CareCo Marina Luxury Bath Lift User manual

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
Preface 3
Service life 3
Identication Plate 4
Reuse 4
Warranty 4
Parts of the product 5
Product description 6
Indication 6
Bath lifts 7
For your safety 7
Important safety rules 9
Electromagnetic 10
compatibility (EMC)
Installation and use 10
Initial installation in the bathtub 11
Secure bath lift to the 12
bottom of the tub
Putting on/taking off covers 15
The manual control 17
Operation during bathing 18
Taking the lift out of 20
the bathtub
Maintenance and care 21
Cleaning 22
Care of the covers 22
Assembly of new cushion 23
plugs for the cover
Maintenance of the 23
power supply unit
Charging the battery 23
Transport / Mobile use 25
Technical data 26
Environmental conditions for 26
operation
Environmental conditions for 27
transport and storage
Disposal 27

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SERVICE LIFE
Our company assumes a service life of ve years for this product as long as the product
is used as intended and all maintenance and service requirements are observed.
This service life may be signicantly exceeded if the product is carefully handled,
repaired, maintained and used and there are no technical limits based on the further
development of science and technology.
The service life may also be signicantly shortened through extreme and improper
use, however. Determination of the service life by our company does not represent any
additional guarantee.
PREFACE
Thank you for choosing a product from CareCo.
You will not be disappointed by the design, functionality and quality of this product.
Please read these operating instructions carefully prior to initial use. They contain
important safety information and valuable tips for the proper use and care. If you have
questions or need additional information, contact your CareCo specialist dealer who
supplied your product.
These operating instructions contain all of the important information for adjustment
and operation. The most current operating instructions are available as a PDF online or
can be requested from customer service.
Enlarged formats for visually impaired persons can be displayed. Blind patients must
be instructed by their attendant. Repairs as well as some adjustments require special
technical training and must therefore be made by the medical supplies dealer.

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REUSE
This product can be reused. Please note that all technical documents
needed for safe handling must also be given to the new user.
The product must be checked by the specialist dealer, cleaned, and
restored to optimum condition.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions during preparation; these are
made available on request.
Accessories are available from your specialist dealer.
WARRANTY
Your CareCo branded product is warranted to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or
negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-
durable components, such as rubber accessories, casters, and grips, which
are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have a question about your CareCo device or this warranty, please
contact your dealer.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
1 - Article number
2 - Article name
3 - Manufacturer
4 - Serial number
5 - UDI code
6 - Max. load
7 - Follow the
instructions for use
8 - Medical device
9 - Production date
(year-month)

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PARTS OF THE PRODUCT
1 - Backrest
2 - Seat surface
3 - Side aps
4 - Scissor lift mechanism
5 - Base plate
6 - Suction feet
7 - Locking lever
8 - Toothed rack
9 - Manual control

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing a product from CareCo. This sturdy and high-quality product
will make it easier for you from now on to get into and out of the bathtub for bathing.
The Luxury bath lift meets the valid standards DIN EN ISO 10535 : 2006 and DIN EN
60601-1:1996.
The Luxury bath lift mainly consists of high-quality, recyclable plastic in a lightweight
design. As a result, it can be easily transported and stowed and is suitable for use at
home as well as in a nursing home or while traveling.
The manual control contains a lithium ion battery.
The oating manual control allows convenient raising and lowering in the normal
seated position. It is also possible to move the lift into intermediate positions.
The drive motor and control electronics have watertight housing. The lift can thus also
be used when showering in the bathtub.
The sturdy adjustable-height frame allows raising and lowering from 6.5 to 48 cm in
height. When the up/down buttons are pressed, the lifting rod raises/lowers the seat
surface.
The removable power unit which can be folded forward and which has an integrated
backrest clicks into place in the seat surface and automatically locks upon being raised.
This prevents the backrest from being inadvertently folded.
As a result of the integrated energy control, the lift lowers only if enough energy is
available to fully raise it.
At an average frequency of use (once daily), it is recommended to replace the product
after 5 years (depending on the overall condition of the product).
INDICATION
Bath aids are products which enable the user to independently perform daily body
care. They compensate in whole or in part for limited or absent body functions. The
objective of using corresponding aids is to enable ill or handicapped persons to be as
independent of outside help as possible in the area of hygiene.

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BATH LIFTS
Bath lifts are used for lowering from the height of
the edge of the tub towards the bottom of the tub
and vice-versa. It is appropriate for users who have
signicant functional limitations of the upper and/
or lower extremity which make it impossible to
independently get into and out of the bathtub or
to sit down/sit up and for whom use of the lift once
again enables primarily independent bathing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Information which must be observed!
Safe bathing with the bath lift is only possible if the instructions for use are read
carefully and the information they contain is closely followed!
Important information
• The bath lift should not be used as a ladder, a device to facilitate entry and exit
outside of the bathtub, an aid for ascending or descending, a support, a lifting
platform, or the like. It should be used only for bathing persons inside the bathtub.
• Children and animals must be kept away from the bath lift.
• In the event of malfunction or damage, please contact your dealer promptly. Do not
make any unauthorized modications or conversions. Repairs must be performed
only by authorized workshops or by the manufacturer. Failure to observe this
invalidates any warranty claim.
• Extend the lifting rod only when the backrest is lowered!
• Operation on height adapters is not permitted for the Luxury bath lift.
• Do not store the product in the direct vicinity of heat sources.

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Please store these instructions for use carefully!
• If the bath lift is transported, the manual control must be unplugged beforehand.
• If the lift was exposed for a long period to low temperatures (such as long storage
in the winter in a vehicle), it must be able to be brought back to room temperature
before use to avoid damage.
• When using bath oils or bath salts, observe the recommended dosage. The
additives can impair the sliding behaviour of the scissor lift mechanism.
• Do not use any cleaners containing vinegar to clean the bath lift.
Information on the battery, power supply unit and manual control:
• Use the manual control only to operate the bath lift.
• The bath lift may be operated only with an original CareCo manual control.
• Never throw the manual control into a re and do not store the manual control near
re or intense heat sources.
• Do not open the manual control. Opening the manual control invalidates any
warranty.
• Use only the power supply unit provided to charge the battery in the manual
control.
• If the housing of the manual control is damaged, it should no longer be used.
• For your safety, the power supply unit should be used only outside of the bathroom
in dry areas. The power supply unit should only be used for charging the manual
control provided.
• The battery must be charged prior to the initial use and after every time the bath lift
is used. If there are longer periods during which the bath lift is not used, the battery
should be recharged every 3 months to extend its service life.
• Do not insert any conductive objects (such as a knitting needle, metal pin, etc.) in
the jack socket of the manual control.

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• Always take the plug out of the outlet before cleaning the power supply unit.
• Clean the power supply unit only with a dry cloth.
• The bath lift, power supply unit and battery feature sturdy construction, however
they should not be dropped. If there is any externally visible and/or audible damage,
the bath lift should not be used. In this case, contact your dealer. We recommend
entering the address at the end of these instructions for use!
• For more information, technical details and addresses, please read the entire
instructions for use.
• In the event of a malfunction, rst consult the section entitled “Troubleshooting”
in the annex to these instructions for use. Make sure to follow the information and
instructions there. For your own safety, you should not use the bath lift until the
malfunction has been corrected.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
• Always sit in the middle of the lift, with your back against the backrest, slightly
extend your legs and place your free hand either on the edge of the tub or in your
lap. Use your other hand to control the lift downwards or upwards.
• During raising or lowering, do not grasp between the edge of the tub and the lift or
underneath the seat surface since doing so can lead to injuries.
• Persons with serious physical handicaps or mental confusion should never be left in
the bathtub unsupervised. Bathe independently only if your state of health permits
this. Otherwise bathe only under supervision.
• Before using the bath lift, perform a test run (move it up and down with hold and
check the EMERGENCY STOP function).
• In the event of a breakdown, do not continue using the bath lift; instead have it
repaired by the dealer.
• Do not bring any objects (such as brushes, etc.) along into the bathtub!

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
NOTE This product meets the protection requirements listed in the coun-
cil directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states on
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC, IEC 60601-1-2) (89/336/EEC).
However, mutual interference between electrical devices, particularly
when mobile telephones are used, cannot be completely ruled out under
certain conditions. Do not operate near the bath lift any life-preserving,
life-supporting devices or devices which could pose a risk to users in the
event of a malfunction.
These could malfunction under certain conditions or impair the proper
operation of the bath lift. If you notice malfunctions or unusual behaviour
of the bath lift or of electrical devices operated in the vicinity, take the
bath lift out of service and contact the dealer.
INSTALLATION AND USE
Unpacking
The following parts must be present in the box upon delivery:
• • Drive unit with integrated backrest and manual control
• • Seat unit with side aps
• • Power supply unit
• • Instructions for use
• • 4 x suction cups, diameter 75 mm, for mounting on the base plate
If one of the parts listed is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
The box can be reused for transport and to store the bath lift.
The battery must be charged prior to initial use. To do this, the instructions in the
section “Charging the battery” must be followed.

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INITIAL INSTALLATION IN THE BATHTUB
• First insert the rear suction cups with the movable plugs in the underside of the
base plate (photo 1).
A ) Mushroom head | B ) Plug
C) Vent tab
• Push the mushroom head of the suction cup through the small opening by gently
rotating it into its nal position. Ensure that the vent tabs face backwards (photo 2)
• Push the plug from the upper side into the plate opening until it is ush (photo 3).

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SECURE BATH LIFT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB
Information which must be observed:
The suction cups secure the bath lift to the bottom of the tub. The suction cups on the
underside of the bath lift must therefore be clean and dry when the bath lift is used
in the bathtub which is also clean and dry. We recommend regularly cleaning the
suction cups and the bathtub with commercially available cleansers to ensure the best
possible grip.
• Ensure that the bottom of the empty bathtub is clean and that there are no non-slip
mats in the tub.
• Place the seat unit with the suction cups mounted on the base plate in the empty
bathtub such that the rear suction cups are at the start of the slope at the rear wall
of the bathtub.
• Then insert the drive unit with integrated backrest, as shown in photo 5 - 6, with its
locking catches into the bearing blocks of the seat unit.
• Insert the front suction cup in the same way, however in this case, additionally push
the vent tabs into the recesses of the base plate. As a result, the front suction cups
are automatically vented during removal (photo4).

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• Now use your other hand to pivot the backrest upwards at the hand grips (photo
7-8) and move it as far back until the drive unit rests on the stop on the base plate.
Important! It must be ensured that both locking
catches were inserted into the bearing blocks.
A) Bearing block | B) Locking catch
C) Hand grip

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• Ensure that the lifting rod is positioned properly in the ramp.
• Insert the manual control on the bath lift. To do this, place the jack socket on the
spiral cable of the manual control on the jack until it noticeably clicks into place and
the red ring on the jack is no longer visible. The bath lift is then ready for use (photo 11).
NOTE If the wall of the bathtub is vertical on the side of the backrest and
thus the backrest could hit the wall of the tub, the lift must be set up outside
of the tub and brought into the highest position before it is placed in the
tub. When used during a bath, it may no longer be possible to tilt the
backrest under certain circumstances since there is not enough space
between the backrest and the wall of the tub.
Ensure that the red locking lever is in the correct position (photo 9-10).
Correct Incorrect

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PUTTING ON/TAKING OFF COVERS
The covers can be easily put on and taken off.
To secure the cover, simply place the cover in the correct position on the backrest plate
or on the seat surface and press the attachment buttons all the way into the respective
holes of the backrest plate or seat surface and side aps (photo 12 - 15).
The bath lift can also be used without a seat cover.
To remove the covers, pull the two attachment buttons out of the holes from below
using two ngers.
Seat cover
Seat cover
Backrest cover
Backrest cover

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THE MANUAL CONTROL
The capacity of the fully charged battery is sufcient for a maximum of 6 baths,
depending on the weight of the user. During the bath, the indicator light on the
manual control is lit and green.
When the charge status of the battery falls to a certain value, the colour of the light
changes to yellow and slowly ashes. This now shows that approx. 1 more bath can
be taken. Thereafter the battery should be charged according to the instructions. If
the yellow phase of the battery is also used, the colour of the light may change from
yellow to red and ash quickly. If this happens, the lift will only move upwards and thus
ensure safe lifting. The battery must now be charged immediately according to the
instructions using the power supply unit provided.
GREEN light: Lift ready to use.
YELLOW light: Lift partially operational with enough power for only 1 bath. Battery
should be charged.
RED light: Lift no longer ready to use, can still only move upwards. Battery must be
charged at once.
EMERGENCY STOP button (red): If you are ever in an emergency situation in which
it is necessary to bring the bath lift to a stop, push the red EMERGENCY STOP button
(photo 19).
To reactivate the bath lift, press the green power button once again. If no button is
pushed, the manual control automatically switches off after 30 minutes. If you would
like to switch off the bath lift yourself, press the red button on the manual control
(indicator light goes out).
• Down button (blue)
• EMERGENCY STOP button (red)
• Indicator light (LED)
• Up button (yellow)
• Power button (green)

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OPERATION DURING BATHING
• Before initial operation of the bath lift, ensure that the manual control is correctly
connected to the bath lift via the plug connection. It is correctly connected when
the red ring on the jack is no longer visible (photo 20).
• Press the power button (green) on the manual control. Now the indicator light is lit
and green.
• Now press the up button (yellow). The backrest initially pivots into the upright
position. Then the lift moves up to the end position and automatically switches off. If
the button is released, the lift stops so that intermediate positions are also possible.
• Swing out the side aps until they rest on the edge of the tub. Only raise the seat
until the seat surface is at the same height as the edge of the tub and the side aps
form a horizontal surface.
Important: The side aps must lie evenly on the edge of the tub.
• 5. Seat the person to be bathed on the bath lift.
•
• 6. To lower the bath lift, press the down button (blue). The lift rst moves down
to the end position. Then the backrest automatically pivots backwards. In the end
position, the power unit switches off automatically. If the button is released, the lift
stops so that intermediate positions are also possible.

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Important! When the backrest touches the rear wall of the tub, release the blue
button immediately.
• Seat the person to be bathed on the bath lift.
• To lower the bath lift, press the down button (blue). The lift rst moves down to the
end position. Then the backrest automatically pivots backwards. In the end position,
the power unit switches off automatically. If the button is released, the lift stops so
that intermediate positions are also possible.
Important! When the backrest touches the rear wall of the tub, release the blue
button immediately.
• After the bath has ended, press the up button (yellow) on the manual control to
bring the lift back to the correct height (max. upper end point). Ensure that the side
aps do not get caught on any existing tub grip handles.
• Assist the person in getting out via the side of the tub.
If the manual control is not used for 30 minutes, it automatically switches off. If you
would like to switch the bath lift off yourself, press the red button on the manual
control (indicator light goes out).
NOTE When raising and lowering the lift, lean against the backrest and
rest your hands in your lap.
If the lift remains in the tub, the manual control with the integrated bat-
tery should now be unplugged and charged. This prevents the battery
from accidentally draining.

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TAKING THE LIFT OUT OF THE BATHTUB
First use the manual control to lower the bath lift all the way and allow the backrest to
pivot all the way back until the power unit stops by itself in its end position (photo21).
In doing so, ensure that the backrest does not hit the wall of the tub. Then unplug the
manual control.
• Fold the side aps on the seat surface inwards.
• Fold the backrest forwards. To hold the lift, use the hand grips on the drive unit.
• You must ensure that the lifting rod is always fully retracted (photo 23).
• The drive unit can now be removed from the seat frame in the direction of the arrow.
Incorrect Correct
NOTE The drive unit can be removed only at a particular angle. It can
therefore no longer be removed from the seat unit when it is folded com-
pletely forward since it is then locked into place again. Bring the backrest
into the angle as shown in photo 24 and then remove the drive unit from
the seat frame in the direction of the arrow.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Maintenance of the bath lift
The bath lift is equipped with maintenance-free bearings and bearing surfaces.
Therefore no lubrication is required.
The entire bath lift should be periodically inspected (visual inspection by the user) at
least every 6 months. This includes a visual inspection in particular of the load-bearing
parts and the safety features, as well as all necessary function testing.
If this reveals defects, wear or other damage which jeopardize the safety of the lift, the
bath lift must be taken out of service and the deciencies must be corrected. Repairs
must be performed by appropriate and suitably qualied persons who can properly
perform repairs of this type based on their training, knowledge, and experience gained
through practical work.
Have repairs performed only by the authorized dealer
• Release both rear suction cups on the base plate by pulling the tabs. Then lift the
base plate backwards which will cause the front suction cups to automatically vent
and release. Now take the seat unit out of the bathtub.
ATTENTION The manual control may be opened only by the
manufacturer of the bath lift!