Showerbuddy SB2 User manual

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SB2
TubBuddy
Owners Manual
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contents
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Exploded Parts ............................................................... 3
Parts List ........................................................................ 4
Securing Clip Sizes ......................................................... 4
TubBuddy Assembly ....................................................... 5
TubBuddy Setup ............................................................. 12
TubBuddy Operation ....................................................... 17
Cleaning + Maintenance ................................................. 21
Safety Instructions ......................................................... 22
Warranty Information ...................................................... 25
Registration Form ........................................................... 28
SB2 TubBuddy
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exploded parts
page 3
9
15
17
22
23
11
2
3
4
10
8
13
12
14
6
5
7
16
18
19
20
21
SB2 TubBuddy
7
6
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27
24
4
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29
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parts list
page 4
15” Castor Wheel
2Height Adjustment Tubes (Wheeled Base)
Base Legs
3
Securing Clip (Large)4
Wheeled Base Track5
Adjustment Knob (Large)6
Tube Washer
7
Seat Base8
Track Wheels9
Secondary Brake10
11 Primary Brake
12 Back Rest
Arm Rest (Right)
13
Arm Rest (Left)14
15 Arm Rest Knob
16 Arm Rest Clip
Arm Rest Lock
17
Cushion18
Cushion Connectors19
Commode Bucket20
Height Adjustment Tubes (Bath Base)
21
Bath Base Leg (Front)22
Bath Base Leg (Back)23
See the exploded chair image for the location of parts.
securing clip sizes
Use the images below as a reference to check the provided securing clips to ensure that
the correct size is used where required.
Small Medium Large
SB2 TubBuddy
Bath Base Track
24
Bridge25
Foot Rest (Wheeled Base)26
Foot Rest (Bath Base)27
Stabilising Tubes
28
Rubber Feet29
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step 2
SB2 TubBuddy
page 5
Insert both height adjustment tubes into
the base legs. Ensure the holes on the
height adjustment tubes align with the
holes on the 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.
step 1 assembly
Using the grooves on the underside of
the wheeled base track as a guide, place
the wheeled base track onto the height
adjustment tubes.
Position the wheeled base track on the
height adjustment tubes so that the 4
threaded holes on the wheeled base track
are aligned with the 4 holes on the top of
the height adjustment tubes.
Secure the wheeled base track in
position by screwing 1 large fixing knob
and tube washer through each of the 4
holes in the height adjustment tubes and
into the threaded holes on the wheeled
base track.
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step 4
SB2 TubBuddy
page 6
step 3
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.
With the wheeled base track assembled
on a flat surface apply the brakes on the 4
castor wheels.
Slide the seat base into the wheeled
track by aligning the track wheels with
the grooves in the track. When inserting
the seat base into the track there will
be 4 clicks as the track wheels pass the
secondary brakes.
Slide the seat base into the track until the
primary brakes secure the seat base in
position.
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step 6
SB2 TubBuddy
page 7
step 5
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.
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.
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step 8
SB2 TubBuddy
page 8
step 7
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.
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.
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step 10
SB2 TubBuddy
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step 9
Rotate the chair so that you have easy
access to the underside of the seat base.
From the back of the chair 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.
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.
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step 12
SB2 TubBuddy
page 10
step 11
Using the grooves on the underside of the
bath base track as a guide, place the bath
base track onto the height adjustment
tubes.
Position the bath base track on the height
adjustment tubes so that the 4 threaded
holes on the wheeled base track are
aligned with the 4 holes on the top of the
height adjustment tubes.
Secure the bath base track in position
by screwing 1 large fixing knob and tube
washer through each of the 4 holes in
the height adjustment tubes and into the
threaded holes on the bath base track.
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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SB2 TubBuddy
step 13
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.
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A B
step 2
SB2 TubBuddy
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”.
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.
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step 4
SB2 TubBuddy
step 3
page 13
A
B
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
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step 6
SB2 TubBuddy
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 bath base
using the latch in the centre of the bridge
track.
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step 8
SB2 TubBuddy
step 7
page 15
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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SB2 TubBuddy
step 9
page 16
With the bath base placed in the bath
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.
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step 2
SB2 TubBuddy
step 1 operation
Securely attach the bridge to the bath
base using the latches. Next securely
attach the bridge to the wheeled base
using the latches.
NOTE
- Ensure all latches securely ‘snap’ into
the locked position. Ensure you lock all
castor wheels before beginning the
transfer. Always disconnect the bridge
from the base that the chair is located on
(bath base or wheeled base). If you leave
the bridge attached it prevents the
secondary brake from operating correctly.
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With your Tubbuddy assembled you are
now ready to transfer the chair into the
bath.
Lift and hold the primary brake lever to
release the chair. The primary brakes are
located on each side of the wheeled and
bath base tracks at the front.
Once the chair has begun transferring
you can release the primary brake. The
primary brake will drop back into the
correct position.
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step 4
SB2 TubBuddy
step 3
page 18
Transfer your Tubbuddy from the wheeled
base onto the shower base.
Ensure the chair is transferred all the way
onto the bath base and primary brake
clicks to secure the chair in position.
With your Tubbuddy secured in position
on the bath base remove the bridge and
wheeled base.
Release the latch which connects the
bridge to the bath base and roll the
wheeled base and bridge away. If space
is limited release the latches on the bridge
to remove the bridge from the wheeled
base.
NOTE
- Never attach the bridge to the bath base
without the wheeled base attached when
the chair is on the bath base.
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step 6
SB2 TubBuddy
step 5
page 19
Reconnect the bridge to the bath base
and secure in position with the latches.
Reconnect the wheeled base to the bridge
and secure in position with the latches.
NOTE
- Ensure all latches securely ‘snap’ into
the locked position.
- Ensure you lock all castor wheels before
beginning the transfer.
- Never attach the bridge to the bath base
without the wheeled base attached.
To transfer your Tubbuddy back to the
wheeled base lift and hold the primary
brake lever to release the chair. The
primary brakes are located on each side
of the wheeled and bath base tracks at
the front.
Once the chair has begun transferring
you can release the primary brake. The
primary brake will drop back into the
correct position.
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