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IVC™ Heavy Duty Shower Chair
Model Nos. 9780 and 9781
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Check
ALL
parts
for
shipping
damage.
If
shipping
damage
is
noted,
DO
NOT
use.
Contact
carrier/dealer
for
further
instruction.
WARNING
• DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand
the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel, before attempting to install
this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
• All four leg tips MUST be in contact with shower/tub floor at all times.
• ALWAYS inspect the shower chair to ensure that it is properly positioned and stable before using. DO NOT use the shower chair if
it is wobbly or unstable.
• The shower chair legs have suction feet. Check the suction feet for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these conditions exist, replace
them IMMEDIATELY.
• This product should only be used with tub floors wider than 16-inches.
• Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the shower chair.
• The shower chair is NOT to be used as a transfer bench, transfer device or climbing device.
• These shower chairs (models 9780 and 9781) have a weight limitation of 400 lb (182 kg) each.
• Exercise caution when assembling the shower chair to avoid pinching.
• For shower chair model 9781 - Ensure that the compression buttons on the backrest are fully visible through the notch on the back
of the seat.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
• Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed
by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
INSTALLATION WARNING
• After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all parts are properly installed and secure.
CAUTION
• The shower chair legs have suction feet. To remove suction, carefully pull up on the lip of the suction foot to release it from the tub.
If the suction feet are damaged, they MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Assembling the Shower Chair
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
Attaching the Legs
1.
Place
the
seat
upside
down
on
a
flat,
stable
surface
(floor
or
table).
2.
Position
one
leg
over
one
socket
in
the
seat
and
align.
3.
Push
the
leg
down
into
the
socket
until
it
is
fully
seated
and
the
locking
tabs
are
through
the
socket
tab
windows.
Refer
to
“A”.
4.
Pull
up
on
the
leg
to
ensure
that
it
has
“locked”
into
place.
5.
Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
4
for
the
remaining
three
legs.
Adjusting Leg Extension Height
WARNING
Ensure that the shower chair is level and stable before use.
To increase leg height:
1.
Rotate
the
leg
extension
tip
counterclockwise.
2.
Use
the
number
reference
in
the
leg
extension
slot
to
adjust
the
leg
height.
Refer
to
DETAIL
“B”.
3.
Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
2
for
the
remaining
three
legs.
NOTE:
Make
sure
that
all
four
legs
are
adjusted
to
the
same
height.
To decrease leg height:
1.
Rotate
the
leg
extension
tip
clockwise.
2.
Use
the
number
reference
in
the
leg
extension
slot
to
adjust
the
leg
height.
Refer
to
DETAIL
“B”.
3.
Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
2
for
the
remaining
three
legs.
NOTE:
Make
sure
that
all
four
legs
are
adjusted
to
the
same
height.
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Leg
Locking Tab
Socket Tab Window
Socket
Seat
Legs
Seat
Legs
Locking Tab
Positioned Through
Socket Tab Window
DETAIL “A” - LEGS ATTACHED TO SEAT
DETAIL “B” - ADJUSTING
LEG EXTENSION HEIGHT
Leg Extension
Number Reference in
Leg Extension Slot
Leg Extension Tip
