Showerbuddy TubBuddy User manual

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SB2T
TubBuddy + Tilt
Owners Manual

contents
page 2
Exploded Parts ............................................................... 3
Parts List ........................................................................ 4
TubBuddy + Tilt Assembly ............................................... 5
TubBuddy + Tilt Setup ..................................................... 13
TubBuddy + Tilt Operation .............................................. 18
Strut Adjustment ............................................................ 27
Cleaning + Maintenance ................................................. 30
Safety Instructions ......................................................... 31
Warranty Information ...................................................... 34
Registration Form ........................................................... 36
SB2T TubBuddy + Tilt

exploded parts
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parts list
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15” Castor Wheel
3Tube Cap (25mm)
Secondary Brake (Left)
5
Secondary Brake (Right)6
Leg Tube Cap12
Track Wheel13
Tube Washer (32mm)14
Track Wheel Axle (Front)15
Tube Washer (25mm)23
24 Fixing Knob
25 Securing Clip (Large)
Cushion Connector
27 Arm Rest Clip
28
See the exploded chair image for the location of parts.
Cushion30
Commode Bucket Connectors31
Commode Bucket + Lid32
Arm Rest (Left)33
Arm Rest (Right)34
35 Arm Rest Padding (Left)
36 Arm Rest Padding (Right)
Arm Rest Lock
37
Arm Rest Cap38
59 Primary Brake Stopper
60 Bridge
61 Latch
Bath Base Track
62
Bath Base Leg (Front)65
Stabilising Tubes67
Rubber Feet68
Rolling Base Legs69
Neck Rest70
Neck Rest Height Adjustment Tube71
Neck Rest Attachment72
73 Neck Rest Sleeve
74 Neck Rest Handle
Strut Cable
75 Tilt Handle
76
77 Seat Base
Strut (Left)
78
Strut (Right)79
Rubber Stopper
80
Tilt Stopper81
Foot Rest Connector (Left)82
83 Foot Rest Connector (Right)
84 Foot Rest (Left)
Back Rest Fabric41
Hand Grips42
Bridge Tongue (Short)45
Suction Cups49
54 Height Adjustment Tubes (Rolling Base)
55 Rolling Base Track
Primary Brake Lever (Left)
56
Primary Brake Lever (Right)57
85 Foot Rest (Right)
Foot Rest Paddle (Left)
86
Foot Rest Paddle (Right)87
Foot Rest Knob88
Foot Rest Adjustment Knob89
Calf Strap90
63 Height Adjustment Tubes (Bath Base)
92 Bath Base Leg (Rear)
39 Arm Rest Knob
40A Back Rest Frame

step 2
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step 1 assembly
Insert the back rest into the seat base.
Slide the back rest into the seat base until
the clip pins click into the holes on the
seat base.
The clip pins secure the chair back frame
in position.
NOTE
- To remove the seat back press the clip
pins in and slide the seat back out of the
seat base.
Insert the arm rests into the sockets on
the seat base until the clip pin clicks and
locates the arm rests in position.
Screw the arm rest knob into the arm rest
to firmly secure the arm rest in position.
Swing the arm rest forward so that it locks
into position in the arm rest clip.
Slide the arm rest lock over the arm rest
clip to lock the arm rest in position.

step 4
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step 3
By sliding the armrest lock you can easily
swing the armrest out of the way or
secure the armrest in position.
To unlock the armrest slide the armrest
lock away from the armrest.
To lock the armrest slide the armrest lock
towards the armrest.
NOTE
- The armrest locks should always be used
when the armrests aren’t in the swing
away position.
The armrests can be easily swung-away
when required.
Unlock the armrest by sliding the armrest
lock away from the armrest. Once this is
done the armrest can be swung away. The
clip pin which secures the armrest in
position stops the armrest from rotating
to far.
NOTE - The armrest locks should always
be used when the armrests aren’t in the
swing-away position.

step 6
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step 5
Ensuring the correct orientation attach
the seat cushion to the seat base by
pushing the 4 locating lugs on the
underside of the cushion into the
connectors on the seat base.
Firmly press the cushion into position
so that the 4 locating lugs are securely
located in the connectors.
NOTE
- To remove the cushion, carefully remove
one lug at a time from the connectors until
all 4 locating lugs are removed.
Slide the neck rest height adjustment tube
into the neck rest attachment. Adjust to
the required height and secure in the
correct position.
By screwing the neck rest handle in a
clockwise direction the neck rest
attachment will tighten and secure the
neck rest height adjustment tube in
position.

step 8
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step 7
To attach the neck rest, insert the plastic
sleeve into the neck rest height
adjustment tube.
Insert the neck rest into the sleeve on the
neck rest height adjustment tube. Adjust
to the required length and secure in the
correct position. By screwing the neck
rest handle in a clockwise direction the
neck rest height adjustment tube
connector will tighten and secure the
neck rest in position.
NOTE
- The neck rest should always be used and
adjusted to suit the specific user.
Insert the footrest connectors into the
tubes of the seat base.
Align the threaded hole on the footrest
connectors with the hole on the side of
the seat base. Screw the foot rest knob
into the thread on the footrest
connector. Tighten the foot rest knob until
the footrest connector is firmly secured in
position.

step 10
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step 9
To swing-away or remove the footrest
pull up on the knob which will unlock the
footrest position.
After unlocking the footrests rotate the
footrests outwards to allow easy access
to the chair.
When required rotate the footrests
inwards to reposition the footrests. Rotate
the footrests until the locking pin clicks
and secures the footrest back in position.

step 12
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step 11
With the footrest in the swing-away
position the footrest can easily be
removed.
Lift the footrest upwards to slide the
footrest out of the footrest connector.
Then gently pull outwards to un-clip the
footrest from the footrest connector.
NOTE
- The footrests should always be used for
safety, especially when the chair is being
reclined.
Rotate the chair so that you have easy
access to the underside of the seat base.
From the back of the slide the commode
bucket into the 2 brackets on the
underside of the seat base.
Ensure the commode bucket is pushed in
far enough that the brackets securely hold
the commode bucket in position. The
commode bucket should be centred under
the opening in the cushion.

step 14
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step 13
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Insert both height adjustment tubes into
the bath base legs. Ensure the holes on
the height adjustment tubes align with the
holes on the bath base legs.
Secure both height adjustment tubes at
the required height using 1 large securing
clip on each base leg.
NOTE
- Each height adjustment hole raises the
seat base 1”.
- Check to ensure all securing clips are
fully inserted.
- Ensure both height adjustment tubes are
aligned at the same height.
On the underside of the seat base there
are 4 attachment points for the lap belt.
Unscrew the provided screws and
washers from the front attachment points
on the underside of the seat base.
Choose the attachment points you prefer
for your lap belt.
Slide the washer onto the screw and then
insert through the grommet in the lap belt.
Screw the lap belt securely into
position.

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step 15
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To attach the chest belt rotate the chair so
that you have easy access to the back of
the back rest.
Slide the chest belt through the 2
attachment loops on the back rest.
Before use adjust the length of the chest
belt to suit the user.

A B
step 2
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step 1 setup
A
B
Align the side of your chair with the
threshold of your bath.
Check to ensure that the height of the
bottom of the wheeled track is higher
than the bath threshold .
If required the height of the wheeled track
can be raised or lowered depending on
the bath threshold height.
NOTE
- Each height adjustment hole raises the
wheeled track 1”.
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To adjust the seat height remove the
securing clips and slide the height adjust-
ment tubes up or down to the required
height.
Secure both height adjustment tubes at
the required height using 1 large securing
clip on each base leg.
NOTE
- Each height adjustment hole raises the
seat base 1”.
- Check to ensure all securing clips are
fully inserted.
- Ensure both height adjustment tubes are
aligned at the same height.

A
B
step 4
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step 3
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Place the assembled bath base into your
bath.
NOTE
- When positioning the bath base ensure
it is located so there is enough room to
allow the chair to transfer freely without
hitting any other obstructions.
Check to ensure that the height of the
bottom of the bath base track is higher
than the bath threshold .
If required the height of the bath base
track can be raised or lowered depending
on the bath threshold height.
NOTE
- Each height adjustment hole raises the
bath base track 1”.
A
B

step 6
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step 5
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Align the bridge with the bath base and
insert the tongues into the bath base.
Firmly push the tongues on the bridge into
the bath base so the secondary brakes
are pushed out of the way.
Secure the bridge to the bath base
using the latch in the centre of the bridge
track.
Align the side of your chair with the
bridge which is connected to the bath
base.
Firmly push the wheeled base onto the
tongues on the bridge so the secondary
brakes are pushed out of the way.
Secure the bridge to the wheeled base
using the latch in the centre of the bridge
track.

step 8
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step 7
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The wheeled base, bridge and bath base
should now be securely connected
together using the latches.
Before continuing with the setup it is
important to ensure that the tracks are
level horizontally.
If the tracks are not level horizontally,
adjust the height of the bath base until the
tracks are level.
To do this screw the thread on the rubber
feet up or down depending on which way
the height needs to be adjusted.
NOTE
- Do not unscrew the thread more than 1”.
If you require more height, raise the bath
base track by adjusting the height adjust-
ment tubes up or down.

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step 9
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With the bath base in the bath and
correctly adjusted, secure it in position by
adjusting the stabilising tubes.
Press the clip pin in on the stabilising tube
and slide outwards to the correct
position. For smaller adjustments
unscrew the rubber stopper to firmly
secure the bath base in position.

step 2
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step 1 operation
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To attach the calf strap to the footrests
wrap the end of the calf strap around the
outside of the footrest. Connect the velcro
strip which is attached to the end of the
calf strap to the velcro strip in the centre.
Ensure the velcro strips are on the back
side of the calf strap.
Repeat this process to attach the other
side of the calf strap to the footrest.
Before using the chair adjust the neck rest
so that it provides the correct support for
the intended user. Unscrew the neck rest
handles to allow the tubes to easily slide
for adjustment.
Secure the neck rest in the correct
position by securely tightening the neck
rest handles.
NOTE
- Ensure both handles are securely
tightened prior to use to prevent the neck
rest moving.

step 4
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step 3
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After adjusting the neck rest you can
adjust the position of the neck rest handle
to prevent it sticking out.
To do this pull the handle to the right and
then rotate. This allows the handle to be
freely rotated without tightening or
loosening the neck rest. The handle will
then spring back into position when
released.
This method can also be used when
tightening the neck rest .
To lock the castor wheels press down
firmly on the end of brake with your foot.
This will lock the castor so that it will not
move or rotate.
To unlock the castor wheels press down
firmly on the front of the brake with your
foot. This will allow the castor to move
freely again.
NOTE
- The castor wheels should always be
locked when performing transfers . The
castor wheels can be rotated forward to
make the chair more stable.