Ropox 40-40110 User manual

Ropox Toilet Support Arms
User manual
This manual should always be in close proximity of the
product.
TF 200.01.0041 / Dato 09-06-2022

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Table of content
1. Symbols used in this manual.................................................................................................................. 3
2. General safety........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Product Unit label ...................................................................................................................... 5
3. General requirements .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Product information....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Product description ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Intended purpose .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Intended operator.......................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Clinical functions ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Product dimensions....................................................................................................................... 7
4. Instructions for use................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Installation interfaces .................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Installation of product.................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Operating the product ................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 Safety in use................................................................................................................................ 14
5. Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 14
6. Maintenance............................................................................................................................................ 15
7. Component part list................................................................................................................................ 15
8. Environmental protection...................................................................................................................... 16
9. Accident reporting.................................................................................................................................. 16

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1. Symbols used in this manual
Warning Symbol
Indication of potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided it can
result in serious injury or death.
Caution Symbol
Indication of potentially hazardous situation which may result in
minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notification Symbol
This symbol is used to notify correct use and handling of the
product.
2. General safety
This manual must be read and understood before use.
Always keep this manual in close proximity of the product.
The use, installation and service of this product must be in
compliance with this manual to avoid accidents and serious
personal injury.
Never use or handle this product in other ways specified in
this manual as it can result in personal safety hazards and/or
cause damage to the product.
Persons installing and/or using this product either as operator
or user should have the necessary safety information and
access to this manual.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
designated persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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Do not perform repairs, disassembly or assembly operations,
add-ons, re-adjustments or modification of the product
beyond what is described in this manual. These must be
carried out by Ropox or Ropox authorized personnel. Do not
perform service while in use.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Do not use the product if it has defects or have become
damaged before being repaired or replaced.
If the control box makes unusual noise or smells, switch off
the mains voltage immediately.
Take care that the cables are not damaged.
Unplug the mains cable on mobile equipment before it is
moved.
The products must only be used in an environment that
corresponds to their IP protection.
The information in this manual is based on correct installation
in accordance with installation instructions for this product.
Ropox cannot be held liable if the product is used in any way
that differs from stated in this manual and/or installation
instruction.
Ropox reserve the right to amend this manual and reference
documents without prior notice.

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2.1 Product Unit label
This product is UKCA-marked in accordance with:
UK SI 2002 No. 618 - The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, and its
amendments
UK SI 2008 No. 1597 - The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008,
and its amendments
This product is CE-marked in accordance with:
European Medical Device Regulation (EU)2017/745
Council Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
Council Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS
Manufacturer name and address
Date of production
Stock number
Serial number
Consult manual for important safety related information, warnings and safety
precautions.
Do not dispose as unsorted municipal waste. Product must be returned to a
designated recycling station.
Operating and storing temperatures may not exceed 5-40C°
Consult the instructions for use
Ropox Toilet Support Arm –Wave
Fold-up, wall mounted, lenght 90cm

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3. General requirements
3.1 Product information
Manufacturer:
Ropox A/S
Ringstedgade 221, DK-4700 Naestved
[phone]
Email: [email protected]
Product models
Part number
Model
Configuration
40-40110
40-40115
40-40120
40-40125
40-40140
40-40145
40-40150
40-40151
40-40152
40-40153
Straight
Wave
Straight Leg
Wave Leg
Straight Bariatric
Wave Bariatric
Straight
Wave
Straight Bariatric
Straight Leg
Length 90cm
Length 90cm
Length 90cm
Length 90cm
Length 90cm
Length 90cm
Length 76cm
Length 76cm
Length 76cm
Length 76cm
Expected service life
5 years
MDR Class
2017/745
Class I
Intended environments
This product is to be used only in:
Professional Healthcare Environment
Homecare Environment
Maximum user weight
according to DS/EN ISO
17966:2016
40-40110 and 40-40115 = 190kg
40-40150 and 40-40151 = 255kg
40-40140 and 40-40145 = 385kg
40-40152 = 385kg
40-40120, 40-40125 and 40-40153 = 390kg
Ambient temperature
-5 °C to +40 °C Transport and storage
+5 to +40 °C Operation
Materials in contact with
patient
Component
Arm
Covers
Material description
St. 37 powder coated
ABS
Accessories
Item Number
40-40910
40-40925
40-40907
Model/specification
Toilet roll holder
Get up/sit down fitting
Height adjustable unit

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3.2 Product description
Ropox Toilet Support Arms help create a stable support for when a user needs to get up, or for
when sitting down. This helps and encourages the user to be more self-sufficient when going to the
toilet.
3.3 Intended purpose
The Toilet support arms makes people with reduced mobility more self-reliant. The Toilet support
arms provide the user with stable support and something to lean on when getting up or sitting
down and for some people, it makes them able to use the toilet on their own. The Toilet Support
Arms can be adjusted in height by 120 mm by using a wall-mounted, height adjustable fitting. They
can either be adjusted manually with an allen wrench or they can be fitted with a mechanism that
allows a user or carer to adjust the height with one hand.
3.4 Intended operator
The intended operator may include all that have read and understood this manual exempt kids.
3.5 Clinical functions
This product does not offer clinical benefit for patients, when used as intended by the
manufacturer.
3.6 Product dimensions
40-40110
40-40115

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40-40120

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40-40125
40-40140
40-40145

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40-40150
40-40151
40-40152

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40-40153

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4. Instructions for use
4.1 Installation interfaces
All models of Straight and Wave
(40-40110, 40-40115, ..20, ..25, ..40, ..45, ..50, ..51, ..52 and
..53)
CONSTRUCTION
The wall must be made of a material suited for screw
mounting and approved for damp rooms.
The hatched area is the minimum area for reinforcement of
the wall. Reinforcement from floor to ceiling is advisable.
The Toilet Support arms from 40-40110 up to 40-40145 are
all 900mm (35 ½”) long. The models 40-40150 and 40-
40151 are 760mm (30”).
All support arms are load-tested according to DS/ISO
17966 the max user weight is:
Max. user weight according to DS/ISO 17966
40-40110: 190kg
40-40115: 190kg
40-40120: 390kg
40-40125: 390kg
40-40140: 385kg
40-40145: 385kg
40-40150: 255kg
40-40151: 255kg
40-40152: 385kg
40-40153: 390kg
Max. tensile load of upper screws
40-40110: 80kg
40-40115: 80kg
40-40120: 90kg
40-40125: 90kg
40-40140: 160kg
40-40145: 160kg
40-40150: 90kg
40-40151: 90kg
40-40152: 160kg
40-40153: 90kg
NOTE:
All dimensions are based on a fixed height
of the toilet support of 800mm (31 ½”) above floor
level. If a change of this height is required,
the recommended dimensions must be
changed accordingly.
The unit is supplied with a set of 6 screws and rawlplugs
suitable for mounting on a concrete wall. The fitter
should always consider the material, condition and
strength of the wall and use screws and rawlplugs
suitable for the specific wall type.
Straight
40-40110
40-40120
40-40140
40-40150
40-40152
40-40153
Wave
40-40115
40-40125
40-40145
40-40151

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Attached is the mounting template with an indication of the 6 mounting holes on the bracket.
User heights (upper edge of toilet support) and installation heights (upper holes in template /
bracket)
4.2 Installation of product
Warning!
Before putting product into use for the first time, load test it yourself, to ensure it has
been properly fastened to the wall. Failing to do so may lead to serious fall injury of user,
in case of incorrect mounting.
Mark the holes in the mounting template based
on the desired height.
Drill the holes, screw on the toilet support and
click on the cover.

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4.3 Operating the product
4.4 Safety in use
5. Cleaning
Cleaning can be done with lukewarm water and a suitable all-purpose cleaning agent. Use a cloth or soft
sponge to wash the product. Dry the product of with a wrung cloth.
Notification!
Do not use cleaning agents containing abrasive e.g. scouring powder, steel wool, scouring
sponge.
This product is not designed to be sterilized. Autoclaving and sterilization beyond normal
cleaning as this may possibly change the product safety and function.
Preapproved cleaning agents
Warning!
The product should always be able to travel the full range of actuation without colliding
with objects. Failing to do so will compromise the product stability.
Caution !
•The toilet support arm becomes slippery when its wet.
•Be careful not to squeeze your fingers when turning the toilet support arm up /
down.
•Helper or other person can get foot underneath supporting leg.

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Tradename
Solution
Acticlor plus
1000ppm
S90 sanirens
1-3% peracid
FUTUR, Alkalisk rens
1% Solution [pH 9,5]
6. Maintenance
The toilet support arm is maintenance free. For safety reasons, however, we regularly recommend
inspecting all bolt connections and moving parts to ensure that no parts are loose and that wall
mounts are intact.
Notification!
Failing to comply with periodic maintenance may result of degrading of product function and
safety.
7. Component part list
1 pc. Toilet support arm, model varies
1 pc. Cover
1 pc. Mounting template
1 set of wall plugs and screws

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Notification!
Ropox will make parts list and circuit diagrams available for extraordinary maintenance
and repair beyond what is described in this manual. Repair beyond what is described in
this manual may only be done by Ropox designated service personnel.
8. Environmental protection
The product is not intended to be disposed as municipal waste. Proper disassembly, sorting and disposal of
components must be done by waste disposal professionals.
Part
Material
Cover
ABS
Toilet support arm
Steel
9. Accident reporting
The manufacturer of this product recommends any accident with this product that meets all of the following
criteria reported to the appropriate authority as well as to the manufacturer.
1. There has been or could have been an event
2. The medical device is considered to be a contributing factor to the case, and
3. The event resulted or could have resulted in one of the following outcomes:
•death - a patient, a user or a third party death
•A serious deterioration of a patient's health, a user's or third party health status in the form of:
o1. Life-threatening disease
o2. Lasting damage or injury
o3. Necessary medical or surgical treatment to divert life-threatening illness, permanent injury
o4. Fetal death, fetal injury or congenital abnormalities.