Ultimate Healthcare Glideabout Commode User manual

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Glideabout Commode
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User Manual
Glideabout Commode

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Description:
Ultimate Healthcare’s Glideabout Commode is a versatile product allowing the safe
movement of user. To ease transfers, it features 4 braked castors and detachable arms.
Fitted with upholstered seat base and backrest it provides comfort. The waste pot can be
removed from commode whilst the user is seated and comes with a carry handle and lid to
avoid spillage. Foot rests are height adjustable, swing away and detachable.
Assembly:
Having unpacked Glideabout Commode, insert the backrest into the frame and secure using
the two hand screws provided. Foot rests are detachable and simply clip onto the brackets
mounted on either side of the commode’s frame.
Instructions for Use:
ATTENTION: This products should always be used under supervision. If any parts are found
to be damaged do not use, please contact the supplier.
Castors –
•Each castor can be braked, using your foot push down on the castor’s lever, this will
prevent the wheel from rotating and swivelling.
•To release the brake the lever should be pushed upward, again using your foot.
•Brakes should always be applied with the castors facing forward when entering or
leaving the chair.
•With the brakes applied the Glideabout may still slide on a smooth floor or if it is
tipped forward by the user. Supervision is essential when transferring in and out of
the commode.
Armrests –
•The armrests slot into brackets mounted either side of the commode.
•To remove an armrest press down on the front mounting spring clip with one hand
and pull armrest upward using your other hand.
•When re-fitting an armrest, ensure that the spring clip is locked in place and armrest
secure. Footrests -
•To adjust the height of footrests, first loosen the hexagonal bolt on bottom of the
hangar bracket tube until the footrest can move smoothly, slide footplate to the
required height and re-tighten the hexagonal bolt until the footrest is rigid. •
For access the footrest’s can be swung round to do so release black plastic catches.
•Alternatively foot rests can also be swivelled up vertically.
Waste Pot –
To remove and empty waste pot, slide horizontally out towards the back of
commode.

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Maintenance:
Daily before use check the effective operation of the brakes and the secure fixing of the
castors to the legs. Also check that the chair is stable, i.e. all four castors are touching the
floor and none of the legs are bent. Ensure the commode arms are located correctly /
secure.
Cleaning:
To clean, wipe over with a soft cloth. Use general purpose neutral detergent and warm
water. DO NOT use harsh abrasives.
To disinfect clean as above and wipe over with solution of one thousand parts per million
available chlorine disinfectant. Do not use any decontamination process that involves
immersion.
Product Spec:
Maximum User Weight:190kg (30stone)
Seat Width:430mm, Seat Depth:430mm, SeatHeight:510mm
Contact Details
Ultimate Healthcare,
Calmore Industrial Estate,
Nutwood Way,
Totton,
Southampton,
Hampshire.
SO40 3XJ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]