Invacare Balnea H160 Manuel D'utilisation page 4

Invacare® Balnea
9 Intended Use
This product is intended to be used as a transfer and mobility
aid for using the bathtub (e.g.: getting in and out of the
bathtub).
Indication
Restricted or limited mobility (e.g.: legs and/or hips) or
having balance issues to stand up or walk due to transitional
or permanent disabilities.
There are no contraindications known when using the
product as intended.
The maximum user weight is 120 kg.
10 Setup and Usage
10.1 Installing the Bath Tub Handle
WARNING!
Risk of Falling
– Mount only to bath tubs with solid and suitable
sidewalls with a wall thickness between 75 mm
and 150 mm (Fig. 2).
– Dry and clean all mounting surfaces.
– Do not overtighten.
Refer to figure 3:
1. Clean all mounting surfaces at the bath tub.
2. Thoroughly dry all mounting surfaces.
3. Flip the lever upwards.
4. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to open the clamp
mechanism.
5. Place the bath tub handle on the bath tub sidewall.
6. Rotate the lever clockwise to close the clamp mechanism
until the bath tub handle holds in place. Do not tighten
too much.
7. Carefully push the lever downwards until it locks in place.
8. Check if the bath tub handle is securely fastened by
pulling vertically and horizontally.
To dismount the bath tub handle reverse steps 7 to 5.
10.2 Using the Bath Tub Handle
WARNING!
Risk of Falling or Slipping
– Before each use, check that the bath tub handle
is securely fastened and sits firmly. Readjust if
necessary.
– Do not jerkily tear on the bath tub handle.
Refer to figure 5:
Getting into the Bath Tub
1. Grip the top end of the bath tub handle with one hand
and carefully step into the bath tub.
2. Grip the middle part of the bath tub handle with one
hand and slowly lower yourself into the bath tub.
Getting out of the Bath Tub
1. Grip the middle part of the bath tub handle with one
hand and carefully stand up.
2. Grip the top end of the bath tub handle with one hand
and carefully step out of the bath tub.
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11 Maintenance
11.1 General Maintenance Information
This product is maintenance-free, provided that the cleaning
and disinfection instructions are adhered to.
11.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT!
– Clean by hand
– Maximum cleaning temperature 60 °C
1. Clean the product by wiping down all generally accessible
surfaces.
2. Dry the parts with a cloth.
Disinfection Instructions
Method: Follow the application notes for the used
disinfectant and wipe-disinfect all accessible surfaces.
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant.
Drying: Allow the product to air-dry.
12 Disposal
Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product
through your recycling facility at its end of life.
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