Hydraulic adjustable versions
Moving upwards
• If the less able person is lying on the shower stretcher, first
put the brake on the wheels and then move the shower
stretcher / dressing table upwards .
• The shower stretcher / dressing table moves gently and
evenly upwards as a result of tapping the foot-pedal (See
figure 7) .
• During use of the pedal, the carer will stand by the long
edge of the shower stretcher / dressing table so that the
carer cannot twist their upper body away from their feet .
• During the upward movement, maintain contact with the less able person .
Moving downwards
• The shower stretcher / dressing table moves downwards as
a result of pushing the foot pedal downwards
(See figure 8) .
• The shower stretcher / dressing table lowers under the
influence of gravity . The lowering speed can be modified by
keeping the pedal gently depressed .
• During the downward movement, maintain contact with
the less able person .
3.4. Water drainage
(Only for Stylex, Sirocco and Amfora with drip tray)
• Water is drained away from the shower stretcher via a drainage hose .
• Take the hose off the hook and direct it to a drainage point that is as low as possible .
• During transport, always hang the hose on the hook otherwise it may leak and drip .
3.5. Changing batteries
(only relates to electrical adjustable versions)
• If you hear an audible signal, the battery must be changed .
• The battery is housed on the sub-frame of the shower stretcher / dressing table,
against the operating electronics . The battery is located under the bed on wall mounted
stretchers / dressing tables .
42 | Instructions for use | Shower stretcher / Dressing table
Figure 7: Moving upwards
Figure 8: Moving downwards