• The chair should be inspected upon delivery, any damage received in transit must be reported
immediately to Chiltern Invadex
• The chair should be inspected prior to each use and should be removed from use immediately
should any sign of damage be observed and a service call arranged.
• These products are designed for use as shower commode chairs, they are not intended to take the
place of a wheelchair. As such, in order to maintain the safety of users and/or carers these products
must not be used outdoors or to negotiate steps and stairs.
• Where the use of safety straps has been assessed and supplied, these must be used.
• The safe working load of 200kg (31 stone) must not be exceeded.
• The backrest and armrests must be used at all times when the chair is occupied.
• The swing out, removable footrests are designed for resting on, not for standing on, or full weight
bearing.
• Check that the wheel and castor fixings are secure.
• Self propelled models are supplied with anti-tip bars, these are to ensure user safety and must not
be removed.
• At all times when transferring onto the shower chair and when the chair is stationary, ensure brakes
are in the on position.
• Where this shower chair has been specified to meet the needs of a specific user, it should not be
used by any other person without a full assessment of risk by a competent person.
• Ensure the cross member clips are always in place before using the chair and that handwheels are
tight.
• The backrest fabric must be fully attached (clips and straps as illustrated)
and the backrest clips must be in place before use.
• Seat clips should be regularly checked for signs of damage, especially
where seats are regularly removed. The chair should be removed from
use immediately should any sign of cracking be observed.
Where there is any doubt as to the safety of the chair, it should be removed from use
pending inspection by a competent person.
Safety Considerations
Attendant & Self Propelled Models
This section should be read and understood prior to use of the shower chair. Failure to adhere
to the below can lead to serious injury. Should clarification of any point be required, please
call Chiltern Invadex on 01869 365500 prior to use.
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