MDS80314MB (GPI269)
Revised: 06/27/12
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User Instructions
Safety Summary: The following recommendations are made for the safe assembly of the raised toilet seat.
WARNINGS:
DO NOT
assemble or use this raised toilet seat 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 raised toilet seat. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
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Certain toilet fixtures will prevent the locking raised toilet seat from working properly and/or will damage the locking
raised toilet seat. If the toilet bowl has on its top or inner ring any raised or protruding points or sections, then the
locking raised toilet seat should not be used.
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After assembly and
BEFORE
use, ensure that
ALL
attaching hardware is securely tightened.
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Always check to make sure that the raised toilet seat is properly and securely locked in place before using. Make
certain that the knob that secures the raised toilet seat to the commode is tight at all times.
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Center your weight on the raised toilet seat. The seat may tip if you lean too far forward to either side.
Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the raised toilet seat.
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The raised toilet seat’s weight capacity is 350 lbs. (159 kg.)
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Rotate the adjustment knob by hand only to prevent over-torque of the assembly. Use of a wrench or other tool will
break the screw assembly.
DO NOT FORCE
knob as this may damage the knob and/or the raised toilet seat.
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The Medline raised toilet seat is not designed for permanent installation. The unit should be loosened and retightened
at least once a week to ensure a proper fit.
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If, for any reason, a proper fit in installation cannot be achieved,
DO NOT
use and contact retailer where purchased
for return instructions.
Installation Instructions
The Medline raised toilet seat has been designed to accommodate a wide variety of toilet bowl types. However,
certain bowl types will require the removal of the existing seat and/or lid to ensure proper fit when installed.
1. Lift the seat and lid of the toilet.
2. Rotate adjustment knob of the raised toilet seat counter clockwise until the paddle is far enough
back to clear the inner rim of the bowl.
3. Place the raised toilet seat onto the bowl rim hooking the rear wings under edge of bowl. Check
that the unit rests flat on the bowl rim. The knob must be at the front end of the toilet bowl.
4. Center the unit on the bowl rim and push the back as far as possible with your hands.
5. Rotate adjustment knob clockwise to tighten. Turn until resistance is felt, then turn an additional
1/8” until snug.
