Ropox 40-43011 User manual

Ropox Folding shower seat
User manual
Installation guide
This manual must always accompany the product
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Table of Contents
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..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Intended use................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Intended operator ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.5 Options .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Dimensions................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Mounting instructions .........................................................................................................10
4.1 Installation interfaces.................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Mounting instructions for shower seat without leg..............................................................................11
4.3 Mounting instructions for shower seat with leg....................................................................................14
5. User instructions ............................................................................................................18
5.1 Folding away after use...............................................................................................................................18
5.2 Safety in use ................................................................................................................................................18
6. Maintenance.........................................................................................................................19
6.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................19
Chemical resistance...............................................................................................................................................19
6.2 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................21
7. Environmental protection....................................................................................................21
8. Spare parts...........................................................................................................................22
9. Complaints...........................................................................................................................23

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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 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
Shower seat
Ropox shower seat, with leg
Foldable
40-43011-2
Max load: 200kg Mass of product: 10kg

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3. General requirements
3.1 Product information
Manufacturer:
Ropox A/S
Ringstedgade 221, DK-4700 Naestved
[phone]
[email protected]
Product models
Part number
Model
Configuration
40-43011
40-43016
Shower seat
Shower seat
With legs
Without legs
MDD Class
93/68/EEC
Class I
Maximum user weight
according to
EN12182:2012
40-43011 = 200 kg / 440 lbs
40-43016 = 150 kg / 330 lbs
Ambient temperature
range
-10 °C to +50 °C Transport and storage
+5 °C to +40 °C Operation
Materials in contact with
patient
Seat
Wall unit
Cover
PUR foam
Stainless steel: Powder-coated
Plastic
Intended environments
This product is to be used only in:
Professional Healthcare Environment
Homecare Environment
3.2 Product description
The Shower Seat is a practical solution that is easily mounted on the wall. The soft seat is
equipped with fold-down arms that give the users more confidence and security in the shower. The
seat is solid and serves as reliable support for people who prefer to shower while sitting down.
3.3 Intended use
The shower seat is a flexible and stable aid for users who need to shower sitting down, and it can
be used in all kinds of bathrooms. It is possible to fold the seat up to a vertical position which
makes it possible to use the seat even in bathrooms with limited space. If you have mounted arm
supports, these can also be folded up to free up space. It is possible to get the shower seat with
height adjustment. The height is easily adjusted on the button that is located on the wall above the
seat, and you can adjust the height up to 12,5 cm. The maximum user weight is 200 kg for models
with a support leg and 150 kg for models without legs.
3.4 Intended operator
Reading and understanding this manual will be sufficient training for an intended operator. Children
or patient are not considered intended operator.

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3.5 Options
40-43016 Ropox Folding Shower Seat
40-43011 Ropox Folding Shower Seat with leg
Maximum user weight 150kg/330lbs
for 40-43016

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3.6 Dimensions
40-43016 Ropox Folding Shower Seat

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40-43011 Ropox Folding Shower Seat with leg
450-575mm 17 7/10” –22 3/5”

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4. Mounting instructions
4.1 Installation interfaces
Seat, with and without legs
CONSTRUCTION
The wall must be made of a material suited for
screw mounting and approved for damp
rooms.
Load-tested according to DS/ISO 17966 the
maximum user weight has been fixed at 150kg
(331lbs) for the seat without legs and 200kg
(441lbs) for the seat with legs. The hatched
area is the minimum area for reinforcement of
the wall.
Max. tensile load of upper screws
40-43011: 70kg/screw (154lbs)
40-43016: 225kg/screw (496lbs)
NOTE:
All dimensions are based on a fixed seat
height of 450mm (17 7/10”) above floor level. If a change of this height is required, the
recommended dimensions must be changed accordingly. Seat with legs must be mounted with a
seat height between 450 and 575mm (17 7/10” and 22 3/5”) above floor level.
The seat is supplied with a set of 4 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.

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4.2 Mounting instructions for shower seat without leg
The screws and rawlplugs included are for mounting on a concrete wall. The installer must always
examine the material, condition and strength of the wall and use appropriate screws and rawlplugs.
The seat has a max user weight of 150kg/330lbs.
Maximum load in the top screws are 225kg/496lbs.
The following parts are included:
Shower Seat x1
Mounting screws x4
Rawlplugs x4
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2

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4.3 Mounting instructions for shower seat with leg
The screws and rawlplugs included are for mounting on a concrete wall. The installer must always
examine the material, condition and strength of the wall and use appropriate screws and rawlplugs.
The seat with legs has a max user weight of 200kg/440lbs.
Maximum load in the top screws are 70kg/154lbs
The following parts are included:
Shower Seat with leg and adjustment screws x1
Mounting screws x4
Rawlplugs x4
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3
450 mm

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5. User instructions
5.1 Folding away after use
The Ropox Folding Shower Seat has a built-in spring mechanism to make it really
easy to fold the seat away by the wall after use.
The seat is also designed to hold itself up, but is at the same time easy to fold down
again.
5.2 Safety in use
•Take care to ensure that the feet are adjusted correctly, so that they both rest on
the floor when the seat is folded down. Take special care if the floor is uneven or if
there is a grille or similar by the feet.
•Avoid bumping into the leg when it is down (e.g. with the footrest of a wheelchair).
If the leg is destroyed, the maximum load will be reduced significantly.
•Make sure that the wall to which the seat is attached can support the version
without a leg. If not, either choose the version with a leg or reinforce the wall.
•Be aware that the seat can become slippery when it is wet and when soap is used.
•As far as possible, avoid sitting on the plastic cover of the wall bracket.
•Make sure that there is nothing under the seat when it is unfolded, as this might
damage the leg.
•Make sure that all installation screws in the wall are fitted correctly and are not
placed in a joint. This will weaken the seat’s load-bearing capacity.
For optimal use of the folding seat’s functions and to avoid accidents, it
is important to act in accordance with these basic recommendations.

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6. Maintenance
The Ropox Folding Shower Seat is maintenance-free. For safety reasons, however,
we do recommend regular inspection of all installation screws and moving parts in
order to make sure that the wall mounting is in order and safe.
6.1 Cleaning
Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean this product.
Lime deposits are removed with household cleaning agent for bathrooms.
Always clean the shower tray after use to prevent dirt from sticking to the surfaces.
important:
Do not use abrasive powders or other abrasives as they will scratch the surfaces. Do not use pointy
or sharp cleaning remedies.
Chemical resistance
Cleaning agents containing the following chemicals must not be used in cleaning
Acetone
Ammonium
carbonate
Ethyl acetate
Formic acid
Hydrochlorid acid
Isopropanol
Methyl acetate
Nitric acid
Phosphoric acid
Avoid contact with iodine as this can discolour the seat.

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Seats Chemical Resistance: