NRS Healthcare L71134 User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
NUVO SLATTED BATH / SHOWER BOARDS
L71134 Bath Board 26½” (673mm) L71146 Bath Board 27½” (698mm)
L71158 Bath Board 28½” (724mm) L71169 Bath Board 30” (762mm)
L71171 Shower Board 26½” (673mm) L71183 Shower Board 27½” (698mm
L71195 Shower Board 28½” (724mm) L71274 Grab Handle (optional)
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow
these instructions carefully. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Maximum User Weight
30st
190kg
1. INTENDED USE
The NuvoTM Slatted Bath/Shower Board is designed
to provide a safe seating or transfer platform for use
when bathing or showering. It can be used on its
own or in conjunction with the NuvoTM Bath Seat to
allow the user to sit lower in the bath.
2. SAFETY
Warning: The maximum user weight must not be
more than 190Kg (30st).
Check the bath seat fits correctly inside the bath.
There should be a minimum of 1.5” (37mm) of level
bath rim on each side to support the board.
Ensure the wing nuts are tight and the clamps are
secure prior to use.
Do not attempt to stand on the seat.
3. UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are
missing or damaged and do not try and assemble.
3.1 Contents:
A. Bracket Pads x 8
B. Bracket Locators x 4
C. Wing Nuts x 4
4. ASSEMBLY
A
C
B
Push the bracket pads (A) into the bracket locators
(B).
Attach the clamp bracket to the underside of the
board by screwing the wing nut (C) through the
central slot into the corresponding screw thread.
5. INSTALLATION
1. Choose the desired position of the bath board.
NRS advise the optimum position to be at the
end opposite the taps.
2. Clean and dry the bath walls thoroughly in the
area where the board is to be fitted.
3. Place the board across the top of the bath with
the brackets facing upwards and the edge of the
board in line with the edge of the bath.
4. Slide one of the brackets such that the bracket
pad is in line with the inside edge of the bath and
secure by tightening the wing nut.
5. Take care not to over-tighten the wing nut.
6. Turn the bath board over and locate the ‘fixed’
bracket in position at the inside far edge of the
bath.

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7. Slide the opposite bracket into position so that
the bracket pad touches the inside near edge of
the bath and secure in place by tightening the
wing nut.
8. Take care not to over-tighten the wing nut.
9. The bath board should now feel firm and stable.
If not, check the bracket pads are flat against the
bath walls, if necessary repeat previous step.
5.1 To remove:
Loosen the wing nut on one of the clamps and slide
the bracket away from the bath wall.
Lift the board up and out of the bath.
6. IN USE
1. Stand with your feet flat on the floor with your
back to the bath.
2. You should be able to feel the edge of the bath
against the back of your legs.
3. Sit down on the edge of the board.
4. Lift your legs one at a time over the bath edge
into the bath.
5. Reposition yourself to be central on the board.
6. You may need to use your arms to ‘lift’ your
bottom and move sideways in small stages.
7. You are now ready to shower, wash down or
transfer on to a bath seat to be closer to the
base of the bath.
7. FITTING THE OPTIONAL GRAB HAN-
DLE (L71274)
Note: The handle should be fitted centrally on the
edge of the board, opposite to the entry/exit side of
the bath. It should be angled inwards to the bath.
See diagram.
8. Hold the handle in position and slide the plastic
tab into position on the underside of the board.
9. Insert the screws and loosely secure in place.
10. Turn the board upside down and tightly fasten
the screws using the allen key provided.
8. MAINTENANCE
Check the wing nuts are tight and the clamps
are secure and that the board has no excessive
movement.
Periodically check the board for signs of wear. Any
suspected faults or damage should immediately be
reported to the supplier and the board taken out of
use.
9. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
Clean regularly using a general purpose, neutral
detergent and warm water.
Please check the suitability of the cleaning product
before use. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths
as these will permanently damage the surface and
invalidate any warranty.
To disinfect, wipe with a dilute bleach solution and
rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Product is suitable for thermal decontamination and
can be steam cleaned or autoclaved on cleaning
cycles up to 80°C.
10. PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This product must be thoroughly cleaned/sterilised
prior to disposal.
This product is manufactured from metal and plastic
and can be disposed of through Local Authority
Household Waste and Recycling Centres or through
Local Trade Waste Collectors.
11. PRODUCT GUARANTEE
NRS Healthcare guarantee this product for a period
of 12 months, from the date of purchase, against
faulty materials and workmanship.
This guarantee does not cover; abuse, misuse,
interference or tampering with any part of the
product.
Any guarantee issued by NRS Healthcare does not
affect your statutory rights.
P71134-UI-5 03-06-2021
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Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UB, UK.
Tel: Customer Services: 0345 121 8111 Email: [email protected]
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