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Copyright Advanced Home Care 2013 Revised: 05/2013
Using your Commode in the Home
A Guide for Patients in the Home
Commodes
There are a variety of different styles of Bedside Commodes. Selection of the appropriate model
depends on the physical limitations of the user and the where it will be used. This instruction sheet
covers all three commodes listed below:
1.
Bedside Commode 9830-4
2.
Drop Arm Commode 6599
3.
XW Commode 6500-BHD
Instructions for the Bedside Commode 9830-4
Folding/Unfolding the Commode
NOTE: To unfold the commode, reverse this
procedure.
1. Remove the pail from the commode (Detail “A”).
2. Press the snap buttons on either side of the front of
the seat frame (Detail “B”).
3. Lift on the front cross brace of the commode
(Detail “C”).
4. Swing each leg inward (Detail “D”).
Adjusting the Height
1. Select desired height for commode by aligning snap button of
each leg extension with appropriate adjustment hole in leg
frame.
2. Ensure snap buttons are fully engaged into adjustment hole of
each leg frame and are at the same height before using.
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