Harmar Access aquajoy premier plus bathlift Operating instructions

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03/26/2007

TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFThasbeendesignedtohelptheend-userbathincompletesafetyand
comfort.TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFT canbeusedinthehome,inmulti-userenvironmentsandby
healthcareprofessionals.
Pleasereadtheoperatinginstructionscarefullybeforeusingyourbathlift.Pleasefollowall
instructions,particularlythesafetyinstructions,atalltimes.
The AQUAJOYBATHLIFT comeswithacompleteone-yearwarrantyincludingBatteryHand
Control&CoverMat.Thewarrantybeginsonthedayofpurchase.
Wehopethe AQUAJOYBATHLIFTmakesadifferenceinyourlifeandthathavingabathisnow
mucheasierandsaferforyou.
DearCustomer
CongratulationsonpurchasingyourAQUAJOYBATHLIFT.
ThefollowingcomponentsarepartoftheAQUAJOYBATHLIFT.
Back Frame
1.Seatback
2.Actuator
3.Actuatorholder
4.Spindleshaft
5.Batteryhandcontrol
6.Handcontrolcable
7.Actuatorcable
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Complete Seat (base)
8.Seatbase
9.Sideflaps
10.Scissorparts
11.Slider
12.Baseplate
13.Frontsuctioncups
14.Middlesuctioncups
15.Rearsuctioncups
16.Tiltingstructure
17.Charger
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•ThemaximumcapacityoftheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTis375lbs.
•TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTmayonlybeusedtoassistonepersongettinginandoutofa
bath.
•Beforetakingabath,carryoutatrialruntofamiliarizeyourselfwithhowthebathlift
works.
•Whennecessaryusethebathliftunderthesupervisionofacaregiver/familymember.
•Alwayscheckthewatertemperaturebeforebathing.Theuseofexcessiveamountsof
bathingoilsorsaltswillrequirethebathlifttobecleanedmorefrequently.
•Neverreachbetweenthebaseplateandtheseat(hazardofhandbecomingtrappedin
thescissorliftingmechanism).
•Alwaysthatchecktherearenoobstructionsinthemechanismbeforeuse.
•WheninstallingyourAQUAJOYBATHLIFT,pleaseensureyouplace
itattheoppositeendofthewatersupply.
•Wheninstallingyourbathlift,pleaseensurethatyoualwaysalignthebackrestgrooves
flat
ontotheseatbasecorrectlyandliftfromthecenter(asshownonnextpage.)
•Donotattachcoversuntilassemblyiscomplete.
•PleaseNote:Ifyouhavehandlesonyourbath,pleaseensureyou
Attachthesideflapdiverters(plasticwhitestripspackedwithyour
Bathlift)toyourbathhandles.
•Ifsideflapsjamunderbathhandle“stop”lowertheliftdown,removetheinterferenceand
thenbringtheliftbacktothetop
•CarefullyfollowtheInstructionsonPage3wheneveryouassembleyourbathlift.
•TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTmayonlybeusedinsidethebathtoassistpeopletogetinand
outofthebath.Itshouldnotbeusedforclimbinginandout;upordown;orasasupport
orliftingplatformoutsideofthebath.
•Thebathliftisnotatoyandchildrenshouldnotbeallowedtoplaywiththelift.
•Neverallowchildrentousethebathliftwithoutadultsupervision.
•Alwaysdisconnecthandcontrolwhenbackrestisfoldedflat.
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CAUTION

ASSEMBLING THE AQUAJOY BATHLIFT
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•Thebathtubmustbecleananddrybeforeinstallingthebathlift.
•Placethebackrestflatontopoftheseat.Matchthegroovesonthe
backresttothegroovesontheseat.
•Liftthebackrestuntilitlocksintothereclinedposition.
•Removethebathliftpartsfromthebox.
•Placetheseatintothetubattheopposite
endfromthewaterfaucet.Verifythereis
enoughspaceforthebathlifttofullyrecline.

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HOWTOCHARGEYOURAQUAJOYBATHLIFT
•Beforeyoufirstuseyouraquajoybathlift,charge
yourhandcontrolfortwelvehours.
•Connectthebatteryhandcontrolcabletothe
chargercablebymatchingtheflatpartofthe
connectionstogether.
•Insertthechargerplugintoawallsocket.
• Do not charge your battery hand control in your bathroom.
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•Chargeyourbatteryhandcontrolaftereverybath.
•Youcannotoverchargeyourbatteryhandcontrol.
•Iftheindicatorlightflashesreditmeansyoudonothavesufficientchargetouseyour
bathlift.
•Ifyouhavenotusedyourbathliftforoveraweekchargeyourbatteryhandcontrolbefore
bathing.

•Oncesituated,pressthe“down”buttontolowertheplatform
intothebath.Releasethebuttonwhenyouareata
comfortableheightforbathing.Ifyoucontinuetoholdthe
downbuttonthebathliftwillrecline40degreesoncereached
thelowestpoint.
•Bathe
•Whenfinishedbathing,pressthe“up”buttononthehand
controltoraisetheplatformoutofthewater.Oncetheplatform
islevelwiththetopofthebathtub,releasethe“up”button.
•Aftertheplatformisattheproperheight,swing/pulleachleg
outandoverthesideofthebathtub,usingcautionasall
surfacesmaybeslippery.Finally,slideyourselfoffthe
platformandoutofthetub.
•Emptywaterfrombathtub.
HOWTOBATHEWITHYOURAQUAJOYBATHLIFT
•AssembletheliftasdescribledonPage3
•Connectthecableofthefullychargedbatteryhandcontroltothecableonthebackofthe
backrest.(Matchtheflatpartsoftheconnectionstogether).
•Fillbathtubwithwater.
•Push“up”buttononthehandcontroltoraisebathlifttothe
upperedgeofbathtub.Releasethe“up”buttonwhentheseat
oftheliftisflushwiththetopofthetub.
•Sitontheliftperpendiculartothebathtub,andpull/swing
eachlegintothebathtuboneatatime.Adjustyourselfonthe
platformsothatyouareinacomfortablepositionforbathing.
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HOWTOREMOVEYOURAQUAJOYBATHLIFTFROMYOURBATHTUB
•Emptythewaterfromthebath.
•Pressthe“down”buttononthehandcontrolandtakethebathlifttoitslowestpositioninthe
bath.Continuetopressthedownbuttonuntilthebackrestreachesanangleofapproximately
27degreesormore.
•Takeholdofthetwosideflapsandfoldtheminwardontotheseat.
•Takeholdofthebackrestandpushitforwardsothatitliesflatontheseat(covermatfacing
down).
•Withthebackrestfoldedforwardonthebathliftseat,simplydetachthebackrestfromthebaseby
liftingitupwards(asabove).Thebackrestgrooveswilldetachfromtheseat(base)grooves.
•Toremovetheseat(base),placeonehandontheliftingbarattherearofthebaseandlifttorelease
thebathliftfromthebath.
•Continuetoliftandthesuctionfeetatthefrontofthebathliftwillreleaseautomatically.Placeyour
otherhandonthefrontofthebathliftandlift.
•Continuetoliftyourbathliftbaseoutofthebathandyoucannowstoreitaway.
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SERVICEANDMAINTENANCE
IftheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTisnotusedfor6monthsthebatterywillrequirechargingbeforethe
liftisused.Pleasefollowthecharginginstructionsonpage8ofthismanual.TheAQUAJOY
BATHLIFTwillnotrequireanyadditionalmaintenanceorservicing,otherthanperiodiccleaning.
Cleaning
ToCleanthe AQUAJOYBATHLIFT,scrubwithahouseholddetergentandthenwipedrywith
acloth.TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTshouldbestoredinadryplace.TheAQUAJOYBATHLIFT
canbeusedwithorwithoutcovers.Thecovermatscanbeeasilyremovedandwashedinyour
washingmachineuptoamaximumtemperatureof140°F(60°C).
EnvironmentalConditionsforUse,StorageandTransport
Use:  a)Anambienttemperaturerangeof50F°to104F°(+10C°to+40C°).
  b)Arelativehumidityrangeof30%to75%.
  c)AnatmosphericPressurerangeof700hPato1060hPa
StorageandTransport:
  a)Anambienttemperaturerangeof-31F°to122F°(-35C°to50C°).
  b)Arelativehumidityrangeof10%to100%.
  c)AnatmosphericPressurerangeof300hPato1060hPa
EMI/RFIWarnings
ThebathliftmaybeadverselyaffectedbyElectromagneticInterference(EMI)andRadio
FrequencyInterference(RFI).Donotoperatethefollowingitemswithin10feetofthebath
lift;Cellularphones,mobiletwo-wayradios,HAMradiotransmitters,wirelesscomputerlinks,
microwavesources,pagingtransmitters.

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS
Q.What should I do if the side flaps are obstructed by bath handles?
A.Installthesideflapdivertsoveryourtubshandles.Thedivertersramplikeshapewillallow
thesideflapstogopastthehandles.
Q.My bathlift will run in the up direction but not in the down direction?
A.Thebathliftwillnotruninthedowndirectionifthebatteryneedstoberecharged.
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Q.How do I charge my battery hand control? 
A.Seethecharginginstructionsonpage4.
Q.How do I wash my cover mats?
A.The AQUAJOYBATHLIFTcan be used with or without covers.Thecovermatscanbe
easilyremovedandwashedinyourwashingmachineuptoamaximumtemperatureof60C°
(140F°).However,thecovermatscannotbeusedinatumbledryer,pleasehangthemuptodry.
Q.Can I use emollients, moisturizer creams, and oils in the bath with my
bathlift?
A.Yes,however,pleaseensurethatyouthoroughlyrinse/cleanawayanyresiduefromthe
baseofthebathandthesuctionfeet.Wealsorecommendthatyouwashyourcovermats
moreoftenwhenoilsetceteraareused.
Q.If I leave my battery hand control on charge will I damage it?
A.No,chargeyourbatteryhandcontrolfor12hourswhenyoufirstreceiveyourbathlift.Then
aftereverybath,leavethehandcontroloncharge.Youcannotoverchargeyourbattery
handcontrol.Afullychargedbatterywillprovideapproximatelyfifteenfullliftsupanddown.
Thereisalsoasafetymechanismonthelifttoensureitwillnotgodownunlessthereis
enoughchargetoraiseitbackup.Thiswillensurethatyouwillnotbecomestuckatthe
bottomofthebath.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER
Thebatteryhandcontrolmustnotbethrownintoafireorstoredinthe
vicinityofafire.Disposeofoldbatteryhandcontrolsinthecorrectmanner.
Donotopenthebatteryhandcontrol.
Ifpossible,rechargethebatteryhandcontrolimmediatelywhenitlosesitscharge.
OnlyuseAQUAJOYBATHLIFTwiththebatteryhandcontrolsupplied.
Onlyusethesuppliedbatterychargertochargethesuppliedbatteryhand.
Donotchargeyourbatteryhandcontrolinsidethebathroom.
DISPOSAL
Besuretodisposeofallcomponents(includingtheNiMHbattery)accordingtolocalcodes.
Individualpartsmaybeseparatedanddisposedofaccordingtothetypeofmaterialandlocal
recyclingrequirements.
BatteryReplacement
Thebatteryisanintegralpartofthehandcontrol.Intheunlikelycasethe
batteryceasestofunction,thehandcontrolwillneedtobereplaced.
PleasecontactthedealerwhereyoupurchasedyourBathliftfor
areplacement.
SerialNumberLabel
YouwillfindallofthemaintechnicaldataontheAQUAJOYBATHLIFTserialnumberlabel.
ActuatorLable SeatLable BatteryHandControlLable
Whatdothesymbolsonthelablesmean?
Storagetemperaturerange Recyclable Disposecorrectly Caution13.2vDC Readinstructionscarefully
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TECHNICALDATA
Length of seat: 22.8 inches (580 mm)
Width of seat with extended seat side flaps: 27 inches (686 mm)
Width of seat with seat side flaps folded in: 15.3 inches (390 mm)
Height of seat in its lowest position: 3.5 inches (90 mm)
Height of seat in its highest position: 18.3 inches (465 mm)
Depth of seat measured from
Backrest to front seat edge: 19.3 inches (490 mm)
Height of backrest: 23.8 inches (604 mm)
Width of backrest: 13.4 inches (340 mm)
Carrying capacity: 375 lb (170kgs)
Total Weight without battery: 30 lb (13.64kg)
Weight of seat: 16.94 lb (7.70kg)
Weight of side flaps: 2.07 lb (0.94kg)
Weight of backrest: 11 lb (5kg)
Weight of battery hand controller: 670g
Duration of stroke (80 kg load): Up approx. 50sec, down approx. 35sec
Operating voltage: 13.2V DC
Maximum current consumption: 5.9A
Nominal Input: 13.2V DC
Motor noise with no load: approx. 50dB
(according to DIN 3746)
Medical equipment type B
Class Protection: IP 66
Duty cycle: Max. 5%, Max. 3min./hour
Battery: 13.2V 1300mAh(Ni-MH)
Battery Charger
Input : 240V AC/50Hz, 230V AC/60Hz, 110V AC/60Hz
Output : 18V DC 250mA/ 4.5VA
Weight : 0.3kg(UK 282g /EU 285g /USA 275g)
Charging time with flat battery : approx. 12h
pg.10

ACCESSORIES
SWIVELANDSLIDEUNIT
The AQUAJOYtransferdiskwillassistyoutogetonandoffyourbathlifteasilyandsafely.It
isidealforpeoplewhohaveproblemsshufflingonandoffthebathliftandallowsthemtoslide
andturnintothemiddleofthebathliftseat.
HEADREST
TheAQUAJOY Headrestprovidesextrasupportandcomfortwhilebathing.
POMMEL(FORCHILDRENANDADULTS)
TOFITTHEPOMMEL
Placethepommelprongsintotheseat(base)locatingholesandpushdown.
Thepommelwillnowsitinplace.
TOREMOVETHEPOMMEL
Simplypullupwardsandthepommelwillrelease.
pg.11

TOFITTHEWINGSUPPORTSONTHEBACKREST
Simplylocatetheguidesonthewingsintothelocationpointsoneithersideofthebackrest.
TOREMOVETHEWINGSUPPORTSONTHEBACKREST
Simplypullupwardsfromthelocationpointsandthewingsupportswillrelease.
TOFITTHECHEST&LAPHARNESS
Thechestharness-fixingbracketshouldbeattachedtothebackofthebackrest.Itisadjustable
byslidingthebracketupanddownthebackrestsothatthebeltcanbepositionedatthemost
suitableheightfortheuser.Theharnessissecuredbyscrewingtheknobintothefixingbracket
asshownintheattacheddiagram.(Theshortpartofthetwo-piecechestharnessshouldbe
attachedtothesidewheretheuseristransferringforeasy,quickrelease).Thechestharness
sizeisadjustablefromthesidebypullingthematerialthroughthebuckle(aswithabelt).To
securetheuser,simplyinsertthechestharnessclipintothebuckle.
Thelapharnessshouldbeattachedtotherearundersideoftheseatbase.(Theshortpartof
thetwo-piecelapharnessshouldbeattachedtothesidewheretheuseristransferringforeasy,
quickrelease).Theharnessissecuredbyscrewingtheknobintothebossinsertasshownin
theattacheddiagram.Thelapharnesssizeisadjustablefromthesidebypullingthematerial
throughthebuckle(aswithabelt).Tosecuretheuser,simplyinsertthelapharnessclipintothe
buckle.
pg.12

•LʼAQUAJOY SIÈGE ÉLÉVATEUR peut supporter un poids maximal de 170 kg (375 livres).
•LʼAQUAJOY SIÈGE ÉLÉVATEUR est uniquement destiné à aider une personne à entrer et à sortir
dʼune baignoire.
•Avant de prendre un bain, faites un essai afin de vous familiariser avec le fonctionnement du siège
élévateur.
•Si cela sʼavère nécessaire, utilisez le siège élévateur sous la surveillance dʼun membre de votre
famille ou dʼun aide-soignant.
•Vérifiez toujours la température de lʼeau avant de prendre un bain.
•Ne placez jamais vos mains entre le socle et le siège (risque de coincement dans le mécanisme
dʼélévation _ ciseaux).
•Avant toute utilisation, vérifiez toujours quʼaucun obstacle ne puisse entraver le mécanisme.
•Installez lʼAQUAJOY SIÈGE ÉLÉVATEUR à lʼextrémité opposée à la robinetterie.
•Lors de lʼinstallation du siège élévateur, vérifiez toujours que les rainures du dossier sont bien _ plat
sur la base du siège.
•Ne placez aucune housse avant que lʼassemblage ne soit terminé.
•Si votre baignoire comporte des poignées, attachez les clapets latéraux (bandes en plastique blanc)
aux poignées de la baignoire.
•Si les clapets latéraux sont bloqués sous la poignée de la baignoire, arrêtez et soulevez lʼélévateur,
baissez lʼobstacle et remettez le siège en position haute.
•LʼAQUAJOY SIÈGE ÉLÉVATEUR ne doit être utilisé que dans la baignoire afin dʼaider une personne
à entrer et à sortir de la baignoire. Le siège élévateur ne doit pas être utilisé comme aide ou
plateforme dʼélévation en dehors dʼune baignoire.
•Le siège élévateur nʼest pas un jouet. Les enfants ne doivent pas être autorisés à jouer avec.
•Nʼautorisez jamais des enfants à utiliser le siège élévateur sans surveillance.
•Débranchez toujours la commande manuelle lorsque le dossier est replié.
Avertissements/WarningsInFrench
pg.13

AvertissementsEMI/RFI
Le siège élévateur peut être sujet _ des interférences électromagnétiques (EMI) et
à des interférences de fréquence radio (RFI). Nʼutilisez pas à moins de 3 mètres (10
pieds) du siège élévateur les articles suivants : téléphones portables, talkie-walkies,
émetteurs radio pour opérateurs radio amateurs, connexion informatique sans fil,
objets dégageant des micro-ondes, pagers.
BATTERIEETCHARGEUR
La commande manuelle sur batterie ne doit pas être jetée dans le feu ou conservée à
proximité dʼun feu. Débarrassez-vous des anciennes commandes manuelles de
manière appropriée.
Nʼouvrez pas la commande manuelle sur batterie.
Veillez à recharger la commande manuelle sur batterie dès quʼelle perd de sa
puissance.
Utilisez uniquement lʼAQUAJOY SIÈGE ÉLÉVATEUR avec la commande manuelle
sur batterie fournie.
Utilisez uniquement le chargeur de batterie fourni pour recharger la commande
manuelle sur batterie.
Ne rechargez pas la commande manuelle sur batterie dans la salle de bain.
Avertissements/WarningsInFrench
pg.14

Manufacturer’s Contact Information
Careline Corp.
475-31, Bangbae-Dong,
Socho-ku, Seoul
Republic of Korea
Tel:[phone]
U.S. Customer Service
Harmar Access, LLC
2075 47th Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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