Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
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FOOTRESTS (IF SUPPLIED)
Footrests are supplied separately to the main commode. Please examine your footrests for any visible
damage before use. If you see any damage or suspect a fault, please contact your supplier immediately.
In this case, please do not use your product as it may compromise your safety.
USE OF THE COMMODE
When moving always lift the commode by placing you hands on the tubular metal frame beneath the
blow moulded seat.
• Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to play with or use the commode.
• Do not rock back and forth or sideways when using the commode as this will cause excessive stress
and possible damage and failure which may cause injury.
• Do not use the commode outside the home or on uneven surfaces (such as in the garden) as this will
cause stress to the legs and possible damage which may cause injury. It is not intended as a wheelchair.
• Do not place fingers or foreign objects into any of the exposed tubular sections as this can lead to
serious injury.
• When operating the brake mechanism, do not stamp on the lever as this may cause damage to the
mechanism and possible failure.
• Not for use in the shower. Dry immediately if the Linton becomes wet.
CLEANING
A useful guide to decontamination is MHRA leaflet DB2003(06).
Do not use abrasive cleaners as this could damage the surface of the equipment. For cleaning, wipe with
a clean cloth soaked in detergent solution and wring out. Depending on the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions the solution may be heated.
Wipe all surfaces of the equipment and the cloth should be re-immersed periodically and the detergent
changed frequently. The detergent should be rinsed or wiped off using a clean cloth immersed in clean
water and wrung out.
To disinfect make sure the equipment has been cleaned and dried and then wipe over with a clean cloth
and a compatible liquid disinfectant. After disinfecting clean with clean water and dry.
When using detergent or disinfectants then please refer to manufacturers’ instructions and if unsure
then consult your local Infection Control Specialist for advice.
This equipment can be cleaned/disinfected by moist heat at 80oC for a minimum of 1 minute or
autoclaved at 80oC for at least 1 minute. After cleaning or disinfecting dry and treat all joints with a water
dispersing agent, e.g. WD40.
• Not for use in the shower. Dry immediately if the Linton becomes wet.
WARNING
Footrests are only for use to support the feet e.g. when moving the user over short distances. They
should not be used to stand on while getting in or out of the commode as this may cause a tipping
hazard. If the user whilst sitting on the chair has their feet on the footrests then they must remain
upright as to lean forward with their feet on the footrests will cause a tipping hazard. Please note
the footrests can be easily folded out of the way.
1. Remove the commode footrests from their packaging
2. You will see on each of the front legs of the commode frame about 150mm high from the castor 2
retaining lugs either side.
3. Take the footrests and align the holes in the inverted ‘U’ section with the lugs and lower down into
place.
3. Rotate the footrests towards the commode so that they clip into place.
