Do NOT do the following
• Do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity of the unit – 375 lbs
(170kg).
• Do not use the Bathmaster Sonaris2 as a support to help you stand
or steady yourself.
• Do not use the unit on an incline greater than 5°.
• Do not operate the hand controller while the unit is disassembled.
• Do not use the Bathmaster Sonaris2 if metal parts of the connectors
or cables are exposed.
• Do not use the Bathmaster Sonaris2 for other uses than those for
which it is designed as detailed in these instructions.
• Do not allow children to play with the Bathmaster Sonaris2, its parts
or accessories.
• During assembly, use or cleaning, be careful not to put your fingers
between any moving parts, especially around the backrest.
• Do not modify or reconstruct the device.
• Objects (such as hairbrushes, etc.) taken into the bath must not be
allowed near the area of the lifting scissors.
• Do not store the hand controller near heat sources.
Charging the battery
The Bathmaster Sonaris2 is operated using a rechargeable,
battery-powered hand controller. Each hand controller is completely
waterproof to a depth of 1m. The batteries are charged using low
voltage rechargers, designed for the appropriate countries’ electricity
supply.
The hand controller must be charged prior to first use and whenever
it is low on power. New hand controllers should be charged for a
minimum of 1 hour prior to first use. Optimum battery capacity will
be reached following a few charging cycles. Charging the battery
should be done away from the bathroom and other sources of
water. The light on the battery pack illuminates when the charge is
low.
If the light is permanently lit, enough power remains for one
complete lift only. The unit will not lower into the bath. Do not use
the unit after the low-battery light on the hand controller has
permanently illuminated. Recharge it before use.
The hand controller is designed so that it cannot be charged at the
same time as being connected to the Bathmaster Sonaris2.
The hand controller should be removed from the Bathmaster
Sonaris2 if the unit is not going to be used for some time. All battery
packs are sealed units and batteries are non-replaceable.
The chargers are not designed for use with non-rechargeable
batteries.
Ensure that the connector (see Fig. 3) on the hand controller is
completely dry before plugging it into the recharger or the bath lift.
Inspect the charger and the power cord before each use to ensure
they are free from damage.
Do not open the handset as this will void the warranty.
Recharging the hand controller (see Fig.3)
To charge the battery, use the following procedure:
1. Disconnect the cable of the hand controller from the unit.
2. Ensure that the connector is dry.
3. Connect the jack plug on the cable of the hand controller with the
socket on the cable of the charger unit.
4. Connect the charger to a suitable mains socket. Charging is in
progress when the light on the hand controller is on.
5. Once charging is complete, the light in the hand controller will
go out. Then disconnect the hand controller by reversing the
sequence.
Preparing the unit for use
Before setting up, check parts for any damage in transit and that no
parts are missing.
Fitting the suction feet
• The suction pads must be free from dirt or grease.
• Take care to correctly orientate the straps on the suction pads
(straps turned outwards)
Fitting Side Flap Protectors (see Fig. 12)
• Screw the front suction pads and rear suction pads (see Fig. 1,
component 6) with the threaded end into the threaded holes on the
underside of the base plate.
Fitting Side Flap Protectors (see Fig. 12)
If the bath tub has handles, side flap protectors may be needed.
• Side flap protectors enable the side flaps to move smoothly up and
down without catching beneath the handles on the bath. Clip the
protectors into place on the handles with the short edges towards
the outside of the bath.
• When fitted correctly, they should rest at the bottom of the edge of
the bath. If necessary, they may be trimmed to length. Sharp edges
of the trimmed end can be removed with abrasive paper or a file.
Installing the bath lift
• Before use, ensure there are no obstructions or projections within
the bath that may prevent the frame from standing securely and
squarely on its suction feet. Also check that the lift can be raised
and lowered freely without catching under or on, any part of the
bath surface, the taps and adjacent fittings.
• Only set up the bath lift in baths which comply with the specifica-
tions found in the Technical Specifications section of these
instructions.
• You will need to lift the Bathmaster Sonaris2 and place it into the
bath. If you feel you may have difficulty or are unsure how to lift
correctly, please ask someone for help.
• Take particular care to avoid back injury when lifting the unit
into and out of the bath, by following safe moving and handling
procedures and by separating the Bathmaster Sonaris2 into its
individual parts.
• Make sure the bathroom floor is dry and free from obstructions to
minimize the risk of stumbling, falling and dropping the frame.
Placing the seat unit into the bath
1. Ensure that all four suction feet are fitted securely into the frame of
the Bathmaster Sonaris2 before lowering it into the bath.
2. Position the seat unit close to the bath to minimize the carrying
distance and the eventual lift into the bath.
3. Lift the seat unit into the bath and position it at the opposite end to
the tap fixtures. Ensure the backrest hinges are towards the rear
and allow room for the back of the unit to recline.
4. Ensure all four feet are in contact with the bath surface and are not
resting on a bath mat or similar item. Push them securely onto the
bottom of the bath.
Fitting the backrest to the seat unit (see Fig. 7)
1. Lay the backrest (without hand controller), face down, against
the seat unit so that the hooks on the backrest engage with the
catches in the seat unit.
2. Press the backrest lightly at the rear end so that both hooks latch
audibly and visibly into the catches.
3. Check that the drive mechanism is fully retracted into the column
(as shown in Fig. 9). If not, this can be rectified by connecting the
hand controller (see below) and pressing the “down” button.
4. Lift the front of the backrest and rotate until it is in the recline
position.
5. Ensure that the backrest is securely attached to the seat unit and
the actuator drive is located within the drive foot retainer before
operating the unit.
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