet is attached to the floor or to the wall.
1Only CDB6000 model: Remove the seat cushion and then the
seat insert before the patient is transferred to the Calypso lift
and hygiene chair. (See Fig. 1)
2 Place the Calypso lift and hygiene chair right over the toilet
seat. Lower the Calypso lift and hygiene chair seat and apply
the brakes.
3 An useful accessories is the bedpan with holder, in the case
of transferring incontinent patients.
Fig. 1

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Bath the Patient (9 steps)
First read the separate instructions for your bathing equipment.
1 Undress the patient.
Place the Calypso lift and hygiene chair in right angle close to
the legs of the bathtub. Raise the Calypso lift and hygiene
chair to clear the edge of the bathtub and move the patient in
over the bathtub. Help the patient move his/her feet over the
edge. (See Fig. 1)
3 Apply the brakes on all castors.
4 Raise the bathtub to a comfortable height, if it is adjustable.
(See Fig. 2)
Continue with the steps on the next page.
WARNING
To avoid the device in use from tipping, do not
raise or lower other equipment close to it and be
aware of stationary object when lowering.
WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patient’s hair, arms and feet close to the body and
use designated grab supports during any
movement.
WARNING
To avoid falling, make sure that the patient is
positioned correctly and that the safety belt is
being used, properly fastened and tightened.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is not
left unattended at any time.
2WARNING
To avoid entrapment, make sure to keep the
patient’s hair, arms and feet close to the body
and use designated grab supports during any
movement.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Bath the Patient