Invacare 9785-2 operating instructions Shower Chairs, Shower Chair Models, Accessories Warning

Shower Chairs

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

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NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.

WARNING

•DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

•All four leg tips MUST be in contact with shower/tub floor at all times.

•ALWAYS inspect the shower chair to ensure that it is properly positioned and stable before using. DO NOT use if shower chair is wobbly or unstable.

•Ensure that the snap buttons fully protrude through their respective adjustment holes.

•Check leg tips for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these conditions exist, replace leg tips IMMEDIATELY.

•Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the shower chair.

•The shower chair is not to be used as a transfer bench, transfer device or climbing device.

•Exercise caution when assembling the chair to avoid pinching.

•After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware and parts are secure.

•Ensure that all four chair legs are adjusted to the same height, and that all height adjustment buttons protrude fully through adjustment holes before use.

•ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.

ACCESSORIES WARNING

•Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accesso- ries designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invac- are products.

Shower Chair Models

MODEL	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT LIMITATION
91-2	Shower Chair	315 lb (143 kg)
96-2	Shower Chair with Back	315 lb (143 kg)
9981	Folding Shower Chair with Back	250 lb (114 kg)
9785-1	Bariatric Shower Chair with Back	700 lb (318 kg)
9785-2	Bariatric Shower Chair with Back	700 lb (318 kg)

Assembling the Shower Chair

NOTE: Not all procedures apply to all chair types. Refer to the chair type to verify if the procedure applies before attempting any procedure.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.

•For models 96‐2 (DETAIL “A”) or 9785‐1 and 9785‐2 (DETAIL “B”):

1.Put the shower chair on its side on a flat, stable surface.

2.Press the snap buttons on the back support tubes and slide the back support tubes into the back support brackets on the leg frame until both snap buttons are fully engaged inside the holes in the back support brackets.

NOTE: Two audible “clicks” will be heard.

Installing/Adjusting the Leg Extensions

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 and FIGURE 2.

1. Install the leg extension onto the leg (FIGURE 1).

DETAIL “A” - MODEL 91-2 AND 96-2

Back Support Tubes Snap Button

Back Support

Brackets

Leg

Extension

Leg

DETAIL “B” - MODEL 9785-1 AND 9785-2

Back Support Tubes

Snap Button

Back Support

Brackets

FIGURE 1 Assembling the Shower Chair

2.	Press the snap button and slide leg extension up or down to
	desired adjustment hole (FIGURE 2).
3.	Ensure the snap button protrudes fully through the adjustment
	holes of the leg extension.

NOTE: There will be an audible click when the snap button fully engages.

4. Repeat STEPS 1 ‐ 3 for the other legs.

NOTE: Make sure that all four legs are adjusted to the same height.

Leg Extension

Snap Button

Height Adjustment

Holes

FIGURE 2 Installing/Adjusting the Leg Extensions

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Part No 1145752 1 Shower Chairs