Transfer Bench
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model Nos. 9871 (Vinyl), 9873 (Urethane Foam), 98070 (Composite)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact
Carrier/Invacare for further instructions.
SAFETY SUMMARY
To ensure the safe and proper installation of the Transfer Bench, these instructions
MUST be followed:
WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment 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 equipment - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
The transfer bench backrest and seat arm MUST be installed BEFORE using
the transfer bench.
DO NOT submerge seat pads in water otherwise damage to seat pads may
result.
Check rubber tips for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these conditions
exist, replace rubber tips immediately.
Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when
using the transfer bench.
Use seat arm ONLY to assist in transfers. DO NOT attempt to use seat arm to assist
in standing in tub as tipping of the transfer bench could result.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
The weight limitation of transfer bench (Model Nos. 9871, 9873, and 98070)
manufactured after November 1, 1999 is 300 lbs (136.1 kg).
The serial number (Date Code Decal), located on the underside of the seat, is
a 5 (five) digit identification and traceability label detailing the date of
manufacture, and arranged as follows:
XXXXX 1st digit signifies the last digit of the year.
XXXXX 2nd and 3rd digits signify the month.
XXXXX 4th and 5th digits signify the day.
Example: 91101 = November 1, 1999
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
Part No 1075940 1 Transfer Bench
SPECIFIC WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
Most tub floors are higher than the bathroom floor. Before using, ensure that
the two (2) legs of the transfer bench inside the tub are adjusted to the same
height and the two (2) legs outside the tub are adjusted to the same height,
so as to achieve an even height adjustment. DO NOT use if wobbly or
unstable.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is securely tightened - otherwise injury or damage may result.
INSTALLING THE SEAT ARM
NOTE: Before performing this procedure, carefully read and understand the Safety
Summary of this instruction sheet.
NOTE: The end rail is already installed on the transfer bench and must be removed when
installing the seat arm.
1. Remove the two (2) LONGER mounting screws and locknuts that secure the leg
frame to the end rail.
NOTE: The LONGER mounting screws are the ones that have more exposed threads
beyond the lock nut.
2. Position the seat arm on the side of the transfer bench where backrest is
attached.
3. Install one (1) LONGER mounting screw through seat arm and leg frame.
4. Secure seat arm to the leg frame
with the locknut.
Locknut
NOTE: Locknut located on inside or end
rail side of product.
LONGER
Mounting
Screw
5. Repeat STEPS 3 AND 4 for opposite
side.
6. Securely tighten all hardware until
a resistance is felt and all slack is
Leg Frame
removed.
7. Adjust leg extensions. Refer to
Adjusting Leg Extensions on
page 3.
End Rail
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE
SEAT ARM
Seat Arm
Transfer Bench 2 Part No 1075940
ATTACHING THE BACKREST ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before performing this procedure, carefully read and understand the Safety
Summary of this instruction sheet.
1. Position transfer bench upside down on a level surface.
NOTE: The backrest attaches to the end closest to the seat arm and MUST be positioned
facing the shower head and/or faucet.
2. Remove the four (4) mounting
screws that secure the seat to the leg
frames.
3. Position backrest onto the leg
frames.
4. Install one (1) mounting screw
through back support tube, leg
frame, and into seat. Repeat for
three (3) remaining mounting
screws.
5. Securely tighten all hardware until
a resistance is felt and all slack is
removed.
Leg Frame
Back
Support
Tube
Backrest
FIGURE 2 - ATTACHING THE
BACKREST ASSEMBLY
Mounting Screws
Seat
Seat Arm
ADJUSTING LEG EXTENSIONS
NOTE: Before performing this procedure, carefully read and understand the Safety
Summary of this instruction sheet.
1. Select one (1) of the nine (9) adjustment holes located on the lower leg frame.
2. Depress the snap button and slide
the leg extension up or down to the
desired height until snap button
protrudes fully through the
adjustment hole of the leg
extension.
3. Repeat for the other legs.
4. Make sure all four (4) legs are
adjusted so that the transfer bench
sits level inside and outside of the
tub.
Adjustment
Holes
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING LEG
EXTENSIONS
Snap Button
Leg Extension
CLEANING
NOTE: BEFORE using any cleaning products, test an area on the underside of the seat for
any discoloration or staining.
1. Use a mild soap or non-abrasive cleanser and water to clean the transfer bench.
Part No 1075940 3 Transfer Bench
LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL
LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary
from state to state.
Invacare warrants the transfer bench to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
the lifetime of the product for the original purchaser/user. If within such warranty period any
such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at
Invacare’s option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in
replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare’s sole obligation and your
exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.
If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product
shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s option. This warranty does not include any labor or
shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product.
Invacare’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to
such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write to Invacare
at the address on the back cover, provide dealers name, address, date of purchase, indicate
nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. DO NOT
return products to our factory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY
TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR
DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER
OPERATION, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR
INSTITUTIONAL USE; PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS
WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH
THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY
REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC
CONSENT OF INVACARE; OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES
BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL. SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED
BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM
NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/
PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Invacare Corporation
USA
One Invacare Way
Elyria, Ohio USA
44036-2125
800-333-6900
www.invacare.com
Canada
570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8
Mississaugua Ontario
L4Z 4G4 Canada
800-668-5324
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Part No 1075940
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