REH4MAT AKVOLITO User manual

USER MANUAL

Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper usage of the device only when the
product was purchased from qualified REH4MAT Sławomir Wroński employee
orat specialized medical store!
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changes in the content of the instruction without warning.
Product marked with the CE sign is Class I medical device, of rule 1, consistent with
the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of
theCouncil of 5 April 2017 on medical devices.
REH4MAT Sławomir Wroński introduced quality management system ISO 13485
regarding production, sales and service. The system is certified by Det Norske Veritas.
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CONTENTS
8. How to fix BodyMap mattress on bath deckchair..........................................................15
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10. Safety rules.......................................................................................................................19
2. Indications and contrindications for use...........................................................................5
4. Size table...............................................................................................................................7
3. General characteristics of bath deckchair.........................................................................6
3.1 Standard equipment.....................................................................................................6
9. The use of product.............................................................................................................18
1. The purpose of user manual...............................................................................................5
11. Maintenance and cleaning..............................................................................................21
7. Accessories.........................................................................................................................15
5. Detailed description of how to apply the lounger upholstery..........................................9
7.1 AKL_807 Thigh wedge.................................................................................................15
3.2 Accessories....................................................................................................................6
6. The adjustment of bath deckchair....................................................................................12
12. Labelling...........................................................................................................................23

Bath chair AKVOLITO™ is simple and innovative solution that is helpful while taking care
of disabled people.
Bath chair AKVOLITO™ consists of solid frame that is made of aluminium and,
moreover, it protects from adverse effects of water. Furthermore, frame is equipped
with foam covers that protect bathtub or kids bath tub from scratching. Unique
construction of frame makes it possible to adjust the tilt angle of four areas namely
footrest, seat, backrest and headrest. Moreover, seat can be adjusted at any height.
It is highly beneficial due to the fact that product is correctly adjusted to user’s needs
which is very helpful while e.g. washing little user’s hair. Concerning upholstery, it is
made of impermeable net.
As far as bath deckchair AKVOLITO™ is concerned, its upholstery and frame are
available in different colours – it depends on its size.
INTRODUCTION
Before using the product, user is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with user
manual.
Remember that complying with guideline is highly important. It assures safety
and extends durability as well as aesthetics of the device.

Manual should be kept in an easy accessible place. The manual is addressed to
theparents, doctors and physicaltherapistis who take direct care of handicap children.
Please, remember that following the rules of the manual enables safe use of the product,
its extended life and esthetics.
This manual contains information necessary for correct use of AKVOLITO™ bath
deckchair for children, preparation of the device before the use, maintenance and
cleaning as well as the guarantee conditions.
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Intended purpose of the product with a defined target group:
Indications for use:
źMuscular dystrophy;
Disabled people (children / adolescents) with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina
bifida, spinal cord injuries and neurological deficits.
źCerebral palsy (CP);
źSpina bifida;
źOther neurological diseases with movement deficits in the form of paralysis and
paresis of the limbs and / or trunk.
Contrindications for use:
źIncorrect positioning of the person with the use of bathing products may lead to
deformation of the joints, and long-term keeping of the person in one position
significantly increases the risk of pressure ulcers.
źMax. user's weight: size baby - 25 kg, size 0 - 30 kg, size 1 - 50 kg, size 2 mini- 50 kg, size 2
- 60 kg, size 3 - 70 kg, size 4 - 80 kg.
1. THE PURPOSE OF USER MANUAL
Before using the product, user is obliged to familiarize himself/herself with user
manual.
2. INDICATIONS AND CONTRINDICATION FOR
USE

4. Upholstery not absorbing the water
1. Frame
3. Trunk support
5. Leg support
2. Head support
2
3
1
5
6
4
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Fixing kit for BodyMap K
mattress ®
BodyMap K mattress
Mobile waterproof base to bath
products for disabled children
AKVO™
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BATH DECKCHAIR
3.1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
3.2 ACCESSORIES
Thigh wedge

Note: Measurement tolerance range is +/- 1 cm / ½ in.
*This measurement cannot be the main parameter while choosing the product size.
Note: Measurement tolerance range is +/- 1 cm / ½ in.
Note: Approximate values, depending on the product configuration.
4. SIZE TABLE
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SIZE BABY
Symbol Measurement Unit Size 0 Size 1 Size
2 mini Size 2 Size 3 Size 4
A
Size
Baby
A1
B
C
C1
C2
B+C2
C+C1
Z
Z1
Z2
W
product width
usable width
seat depth
headrest height
backrest height
lower leg length
seat depth with lower
leg length
backrest height with
head support
footrest angle
(relatively to the seat)
backrest tilt angle
(relatively to the seat)
headrest angle
(relatively to the backrest)
max. user weight**
indicative user height*
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[kg]
[°]
[°]
[°]
35 35
26
-
-
-
-
41
41
90 - 180
25
55 - 75
-
-
26
22
19
28
24
46
47
90 - 180
90 - 180
144 - 234
30
< 80
40
31
25
22
33
28
53
55
90 - 180
90 - 180
144 - 234
50
< 90
35
26
28
26
37
31
59
63
90 - 180
90 - 180
144 - 234
50
< 105
40
31
28
26
37
31
59
63
90 - 180
90 - 180
144 - 234
60
< 105
45
36
33
30
43
36
69
73
90 - 180
90 - 180
144 - 234
70
< 120
50
41
35
33
50
41
79
83
90 - 180
90 - 180
80
< 160
144 - 234
Measurement Unit
width
width after folding
length***
length after folding
height after folding
weight
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
[cm]
35 35
35
74 - 82
41
30
2,2
35
68 - 97
50
23
3
40
40
76 - 113
60
23
3,5
35
35
87 - 124
67
23
3,4
40
40
87 - 124
67
23
3,8
45
45
97 - 145
76
23
4,4
50
50
107 - 164
86
23
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height*** [cm] 18 - 51 24 - 57 24 - 63 26 - 68 26 - 68 27 - 75 27 - 81
Size 0 Size 1 Size
2 mini Size 2 Size 3 Size 4
Size
Baby
**ATTENTION: The bath chair must be placed on three support points with the ground. If the bath chair is resting on only two of the outermost support points,
the maximum weight allowed is 70% of the maximum weight (not applicable to the "Baby" size).
***Minimum and maximum dimensions according to attached drawings on page 8.

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THREE SUPPORT POINTS
Length min.
Height max.
Length max.
Height min.

UP
DOWN
THE LOUNGER UPHOLSTERY
5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO APPLY
FRAME OF BATH DECKCHAIR
FOOTREST FRAME
BACKREST FRAME
JOINTS
JOINTS
HEAD SUPPORT
TRUNK SUPPORT
LEG SUPPORT
UPHOLSTERY
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To put on the upholstery on the frame first you
must:
źpress joints (G and F) at the same time adjust the
angle between the backrest and the footrest
(according to fig.1),
źinsert the upper part of upholstery on the frame
of the back support (fig. 2, 3),
źpush the bottom part of the upholstery onto
thefootrest frame (fig. 4).
fig.1
fig.2 fig.3 fig.4
Fasten all straps with velcro closures from the underside of the lounger (fig. 5- 7). Please
keep in mind that the straps should cover the seat frame.
fig.5
F
G
fig.6 fig.7
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Lounger with upholstery set to the usable
position (fig.8).
fig.8
źnext using straps with velcro closures
fasten the stabilizer on the back of the
lounger (fig. 9, 10).
źchoose the appropriate height of
the stabilizer on the backrest of
thelounger,
To mount the head stabilizer you must:
fig.9 fig.10
fig.11
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It is necessary to use special joints so as to adjust AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair for
children. It is possible to adjust following parts of AKVOLITO™:
6. THE ADJUSTMENT OF BATH CHAIR
HEAD SUPPORT
SEAT AS WELL AS BACKREST
FOOTREST
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Every standard AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair is equipped with head support, trunk
stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing belts. All these parts secure the user while using the
product. Please follow these steps mentioned below to use the product:
STEP 1. Fix belt with head stabilizing pelottes at chosen height. Belt should be fastened at
the back of chair by means of Velcro tapes. The distance of pelottes can be adjusted.
STEP 2. Fix trunk stabilizing belt. Belt is fastened with Velcro tapes and it can be fixed at
any height. It is necessary to thread belt through grommets which are situated on either
backrest or seat. Next, fasten the belt.
THE TILT ANGLE OF DECKCHAIR
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STEP 3. Fix feet stabilizing belts. Belts are fastened with the aid of Velcro tapes and they
can be fixed at any height. It is necessary to thread belts through grommets which are
situated on footrest. Next, fasten belts.
Tension of upholster can be easily adjusted by straps with Velcros that are located under
the deckchair.
Do not make adjustments while there is a user on the chair, as doing so many
damage the regulators.
UPHOLSTERY
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W związku z tym, że wszystkie poduszki BodyMap™ są wodoszczelne,
zalecane jest stosowanie ich wraz z leżaczkiem AKVOLITO™ w celu jeszcze
lepszej stabilizacji oraz zabezpieczenia pacjenta w trakcie wykonywania
czynności pielęgnacyjnych.
Aby zamontować poduszkę na leżaczku należy:
KROK 1. Wymontować stabilizator głowy, pas stabilizujący tułów oraz pasy
stabilizujące nogi pacjenta.
KROK 2. Montaż poduszki odbywa się za pomocą zestawu mocującego
znajdującego się w wyposażeniu ponadstandardowym leżaczka AKVOLITO™.
Każdy zestaw składa się z trzech szerokich pasów stabilizujących pacjenta
oraztrzech rzepów pozycjonujących poduszkę BodyMap™ na leżaczku.
ZAKŁADANIE PODUSZKI BODYMAP NA LEŻACZEK
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7. ACCESSORIES
7.1 AKL_807 THIGH WEDGE
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All BodyMap cushions are waterproof and highly thanks to which it is recommended to
use them together with AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair so as to enhance upright standing
and secure the patient while performing nursing activities.
STEP 1. Disassemble head support, trunk stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing belts.
Please follow steps mentioned below to fix mattress:
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STEP 2. Fix BodyMap mattress with the aid of fastening set that is included in optional
equipment for AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair. Each set is equipped with pelvic-thigh belt,
two wide belts that stabilize the user and three Velcro tapes that are used to place
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BodyMap mattress on seat.
8. BODYMAPHOW TO FIX MATTRESS ON BATH
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DECKCHAIR
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STEP 3. Then fix belts stabilizing the patient. Belts are fastened by Velcro tapes and
buckle.Below you can see the conect assembling process.
Before fixing the mattress on the both seat, it is necessery to assemble special Velcros in
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lower, medium and upper part of the seat. Self-adhesive surface of BodyMap mattress
makes it possible to fix it quickly on bath deckchair.
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user both in sitting. Please familiarize yourself
with the guidelines concerning shaping the
cushions which are included in user manual for
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BodyMap system.
STEP 4. To fix mattress it is necessary to unfasten
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stabilizing belts. Place mattress on AKVOLITO
bath deckchair in a way that its self-adhesive
surface touches bath seat's upholstery. Next,
place the patient on cushion and fasten stabilizing
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belts. Please remember that BodyMap mattress
has to be shaped according to user's body
because only then cushion correctly stabilizes the
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Please follow steps below before the use of product:
źPlace the user in bath seat and secure him/her by set of belts from standard
equipment.
źUnfasten trunk stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing belts,
źAdjust bath seatand head support to user's measurements,
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If product is used together with BodyMap mattress, first fix cushion on bath chair with
the set of fastening and then shape it according to user's body.
źUnfold the device,
źPlace the device on even surface, without slopes,
źMake sure that all parts are serviceable, correctly mounted and stable,
Befor using, remember to make sure that all belts and locking are correctly adjusted
and fastened.
Our device works correctly only when the product is adjusted according to user's
height as well as weight. Remember to take all these measurements into account
while purchasing the product. Correct adjustment of bath chair is the most
important thing due to the fact that only then the product is safe. It is forbidden to
force child to keep specific position because he/she will feel uncomfortable and it
may lead to wrong posture.
The product has to be used with compliance to guidelines included in this user
manual and with trained person.
Before every using, there is necessery to prepare the user and the device!
9. THE USE OF PRODUCT
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· make sure that buckles are operating correctly;
It is highly important to consult either doctor or physiotherapist in order to make right
decision concerning the choice of low bath deckchair and its size. It is essential to
familiarize with the guidelines described in instruction manual before using the device.
· make sure that there are no damages or different faults which could endanger
user's life. Make sure that all parts are operating correctly and are properly
mounted. Moreover, make sure that there are no cracks as well as deformities,
1. Before using the product, it is essential to make sure that:
· make sure that all screws, nuts and other threaded, glued and sewn parts are firmly
tightened;
· always use stabilizing belts: Velcro tapes from these belts has to overlap min. 8cm;
2. It is forbidden to use deckchair for different purposes than it is intended to
· adjust the product to user's measurements as well as needs;
4. It is forbidden to leave the patient unattended.
5. It is forbidden to use the product without knowledgeable person or medical staff.
6. It is necessary to fold and secure chair during transportation in order to avoid any
possible damages. Manufacturer doesn't take responsibility for damages which
appeared due to improper preparation of the device during transportation.
8. Before using the product, remove all paper and plastic packaging. The packaging is
not a toy! Keep away from children and animals.
3. It is forbidden to use deckchair if it is destroyed or any part is missing.
· secure the user with the aid of head support, trunk stabilizing belt and feet
stabilizing belts. It is necessary due to the fact that it protects the user against falling
out of the device.
7. It is forbidden to place the product close to fire or high temperatures. Deckchair
cannot be stored as well as used in rooms with high humidity.
guidelines described in instruction manual.
AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair for children should be used in compliance with
10. SAFETY RULES
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Incorrect product adjustment can lead to such side effects as fainting, body
deformities, joint overload, etc. If the abovementioned symptoms occur, stop
using the product immediately, take the user out of the product and lay them
down. If the undesirable symptoms persist, contact a physician immediately.
Ifthesymptoms have disappeared, inform the attending physician about this fact
in order to make a decision about the further rehabilitation process.
Serious incidents involving this device should be reported both to manufacturer
and to the competent authority in your country.
Do not make adjustments when the bath chair is wet.
The product contains small parts which children may swallow.
Under no circumstances should an unqualified person repair or alter the product
and its construction, as the health and safety of the user depend on it as well as it
will lead to the loss of warranty.
This device can be only used inside the buildings.
The weight of user should not be bigger than maximal weight described on page 7
where you will find information regarding this issue.
AKVOLITO™ bath deckchair for children should be used in compliance with
guidelines described in instruction manual.
Do not make adjustments while there is a user on the bath chair, as doing so many
damage the regulators.
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