Reval Soflex User manual

EN Instruction manual
MULTIPURPOSE SHOWER & TOILET ARMCHAIR
SOFLEX
5601.00 (hydraulic model)

SUMMARY
TABLE DES MATIERES PAGES
GENERALDRAWING 2
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
UP&DOWN 6
SEATRECLINING 6
ADJUSTMENTOFTHEHEADSUPPORT 6
ADJUSTMENTOFTHEFOOTREST 7
RETRACTABLE SAFETY ARMRESTS 7
STANDSTILLOFTHESHOWERCHAIR 7
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PROCEEDING
SAFETYRULES 8
SITTING DOWN & TRANSFER OF PATIENT 8
TOILET 8
HEIGHTADJUSTMENT 9
SEATRECLINING 9
USEOFBEDPAN 9
USEOFTHETOILETFUNCTION 9
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GENERAL DRAWING
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DIMENSIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
•Structure of tubes in steel, anti-corrosion coated, Rilsan.
•Mechanical parts and hinges in stainless steel.
•Insert of seat and slide for basin or bucket.
•Pivoting wheels in synthetic matter, Ø 125mm, with double blocking.
•Pushing handle.
•Seat, backrest, armrests, head support and footrest in polyurethane.
•Adjustment in height by hydraulic pump and pedal.
•Reclining of the seat assisted by a gas jack.
PERFORMS
•Maximum patient weight : 135kg
•Weight of the chair : 35kg
•Minimal height of the seat: 50cm
•Lifting range : 55cm
•Slope of the seat : jusqu’à 37°
•Head support adjustable on : 7cm
•Footrest adjustable on : 8cm
DIMENSIONS
•Surface on the ground: 61,5cm x 74cm
•Tilting angle of the seat
during lifting function : lowest point: 3°
highest point: 10°
•Tilting angle of the seat
during reclining function : between 10° and 37°
•Turning angle : 100°
CONFORMITY
•Chair Soflex is a product affixed of E.C. marking, in accordance with directive EC 93/42 of June 14, 1993 relating to the
medical equipment.
OPERATION
Chair Soflex is made up of a frame and a seat, which offers same comfort and the same support as a normal seat.
High/low and seat reclining functions are ensured thanks to an hydraulic pump and a gas jack and make the chair Soflex a
multipurpose product.
The shower chair Soflex is delivered with two retractable safety armrests, a retractable footrest and a head support
adjustable in height.
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RANGE OF APPLICATION
The lifting armchair Soflex for shower and W.C. is an accessory making it possible to proceed to the care and the toilet of
the users in an ergonomic way. Le Comfort is optimal, as well for the user as for the looking after personnel. Chair Soflex can
also be employed like chair of W.C., with use of a basin or a bucket, or well directly on the W.C.
The shower chair Soflex must be used only by qualified people who have read and understood the user manual.
The shower chair Soflex has a maximum lifting capacity of 135 kg.
Check the weight of the patient before each use of the chair !
Transfer of patient may be done only if the ground is firm, flat and have an inclination
of less than 5 degrees.
! The manufacturer will not be responsible if the shower chair Soflex is used, changed or assembled in other way than
prescribed in this manual.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1) UP & DOWN
Use the lowering/rising pedal :
To go up, press down quietly and evenly
on the long end of the pedal.
To go down, press down the short end of the
pedal. The seat will lower under the influence
of gravity ; control the lowering speed by
slightly holding down the pedal.
2) SEAT RECLINING
Use the button of the gas jack and
the pushing handle :
Pull, at the same time, the control lever
and the handle to recline the seat.
3) ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEAD SUPPORT
To adjust the height of the head support,
unscrew the 2 set screws located behind
the head support. Adjust the height.
The height can be adjusted on 7cm.
Screw again the set screws.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
4) ADJUSTMENT OF THE FOOTREST
To adjust the footrrest, raise the lever
5) RETRACTABLE SAFETY ARMRESTS
The 2 safety armrests can be swivelled
on 360° and folded back behind the head
support.
To unlock the armrests, push on the
the locking lever.
6STANDSTILL OF THE SHOWER CHAIR
Lock the brakes of the chair by stepping
down on the extended lips located on the
wheels.
Unlock the brakes by pressing down the
vertical levers of the wheels.
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PROCEEDING
1) SAFETY RULES
)Ensure that the brakes of the shower chair are always locked during
rising, lowering or reclining of the seat.
)Ensure that the safety armrests are in the good position and locked
during transfers, rising, lowering or reclining of the seat.
)Only ride and manœuvre the chair in its lowered position.
)Always maintain the pushing handle during tilting of the seat.
2) SITTING DOWN & TRANSFER OF PATIENT
a) Adjust the height of the seat in function of the patient’s size.
b) Put the 2 safety armrests in low position or fold up them behind the head support.
c) Put both footrest in vertical position.
d) Check that the patient stands up straight and holds on to a fixed support like a bed or a bracket.
e) Ride the shower chair Soflex from behind towards the patient, until the transversal bar touches the patient.
f) In the event the patient needs help sitting down, lock the 4 brakes first.
g) The patient lowers himself and sits on the shower chair.
h) Put the 2 safety armrests in horizontal position and ensure they are locked.
i) Adjust the height of the footrest if necessary.
j) Fold down both footrest. Put the legs of the patient on the footrest.
k) Adjust the height of the head support for the comfort of the patient.
l) The patient can be transferred towards shower room or W.C.
)For standing up, follow these steps in reverse order.
3) TOILET
•Lower the shower chair Soflex into the required position for washing the upper body
and the hair.
•Upper the shower chair Soflex into the required position for washing the lower body
and the legs.
•Incline the shower chair Soflex into the required position for washing the less
accessible parts of the body.
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PROCEEDING
4) HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
a) Lock the brakes of the 4 wheels.
b) Ensure that the safety armrests are in the good position and locked.
c) Press down quietly and evenly on the long end of the pedal.
d) Proceed to care and toilet of the patient.
e) To go down, press down the short end of the pedal. The seat will lower under the influence of gravity ; control the
lowering speed by slightly holding down the pedal
5) SEAT RECLINING
a) Lock the brakes of the 4 wheels.
b) Ensure that the safety armrests are in the good position and locked.
c) Pull, at the same time, the control lever and the handle to recline the seat.
d) Proceed to care and toilet of the patient.
)Follow these steps in reverse order to raise the seat.
6) USE OF BEDPAN
If you want to use the shower chair Soflex as a toilet seat :
a) Remove the middle part of the seat before the patient sits down.
b) Slide the bedpan under the seat from the rear.
7) USE OF THE TOILET FUNCTION
a) First remove the middle part from the seat before the patient sits down, when the shower chair Soflex is
moved around a toilet.
b) Raise the shower chair Soflex to the correct height for the toilet.
c) Move the shower chair Soflex backwards until it is positioned above the toilet.
d) If required, lower the shower chair Soflex to its correct position.
)The shower chair Soflex does not fit over all toilet types.
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PERIODIC INSPECTION
1) Periodic inspection of the shower chair Soflex should be undertaken at the time intervals stated by the manufacturer, but
at least once a year. By periodic inspection is meant a visual examination (particularly of the chair’s load bearing structure
and lifting mechanism with attachments, brakes, controls, safety devices and person-support devices) and whatever
function tests and maintenance measures may be required, e.g. adjustment of brakes, tightening of fasteners.
Every inspection should include a working load of one lifting cycle with the maximum load.
2) Periodic inspection should be performed by a person who is suitably and properly qualified and well acquainted with the
design, use and care of the shower chair Soflex. The scope of the periodic inspection should be included in the manual
supplied with the chair.
3) Any observations of importance for the safety of the shower chair Soflex should be noted, preferably in a logbook, which
should be retained by the person (s) responsible for the servicing/maintenance of the chair.
The date when corrective actions are taken, in response to noted observations, should also be noted in the logbook.
4) A record of the date of inspection of the chair and inspection result should be noted in the logbook together with the
signature of the inspector.
Any detachable rigid body support units included in the inspection should be plainly marked for identification and noted in
the logbook. The record should include the situation of use (home or type of institution etc…)
5) If periodic inspection reveals any defect, wear or other damage that jeopardises the safety of the shower chair Soflex, the
owner should immediately be notified.
In the event of immediate danger to safety, the shower chair should immediately be taken out of service. It may then not be
used until the deficiency has been eliminated.
6) Defects and damages of importance to the safety of the chair that have occurred between inspections and have already
lead to corrective actions should be entered in the logbook.
7) Defects and damages should be reported back to Reval for action.
This feedback should be reported in the logbook.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING :
•It is advisable to clean the shower chair Soflex after each use.
•Use water and normal household cleaning agents to clean the shower chair.
•Regularly check the wheels for hairs and dust and, if found, remove them.
•Remove any excess soap residue.
)Do not use abrasive or solvents goods (scouring cream).
)Do not use alcohol products for disinfection.
)Do not use a jet of water.
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MAINTENANCE FORM (LOGBOOK)
Agent
(name and
signature)
Corrections / date
Observations
Tests
(135kg)
Condition of the
gas jack
Conditio
n of the
seat
Conditio
n of the
back
Condition of
the armrests
Control
date
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