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SECTION 01: Intended Use
The Splashy bath seat is intended
to provide support for children with
disabilities who require head and
trunk support whilst using the bath.
For structure, safety and support, it is
essential that Splashy is attached to
the oorsitter base unit at all times.
Splashy is designed for children aged
between approximately 1–8 years old
and with a maximum user weight of
30kg (66lbs).
Splashy is made up of 3 main parts:
back rest, seat base and oorsitter
base unit. You will also receive a
support pack including a 5-point
harness and 4 x ‘bumper’ supports
for use anywhere on the seat where
support is required (i.e. head rest
or pommel).
The back rest, seat base and oorsitter
base unit should t easily and
securely together – see Section 09 of
this manual for further instructions.
Children should not be left
unattended/unsupervised
in their Splashy bath seat
at any time, as they could
be at risk of drowning or
injuring themselves.
We recommend that an adult
completes product inspections in
accordance with Section 06 of this
user manual to ensure the product is
safe to use. Firey Friends Ltd.
and James Leckey Design Ltd.
cannot accept any responsibility if the
product is used outside of its intended
use. If in doubt please contact Firey
customer services on UK 0800 318265
or ROI 1800 626020.
Daily activities tested and
approved by Firey Friends Ltd
and James Leckey Design Ltd are:
1. In the bath or shower
2. For water play activities
Use of Splashy outside the
bathroom, (such as the garden
or beach) should be assessed in
advance. Be mindful that Splashy
contains working oorsitter-toseat connections which could be
affected by small particles and/
or obstructions (such as soil, grass
or sand). If Splashy does come
into contact with any substances
that could affect the oorsitter-toseat connections, ensure they are
thoroughly rinsed after use.
Please refer to Section 04 for
Safety Information and Section 05
for further guidance on cleaning
and care.
Contents
01 Intended Use p.03
02 Declaration of Conformity p.04
03 Terms of Warranty p.04
04 Safety Information p.05
05 Cleaning and Care Information p.06
06 Product Inspection and Servicing p.08
07 Important Guidelines p.08
08 Re-issuing Firey Products p.09
09 Instructions for Use p.10
10 Sizing Information p.29
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SECTION 02: Declaration of Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd., as manufacturer with sole responsibility for the Firey
brand, declares that Splashy conforms to the requirements of the medical device
directive 93/42/EEC. Splashy has been CE marked as a Class 1 medical device.
SECTION 03: Terms of Warranty
The warranty for Splashy applies only
when the product is used according
to its intended use, following all
manufacturer’s specications.
A one year warranty is provided
with this James Leckey Design Ltd.
manufactured product.
Goods can be returned to us for
warranty, repair or replacement up
to 12 months from receipt. Once you
contact us, we will arrange collection
of the goods at our expense and, once
returned to us we will repair or replace
goods and return them to you within
14 days. In all cases, it is the customers’
responsibility to ensure the goods
being returned are suitably packaged,
preferably in the original packaging.
SECTION 04: Safety Information
1. Always read user instructions
fully before use.
2. Children should not be left
unattended/unsupervised
at any time in this product.
3. If using Splashy at the beach,
never leave your child
unattended near the sea.
4. Check that all of the Splashy
components are securely assembled
according to user instructions before
use. Splashy must be attached to
the oorsitter base unit at all times
and placed on a rm, solid, static
surface. Never use Splashy on a
sloping surface.
5. The maximum user weight
for Splashy is 30kg (66lbs).
This should never be exceeded.
6. Splashy contains parts which could
present a choking hazard to small
children. Check all components are
tight and securely fastened before
use – including toggles and straps.
7. Do not modify Splashy or use
components other than Firey
approved components with
Splashy at any time. This may
put your child at risk and may
also invalidate your warranty.
8. When using Splashy in environments
which may have soil/sand/grass or
small components, always ensure
that you clean out the oorsitter-to-
seat connections after every use to
prevent any obstructions.
For reconnecting oorsitter to seat
please refer to Section 09.2.6
9. After use, allow Splashy to dry
thoroughly before storing it away
carefully. Splashy should be kept
away from all direct sources of heat
including naked ames, cigarettes,
electric and gas heaters.
10. Clean the product regularly in
accordance with Section 05 of
this user manual.
11. Complete maintenance checks
on a regular basis to ensure
your product is in good working
condition. Splashy should not be
used if any of the parts are faulty.
12. If you are in any doubt about the
safe use of Splashy or the oorsitter
base unit, or if any parts should
fail, please cease using the product
immediately and contact Firey
customer services on UK 0800
318265 or ROI 1800 626020.
13. Any promotional items supplied
with Splashy should not be used
unsupervised.
Failure to follow these instructions
may put you or the child at risk.
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SECTION 05: Cleaning and Care Information
How to Maintain
• When cleaning Splashy we
recommend that you use only warm
water and a non-abrasive detergent.
Never use organic solvents or dry
cleaning uids.
• Do not machine wash or steam
clean Splashy’s foam components
as it may cause the foam to lose
shape and warp.
• We recommend that you do not use
any type of prescribed medicated
lotions in the bath water during
the bathing process as this may
contribute to the breakdown
of Splashy’s materials.
• Wipe the bath surface clean of any
residue or dirt before attaching the
oorsitter to it, ensuring the rubber
feet grip rmly to the bath.
• To remove sand/soil/grass or any
small particles that may be in the
oorsitter-to-seat connections, slight
tapping of the area will encourage the
particles to fall out. Rinse thoroughly to
ensure there is no build up of particles
inside the connections. For stubborn
blockages on the oorsitter, the latch
can be given a thumb push to remove
any particules and aid release.
• Should your bath seat come into
contact with salt water, rinse all
parts thoroughly with fresh,
clean water.
5-point Harness
The Splashy 5-point harness can
be removed and cleaned with
soapy water.
Floorsitter Base Unit
1. Ensure the bottom of the oorsitter
base unit is cleaned after every use
to ensure it grips onto the bottom
of the bath.
2. Soap and water can be
used for daily cleaning.
3. Do not use solvents to clean
the oorsitter base unit.
Splashy Foam Seat Base,
Backrest and Supports
1. Soap and water can be used
for daily cleaning.
2. The EVA foam covers can be
removed and washed periodically
to avoid a build-up of residue
and grime.
Splashy’s EVA foam covers can
be removed and washed every
few months.
1. The EVA covers are attached by
eight hooks. Two on the seat back
and six on the seat base.
2. Detach all hooks by hand
(do not use tools).
3. Wash using soapy water.
4. Ensure the covers are completely
dry before reattaching.
5. Ensure all hooks are engaged
when putting the covers back on.
If Splashy is being used
in environments outside
of the bathroom,
(such as the beach or
garden) it is important
to rinse it after every use
so that it is free from any
particles/obstructions
that could affect its
working mechanisms.
For reconnecting
oorsitter to seat please
refer to Section 09.2.6
Hook locations
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SECTION 06:
Product Inspection
and Servicing
We recommend that various checks
of Splashy are carried out before use
to ensure the product is safe.
The recommended checks are
listed below:
1. Ensure that the Splashy back rest
and seat base have been tted
securely together as detailed in
Section 09 of this manual.
2. Check that Splashy is xed correctly
to the oorsitter base unit and
ensure it is stable and secure in
the bath before placing the child in.
3. Ensure the 5-point harness and
bumper supports are securely xed
to Splashy using the toggle xtures.
4. Check the 5-point harness and
bumper supports for any signs of
wear or tear.
5. Check the buckles and toggles
for cracks or damage.
If you are in any doubt
about the safe use of your
Firey product or if any
parts should fail, please
cease using the product
and contact our customer
services department as
soon as possible.
For all service related issues
please refer to the Firey website
www.reyfriends.com or contact
Firey on customer.enquiries@
reyfriends.com
SECTION 07:
Important Guidelines
Ensure that Splashy is sitting securely
in the bath. Recline the back rest into
a mid-recline position for children who
can assist with transfers or are lifted
into the bath. Please refer to
section 09.5
Full recline should be used for children
who will be hoisted into the bath.
This should make transfers into
Splashy easier.
We would advise you t the 5-point
harness and bumper supports to
Splashy before you place the child
into the seat, however, they can be
adjusted if necessary once your child
is in the bath. Please exercise caution
and monitor your child closely whilst
alterations are being made to the
bath seat.
Lifting a child in and out of the bath
is an activity which could cause injury
to your back. We would recommend
you seek advice from you therapist
with regards to safe lifting (manual
handling techniques) of your child
in and out of the bath.
SECTION 08: Re-issuing
Firey Products
Ensure the product has been cleaned
thoroughly in accordance with
Section 5 of this manual. Ensure a
copy of the user manual is supplied
with the product. If in any doubt
about the continued safe use of your
Firey product or if any parts should
fail, please cease using the product
and contact our customer service
department as soon as possible on
UK 0800 318265 or ROI 1800 626020.
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SECTION 09:
Instructions for Use
09.1 Splashy Parts
09.2 Assembling Splashy
• We highly recommend that you
complete a ‘dry run’ with your
child in Splashy whilst wearing light
clothing to ensure correct placement
of harness and bumper supports.
• Make sure your bath is clean
and free from any residue before
placing the oorsitter into the bath.
• Your Splashy MUST be assembled
BEFORE lling the bath with water.
We recommend you ll the bath with
a mixture of hot and cold water to
prevent damage to Splashy.
• See section 09.5 for some guidance
on how to position the recline arm
on the Splashy.
Your Splashy will arrive
with the following parts:
1x Back rest
1x Seat base
1x Floorsitter base unit
4x Bumper supports
1x Groin strap & 4x Harness straps
Continued
The Splashy duck is
to be used under the
direct supervision
of an adult
09.2.1 Placement of
the oorsitter
The oorsitter should always be
placed on a rm, solid, static surface.
When placing the oorsitter on your
chosen surface, it’s vital that all
rubber feet are in contact with
the surface.
The rubber feet can be adjusted to
facilitate curved baths. You can do
this by rotating the feet clockwise
or anti-clockwise depending on
your required adjustment.
The rubber feet can be moved into the
narrower section of the oorsitter to
depending on the width of your bath.
You must ensure they mirror each
other. 4 or 6 feet would be stable.
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To connect the shoulder and
lateral straps, follow this diagram.
To ensure you are placing the straps in
the correct side of Splashy, the buckle
should appear as pictured.
09.2.1 Placement of
the oorsitter
Once the oorsitter is in place,
ensure the recline arm is set to
its highest position.
09.2.2 Assembling the
Splashy seat
Before attaching Splashy to the
oorsitter, the back rest and seat
base must be assembled.
Hold the backrest of Splashy up
vertically with the grooves at the top.
Use your other hand to slot the seat
base into the grooves on the backrest.
Flip the seat base in the opposite
direction to lock the connection
together. Once connected insert
the hinge foam ap underneath
the foam backrest cover.
09.2.3 Attaching &
conguring
the harness
& bumpers
To attach any of the support straps
and bumpers onto Splashy’s seat
base and back rest place the
relevant toggle through the hole.
Secure by turning the toggle
sideways underneath the seat.
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09.2.4 Conguring
5 point harness
Insert toggle of the groin strap
into Splashy seat base.
Insert the toggle of the
left shoulder strap through
the hole at the correct
height for your child.
Insert the toggle of
the left lateral strap
into a hole on the side
panels of the back rest.
Repeat the process
for the right shoulder
and lateral straps.
Once all the straps
are securely in place,
connect all the straps
together using the
buckle to create a
5 point harness.
The straps can be
fully adjusted by
releasing the clamp,
making the strap tighter
or looser depending on
requirements. Please ensure
the clamp is closed once
the strap has been adjusted.
09.2.5 Conguring
3 point harness
Insert the toggle of
the left lateral strap
into a hole on the side
panels of the back rest.
Repeat the process
for the right lateral strap.
Once all the straps
are securely in place,
connect all the straps
together using the
buckle to create a
3 point harness.
Do not adjust conguration from a 5 point harness
to a 3 point harness while the child is in the bath seat.
Tip – When happy with
adjustment you can thread the
remaining section of the strap
through the foam section of
the harness to keep it tidy.
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09.2.6 Fitting Splashy
seat to the
oorsitter
Lower Splashy with the seat base
at onto the oorsitter.
Making sure the seat base
is centrally aligned with the
oorsitter move the seat base
forward so the seat base slides
into the locking channel.
When the seat base locks into
the oorsitter you will hear a
click which will mean the lock
has been engaged.
Before attaching the recline
arm to the backrest, ensure
that it is at the highest setting.
With one hand on Splashy,
use the other hand to push the
button highlighted and slot the
attachment into the backrest.
Once attached correctly,
you will hear a click.
This picture shows what the
bath seat should look like
when it is fully assembled.
It is now safe to put your
child into Splashy.
Listen for audible click
when engaging both
seat base and seat back
to the oorsitter.
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09.3 Bumper Supports
Once your child is safely secured in
Splashy using the harness, you can
then secure the bumpers to provide
extra support.
The bumpers are being used as head
supports in this picture, however they
can be used as a pommel, anti-slide
support and/or leg guides.
If you feel your child requires
further support in Splashy,
extra bumpers can be purchased
from the Accessories section
of the Firey website.
09.3.1 Adjusting the
bumpers to
provide support
in various places
The bumpers can be used as:
1. Head supports – place a bumper
on the right and left side of your
child’s head.
2. Neck support – place a bumper
sideways at the nape of your
child’s neck.
3. Pommel – place a bumper between
your child’s legs (helps to prevent
criss crossing).
4. Leg guides – place a bumper on the
right and left side of your child’s legs
(helps to prevent them falling over
the side of the bath seat).
5. Anti–slide shelf – place a bumper
sideways on the base of the bath
seat in front of your child’s bottom
(helps to prevent your child’s bottom
from sliding forward in the seat).
Some children may nd sitting in
Splashy more comfortable if a
bumper is placed in front of the
groin strap.
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09.4 Adjusting
the harness
for washing
Remove a shoulder strap to
make a 4 point harness to
increase access for washing.
To remove the shoulder strap,
release the toggle from the
reverse of the backrest.
Remove a lateral strap to
make a 4 point harness to
increase access for lower
half washing.
To remove the lateral strap,
release the toggle from the
reverse of the backrest.
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09.5 Shortening lateral
and shoulder straps
In some cases you may want to
reduce the size of the lateral and
shoulder supports to t a smaller
child using Splashy.
09.5.1 Shortening
groin strap
In some cases you may want to
reduce the size of the groin strap
to t a smaller child using Splashy.
When your Splashy arrives,
the straps will look like the
diagram shown. To adjust the
straps to a smaller setting,
please follow these instructions.
The groin strap will look as the
diagram shows when it arrives.
To adjust the straps to a
smaller setting, please
follow these instructions.
Remove the highlighted section
of the strap from the foam.
Remove the highlighted section
of the strap from the foam.
Fold the thinner end of the foam
backwards and ensure that the
openings line up.
Fold the foam backwards to
create a smaller groin strap
and feed toggle back through
seat base hole.
Feed the straps through the rst
opening on the doubled over foam.
Once it has been pulled through
completely, feed up through the
second opening and pull to tighten.
Standard size
Standard size
Shortened size
Shortened size
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09.6 Recommended
recline positions
Upright position – if your child has
good sitting tolerance and trunk
control, they may be able to use an
upright sitting position.
Mid recline position – we recommend
that Splashy is placed into a mid recline
position if your child is being lifted into
the bath seat.
Full recline position – we recommend
that Splashy is placed into the full
recline position for ease of transfer if
your child is hoisted into the bath seat.
09.6.1 Using the Splashy
recline function
Once your child is fully secure
and supported, the Splashy recline
function can be used.
Exercise caution when altering the
recline angle. You should aim to
make this movement as smooth
as possible to reduce any anxiety
the child may have.
To bring Splashy in to a more upright
position, place one hand onto the
Splashy handle at the top of the
backrest for support, and the other
hand onto the green clip on the
recline arm of the oorsitter.
Release the clip and bring the bath
seat into an upright position that is
suitable for your child.
Fasten the clip on the oor sitter.
You will hear a click once
fully engaged.
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To remove the oorsitter from the bath,
gently lift the frame to release the
rubber feet.
If the rubber feet do not disengage
in the rst instance, do not use force
to remove from the bath.
Slide your hand under the feet
and they will release.
(Do not use tools)
Place Splashy on its side and detach
the seat base from the back rest by
bending the seat base back on itself
to release the hinge mechanism.
09.7 Removing Splashy
from the bath
after use and
dismantling
Release and remove the child
from Splashy and drain the bath.
See Section 7 for guidance
on how to do this safely.
To release Splashy from the oorsitter,
press the green button on the recline
arm and pull the back rest forward.
To release the seat base,
pull on the green plastic tab
and slide backwards, then
lift Splashy off the oorsitter.
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10: Sizing Information
Splashy bath seat technical information
Seat back rest height 610mm (24 inches)
Seat back rest width 385mm (15 inches)
Seat base depth 300mm (12 inches)
Seat base width 350mm (14 inches)
Floorsitter width 420mm ( 16.5 inches)
Floorsitter height 630mm ( 24 inches)
Maximum weight 30kg (66lbs)
Age range 1– 8 years old
09.8 Draining and drying
Always ensure that you wipe/wash
down Splashy before allowing it to
drain and store away.
The oorsitter can be wiped dry.
(Refer to Section 05 for further
guidance.)
For drying purposes it may be easier
to skip the last step in Section 09.6
and keep the seat base, back rest
and oorsitter as one piece as per
the example below.
Use the velcro
straps to keep
the oorsitter
at against the
Splashy seat.
Press the green button
on the recline arm and
pull backrest forward
to release seat.
Recline the backrest onto
the oorsitter as shown.
Fold recline arm
forward as shown
by the arrow.
For storing oorsitter when
not in use , please slide
recline arm down to lowest
setting and lay at as
shown on step 2 below.
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