Redgum BASICS B588 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Please read and keep these instrucons
BARIATRIC
COMMODE
CHAIR
B588

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Any informaon contained in this user manual shall not be photocopied, reproduced or
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Product is subject to change without noce.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION - INTENDED USE
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS
3. SET UP - UNPACK and INSPECT SUPPLIED PARTS
4. ASSEMBLY - INSTALL ADJUSTABLE LEGS
5. ASSEMBLY - INSTALL SEAT
6. ASSEMBLY - INSTALL BOWL AND LID
7. ASSEMBLY - INSTALL BACKREST
8. SET UP - BARIATRIC COMMODE CHAIR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
9. USAGE GUIDELINES - DO’s + DON’Ts
10. PRODUCT CARE - INSPECTIONS / CLEANING
11. WARRANTY
12. BASICS by Redgum - PRODUCT RANGE

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this quality BASICS by Redgum product.
If you have any issues or quesons about the Bariatric Commode Chair
please contact your supplier or BASICS by Redgum direct:
T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
A: 1 Business Way, Malaga Western Australia 6090
INTENDED USE
This product has limitaons and should be used in accordance to these guidelines.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to the product and injury to
the user. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the suitability of this product
for its intended use. The user should consult their appropriate healthcare professional
if unsure of the correct product usage for their unique circumstances.
Only use the Bariatric Commode Chair
for its intended purpose which is as
a height adjustable seang soluon
for toileng away from the toilet.
Refer to usage guideline page for
informaon on how to use the
Bariatric Commode Chair
in a safe manner.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This equipment MUST
be set up for use by a
competent person.
1.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FEATURES
Allows for toileng away from the toilet
for when users cannot make it to the
bathroom.
280kg user weight capacity.
Plasc seat / backrest / armrests.
Adjustable seat height.
Removable bowl with carry handle and lid.
Non slip rubber ps.
Lightweight - easy to move.
Easy to clean surfaces.
SPECIFICATIONS (All dimensions shown are nominal)
Overall:
685mm (W) x 620mm (D) x 700mm (H) - lowest height seng
Seat:
590mm (W) x 470mm (D) x 410 - 575mm (H) - 8 sengs at 25mm increments
Backrest Pad:
400mm (W) x 150mm (H) x 300mm (from seat to top of backrest)
Armrests:
50mm (W) x 310mm (L) x 210mm (H) - from seat to top of armrest
585mm between armrests
Product Weight:
8.5kg
Maximum User Weight:
280kg
Please contact BASICS by Redgum if you would like any further informaon
on the Bariatric Commode Chair .
2.

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SET UP- UNPACK and INSPECT SUPPLIED PARTS
Ensure you have been supplied with the following parts:
We recommend that you visually inspect the Bariatric Commode Chair
parts prior to assembly:
3.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you see any damage,
suspect a fault or parts
are missing DO NOT
ASSEMBLE THE PRODUCT
and contact your supplier
for support.
BACKREST
(x1)
BOWL
AND LID
(x1)
CHAIR FRAME
(x1)
ADJUSTABLE
LEG
(x4)
SEAT
(x1)

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4.
ASSEMBLY- INSTALL ADJUSTABLE LEGS
Please follow these steps to t the legs correctly to the Bariatric Commode Chair:
1. Put the chair frame on its side.
2. Oer up adjustable leg to leg on chair frame.
Align holes in leg with press buon on frame.
3. Slide leg onto frame.
4. Push in press buon and connue to slide leg onto frame unl press buon pops
out of hole in leg. (Refer to page 7 for walking frame height adjustment)
5. Repeat process to t other legs onto chair frame.
1. Push in press buon
2. Slide leg onto frame unl press
buon pops out of hole in leg.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Press buon MUST
protrude 3mm out
from tube when
properly located
in place.
Refer to page 7. for
informaon on seng
the seat height on the
Bariatric Commode Chair.

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ASSEMBLY- INSTALL SEAT
Please follow these steps to install the seat
onto the Bariatric Commode Chair frame:
1. Line up the seat with the chair frame.
Ensure seat is facing the correct way.
Shallow recess must be facing forward.
Underside of seat has cut outs that allow
it to sit onto cross tubes on chair frame.
2. Locate seat on chair frame and push
down unl a loud ‘CLICK’ is heard.
This sound indicates that seat is now
correctly ed to chair frame.
5.
Cross
tubes
Seat locates over cross tubes
on chair frame.
Shallow recess
on seat MUST
face forward
Cross
tubes
Underside

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6.
ASSEMBLY- INSTALL BOWL AND LID
The Bariatric Commode Chair comes with a
bowl with carry handle and lid.
Please follow these steps to locate bowl and lid
correctly onto the commode:
1. Remove the lid from bowl.
Keep lid close by to put on
bowl aer use.
2. Lower carry handle down.
3. Insert bowl into cradle
located on underside of seat.
4. Ensure bowl is fully
pushed into cradle.
Bowl and hole in
seat should line up.
TIP:
Add some water to the bowl
prior to use as it makes it
easier to clean aer use.
Refer to user guidelines
on page 9 for more
informaon on using
Bariatric Commode Chair.
Remove lid prior
to locang bowl
onto commode.

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ASSEMBLY- INSTALL BACKREST
Please follow these steps to install the
backrest onto the Bariatric Commode Chair:
1. Line up the backrest with the sockets
on chair frame. Ensure the padded
backrest is facing the correct way.
2. Slide backrest tubes into sockets.
3. Push in press buons on both sides
at the same me and connue to slide
the backrest onto chair frame unl both
press buons pop out of holes in sockets.
7.
1. Push in both press buons
at the same me.
2. Slide backrest into sockets on
frame unl press buons pop
out of holes.
Press buons
pop out of
holes.

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Both feet should be
FLAT ON THE FLOOR
when sing correctly
on the Bariatric
Commode Chair.
SET UP- BEDSIDE COMMODE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
We recommend that the Bariatric Commode Chair be
set at the correct height for the user prior to use.
The user should have both feet at on the oor
when sing properly on the Bariatric Commode
Chair.
To adjust the seat height of the Commode:
1. Put the commode on its side.
2. Push in press buon, slide leg to the
required seng and allow press buon
to pops out of hole in leg.
3. Repeat process to adjust other legs to the
same height seng.
TIP:
Count exposed holes
on leg tube to ensure
all legs are set at the
same height.
8.
Line up the back of the knee
with the top of the seat to
determine correct seat height.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Ensure ALL legs
are set at the
SAME height.

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USAGE GUIDELINES - DO’s + DON’TS
Please follow these guidelines to get the opmal
benet from the Bariatric Commode Chair.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result
in damage to the Bariatric Commode Chair
and put the user at risk.
The Bariatric Commode Chair is
designed to take 280kg Maximum Load.
Do not overload the product!
Periodically inspect to the Bariatric Commode Chair
prior to use to ensure it is in good working order.
(Refer to page 9)
Always adjust the Bariatric Commode Chair
to correct height for the user.
(Refer to page 7)
Ensure the bowl is located on the
Bariatric Commode Chair prior to use.
Add a small amount of water to the
bowl to assist with cleaning aer use.
Take care when removing the bowl
from Bariatric Commode Chair to
reduce the chance of any spills.
Use the lid to cover bowl aer use.
Ensure all four legs remain in contact
with the ground when the Bariatric
Commode Chair is in use. Do not lean
too far to one side or lean backwards
causing the legs to leave the ground.
If you have any issues or quesons
about the Bariatric Commode Chair
please contact your supplier or
BASICS by Redgum direct.
9.

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10.
PRODUCT CARE - INSPECTIONS / CLEANING
INSPECTIONS
We suggest that the Bariatric Commode Chair is visually checked periodically for signs
of damage or wear prior to use. Overall check the following:
- Frame has no distoron.
- Plasc components (Seat / Backrest / Armrests) are not damaged or cracked.
- Bowl and lid is not damaged or cracked.
- Leg ps are not damaged or worn.
Withdraw the Bariatric Commode Chair immediately if you suspect
damage or any other fault. If in any doubt, please do not issue or use,
but immediately contact your supplier for service support.
CLEANING
Clean the Bariatric Commode Chair using
a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent
with a so cloth.
Abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning
pads could damage the Bariatric
Commode Chair and should not
be used.
If you have any issues or quesons
about the Bariatric Commode Chair
please contact your supplier or
BASICS by Redgum direct.

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11.
WARRANTY
The BASICS by Redgum:
B588 - BARIATRIC COMMODE CHAIR
is covered by a 12 Month Warranty from the date of purchase.
If the product has any manufacturing faults during this period contact the place of
purchase for assessment. Failures as a result of ACCIDENTAL MISUSE, MODIFICATION
OR WEAR AND TEAR ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entled to a replacement part for a major failure and for
compensaon for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are entled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and failure does not amount to major failure.
If you have any issues or quesons about the Bariatric Commode Chair
please contact your supplier or BASICS by Redgum direct on:
T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
A: 1 Business Way, Malaga
Western Australia 6090
Please keep this
User Manual
in a safe place
for future reference.

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12.
BASICS by Redum - PRODUCT RANGE
BASICS by Redgum oer a range of products including:
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