Carex Uplift Commode Assist User manual

Please Read This First
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS –USAGE - WARRANTY
Safety Precautions
•Be sure to read and understand these instructions before operating your new Uplift Commode
Assist. Failure to do so may result in product failure or injury.
•Check all parts for shipping damage prior to using the Uplift Commode Assist.
•Do not use the unit if you notice any damage or missing parts - contact your place of purchase
for assistance immediately.
•Before using the unit, double-check all fasteners to ensure they are tight.
•When the Commode Assist is assembled and the seat is locked down WITHOUT a user, all 4
legs may not rest on the floor. This is normal and is caused by the pressure from the Lifting
Mechanism. ALWAYS leave the Commode Assist in the raised position when not in use.
Safety First: We strongly recommend that the person who assembles the Commode
Assist, be it a home medical equipment retailer or caregiver, "try out" the Commode seat
by seating and raising themselves before the user operates the Commode. This is to
ensure that all connections have been made securely and that the Commode Assist will
be safe for the user.
User Conditions:
Those who have lost sufficient upper or lower body
strength to get up unassisted that may be due to the
following:
· Muscular dystrophy
· Lou Gehrig’s disease / Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
· Post-operative conditions
· Degenerative joint disease
· Arthritis
· Parkinson’s Disease
User Benefits:
· Helps keep people active and independent.
· Provides safe lift assistance for accident prevention.
· Relieves stress and strain on joints.
· Lifts only as needed, allowing users to maintain
muscular strength.

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I. Introduction
The Uplift Commode Assist is a self-powered lifting commode. It helps the user gently lower and
raise themselves from a seated position, supporting and lifting up to 70% of the person’s weight.
The lifting action is provided by a self-powered, specially designed lifting mechanism, which does
not require the use of batteries or electricity.
II. Part Identification
Your new Uplift Commode Assist was designed for minimum assembly and tool requirements. Use
this guide to ensure the correct assembly and usage of this product.
Upper Lifting Assembly
Bucket with splash guard and lid
(3 pieces)
Back Rest Bar
Commode Legs
(with 6 ¼ ” bolts installed)
Hardware (in a clear, plastic bag taped
to the arm of one of the legs)
Rounded
Washers (6)
Nuts (4)
Butterfly
Nuts (2)
Lock
Release
Lever
We recommend that you check all hardware periodically.
Model may not be exactly as shown.

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III. Assembly Instructions
a. Initial Setup
Figure A
Front
Back
Install rounded
washer and nut
▪Place the Commode in an upright position on
a level floor and hand tighten the four (4) nuts.
When all are inserted, fully tighten using a
7/16” wrench. (Figure B)
▪Install the Back Rest Bar on the back of the
unit by guiding the pre inserted bolts through
the corresponding holes in the Backrest Bar.
Affix to the unit by installing a rounded washer
and butterfly nut.
▪Hand tighten the butterfly nut.
▪Place one Commode Leg flat on the floor, with the
front of the leg on the right hand side. Be careful to
identify the front and back of these items. These are
easily identified by the “F” for front and “B” for back
labels located on the Commode Legs.
▪Remove and discard the clear, plastic protectors on the
bolts.
▪Hold the Upper Lifting Assembly with the lock release
handle facing up toward the ceiling, (not facing the
floor), and lowering the assembly onto the leg, affix the
front bar of the Upper Lifting Assembly to the front of
the leg. This is done by sliding the pre inserted bolt
through the hole in the front bar of the upper lifting
assembly, then placing a rounded washer and installing
the nut. This should be hand tightened.
▪Attach the back bar of the Upper Lifting Assembly to
the back of the same Leg. (Figure A)
▪When this is complete, attach the other Commode
Leg, front and back, to the Upper Lifting Assembly.
Figure B
Backrest Bar
Tools required: 7/16” wrench
Butterfly Nut
And Rounded
Washer
Lock Release Handle

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b.Setting the Weight
Weight
settings
Lifting
Mechanism
▪Refer to the weight setting sticker to determine which number
weight setting is most appropriate. If your weight falls between
two settings, most users prefer to use the higher setting.
Please note that these numbers are only a guideline, and it
may be necessary to adjust weight settings before finding one
that is most suitable. The setting is too high if the user has to
force the seat to depress, but not high enough if the user does
not obtain adequate lift.
▪Lift the Plastic Seat upright in order to provide easy access to
the weight setting area (Figure C1 and C2). Note: Be careful to
only raise the seat upright at a 90 degree angle, letting it stand
in the upright position; putting force on the seat to go back
against the back rest may cause the clips holding the seat to
the lifting assembly to break.
▪VERY GENTLY press the Lock Release Handle to unlock the
safety lock and allow the top bars of the assembly to be raised
(Figure D).
▪Note that putting excessive force on this handle will result in
damage to the Lock Release Handle.
▪Raise the top bars of the Upper Lifting Assembly from the
back until the lifting mechanism lines up with the appropriate
weight setting.
▪Depress the small push pin and place the metal pin through
the appropriate weight setting hole. Once the small push pin is
released, the lifting mechanism should be locked in place.
Ensure this is firmly in place before using the unit.
▪To adjust the weight setting, simply depress the push pin,
remove from the weight setting slot, and place in desired slot.
NOTE:
When first assembling and using the Commode Assist, the Lifting
Mechanism may be stiff. This is normal, to re-activate the Lifting
Mechanism set the weight setting at the lowest weight and sit on the
Commode Assist 3-4 times. This should reset the Lifting Mechanism.
Once done, set the Commode Assist to the correct weight setting.
Push
Pin
Figure D
Lifting
Mechanism
Figure C2
Figure C1

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c. Attaching the Pail
d. Adjust leg height
IV. Taking Care of Your Uplift Commode Assist
▪The bucket is easily installed by sliding the
bucket along the rails of the bucket Hanger.
The hanger rails are located just below the
front cross bar, as shown in (Figure E).
▪Occasionally in shipping, the rails may come
out of place. Ensure the bolts securing the rails
are flush with the front cross bar, so that the
rails hang below the unit.
▪Next adjust the legs for the users’ height. All
four legs can be adjusted by pushing in the
metal tab and lengthening or shortening the leg
as appropriate.
▪The proper height for the Commode Assist is
the highest height that the user can sit on the
Commode Assist, with the seat in the flat, or
locked position, and still have their feet firmly
planted on the ground (Figure F).
▪Ensure that the leg height is at the same
setting for all four legs.
Pail Hangers
Figure E
Metal
Tab
Figure F
Cleaning: Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
Important: Check hardware regularly to ensure all nuts and bolts remain secure.

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V. Usage Instructions
SITTING ON THE COMMODE ASSIST
▪Before first use, make sure that the
lifting mechanism is in place and set at
the proper weight setting. Do not place
the Commode Assist on area rugs.
▪You should back up to the Commode
Assist, until you feel the Plastic Seat at
the back of your legs; it will generally
reach just above the backs of the knees.
(Figure G). Again, your feet should be
flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
Your hands should be firmly grasping
the arm rests before sitting on the raised
plastic seat.
▪When you sit on the toilet seat, you
should be sitting back on the toilet seat,
not perched on the edge. This will apply
the amount of weight required to gently
lower you to a seated position. The
Commode Assist will gently lower you to
the seated position. When the seat is in
the flat position, there will be a “click”;
this indicates the safety locking
mechanism is locked.
RISING FROM THE COMMODE ASSIST
▪To raise yourself, you should be sitting
with feet about shoulder width apart,
heels of the feet approximately 1” in
front of the legs of the Commode Assist.
(Figure H). You then unlock the locking
mechanism by GENTLY, but
completely, (Figure I) depressing the
grey release handle. You should not
keep pressure on the release handle,
pressing it once will unlock the safety
lock.
▪Putting too much pressure on this may
break the handle.
▪Lean forward and push off with your
arms and legs (Figure K, L).
Figure G
Figure J
Figure K
Figure L
Figure I
Figure H
DEPRESS
GENTLY!

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VI. Using over a Toilet
WARRANTY PROVISIONS
Carex Health Brands
guarantees that the Uplift
Commode Assist will be free
from defects in material and
workmanship for one year
from the date of its original
purchase.
The warranty does not cover
damage due to normal wear
and tear, neglect or misuse,
nor is it transferable.
Please note that if you try to
repair or alter the Uplift
Commode Assist in anyway
yourself, the warranty
becomes void.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If your Uplift Commode Assist fails to function as warranted (see
Warranty provisions at left), contact the original place of
purchase.
This Uplift Commode Assist was purchased from:(For easy access,
staple or tape receipt here.)
If for any reason you cannot contact your dealer,
call us directly at 800 387 0896.
Carex Health Brands
111 Morris Drive, Unit 11, Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1M2
www.carex.com
WARRANTY
The Uplift Commode Assist may be used over a standard toilet.
In order to use it this way it is necessary to make the following
adjustments to the assembled Commode Assist.
1. Remove the Bucket from the unit by sliding it out toward
the front, along the Hanger Rails.
2. Remove the Bucket Hangers from the unit by removing
the bolts that affix the Hanger Rails to the front cross bar,
using a 7/16 wrench, or pliers.
3. Take off the Back Rest Bar by removing the Butterfly
Nuts securing the bar to the legs.
4. Depending on the height of the toilet, it will probably be
necessary to adjust the legs to raise the assembly higher.
5. Do not place the Commode Assist on area rugs.
Figure M

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