USER MANUAL Kingkraft (Boris) Shower / Toilet Chair
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1. Foot Straps 18 Ankle Cuffs 19 Care and maintenance 20 Technical data 20 Manufacture 20 Warranty information 21 Page 4 of 21 General Information The Kingkraft Boris Shower amp Toilet Chair Tilt in Space is for use in the home and elsewhere It s anatomically shaped seat offers children and adults exceptional support It can be used as either a shower chair or a toilet chair and is available in 5 sizes When used as a toilet chair it can be placed over a conventional toilet or used in a freestanding position The chair has an adjustment controlled by a gas strut for the seat angle for active and passive seating The angle is adjusted by means of a foot pedal The seat height is adjustable Optional accessories include A head support is available which can be adjusted in angle and height to suit the individual user The angle of the knees and the foot angle and height are both adjustable and the foot support folds up To support the upper body a cushioned support table made from stainless steel is mounted on to a pivoting quick release location point on the frame For added comfort or pressure sensitive users a removable and washable rubber seat liner is provided Harnesses and straps are also available An example of the Boris Shower Toilet Chair shown with some optional accessories Page 5 of 21 Important Safety Advice The correct use of the product requires the Carer to have carefully read and understood these instr2. of the users needs by a qualified seating specialist such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist When using any straps or harnesses it is vital that the correct fixing points are used as the following pictures demonstrate Standard attachments and the use of straps and harnesses are detailed below If there is any doubt about the specification and correct fitting and use of the straps and harnesses pleases do not use the chair and refer to Kingkraft for advise WARNING Incorrect use of the straps or harnesses may lead to serious injury Seat Liner Page 15 of 21 Harness Harnesses are available in several sizes It is imperative that the correct size is used The harness must be securely fixed to the chair at the ends of the four straps to ensure it is safe and comfortable for the user of the chair The lower straps are fitted through two slots cut in the rear of the chair seat and are bolted to the main frame The two top straps are passed over the top of the chair and fitted through two adjustable clips fastened to the t bar This t bar is fastened around the headrest bar Harness Lower straps bolted to frame t bar to attach top harness straps Page 16 of 21 The two top straps are passed over the top of the chair and fed through the two clips attached to the t bar There are various tapped holes in the t bar to allow width adjustment of the top straps The clips must be
3. tightly screwed onto the t bar before the straps are fed though them Life the clip upwards to pass the stap though to the length required Press down on the clip firmly to secure the strap in the desired position Once the user is sat in the chair the two front clips should be secured to hold them in a safe and comfortable position These lower straps can also be adjusted in length A B A B Page 17 of 21 Lap Strap The lap strap is fed through the bottom slots cut into the chair either side see above Feed the two straps to the clips bolted to either side of the back of the chair frame Once at the desired length frimly press the clip closed to secure the strap Fasten the lap strap around the user once they are in the chair using the large snap buckle at the front The stap lengths can be adjusted Make sure the clip is fastened securely to ensure the comfort and safety of the user A A B B Page 18 of 21 Foot Straps Foot straps can be fitted to the foot support Providing slots in the foot support must be done by Kingkraft or a qualified seating specialist The rear straps are bolted through the rear edge of the foot support The front two straps are fed through the slots at the front of the foot support and the velcro fastens them to one another as shown above Once fitted the foot straps can be fastened over the top of the users feet using the velcro as shown below Exact design of foot tray
4. with slots in may vary Page 19 of 21 Ankle Cuffs Ankle cuffs can be fitted to the foot support through slots in the foot support Providing slots in the foot support must be done by Kingkraft or a qualified seating specialist The two straps are placed through the slots from the top surface and each are fed through clips that can be loosened to adjust the height of the ankle cuff A The ankle cuffs can be placed around the users ankles and a simple velcro strap can be fastened behind in a secure and comfortable position B A B Page 20 of 21 Care and Maintenance Like every technical product the chair requires regular inspection Check the unit frequently for rips or tearing breakage holes or lost parts and or non functioning parts Check all nuts and bolts are present and secured and any straps are in a good state of repair The gas spring should operate the tilt facility properly i e when the pedal is depressed the seat moves freely and when the pedal is released the seat locks securely in position Remove dirt and grease from the castors and check that the brakes are working effectively We recommend that a competent person who is familiar with the product undertakes the regular checks and the chair is removed from normal use when it is clear it is not functioning correctly or safely The chair should be cleaned regularly and as required A mild soap solution should be used Do not use a bleach solution To do so invalidates yo
5. Page 1 of 21 USER MANUAL Kingkraft Boris Shower Toilet Chair Model Serial No Delivery date 26D Orgreave Crescent Dore House Industrial Estate Sheffield S13 9NQ Tel 0114 269 0697 Fax 0114 269 5145 e mail info kingkraft co uk url www kingkraft co uk STCM ISSUE 2 07 08 Page 2 of 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this high quality Kingkraft product We ask you to carefully read through this manual before attempting to use the chair We reserve the right to make technical alterations at any time Please also make sure that each person and any carer who uses the chair is also aware of their contents and follows the instructions each time they use the product Please retain these instructions with the product keeping them safely for future reference We advise you to make a photocopy in case they become lost Yours faithfully Kingkraft Customer Service Team Page 3 of 21 CONTENTS General information 4 Important Safety Advice 5 Important Safety Instructions Labels 6 USER INSTRUCTIONS 6 OPERATION Adjustment of the Shower and Toilet Chair Securing the chair 7 Seat angle adjustment 7 Seat height adjustment 8 ACCESSORY OPTIONS Commode Pan 9 Head support 10 Foot support 11 Moveable Support Table Arm Rest 12 Abduction Wedge Splash Guard 13 Seat Liner 14 HARNESSES AND STRAPS Harness 14 Lap Strap 17
6. al a re assessment should be arranged between the client a qualified individual such as an Occupational Therapist and a Kingkraft Sales Manager Page 6 of 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LABELS Please note all safety labels on the chair before using WARNING Any person who is incapable of fully helping themselves must NEVER be left alone with the chair even for the shortest of periods User Instructions The product can be used as a toilet chair over a conventional toilet or freestanding with the toilet receptacle or as a shower chair Please observe the following Over the toilet Open the toilet seat Adjust the height of the chair seat to pass over the toilet bowl Remove the toilet receptacle from the unit Move the chair backwards over the toilet and put the brakes on Freestanding Simply attach the toilet receptacle on to the chair As a shower chair The chair is made from water resistant material and so can be used without damage with a suitable thermostatically controlled shower unit Page 7 of 21 Operation Adjustment of the Shower and Toilet Chair Securing the chair The chair must be first be made secure by operating the brakes on the four castors Foot operation of the brakes Releasing the brakes Warning The brakes only operate correctly on even surfaces Seat angle adjustment The seat angle can be adjusted anywhere between 5 degrees and 30 degrees To do this the foot pedal on the front right side of the frame
7. al inferior workmanship or construction The result of incorrect handling of the unit shall not be covered by the guarantee In line with the company s policy of continual product improvement we reserve the right to carry out improvements to the specification without notice 26D Orgreave Crescent Dore House Industrial Estate Sheffield S13 9NQ Tel 0114 269 0697 Fax 0114 269 5145 e mail info kingkraft co uk url www kingkraft co uk
8. es correctly The support table can be adjusted in height To do this both screws see below picture are loosened and the table is moved over the range of holes and the screws are refastened It is easier to remove the table first and then make the adjustment Page 13 of 21 Abduction Wedge Splash Guard For use when toileting Locate the abduction wedge pin into the location hole and push down firmly until the pin abduction wedge is held down To remove pull firmly upwards Warning After use both it and the seat surface etc should be cleaned and disinfected using conventional materials Kingkraft recommend Trigene please ask for details Page 14 of 21 Seat Liner For users with sensitive skin a removable seat liner is available This is a rubber liner in two parts and can be washed and cleaned with a soap solution and disinfected Kingkraft recommend Trigene Please ask for further details The cover fits into the seat shell and is secured by locating rubber buttons pushed through holes in the moulded seat Please ensure they are well secured When removing the cover for cleaning please ensure you do not use a tearing action but remove the rubber buttons by individually pushing them through the holes To do otherwise may damage the liners and void the guarantee Harnesses and Straps Optional harnesses and straps can be supplied with the Boris Shower Toilet Chair as an option These should be only used following assessment
9. see below diagram is operated The seat body requires only a light push or pull to move to the angle required When the desired position is reached the foot pedal should be released The foot pedal can be secured against unwanted movement by operating a locking pin on the inner side of the pedal Turn the pin until it engages If necessary light movement of the foot pedal will help the pin to engage To undo the lock the pin is pulled outwards and turned through 90 degrees Foot Pedal Page 8 of 21 Seat height adjustment The seat height can be adjusted in 25mm increments To undertake this the two locking nuts see picture below on the bracket between the seat and the frame must be removed on both sides The seat can then be moved over the range of holes and the nuts then replaced where required The nuts must be tightened The gas strut picture below right must now be adjusted in order that the seat angle is correct To do this completely remove the screw of the gas strut mounting see arrow and replace it in the corresponding position for the new seat height Warning Adjustment is only to be made with the seat empty Locking Nuts Gas Strut mounting screw Page 9 of 21 Optional Accessories Commode Pan The toilet receptacle is inserted from behind and pushed up to the stop limit Due to the tight fitting the receptacle is prevented from coming loose Warning After use of the receptacle bo
10. th it and the seat surface should be cleaned and disinfected using conventional materials Kingkraft recommend Trigene please ask for details Page 10 of 21 Head Support The head support can be adjusted in height and inclination to suit the needs of the individual user Height Adjustment Loosen screw A and adjust the height Angle adjustment Loosen screws B and C to move the head support Warning After any adjustment the screws must be retightened A B C Page 11 of 21 Foot Support The foot support allows adjustability of the knee and foot angle and height For ease of getting in and out of the seat the foot support folds away Height adjustment Loosen screws A and adjust the height Knee angle adjustment Loosen the clamp lever B Foot angle adjustment First loosen the counter nut C then the adjustment screw D is screwed out and the counter nut refixed Warning After any adjustment all screws and the clamp lever must be made secure again A B C D Page 12 of 21 Movable Support Table Arm Rest To move the support table for example to make it easier to get in and out of the chair the pull lock see arrow is pulled and the table can swing on it s support bracket to the left side of the frame or it can be removed completely lift out of pivoting bracket When swinging the table back please ensure it engag
11. uctions and to have tried the product first without a User The user must never be left unattended in the chair The product must be used with care The product is not intended for the transport of people Please observe the limits for the maximum weight of the User This is to be found in the Technical Data sheet Whilst the chair is being adjusted the user must be kept away from moving parts Do not use this product if you suspect it is faulty or broken Contact Kingkraft Ltd Use this product only on level floors The whole Boris Shower Toilet Chair is modular and the tool kit provided with the product and should only be used by competent persons qualified professionals for adjustment only not for removal of items specified supplied The Product is intended for use only with the correct Kingkraft specified accessories Kingkraft recommend the chair is cleaned with a non abrasive cleaning solution Please see separate cleaning information The chair should be serviced at least once per year or more frequently if subjected to heavy use by Kingkraft Ltd or a competent person Advice is available from Kingkraft Ltd The Kingkraft Boris Shower Toilet Chair is intended for showering and toileting only and it is not expected that a user will spend extended periods in the chair at any one time If any optional accessories are not satisfying the needs of the client or require remov
12. ur guarantee Use a recommended disinfection solution with the chair Kingkraft recommend Trigene Details are available from Kingkraft Follow the instructions on the bottle for the correct dilution The chair should be rinsed in plain water after cleaning and disinfection Advice Do not use any aggressive cleaning materials or hard brushes To do so may invalidate your guarantee Technical Data Material See manufacture Dimensions Size 0 XS Size 1 S Size 2 M Size 3 L Size 4 XL Seat width front 310 360 410 460 510 Seat width rear 260 310 360 410 460 Seat depth 310 360 410 460 480 Height of back 460 510 560 610 630 Seat angle 5 to 30 5 to 30 5 to 30 5 to 30 5 to 30 Toilet height clearance 470 590 470 590 470 590 470 590 470 590 Total width 570 620 670 720 750 Total length 720 770 770 770 770 Max lower leg length 380 380 480 480 480 Maximum load 60Kg 80Kg 100Kg 100Kg 100Kg All dimensions in mm This product is designed to conform with EC guidelines 93 42 EWG Manufacture The seat is made from a UV resistant extruded PE plastic Metal framework and component parts are stainless steel The blue seat tubular frame is powder coated steel Page 21 of 21 Guarantee The Kingkraft Boris Shower amp Toilet Chair with it s accessories are guaranteed in the UK for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery against defects arising from faulty materi
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