ALWAYS lock the castor wheels when the chair is stationary. To do this step-on the lever that activates the
wheel locks.
DO NOT STAND or step on the footrest, as the chair will tip forward possibly causing injury to the User. The
footrests are not load bearing and are not intended or designed as a step.
DO NOT lean forward or sideways out of the shower chair as this may cause the chair to tip.
DO NOT wheel the shower chair down an incline without a caregiver who can control the chair during its
descent.
DO NOT use the shower chair castor wheel locks as brakes when travelling down inclines.
DO NOT position the Showerbuddy shower chair sideways on a slope as this could cause it to tip.
Important!
Although every effort has been made by the Showerbuddy team to ensure the stability of the Showerbuddy
shower chairs during use, it is important to recognize that the most dangerous part of using any shower
chair is the transfer. If you are unsure of how to perform transfers in a way that can be performed safely,
then contact a Physical or Occupational Therapist who is familiar with transfer techniques and options.
The wheel locks on the castors are designed to prevent the castor wheels from rotating when the shower
chair is stationery. These DO NOT and CANNOT prevent the wheels from sliding if the floor is slippery. A
slippery floor can be caused by dust, water, soap or any substance that doesn’t allow the tires (tyres) to
grip. Transfers should never be attempted with the Showerbuddy shower chair positioned on slippery
surfaces since the wheel locks can only prevent the wheels from rotating. It is recommended that transfers
be performed on clean, dry non slippery surfaces. When transferring onto a Showerbuddy Shower Chair
always lock all castors in their outward position (front castors positioned in the forward and out position /
rear castors positioned to the rearward and out position) for maximum chair stability.
Never use the foot rest to assist with transfers. This could cause the chair to tip forward. The footrest should
be folded away during transfers to provide unobstructed access to the shower chair.
DO NOT stand on the footrest as this is designed to provide support for the user’s feet while seated and not
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