Invacare RBL250 Assembly instructions

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NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage before
using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the
Dealer/Carrier for further instructions.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation of the Mounting Kit on the Reli-
ant Bath Lift (RBL250).
GENERAL WARNING
DO NOT assemble or use this kit without
first reading and understanding this in-
struction sheet. If you are unable to un-
derstand the Warnings, Cautions or Instruc-
tions in this Instruction Sheet and in the
Owner's Operating and Maintenance
Manual (Part No. 1081003) provided with
the Bath Lift. contact a healthcare pro-
fessional, dealer or technical personnel
before attempting to install this kit, other-
wise, injury or damage may occur.
REPLACING THE BATH LIFT
MOUNTS
Removing the Bath Lift Seat (FIGURES 1-7)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFTY SUMMARY of this Instruction Sheet.
1. Raise the Bath Lift seat by pressing the UP (é) but-
ton on the pendant (FIGURE 1).
NOTE: The lift will automatically stop at the top and
bottom limits if UP/DOWN buttons are not released.
2. Remove the battery pack by grasping the handgrip
on battery pack and pulling upwards (FIGURE 2).
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
DESCRIPTION QTY
Suction Cups 2
End Plugs 4
Locking Clips 2
Rubber Pads 2
Instruction Sheet 1
This kit contains the following:
FIGURE 3 - RELEASING THE SEAT
WARNING
To prevent pinching injury between seat
back and motor shroud when removing/
installing the seat, DO NOT grasp seat any-
where other than at the recess at the top
(FIGURE 3), the opening at the bottom of
the seat or the lip where the battery pack
was. CAUTION
DO NOT remove the seat until the bath Lift
is raised to the upper limit. Otherwise dam-
age may occur.
3. To release the seat, press and hold the spring loaded
chair release button (FIGURE 3).
Spring Loaded
Chair Release
Button
Recess
Seat
4. While holding the spring loaded chair release but-
ton with one hand, grasp the seat bottom firmly with
your other hand.
5. Lift the seat up until the slide block comes free of the
grooves on the Bath Lift frame to remove the seat
from the frame (FIGURE 4).
FIGURE 1 - RAISING THE BATH LIFT
Pendant
Up
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
When installing or removing the Battery
pack ALWAYS hold the battery pack firmly,
otherwise injury or damage may result.
To prevent frame from tipping when raising
or lowering the seat, either suction the frame
to the floor or place one foot on the frame
base when removing/installing the seat.
PULL UP TO
REMOVE
é
Battery Pack Frame
Handgrip
Motor Shroud Battery Pack
Reliant Bath Lift (RBL250) Mounting Kit
Assembly, Installation and O erating Instructions
Kit No. 1085143

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Groove
FIGURE 4 - REMOVING THE SEAT
LIFT THE SEAT
Frame
Slide Block
6. Install the battery pack by grasping the handgrip
and sliding the battery pack onto the charger con-
nector on the frame (FIGURE 5).
NOTE: The battery pack should fit snugly and not
wobble.
7. Lower the Bath Lift by pressing the DOWN (ê)
button on the pendant (FIGURE 6).
FIGURE 6 - LOWERING THE BATH LIFT
Down
Pendant
NOTE: The lift will automatically stop at the top and
bottom limits if UP/DOWN buttons are not released.
REMOVING THE BATH LIFT FROM
THE BATHTUB (FIGURE 8)
WARNING
Use proper lifting techniques to avoid in-
jury. Keep back straight and bend knees
when lifting components of the Bath Lift.
CAUTION
ALWAYS release suction cups from bathtub
bottom BEFORE removing frame to prevent
damage to the frame or bathtub.
REPLACING SUCTION CUPS
(FIGURES 9-12)
1. Lean Bath Lift backwards so that the back of the frame
is resting on the floor.
8. Remove the battery pack by grasping the handgrip
on battery pack and pulling upwards (FIGURE 7).
WARNING
Always point the screwdriver away from
your body. Otherwise injury may occur.
2. Place screwdriver behind the lip of the EXISTING end
plug (FIGURE 9).
3. Use a hammer to gently tap the back of the screw-
driver until the EXISTING end plug comes free.
FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
PUSH DOWN
TO INSTALL
ê
Battery Pack Frame
Handgrip
FIGURE 7 - REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
PULL UP TO
REMOVE
é
Battery Pack Frame
handgrip
1. Tilt the frame forward towards the drain or gently pull up
on the suction cup loops to release the suction cups.
2. Remove frame from bathtub (FIGURE 8).
FIGURE 8 - REMOVING THE BATH LIFT FROM
THE BATHTUB
TILT FRAME
FORWARDS
Frame
Bathtub
Suction Cup
Rubber Pad
Suction Cup Loop
Base Frame
NOTE: Suction Cup
removed for clarity.
Screwdriver
FIGURE 9 - REMOVING THE EXISTING END
PLUG
End Plug

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4. Twisting EXISTING suction cup from side, pull the the
suction cup off of the bath lift base frame (FIGURE 10).
8. Repeat STEPS 2-7 on second suction cup.
9. Tilt the Bath Lift foward so that it is resting in the
upright position.
10. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. Replace Rubber Pads, refer to REPLACING
THE RUBER PADS in this instruction sheet.
B. Reinstall the Bath Lift into the bath tub, refer to
INSTALLING THE BATHLIFT INTO THE
BATH TUB in this instruction sheet.
REPLACING THE RUBBER PADS
(FIGURES 12-14)
1. Tilt Bath Lift foward so that it rests on the front por-
tion of the frame and top edge of the top cover.
5. Leave EXISTING locking clip on the bath lift base frame
(it is glued in place).
6. Install the NEW suction cup by reversing STEP 4.
7. Place NEW end plug into the bath lift base frame and
using a hammer gently tap the end plug securely into
position (FIGURE 12).
EXISTING Suction Cup
EXISTING Locking Clip
Bath Lift
Base Frame
FIGURE 11 - INSTALLING END PLUG
New End
Plug
Locking Clip
Suction Cup
Base Frame
FIGURE 10 - REMOVING THE EXISTING
SUCTION CUP
WARNING
Always point the screwdriver away from
your body. Otherwise injury may occur.
4. Twisting EXISTING Rubber Pad from side,pullthe the
suction cup off of the bath lift base frame (FIGURE 13).
5. Install the NEW rubber pad by reversing STEP 4.
6. Place NEW end plug into the bath lift base frame and
use a hammer to gently tap the end plug securely into
position (FIGURE 14).
7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 on second rubber pad.
8. Tilt the Bath Lift back to the upright position.
9. Reinstall the Bath Lift into the bath tub, refer to
INSTALLING THE BATHLIFT INTO THE BATH TUB
in this instruction sheet.
2. Place screwdriver behind the lip of the EXISTING end
plug (FIGURE 12).
3. Use a hammer to gently tap the back of the screw-
driver until the EXISTING end plug comes free.
FIGURE 14 - INSTALLING END PLUG
NEW RubberPad
Bath Lift Base Frame
NEW End Plug
EXISTING End Plug
Bath Lift
Base Frame
NOTE: Rubber Pad
removed for clarity.
Screwdriver
FIGURE 12 - REMOVING THE EXISTING
END PLUG
FIGURE 13 - REMOVING THE EXISTING
RUBBER PAD
EXISTING Rubber Pad
Bath Lift Base Frame
INSTALLING THE BATH LIFT INTO
THE BATHTUB (FIGURE 15)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFTY SUMMARY of this Instruction Sheet.
1. Clean tub and wipe suction cups with a damp cloth.
2. Place the bath lift base frame in the bathtub (FIG-
URE 15).
3. Position the rear pads of the frame just in front of the
curve at the bottom of the back of the bath.

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WARNING
Lifting column MUST be in lowest position
BEFORE installing frame to prevent tipping.
The frame should be placed into an EMPTY
bathtub.
1. Raise the bath lift all the way up by pressing the
UP (é) button on the pendant (FIGURE 16).
NOTE: The lift will automatically stop at the top and
bottom limits if UP/DOWN buttons are not released.
Reinstall Seat onto Bath Lift Frame
(FIGURES 16-18)
NOTE: If necessary, reinstall the battery pack on the frame.
Back of
the
Bathtub
Frame
Suction Cup
Rubber Pad
Front of the Bathtub
(fixture end)
FIGURE 15 - INSTALLING THE BATH LIFT INTO
THE BATH TUB
FIGURE 16 - RAISING THE BATH LIFT
Pendant
Up
2. Remove the battery pack by grasping the handgrip
on battery pack and pull upwards (FIGURE 17).
FIGURE 17 - REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
PULL UP TO
REMOVE
é
Battery
Pack
Frame
3. Lower the seat onto the frame, ensuring that the slide
block on the back of the chair slides down the two (2)
grooves on the frame (FIGURE 18).
NOTE: The seat MUST be lowered onto the frame until
the spring loaded chair release button locks in place and
an audible "click" is heard.
4. Position the Bath Lift in the bath tub, refer to POSI-
TIONING THE BATH LIFT FRAME IN BATH TUB in
this Instruction Sheet
Frame
FIGURE 18 - INSTALLING THE SEAT
Slide
Block Groove
Seat
LOWER
SEAT

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2. Ensure the pads and suction cups are positioned
flat on the bottom of the bathtub.
NOTE: Pull up on suction cup loops to release suc-
tion cups from bathtub bottom.
3. Press firmly down onto the two (2) front suction cups
to attach the frame securely to the bottom of the bath.
1. Position the frame to align the line on the entry/exit
side flap with the inside edge of the bathtub as
shown in the FRONT VIEW of FIGURE 19.
Positioning the Bath Lift Frame in the
Bathtub (FIGURE 19)
WARNING
The frame must be positioned so that the
side flap of the seat on the entry/exit side
of the bathtub is fully supported by the
side of the bathtub. The inside edge of
the bathtub MUST be aligned with the line
on this side flap.
FIGURE 19 - POSITIONING THE BATH LIFT IN THE BATHTUB
Entry/Exit
Side Flap
Position of Line on Side Flap
Seat
Inside Edge
of Bathtub
PROPER POSITIONING OF
ENTRY/EXIT SIDE FLAP
Side Flap Hinge
NOTE: Suction Cups and
Ruber Pads must be flat on
bottom of bathtub
Suction Cup
Suction Cup Loop
Side Flaps
Seat
Frame
Bathtub
PRESS DOWN ON
SUCTION CUP

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NOTES

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APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which
vary from state to state.
Invacare warrants the products manufactured to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If within such
warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall
be repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s option. This warranty does not include any
labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such
product. Invacare’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty
shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.
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MINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NOR-
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