Ropox 40-43016 User manual

Ropox Folding shower seat
User manual
Installation guide
This manual must always accompany the product
PDF 6205 / 08.01.2019

Side 2
Table of Contents
Product information .................................................................................................................... 3
Options .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Technical data................................................................................................................................ 5
Dimensioned drawings ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting instructions................................................................................................................. 8
Mounting instructions for shower seat without leg 40-43016 ................................................................................ 8
Mounting instructions for shower seat with leg 40-43011.....................................................................................11
User instructions ........................................................................................................................ 15
Folding away after use ..........................................................................................................................................15
Safety in use..........................................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................18
Waste management ..............................................................................................................................................18
Factors that affect the product’s functionality ......................................................................................................18
Marking........................................................................................................................................... 19
Labels ....................................................................................................................................................................19
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................19
Spare parts.................................................................................................................................... 20
Current spare parts ...............................................................................................................................................20
CE Declaration.............................................................................................................................. 21
EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................................21
Directives ..............................................................................................................................................................21
Standards ..............................................................................................................................................................21
Complaints..................................................................................................................................... 22

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Product information
Product: Ropox Shower Seat
Manufacturer: Ropox, DK-4700 Næstved, Tel. [phone]
Area of application: The shower seat is designed to provide a comfortable seat
and support for people using the shower/bath. The seat can
be used in private homes, care centres or similar institutions
in order to ensure simple, comfortable movement and use.
It is important that you read this manual before using this
product.

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Options
40-43016 Ropox Folding Shower Seat
40-43011 Ropox Folding Shower Seat with leg
Maximum user weight 150kg/330lbs
for 40-43016
Maximum user weight 200kg/440lbs
for 40-43011

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Technical data
Seat height Folding seat with leg: 450 - 575 mm / 17 23/32” –22 3/5”
Materials Seat: Stainless steel, wood, PUR foam
Wall unit: Stainless steel, PA 6.6, spring steel,
surface-treated steel
Leg: Aluminium, Stainless steel, PA 6.6, TPU
Surface treatment: Stainless steel: Powder-coated, white RAL 9003 mat
Steel: Blue chromate
Max. load: Max user weight is 150kg/330lbs (without leg) and
200kg/440lbs (with leg) in accordance with DS/EN 12182.
All models of Ropox Shower Seat are manufactured in accordance with the current
requirements of Directive No. 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices and belong to
the lowest risk class 1. See separate CE declaration page 11.

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Dimensioned drawings
40-43016 Ropox Folding Shower Seat

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

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Mounting instructions
Mounting instructions for shower seat without leg 40-43016
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
1

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2

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5

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Mounting instructions for shower seat with leg 40-43011
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
1

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3
450 mm

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4

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Side 15
User instructions
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.
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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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.
Cleaning
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean this product.
Simply use a damp cloth or sponge with normal soapy water (pH 7) at a maximum
temperature of 60°C/140°F
Always clean the seat after use in order to prevent dirt from becoming attached to
the surfaces.
Important:
Do not use scouring powder or other abrasive substances, as they will scratch the
surfaces. Also do not use pointed or sharp cleaning implements. Strong acid or
alkaline products must not be used.
Avoid letting the seat come into contact with iodine as this can discolour the seat.

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Seats Chemical Resistance:

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Troubleshooting
Faults
Possible solutions
The seat cannot maintain
an upright position
The internal spring might be defective; if so, contact
Ropox for a new part.
The seat is unusually
heavy to lift
Detach the plastic cover by the wall bracket.
•If the springs have come loose, put the springs into
position while the seat is in an upright position.
•If one or both springs is/are defective, contact
Ropox for new parts.
The seat cannot be fully
folded down and does
not rest in a horizontal
position.
NOTE: only valid for version with a leg:
•Set the feet to the correct height
•Alternatively, the seat might have been installed too
low (see installation instructions for the minimum
position for wall installation).
Waste management
Used equipment must be disposed of in accordance with national legislation.
We recommend that the product be dismantled as far as possible so that as
much as possible can be reused. Examples of groups into which this product
can be sorted: Metal (aluminium and steel separately), plastic and parts for
destruction.
Factors that affect the product’s functionality
Temperature: 0℃to 50℃
Relative humidity: 5% to 85%, non-condensing
i

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Marking
Labels
Every Ropox Shower Seat has its own label as shown below. This label contains
important information, which must be quoted when contacting the supplier. Below
are the versions with and without a leg respectively.
Symbols
The user manual must be read before use.
Waste must be sorted –for recycling if possible.
CE mark. The product complies with the requirements for General Safety and
Functionality in the relevant EU directives and standards.
Serial number
Product number
Name/model
Max. load

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Spare parts
Current spare parts
40-40018-013 Feet
40-43010-233 Plastic cover
for 40-43016
40-43010-289 Plastic cover
for 40-43011
40-43017-2 PUR seat
40-43010-176 Leaf spring
40-43010-216 Relief spring