Care & Independence COMFORT VALUE CVTIS User manual

ISSUE DATE: 17/03/22
VERSION: UG/CVTIS-EN02
STATUS: APPROVED
AUTHORISED BY: Technical Director
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J. ASH
CVTIS: COMFORT VALUETM Tilt-in-Space
Shower Chair
THIS USER GUIDE IS APPLICABLE
FOR THE FOLLOWING
COMFORT VALUETM TILT-IN-SPACE
SHOWER CHAIRS:
Chair Model:
Serial Number:
User Name:
The chair model and serial number
are located on the label on the chair frame
CE EU93/42
Care & Independence Ltd is a UK manufacturer registered with
MHRA as a Class 1 Medical Device Manufacturer and meets the
essential requirements set out in Annex 1 of the Medical
Device Directive 93/42EEC.
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Declaration
Care & Independence Ltd, declares under its sole responsibility
that the aforementioned products to which this declaration
relates, and which bear the CE marking, are in conformity with
the applicable requirements of EC Directive 93/42/EEC
(Amended by 2007/47/EC) as transposed in the laws of the
Member States.
The COMFORT VALUETM TIS Shower Chair is
designed to be used as attendant operated.
The standard CVTIS chair is only supplied in
one configuration, with the option of
additional parts being purchased separately.
Please contact Care & Independence
concerning additional parts.

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1. GENERAL
WARRANTY:
The COMFORT VALUETM bathing products covered in
this User Guide have been awarded a ONE YEAR
WARRANTY on the stainless steel frame and a
TWO YEAR WARRANTY on all other components.
Any manufacturing defect will be rectified free of
charge. Product damage through wear and tear,
neglect or accidental damage is not covered by
the warranty.
2 yr
2. BATHING CHAIR SAFETY
2.1 GENERAL:
2.1.1. Only competent persons should ever use
bathing equipment.
2.1.2 A risk assessment must be completed
before using the chair.
2.1.3 It is essential that the equipment is fit for
purpose; the correct size and type of chair
for an individual is essential to ensure the
safety and comfort of the user.
2.1.4 Product care and inspection instructions
should be followed at all times.
2.1.5. No bathing equipment must ever be used
to lift more than its rated load (see label).
2.1.6 We advise that vulnerable users are not left
unattended when using this equipment.
2.1.6 If there is any doubt about equipment
safety, remove the equipment from use
until checked and authorised for use by a
competent person.
2.2 BATHING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION:
Care & Independence recommend pre-use
equipment checks by a competent person to
ensure the equipment is free from defects.
4. PRODUCT CARE
4.1 GENERAL CARE:
4.1.1 Gas struts should be inspected and
lubricated where necessary - if in doubt,
please contact your supplier.
4.1.2. Discolouration to some materials or fading
labels may occur as a result of use over
time.
NOTE: It is a recommended that the
product label remain legible throughout
the product’s working lifetime but is not
currently a statutory requirement.
3. DAMAGED OR FAULTY BATHING PRODUCT
Care & Independence have a strict Returns &
Repair Procedure to ensure the safety of all
involved.
Please do not send bathing products back
without completing the Return/Repair form.
4.2 CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT:
·Clean seat, vinyl parts and frame with a damp
cloth together with a mild soap solution or
cleaning agent.
Do not use bleach or agents containing
bleach.
·Towel dry after use. Any materials should be
disposable and dealt with in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
·Keep castors / wheels free from limescale,
soap, hairs and fibres.
4.3 DECONTAMINATION:
Please be aware of any infection control
policies that may in force locally or
appropriate to multi-user scenarios.
·Returns & Repair Procedure
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Available to download from our website
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5. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
5.1 THE TILT-IN-SPACE STYLE
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Braked casters (4) Fold-up footrest (2)
Calf support
Moveable armrest (2)
Backrest
Headrest (removable)
Commode pan
(if fitted)
Tilt adjustment bar
Frame
Cable-free gas rod
Gap seat
5.2 PRODUCT LABELS EXPLAINED
There is one label associated with each product. Made from coated polyester for durability in wet
environments, it is located on the cross frame beneath the seat.
MPC
SERIAL NUMBER
CONTACT DETAILS
PRODUCT CODE
MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT
DATE

6.3 ARMRESTS
The armrest is a self-supporting arm. The armrests
must not be used to help manoeuvre the chair, push
handles are supplied for this reason.
To raise the arm:
lift / fold upwards.
To lower the arm:
pull / fold downwards.
6.2.2 Tension Adjustment
The tension of the backrest can be adjusted to suit
the individual user by simply loosening or
tightening the back straps as required.
6. OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this User Guide carefully before using the CVTIS chair.
Any person who is likely to use the equipment needs to familiarise themselves with the user instructions.
6.1 SEATING
6.1.1 Removal and Fitting.
The chair is fitted with a gap front / horseshoe seat
as standard, secured with grey snap-on clips.
To remove the seat: pull
seat upwards sharply.
To fit the seat: align the
snap-on clips and push
and/or press down firmly.
6.4 FOOTREST
Do not stand on the footrests as this may result in the
chair tipping. The footrests have been designed to be
removed or folded away to ease access to and from
the chair.
6.4.1 Removal
The footrest is designed to swing away. It is
detachable by a simple single-handed operation.
To lock: The footrest is locked in place by a V-groove
and a plastic clip.
To remove the footrest: lift upwards.
6.1.2 Adjusting the Seat Height
i. Remove the pin clip from the leg.
ii. Select the desired seat height by sliding out the
leg from the frame (This is a telescopic action).
iii. Refit pin clip.
iv. Repeat the adjustment for the other legs.
v. Ensure all legs are adjusted equally.
NOTE:Height adjustment can only be achieved when
the chair is not in use.
6.2 BACKREST
6.2.1 Fitting & Removal
The backrest is not fixed to the main frame of the chair.
To remove / fit the backrest:
i. Undo all of the plastic side-pinch buckles on the
straps.
ii.Slide over the backrest upright tubes.
To Replace the backrest:
i. Slide over the backrest upright tubes.
ii. Secure all of the plastic side-pinch buckles on the
straps.

6.6 CALF SUPPORT
The calf support is not fixed to the main frame of
the chair.
To fit:
i. Wrap around the calf
support tubes.
ii. Secure clunk-click buckles.
To remove:
Repeat fit process in reverse
order.
6.5 HEADREST
The headrest is not fixed to the main frame of the
chair.
To remove / fit the headrest:
slide over the backrest
upright tubes.
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6.4.2 Adjustment
The footrests are adjustable in height:
i. Remove the footrest from the frame by pulling
upwards.
ii. Remove the black pin on the side footrest
socket.
iii. Refit pin in required hole.
iv. Refit footrest.
Where any accessories have been ordered, they will
be dispatched with the chair and when appropriate,
already fitted into place for your convenience.
A separate User Guide will accompany accessories.
6.7 BRAKED WHEELS & CASTORS
Attendant chairs are fitted with brake castors
(identified by a red pedal). This is a foot-operated
brake.
Operation:
i. Press down with the toe of
the foot onto the front of the
pedal to operate the brake.
Ii. Push back on the pedal to
release.
6.8 Tilt Recline Operation
The tilting mechanism is operated via a full width
bar located below the push handle.
i. Pull the release handle
upwards.
ii. Holding the operating bar
and handle, push down until
the desired recline angle is
achieved.
iii. Release the operating bar to
lock position.
iv. Reverse the previous action
to return the chair to upright
position.
NOTE: The chair requires the service user sat in the
chair to operate correctly as the tilting
mechanism is pre-set to assist in returning
the chair to the upright position.
7. ACCESSORIES

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Contents of this publication are intended as a guide only. Although
due care and attention has been given to ensure that instructions
are accurate and correct, in case of doubt, please refer to your
prescribing clinician or contact the Care & Independence team on
033 012 80808. Care & Independence Ltd reserve the right to
modify, add or delete details and is under no obligation to notify
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