Schuchmann rifton wave User manual

Instructions for use.
wave. The bathing and shower cradle by Rifton.
wave.

Many thanks.
Dear Customer
At this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and
for purchasing our product. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully
prior to initial commissioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that
guidelines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product
due to diering equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.
Your schuchmann Team

03 Contents.
1. Preparation. .................................................................................. 05
1.1 Delivery............................................................................................................................05
1.2 Safety measures prior to use..............................................................................05
1.3 Safe disposal...............................................................................................................05
1.3.1 Packaging...........................................................................................................05
1.3.2 Product................................................................................................................05
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use..........................................................05
2. Product description. ...................................................................... 06
2.1 Material information ................................................................................................06
2.2 Handling/transport................................................................................................06
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose .............06
2.3.1 Indication ...........................................................................................................06
2.3.2 Contraindications ......................................................................................... 07
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning gui-
delines............................................................................................................................07
2.5 Equipment for basic model.................................................................................08
2.6 List of accessories....................................................................................................08
2.7 Product overview......................................................................................................08
3. Settings. ....................................................................................... 09
3.1 Backrest .........................................................................................................................09
3.2 Seat angle...................................................................................................................09
3.3 Calf angle ....................................................................................................................09
3.4 Headrest / torso support......................................................................................10
3.5 Chest, pelvic and leg straps................................................................................10
3.6 Standing legs ..............................................................................................................10
4. Accessories. .................................................................................. 11
4.1 Mounting the bathing cradle on the bath sub-frame ............................11
4.1.1 Adjustment of the standing legs...............................................................11
4.2 Mounting the bathing cradle on the shower sub-frame.......................11
4.3 Mounting the bathing cradle onto the transfer sub-frame................ 12
4.3.1 Transfers with the transfer sub-frame .................................................. 12
4.3.2 Swivel movement of the transfer sub-frame from right to left
(or vice versa) ................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Operation of the guide wheels..........................................................................13
5. Cleaning and servicing. ................................................................. 14
5.1 Cleaning and disinfecting .....................................................................................14
5.1.1 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Disinfection.........................................................................................................14
5.2 Servicing ........................................................................................................................14
5.3 Maintenance ...............................................................................................................14
5.4 Spare parts .................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 Duration of use and re-use.................................................................................. 15

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6. Technical data. .............................................................................. 16
7. Guarantee. .................................................................................... 17
8. Identication. ............................................................................... 18
8.1 EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................. 18
8.2 Serial number / date of manufacture............................................................ 19
8.3 Product version .........................................................................................................20
8.4 Issue of the document ..........................................................................................20
8.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer sup-
plying the product...................................................................................................20
Contents.

05 1. Preparation.
1.1 Delivery
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults
and any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your
forwarder. Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for
an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of
the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer
responsible.
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
The correct use of the product requires a detailed and careful instruction
of the user or the accompanying person. We ask you to read through the
Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the product,
and to observe them. It is possible that product parts that get in contact
with the skin may heat up in the sun. Cover these areas or protect the de-
vice from direct sunlight.
1.3 Safe disposal
In order to preserve and protect the environment, to prevent environmental
pollution and to improve the recycling of raw materials, please note the
disposal instructions in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
1.3.1 Packaging
The packaging of the product should be kept for any future transport that
might be required. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in
case of a guarantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that
the product is optimally packaged. Otherwise, separate the packaging
materials for recycling according to their classification.
Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of
danger.
1.3.2 Product
Attheendoftheproductlifecycle,recycletherawmaterialsusedintheproduct
according to their nature (see material information under point 2.1).
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use
Please store these Instructions for use carefully and ensure that these Inst-
ructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use. Should you lose
the instructions, you can always download an updated version at www.
schuchmann.de .

06 2. Product description.
2.1 Material information
The wave. bathing and shower cradle is made from UV-resistant PVC
pipe and nylon fabric. All metal parts are produced from rustproof steel.
The straps are sewn from Nylon hook and eye tape. The bathing cradle
sub-frame is made from UV-resistant PVC pipe. All metal parts are pro-
duced from rustproof steel. All articles are latex-free.
2.2 Handling / transport
The bathing cradle is not to be used to carry people. Should you have to
carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that all moving parts are
tightened. In order to guarantee secure lifting, you must hold the bathing
cradle with both hands at the right and left sides of the plastic cladding.
In order to transport the bathing cradle, reduce all adjustments to their
most compact size (fold up backrest, set seat angle to lowest height etc.).
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
The wave. bathing and shower cradle is a medical product of risk class 1
and is suited exclusively for use in bathtubs, showers, in the sandbox and
on the beach. It supports users who cannot sit unaided and oers addi-
tional hold thanks to retaining straps. Any other use or use over and abo-
ve this purpose shall be considered not in accordance with the intended
purpose.
2.3.1 Indication
The wave. bathing and shower cradle is suited for:
• Users who are unable to sit or lie down in the bathtub due to dysfunc-
tion of the lower limb with significantly reduced or complete failed joint
mobility
• Users with limitation to the muscular strength of the lower extremities
• Users with damage to the nervous system, damage to neuromusculos-
keletal functions
• Users with damage to the movement-related function and/or muscle
function and/or with damage to the neurological function
• Users with movement patterns with significantly reduced or failed trunk
control or reduced or failed body control

07 2. Product description.
2.3.2 Contraindications
In general, the indication should be accompanied by a doctor/
orthopaedist. It should therefore be clarified prior to procurement whether
contraindications exist for the patient. In general, any type of pain repre-
sents a contraindication.
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines
• Ensure that the bathing and shower cradle is used by one user only.
• Never leave the user seated on the bathing and shower cradle without
supervision.
• Correct use of the bathing and shower cradle requires precise and
careful training of the attending caregiver.
• The max. load of 34 kg for size 1, 68 kg for size 2 and 86 kg for size 3 must
not be exceeded.
• Do not use the bathing and shower cradle if it has defective, worn or
missing parts.
• For reasons of fire safety, the bathing and shower cradle may not
be placed close to an open fire or any other strong source of heat
such as electric or gas heaters.
• Only use accessories and spare parts made by Schuchmann, otherwise
you will endanger the user.
• Only use the bathing and shower cradle if all components have been
correctly mounted and adjusted.
• The bathing and shower cradle may not be used to transport persons.
• Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective
area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the risk of injury.
• Please read out the instructions for use for users suering from a visual
or reading impairment, so that they can safely handle the bathing
cradle.

08 2. Product description.
Headrest
Backrest
Removable cover
Plastic sub-frame
Height-adjustable support feet
Leg strap
Chest strap
2.6 List of accessories
• Bath sub-frame
• Shower sub-frame
• Transfer sub-frame
• Headrest / torso support
• Chest strap / pelvic harness
• Chest strap with adjustable
• side guidance
• Leg straps
2.5 Equipment for basic model
• UV-resistant plastic frame with removable cover
• angle of seating surface and backrest can be adjusted
• Back angle adjustable through practical one-hand operation
• Two lying heights due to adjustable feet
• Basic model 1: Standard
• Basic model 2: Standard, with calf support adjustable at an angle
• Basic model 3: Standard, incl. headrest, pelvic harness and leg strap
• Basic model 4: Standard, with calf support the angle of which can be
adjusted, incl. headrest, pelvic harness and leg strap
2.7 Product overview
The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most im-
portant components as well as the terms which you will find in these Inst-
ructions for use.

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The wave. bathing and shower cradle oers support while bathing
in bathtubs or other bathing environments. The seat, the back and the calf
support are adjustable. Rifton Wave is available in three sizes. All sizes of
the bathing cradle fit onto the shower sub-frame (A), the bathtub subfra-
me (B) and the transfer sub-frame (C).
Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made
by people who have been given the necessary instructions by a medical
product advisor. Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in
the respective area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the
risk of injury.
3.1 Backrest
For the adjustment of the back angle,
the handle (D) must be pulled upwards.
Now the backrest can be adjusted
to the desired position.
3.2 Seat angle
For the adjustment of the seat angle,
the two grey triggers (E) must be pul-
led forwards simultaneously and the
seat can be adjusted to the required
position. The seat must engage au-
dibly.
3.3 Calf angle
For the adjustment of the ang-
le of the calf support, the two grey
triggers (F) must be depressed. Now
the calf support can be adjusted to the
required position. The calf support
must engage audibly.
A B
3. Settings.
D
E
F
E
C

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3.4 Headrest / torso support
The position of the headrest / torso
support (A) can quickly and easily be
continuously adjusted to the desired
position. The width can be adjusted
by moving the respective guide.
3.5 Chest, pelvic and leg straps
The position of the chest strap / pelvic
harness (B) can quickly and easily
be continuously adjusted to the
desired position. The position of the
leg straps (C) is also adjusted as
described above.
3.6 Standing legs
In order to adjust the standing legs, pull
the cross-connectors (D) forwards or
downwards, bring the standing legs
into the desired position and press
these backwards or upwards to lock.
3. Settings.
A
B
C
D