NRS Healthcare Seahorse Product guide

TOILET AND
SHOWER CHAIR
OPERATING AND
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
SEAHORSE
SEAHORSE
sanichair
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1 PACK CONTENTS Page 2
2 INTRODUCTION Page 3
3 ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT Page 3
4 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST Page 4
5 FITTING THE POTTY Page 4
6 FITTING THE POMMEL page 5
7 FITTING THE LINER Page 5
8 FITTING THE SEAT HARNESS Page 5
9 ADJUSTING THE SEAT ANGLE page 6
10 ASSEMBLING THE HEADREST Page 7
11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Page 8
12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 8
13 SAFETY STANDARDS Page 8
14 PARTS LIST AND SEAT ASSEMBLY Page 9-10
TOILET AND
SHOWER CHAIR
SEAHORSE
SEAHORSE
sanichair
CONTENTS
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1 PACK CONTENTS
If you have purchased the optional headrest
your pack should contain the following
components:
LHeadrest assembly
MHeadrest hand wheel
NT - nut
OWasher
Your Seahorse pack should contain the following
parts:
MAIN COMPONENTS
ASeat assembly
BFrame
CPommel
DPotty
EFoot rest
F4 point harness
SMALL COMPONENTS
GLocking handwheels
HFootrest handwheel
IFoot and ankle strap
JT-nut
KWasher
X2 X1
X1 X1 X4
X1
X1
X1
AB
C
D
IM
N
O
G
J
H I
K
E
F
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2 INTRODUCTION
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The Seahorse range consists of two separate seat and frame sizes. Within each size option it is possible to specify two
sizes of soft liner, allowing you to tailor the product to your child’s needs. As your child grows, the liner can be
changed to increase the size of the seat without the need to re-invest in a completely new toileting and showering
chair.
• The Seahorse range is intended for children from the age of 4 to16.
• The maximum recommended body weight is 102 kg (16 st).
• The seahorse is suitable for use in temperatures from 0 Celcius to 600Celcius.
• Please carefully follow these instructions to operate you Seahorse.
3 ADJUSTING THE
SEAT HEIGHT
This operation gives you the opportunity to lock the
seat at different heights. The product has not been
designed for continual height adjustment.
For normal use we recommend the seat is set on the
second hole from the top of the tube.
It is recommended that this operation is
carried out by at least two people.
• Place the frame Bon an even level surface
and apply the brakes on the front castors.
• Support the seat and unscrew the locking hand
wheels G
• Decide on the appropriate adjustment height
using the scale on the leg side as a guide.
• Support the seat in the desired position ensuring
that the locking holes align between the frame
and adjustment legs.
• Firmly screw the locking hand wheels G into
the frame to clamp the adjustment legs in
position.
Height
Scale
SAFETY NOTE:
Ensure the seat is level.
Ensure that the locking handwheels are
located through a hole in the adjustment
leg.
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4 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING
THE FOOTREST
• Place a washer K onto the footrest threaded hand wheel H and put the hand wheel screw through the open
hole on the front of the footrest.
• Wind a T nut J onto the screw (ensure that it is in the correct orientation).
• Guide the T-nut into the footrest tube.
• Align the lozenge on the rear of the footrest at the desired height with a slotted feature on the footrest tube.
Tighten the hand wheel to lock the footrest in position.
• Pass four-foot straps I through the holes provided in the footrest and retain with the buckle clamps.
• To adjust the footrest, support the footrest, loosen the hand wheel and adjust for height.
SAFETY NOTE:
The footrest should never be used as an
aid for mounting or dismounting the
chair.
The footrest should never be positioned
so that the footrest hangs below the
footrest tube.
Always ensure the lozenge on the rear of
the footrest is located into a
slot on the footrest tube.
5 FITTING THE POTTY
• Align the potty D in the grooves on the seat
underside and slide the potty into place. The
locking mechanism should automatically lock in
position.
• To remove the potty, hold the potty handle, lift
the latch and slide the potty out from the seat.
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6 FITTING THE POMMEL
7 FITTING THE LINER
• Lower the liner into the seat
• Ensure the flanges on the liner are located into
the seat aperture.
8 FITTING THE SEAT
HARNESS
• Position the harness F in the correct orientation
in relation to the seat.
• Post the straps through the holes in the liner and
seat. (Two height options are provided on the
shoulder straps).
SAFETY NOTE:
Firmly pull the straps back through the
holes to ensure the buckles locate
securely in the indentations on the back
of the seat.
• The harness straps can be altered to fit the child
by using the adjustment buckles indicated on the
diagram.
• Hook the rear flange at the back of the pommel
C onto the front of the seat aperture.
• Hinge the pommel downwards so that the front
flange of the pommel clips over the ridged detail
on the front of the seat.
• To remove the pommel reverse this process,
ensuring that you unclip the front flange of the
pommel before attempting to unhook the rear
flange from the seat.
Adjustment
Buckles
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9 ADJUSTING THE SEAT ANGLE
The Seahorse has been designed to provide angular adjustment of the seat allowing the Carer to orientate the child
in a convenient position for showering and toileting.
UNLOCKING THE SEAT
• A locking hand wheel is located on the right
adjustment leg of the Seahorse. This is a secondary
safety device that prevents unwanted angling of
the seat.
SAFETY NOTE:
At all times when the seat is in a fixed
position the locking hand wheel should
be firmly tightened so that it locates in
the indexing holes on the side of the seat.
Always check the child’s hands are clear
of the pivoting mechanism prior to
adjusting the seat angle.
• Prior to adjusting the seat angle, the locking
hand wheel should be loosened.
• Once the locking hand wheel is loosened, use
one hand to firmly support the seat.
• Place the other hand on the indexing plunger
and pull against the spring.
• The seat is now free to rotate to any of the
designated angles.
• To lock the seat, release the plunger and allow it
to spring into the required locating hole.
• Once adjustment is complete re-tighten the
locking hand wheel prior to using the device.
Locking
Handwheel
Indexing
Plunger
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10ASSEMBLING THE HEADREST
If you have purchased the optional headrest this can be assembled to the seat in the following manner:
• Place a washer O onto threaded hand wheel
M
• Position a T nut N behind the adjustment plate
on the back of the seat
(ensure that it is in the correct orientation).
• Fit the hand wheel screw through the plate and
loosely wind onto the T-nut.
• Place the headrest height adjustment tube into
the slot on the back of the chair and guide the
tube so that the T-nut locates into the tube slot.
• Tighten the hand wheel to lock the tube in the
desired position.
The headrest has been designed to adjust
in three orientations.
Loosening the rear hand wheel allows
height adjustment.
Loosening the top hand wheel allows the
headrest to be moved forwards,
backwards and index to the left and right.
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11 CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE
The Seahorse frame and plastic components can be
cleaned using a domestic detergent. Avoid the use
of abrasive cleaners and cloths, which will mark the
paintwork.
The seat liners and headrest should be cleaned with
a mild soap solution. Avoid the use of products
containing chlorine, acetone, or benzene, which
will degrade the components.
The 4-point harness and foot straps can be machine
washed at 900Celsius with a domestic washing powder.
The Seahorse has been designed using materials
which are corrosive resistant and where required self
lubricating.
Keeping the product clean, particularly where parts
are moving, should be sufficient to keep your a
Seahorse in good working order.
12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1Ensure all instructions have been read and understood prior to assembly and use of the product and are kept in
a safe place for future reference.
2Once the Seahorse has been pivoted to the desired angle ensure that the locking hand wheel on the side of the
seat is firmly tightened before use.
3Always check that the user’s hands are clear of the pivoting mechanism prior to adjusting the seat angle.
4Ensure that the footrest is never used as an aid to mount or dismount from the chair.
5Always securely fasten the child into the chair using the harness provided.
6It is recommended that a child should never be left unattended while using the Seahorse.
7Under no circumstances exceed the safe working limit of 102 kgs.
8Always apply the brakes once the chair is in the desired position.
9Inspect your Seahorse on a regular basis (3 monthly intervals).
Pay particular attention to the harness straps and pivoting mechanism.
If you are in any doubt concerning the condition of the product, contact NRS customer services.
13 SAFETY STANDARDS
AND EU DIRECTIVES
The Seahorse complies with the following
standards and EC directives :
• Medical Devices Directive
(C93 / 42 / EEC)
• Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
(94 / 62 / EC)
• BS 47 51 parts 7 and 8
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14 PARTS LIST
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FRAMEWORK
Part No Description
1 Large frame
2 Small frame
3 Height adjustment tube RHS
4 Height adjustment tube LHS
5 Headrest vertical tube
6 Headrest horizontal tube
7 Footrest height adjustment tube large seat
8 Footrest height adjustment tube small seat
MOULDED COMPONENTS
Part No Description
9 Large seat
10 Small seat
11 Potty
12 Large pommel
13 Small pommel
14 Large footrest
15 Small footrest
16 Liner large seat thick
17 Liner large seat thin
18 Liner small seat thick
19 Liner small seat thin
20 Generic headrest
The exploded drawing illustrates all the components that constitute a Sanichair Seahorse.
For ordering parts please identify the part number that you require and contact your supplier.
FOOT REST
ASSEMBLY
HEAD REST
ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
Part No Description
22 Large harness
23 Small harness
24 Angle adjustment plate RHS
25 Angle adjustment plate LHS
26 M16 nylon washer
27 M6 screw
28 Nylon bush
29 M16 nyloc nut
30 Nut cap
31 Small end plug
32 Large end plug
33 D shaped end plug
34 Braked castor
35 Castor
36 Locking hand wheel
37 Indexing plunger
38 Headrest horizontal hand wheel
39 Headrest vertical hand wheel
40 Footrest hand wheel
41 M8 washer
42 M6 washer
43 Headrest pressed plate
44 T nut
45 Large foot straps
46 Small foot straps
47 Potty clip
48 Grommet
49 Self-tapping screws.
50 Indexed boss
51 Compression spring
52 Tension spring
53 Self tapping screw
40
45 46
38
42
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33
33
50
51
41
39
5
20
44 43 27
41
44
27
7 8
14
15
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Blue Braked Castor
Blue Braked Castor
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