EZee Life Small 15 User manual

Size Model Seat
Width
Front
Wheels
Rear
Wheels
Small 15” 15” 5” 5”
Small – 22 15 - 22 15” 5” 22”
Standard 180 18” 5” 5”
Standard - 24 180-24 18” 5” 24”
Large 185 20” 5” 5”
Large – 24 185-24 20” 5” 24”
Extra Large 186 22” 5” 5”
X Large - 24 186-24 22” 5” 24”
All models available ith standard or tall seat height ranges
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Rehab Shower Commodes

Product Information
This series of rehab commodes offer the features and qualities important to
both the home and institutional user.
•The frame is of aluminum construction making them very light and easy
for caregivers to manoeuvre yet strong enough to support users up to
400 pounds depending on the model.
•All models are equipped ith 5” locking s ivel casters but can be
ordered ith optional 24” rear heels to enable self propulsion and a
degree of independence for users.
•The materials used to construct these commodes and the finishes used
are compatible ith institutional cleansers and disinfectants to provide
the highest level of infection control possible.
•The seat height is adjustable by 2” to 3”, depending on the heel
configuration and model, to adapt to toilet or bed heights and ease
transfers.
•The seat, back and arm foam is textured to reduce the amount of
slipping the user may experience hen et but soft enough the provide
comfort and reduce pressure points hile in use.
•The removable seat insert provides comfort for users ho use the
commode for sho ering but not for bo el or bladder elimination.
•The commode is equipped ith a large round bucket that can be
removed from the rear.
•The footrests are adjustable in height and can be can s ung a ay or
removed hen needed.
•These commodes come equipped ith anti-tippers for the safety of the
user and peace of mind for the caregiver. They are adjustable height so
they can be adapted to various types of floors and terrains and can be
removed or flipped up out of the ay hen not needed.
•The hite frame and light blue seat, back and arms give these
commodes an attractive look not found in other models. This less
institutional appearance is appreciated by both home and institutional
users.
The light eight and compact size makes these commodes ideal for home use
as ell as institutional and can be used as a bedside commode, used over the
toilet or in sho er stalls designed to be used ith sho er commodes.
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Commode Suitability Information
Ezee Life™ rehab sho er commodes are designed to used by people ho
suffer from a variety of conditions and disabilities.
Our Non-Tilt Series (models: 150, 180, 185, 186)
These are conventional rehab commodes ith that are suitable for people ho
have sufficient upper body control to sit upright and don't have a high risk for
skin breakdo n. The flip do n arms on the 180 series ill aid the user in
maintaining posture and the seat positioning belt ill help prevent sliding out of
the seat but this series is not suitable for users lack the eakness to sit
normally or suffer from uncontrolled movements. The 180 series commodes
have a short heelbase to make them more maneuverable.
Ste s to im rove stability
1) Seat height ill have a effect on safety during standing transfers. In order
for the user to sit back as far as possible hen doing a standing transfer the
seat height can’t be too high. The optimal height ill vary depending not he
user leg length but if they can’t sit do n ith the back all the ay back against
the backrest then either the seat depth is too deep or the seat height is too
high. Since the commodes are only 18” deep the depth should;t be an issue for
most adults.
2) S ivel casters by nature have to “trail” to roll and s ivel properly. If the
caregivers ensure the casters are s ivelled and locked for ard during transfers
or hen there is a danger the user may lean for ard the chances of for ard
tipping ill be greatly reduced. By s ivelling the casters for ard you’ll probably
gain about 5” of heelbase length.
Additional Features and Attributes
The calf strap on all models of Ezee Life™ rehab commodes can be used to
prevent the feet from falling back under the commode or positioned in front of
the shins to prevent the user from kicking for ard and the seat positioning belt
ill prevent sliding, reduce shearing and keep the user securely seated.
Using a commode ith a closed front, or an open front commode seat ith an
opening insert, ill provide more support for the client and prevent thin or
spastic users from slipping into the opening.
The follo ing is a list of features or attributes that may be needed by an
institution to meet the needs of their population. The products and features
listed belo are examples of features available as aftermarket products and/or
from other manufacturers.
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•Lateral supports
•Hip guides
•Head supports
•Tilt feature
•Lap belt
•Calf strap
•Toe straps
•Closed front seat
•Solid seat
•Oval seat
•4 ay seat
•Horseshoe seat
•Bariatric sizes 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” seat idths
•High eight capacity 300lb, 400lb, 500lb, 600lbs +
•ELR (Elevating leg rests)
•Po er tilt commode
•4 ay seat
Additional Information
All our current commode models are designed to be suitable for the majority of
clients. Our non-tilt models are a good choice for lo needs clients ho are
a are of their situation and can be relied on to practice some level of common
sense hile seated. Our tilt models are designed for those users ith higher
needs and incorporate gravity to help keep the user secure and safe and
provide pressure relief hile seated on the sho er commode.
While these t o designs of commode ill be suitable for a large variety of
clients, There ill al ays be clients ho need commodes ith different features
and attributes. There is not a single commode that ill meet the needs of all
clients and institutions ill need to have a variety of commode models and
styles on hand to meet the needs their entire patient load.
In some cases there are aftermarket accessories available (lateral supports, hip
guides, chest straps, etc.) that can be added to our commodes to make them
more secure for patients ho require added support. People ith special needs
that are not normal to most applications in institutional and homecare might not
be suitable clients for our commodes. Our commodes are designed to suite
most applications setting in hospital, nursing home (institutional) and homecare
environments.
In some cases the attendance of t o care givers may be the only solution for
safe bathing/sho ering/toileting of high needs clients. If there is any doubt as to
the features and methods needed to bath/sho er/toilet a patient safely for both
the client and the staff, a healthcare professional should be consulted for their
assessment.
Features
Molded seat, back & armrest pads Commode hole insert
Flip back arms Locking s ivel casters
Adjustable height s ing a ay footrests Composite flip up foot plates
Side release seat belt Strong tubular aluminum frame
Available in 15”, 18”, 20” and 22” Widths Adjustable removable anti-tippers
Adjustable Seat Height Caster Locking Ring ith String
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S ecification Small 15” Standard 180 Large 185 Extra Large
186
Frame Material: Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Weight: 26.4 lbs (12 kgs) 28.4 lbs (12.9 kgs) 29 lbs (13.2 kgs) 32.3 lbs (14.7 kgs)
Rear Wheels: 5” Std (opt. 22”) 5” Std (opt. 24”) 5” Std (opt. 24”) 5” Std (opt. 24”)
Front Casters: 5” S ivel Locking 5” S ivel Locking 5” S ivel Locking 5” S ivel Locking
Seat Width: 15” 18” 20” 22”
Seat Depth: 15” 17” 17” 17”
Standard Seat
Height: (Caster
stems P-HL100)
19" 20" or 21" 19.3”, 20.3” or 21.3” 19.3”, 20.3” or 21.3” 19.3”, 20.3” or 21.3”
Tall Seat Height:
(Caster stems
P-HL101)
20.5”, 21.5” or 22.5” 21”, 22” or 23” 21”, 22” or 23” 21”, 22” or 23”
Footrest Angle: 60° 60° 60° 60°
Footrest Length: 14” to 20” 14” to 20” 14” to 20” 14” to 20”
Back Height: 18” 18” 18” 18”
Arm Height: 11” (from seat) 11” (from seat) 11” (from seat) 11” (from seat)
Arm Length: 13” 13” 13” 13”
Arm Pad Length: 9 1/2” 9 1/2” 9 1/2” 9 1/2”
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs (113.6 kgs) 250 lbs (113.6 kgs) 300 lbs (136.4 kgs) 400 lbs (181.8 kgs)
Seat O tions
All of our EZee Life™ Aluminum commodes come standard
ith an open front seat and insert.
The optional closed front seat can be ordered for the 180 and
180-24 models. This seat come ith a full top cover for those
ho don't require the seat to have an opening.
The optional 4 ay seat, also available for the 180 and 180-24,
is an open front seat that can be positioned ith the opening at
the front rear or either side. Because this seat can be easily
snapped off the frame and repositioned as needed for different
clients, it is ideal for institutional use or situations here access
from different sides might be needed.
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Assembly Instructions
1. Slide seat belt loops (1) onto each side of
backrest (2) posts.
2. Insert t o back support posts (1) into seat frame
(2) and tighten t o hand heels (3).
3. Insert four caster stems (1) into holes (2) in
the four corners of the bottom of the seat
frame (3). Standard caster stems ill provide
normal seat heights. Optional tall caster
stems ill provide tall seat heights.
4. Set the seat height by aligning the
caster stem holes (1) ith the desired
adjustment holes (2) in the frame and
inserting the locking pin (3) to secure
the caster.
Note: There are only three height settings. DO NOT align the top
hole in the caster stem ith the bottom hole in the frame. The top
hole on the caster stem should only be aligned ith the top hole in
the frame. The bottom hole in the caster stem can be aligned ith
either hole in the commode frame.
5. Insert the anti-tippers (1) into the t o anti-
tipper receiver tubes (2) located at the rear of
the seat frame above the casters.
Ensure the push pins (3) have popped
through the set receiver holes.
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6. Anti-tipper adjustment is made by
depressing the anti-tipper push pin (1),
sliding the inner anti-tipper tube (2) to the
desired length, aligning the push
pin ith the closest adjustment hole (3) and
allo ing it to pop through.
The anti-tippers can be flipped up or
removed hen necessary to clear obstacles
but should be in place as often as possible
to prevent accidental tipping.
The anti-tippers should be as close to the floor as possible ithout
catching on door ay thresholds, changes in floor levels or other
obstacles.
7. To attach the foot rest (1) to the commode
lo er the foot rest pivot plug (2) into the top
of the front seat frame (3) ith the foot plate
(4) off to the side of the commode. Then
s ing the foot rest to the for ard position
here it ill lock in place.
8. The foot plate height can be adjusted by
loosening the footrest clamp (1), sliding the
the foot plate extension tube (2) up or do n
inside the foot rest hanger tube (3) and re-
tightening the clamp.
Proper footplate adjustment is required for comfort and reduction
of pressure points. If the footplates are positioned too high
pressure is increased on the buttock area; if they are too lo ,
pressure is increased on the the backs of the legs just
above the knees and the feet are left dangling.
DO NOT extend the footplates past the MAX line (4) stamped into the foot plate
extension tubes. The MAX line should not be visible.
9. From the back of the commode slide the
commode pail into the pail support channels (1)
located on the bottom of the seat pan (2).
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Arms – The arms of the commode can be flipped up and back to aid in
transfers or access by caregivers for bathing. The arms ill stay raised
hen raised all the ay.
When doing a side transfer to or from the commode only the arm on the
side the transfer is being done on should be raised.
Seat Belt – The seat belt supplied ith the
commode is kno n as a side release seat belt.
To undo the buckle simply depress both release
tabs at once and pull the t o sides apart.
To do up the seat belt insert insert the prongs
into the receiver until they click into position.
Foot Rests – The foot rests can be
removed by pushing the release lever (1)
s inging the footrests out to the side, or
into the middle, and lifting straight up.
To replace the foot rests, lo er the foot
rest pivot plug (2) into
the commode seat frame holes (3) from the side on the center
of the seat and s ing the footrests to the front until they lock
into position.
Casters – The 190 sho er commode come standard ith 4
locking 5” s ivel casters that allo the commode to be turn a
full circle in its o n length and be pushed in any direction
required. This is particularly important feature hen the
commode has to be used in areas here there isn't much
room for manoeuvring.
To lock the casters the caregiver uses
their steps on the lock lever (1).
To release the heel lock the caregiver
pushes do n on the release lever (2) ith
their foot.
When the casters are in the locked
position the s ivel feature also locks for safety.
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O tional 24” Wheels
The optional 24” heels allo the user to be able to self propel the
sho er commode and provide a level of independence.
The 24” heels are equipped ith contoured hand rims for better grip,
solid maintenance free lightly treaded tires to ease propulsion and quick
release axles to allo to heels to be removed and replaced easily
ithout tools.
Installation and Removal - To install the optional 24” heels there
are 2 simple steps:
1. Insert the quick release axles through the
center of the heels by pushing the quick
release button (1) in the center of the heel.
2. Holding the heel by the spokes, once again
push the quick release button (1) ith your
thumb and pass the portion of the axle
protruding through the back of the heel
through the axle housing (2) until the axle
protrudes all the ay through (3).
3. Ensure the heel is securely attached to the commode by trying
to remove the heel ithout depressing the quick release button.
4. Push to quick release button and pull on the heel to remove.
Note: The heel locks must be in the off position to install or remove the
heels.
Wheel Locks - When your commode is equipped ith 24” heels
the heel lock system for those heels is the same as found on a
manual heelchair. The front casters ill still be the standard 5” casters
ith foot activated heel locks.
To engage the heel locks (1) push the brake
levers (2) for ard until they lock. To release,
pull the brake levers back ards.
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Wheel Lock Installation for 24” Wheels
When the optional 24” heels are ordered ith your commode the push to lock
hand brakes ill need to be installed to the side frame seat rail.
The heel lock assemblies are clamped to the seat rail (1) using a double
clamp that simultaneously tightens onto the seat rail and heel lock mounting
bar.
1) Position the double clamp (2) onto the seat
rail and heel lock mounting bar (3) and tighten
loosely so that the assembly ill hold together
but can still be adjusted.
2) Position the knurled brake bar (4)
horizontally in front of the tire and slide the
entire assembly along the seat rail as needed
until the distance from the front of the heel
lock mounting bar to the front of the seat rail is
approximately 8.5 cm (3 3/8”).
3) Tighten up the double clamp (2) enough to test the heel lock
and ensure the brake bar (4) indents into the tire far enough to
prevent the heel from turning hen heel lock is engaged.
4) If needed, the double clamp (2) can be loosened slightly and
positioned a littler farther from or closer to the tire to ensure good
contact ith the tire hile still being fairly easy to operate.
5) Tighten double clamp (2) and repeat this procedure for the
opposite side of the commode.
Note: The double clamps can be used on either side of the
commode but the heel lock assemblies come in left hand and
right hand configurations. The heel locks and the assembly
procedure ill not ork if the the right hand heel lock is mounted
on the left side of the commode and vice versa.
O tional 4 Way Seat (Models 180-4 & 190-4 only)
The 4 ay seat option allo s the seat to be mounted on the commode
ith the opening to the front, sides or back for peri care access in any
4 directions for attendee or client.
Simply lift on the seat to unsnap it from the frame, position the seat in
the direction needs, align the snap clamps ith the frame tubing and
push do n re-snapping the seat onto commode.
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Safety Information
Ensure back rest is securely attached before using.
To avoid tipping, DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move for ard
in the seat.
To avoid tipping, DO NOT attempt to reach objects from the floor by reaching
do n bet een your knees.
To avoid tipping, DO NOT lean over the top of the back to reach
objects behind you, as this may cause the commode chair to tip over.
To avoid tipping, DO NOT shift your eight or sitting position to ard the direction
you are reaching.
DO NOT attempt to stop, or slo , a moving transport chair ith heel locks.
Wheel locks are not brakes.
DO NOT climb, go up or do n ramps or traverse slopes greater than 5 degrees
(1:12 grade).
Travel up and do n slopes and inclines. DO NOT travel across inclines.
Use caution on slippery surfaces.
DO NOT transfer into, or out of, the sho er commode chair on slippery floors.
Ensure heel locks are engaged and heels are positioned out ard before
transferring into or out of the sho er commode.
DO NOT stand on foot plates.
DO NOT stand on seat.
Al ays use the supplied seat belt for safety.
Al ays have the arms flipped do n if the user has upper body stability problems.
Al ays use supplied anti-tippers for users ho are kno n for rocking in their
seats.
DO NOT leave users unattended in the sho er chair.
DO NOT overload this sho er chair. The eight capacity includes the user and
any things they may be carrying.
Ins ection Items
Ensure the commode chair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
Inspect the seat, back and arms for cracks and/or damage.
Inspect for any loose or broken hard are or parts.
Inspect for cracked, broken or loose heels.
Ensure the hand brakes are easy to engage and prevent the heels from turning.
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Cleaning Instructions
For institutional use, EZee Life commodes can be cleaned ith most commercial and
institutional cleaning products (Virox and similar products) to ensure the level of infection
control needed. Please follo the disinfectant manufacturer's directions for cleaning
equipment.
For home use, e recommend cleaning the surfaces of the commode ith a solution
made from a mild detergent (dish soap, etc.) to remove organic materials. Once cleaned,
the commode can be disinfected but iping it do n ith a 5% (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon
ater) solution of bleach and ater. Allo the bleach solution to remain on the surfaces
for 3 to 5 and minutes, then rinse thoroughly ith clear ater.
Do not use abrasives on the foam seat, arms and back pads.
EZee Life™ Limited Warranty
EZee Life™ products carry a one year arranty against manufacturing
defects, faulty materials and orkmanship only.
EZee Life™ aluminum sho er commodes carry an additional 1 year
arranty on the frame for a total of t o years.
Any alterations, misuse, abuse, or accidental damage voids this arranty.
Ezee Life™ reserves the right to replace or repair any part that has
become defective.
The arranty does not extend to consequential costs resulting from the
fault or defect of the product: freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, or
other expenses that one may incur.
Warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and the original receipt
must be presented before any arranty options are considered. Please
also be prepared to provide the date of purchase and serial number.
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