ALWAYS
lock the
Showerbuddy
shower chair 5” castor wheels when the chair is stationary. To do
this step-on the levers which 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
Showerbuddy
shower chair as this may cause the chair
to tip.
DO NOT
wheel the
Showerbuddy
shower chair down an incline without a caregiver who can control
the chair during its descent.
DO NOT
use the
Showerbuddy
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 repeatedly 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 in use. 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.
Transferring onto a Showerbuddy Shower Chair
– always lock all castors in their outward posi-
tion (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 rests to assist with transfers. This could cause the chair to tip forward. The footrests
should be swung away or removed entirely during transfers to provide unobstructed access to the
shower chair.
The fasteners – the nuts, bolts, washers – should be checked periodically to ensure that they are
securely fastened. All nuts used on your
Showerbuddy
shower chair are lock nuts. Lock nuts that are
removed for any reason should be replaced rather than re-used. Your dealer should be called to check
