Unicare Health Seahorse Sanichair Instruction Manual

Seahorse Sanichair
Instruction & Safety Manual
Please read this manual before operation, for
maintenance instructions and safe usage
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Contents
Pack Contents ........................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3
Adjusting the Seat Height.......................................................................................................................3
Assembling and Adjusting the Footrest ..................................................................................................4
Fitting the Potty.......................................................................................................................................4
Fitting the Pommel..................................................................................................................................5
Fitting the Liner.......................................................................................................................................5
Fitting the Seat Harness.........................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Seat Angle ........................................................................................................................6
Assembling the Headrest .......................................................................................................................7
Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................................................................................8
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................8
Safety Standards....................................................................................................................................8
Parts List and Seat Assembly......................................................................................................... 9 - 10

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Pack Contents
Your Seahorse pack should contain
the following parts:
MAIN COMPONENTS
A Seat Assembly
B Frame
C Pommel
D Potty
E Foot rest
F 4 Point Harness
SMALL COMPONENTS
G Locking Hand Wheels
H Footrest Hand Wheel
I Foot and Ankle Strap
J T-nut
K Washer
If you have purchased the optional
headrest your pack should contain the
following components:
L Headrest Assembly
M Headrest Hand Wheel
N T-nut
O Washer

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Introduction
The Seahorse consists of two separate seat and frame sizes. Within each size option it is possible to
specify two sizes of soft liner, allowing you to tailor the product to your child’s needs. As your child grows,
the liner can be changed to increase the size of the seat without the need to re-invest in a completely
new toileting and showering chair.
• The Seahorse range is intended for children from the age of 4 to 16.
• The maximum recommended body weight is 102kg (16 st).
• The Seahorse is suitable for us in temperatures from 0 Celsius to 600Celsius.
• Please carefully follow these instructions to operate your Seahorse.
Adjusting the Seat Height
This operation gives you the opportunity to lock the
seat at different heights. The product has not been
designed for continual height adjustment.
For normal use we recommend the seat is set on
the second hole from the top of the tube.
It is recommended that this operation is carried
out by at least two people.
• Place the frame Bon an even level surface
and apply the brakes on the front castors.
• Support the seat and unscrew the locking hand
wheels.
• Decide on the appropriate adjustment height
using the scale on the leg side as a guide.
• Support the seat in the desired position
ensuring that the locking holes align between
the frame and adjustment legs.
• Firmly screw the locking hand wheels Ginto
the frame to clamp the adjustment legs in
position.
SAFETY NOTE
Ensure the seat is level.
Ensure that the locking hand wheels are located
through a hole in the adjustment leg.
Height
Scale

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Assembling and Adjusting the Footrest
• Place a washer Konto the footrest threaded hand wheel Hand put the hand wheel screw through
the open hole on the front of the footrest.
• Wind a T-nut Jonto the screw (ensure that it is in the correct orientation).
• Guide the T-nut into the footrest tube.
• Align the lozenge on the rear of the footrest at the desired height with a slotted feature on the
footrest tube. Tighten the hand wheel to lock the footrest in position.
• Pass four-foot straps I through the holes provided on the footrest and retain with the buckle clamps.
• To adjust the footrest, support the footrest, loosen the hand wheel and adjust for height.
SAFETY NOTE
The footrest should never be used as an aid for
mounting or dismounting the chair.
The footrest should never be positioned so that the
footrest hangs below the footrest tube.
Always ensure the lozenge on the rear of the footrest
is located into a slot on the footrest tube.
Fitting the Potty
• Alight the potty D in the grooves on the seat
underside and slide the potty into place. The
locking mechanism should automatically lock
in position.
• To remove the potty, hold the potty handle, lift
the latch and slide the potty out from the seat.

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Fitting the Pommel
• Hook the rear fl ange at the back of the pommel
Conto the front of the seat aperture.
• Hinge the pommel downwards so that the front
fl ange of the pommel clips over the ridged
detail on the front of the seat.
• To remove the pommel reverse this process,
ensuring that you unclip the front fl ange of the
pommel before attempting to unhook the rear
fl ange from the seat.
Fitting the Liner
• Lower the liner into the seat.
• Ensure the fl anges on the liner are located into
the seat aperture.
Fitting the Seat Harness
• Position the harness F in the correct orientation
in relation to the seat.
• Post the straps through the holes in the liner
and seat. (Two height options are provided on
the shoulder straps).
SAFETY NOTE
Firmly pull the straps back through the holes
to ensure the buckles locate securely in the
indentations on the back of the seat.
• The harness straps can be altered to fi t the
child by using the adjustment buckles indicated
on the diagram

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Unlocking the Seat
• A locking hand wheel is located on the
right adjustment leg of the Seahorse. This
is a secondary safety device that prevents
unwanted angling of the seat.
SAFETY NOTE
At all times when the seat is in a fi xed position
the locking hand wheel should be fi rmly
tightened so that it locates in the indexing holes
on the side of the seat.
Always check the child’s hands are clear of the
pivoting mechanism prior to adjusting the seat
angle.
• Prior to adjusting the seat angle, the locking
hand wheel should be loosened.
• Once the locking hand wheel is loosened, use
one hand to fi rmly support the seat.
• Place the other hand on the indexing plunger
and pull against the spring.
• The seat is now free to rotate to any of the
designated angles.
• To lock the seat, release the plunger and allow
it to spring into the required locating hole.
• Once adjustment is complete re-tighten the
locking hand wheel prior to using the device.
Adjusting the Seat Angle
The Seahorse has been designed to provide angular adjustment of the seat allowing the Carer to
orientate the child in a convenient position for showering and toileting.

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Assembling the Headrest
If you have purchased the optional headrest this can
be assembled to the seat in the following manner:
• Place a washer Oonto threaded hand wheel
M.
• Position a T-nut Nbehind the adjustment plate
on the back of the seat.
(Ensure that it is in the correct orientation)
• Fit the hand wheel screw through the plate and
loosely wind onto the T-nut.
• Place the headrest height adjustment tube into
the slot on the back of the chair and guide the
tube so that the T-nut locates into the tube slot.
• Tighten the hand wheel to lock the tube in the
desired position.
The Headrest has been designed to adjust in
three orientations.
Loosening the rear hand wheel allows height
adjustment.
Loosening the top hand wheel allows the
headrest to be moved forwards, backwards and
index to the left and right.

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Cleaning and Maintenance
The Seahorse frame and plastic components can be cleaned using a domestic detergent. Avoid the use
of abrasive cleaners and cloths, which will mark the paint work.
The seat liners and headrest should be cleaned with a mild soap solution. Avoid the use of products
containing chlorine, acetone or benzene, which will degrade the components.
The 4-point harness and foot straps can be machine washed at 900Celsius with a domestic washing
powder.
The Seahorse has been designed using materials which are corrosive resistant and where required self
lubricating.
Keeping the product clean, particularly where parts are moving, should be suffi cient to keep your
Seahorse in good working order.
Safety Precautions
1. Ensure all instructions have been read and understood prior to assembly and use of the product
and are kept in a safe place for future reference.
2. Once the Seahorse has been pivoted to the desired angle ensure that the locking hand wheel on
the side of the seat is fi rmly tightened before use.
3. Always check that the user’s hands are clear of the pivoting mechanism prior to adjusting the seat
angle.
4. Ensure that the footrest is never used as an aid to mount or dismount from the chair.
5. Always securely fasten the child into the chair using the harness provided.
6. It is recommended that a child should never be left unattended while using the Seahorse.
7. Under no circumstances exceed the safe working limit of 102kg.
8. Always apply the brakes once the chair is in the desired position.
9. Inspect your Seahorse on a regular basis (3 monthly intervals). Pay particular attention to the
harness straps and pivoting mechanism. If you are in any doubt concerning the condition of the
product, contact Unicare Health.
Safety Standards and EU Directives
The Seahorse complies with the following standards and EU Directives:
• Medical Devices Directive (C93 / 42 / EEC)
• Packaging and Packaging Waste Directives, (94 / 62 . EC)

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Parts List
The exploded drawing illustrates all the components that constitute a Seahorse Sanichair.
For ordering parts please identify the part number that you require and contact your supplier.
Framework
Part No Description
1 Large frame
2 Small frame
3 Height adjustment tube RHS
4 Height adjustment tube LHS
5 Headrest vertical tube
6 headrest horizontal tube
7 Footrest height adjustment tube large seat
8 Footrest height adjustment tube small seat
Moulded Components
Part No Description
9 Large seat
10 Small seat
11 Potty
12 large pommel
13 Small pommel
14 Large footrest
15 Small footrest
16 Liner large seat thick
17 Liner large seat thin
18 Liner small seat thick
19 Liner small seat thin
20 Generic headrest
Head Rest
Assembly
Components
Part No Description
22 Large harness
23 Small harness
24 Angle adjustment plate RHS
25 Angle adjustment plate LHS
26 M16 nylon washer
27 M6 screw
28 Nylon bush
29 M16 nylon nut
30 Nut cap
31 Small end plug
32 large end plug
33 D shaped end plug
34 Blue braked castor
35 Blue braked castor
36 Locking hand wheel
37 indexing plunger
38 headrest horizontal hand wheel
39 Headrest vertical hand wheel
40 Footrest hand wheel
41 M8 washer
42 M6 washer
43 headrest pressed plate
44 T-nut
45 Large foot straps
46 Small foot straps
47 Potty clip
48 Grommet
49 Self-tapping screws
50 Indexed boss
51 Compression springs
52 Tension spring
53 Self tapping screw
Footrest Assembly

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Seat Assembly

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