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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the Ergolet Hera bath/shower/toileting chair. Please use a couple of minutes to read this
guide and familiarise yourself with its many advantages and functions.
The user
in this guide is the person to be bathed.
The carer
is the person who assists the user.
Explanation:
Important - special attention is required
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Note the intervals stated and the information concerning these intervals
Guidance concerning the technical handling
Guidance concerning use with the user
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERA
Before using the Hera ensure that all control and safety instructions in this User Guide have been studied and
understood. The Hera shower/bath/toileting chair must only be used according to this User Guide. All personnel
using this chair must be instructed and must also have read this User Guide.
This chair is designed for users with a maximum weight of
140 kg.
Always remember to take the users
personal needs and conditions into account.
Ensure that the chair has been correctly assembled and according to this User Guide.
Only personnel who have been instructed in the correct use must use the chair.
Any danger of squeezing or other hazard to the user or personnel must be eliminated before and during
use
Warn the user against smoking in the chair since the seat, back and neck support contain flammable
materials.
Under special circumstances a build up of static electricity can occur ( eg. using on a plastic floor or in very dry air).
These conditions should be avoided – the chair can alternatively be supplied with anti static wheels.
Never use the chair if there is any suspicion of a defect (loose parts, loose brackets etc.).
Daily check –
The carer is responsible for a visual check for apparent faults in the chair BEFORE use and also to inform the
manufacturer of any such fault.
The chair
- Ensure that there are no parts missing
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Ensure that there is no abnormal play in the weight bearing parts such as the seat, wheels, tilt
brackets, click locks etc.
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Check for signs of rust or other surface damage to the chair. The chair is manufactured in
stainless steel.
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Ensure that the frame has no fractures
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Ensure that the chair is at room temperature (seat, back support and neck support), the
temperature should be approx. 20 degrees and no higher than 41 degrees Celsius.
Accessories: - Ensure that all accessories are in good working order and that they do not represent
any threat to the safety of the user.
