Mangar Surfer Bather User Instructions

user instructions

Surfer Bather

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Ensure that you read and understand this instruction manual before
using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual can result in damage and/or serious injury.

Please keep these instructions in a safe location for future reference

WARNINGS (Risk of possible injury or other serious adverse reactions)

• The Surfer Bather has been designed to be used in a conventional bath. Some types of corner bath
and ‘spa’ baths which produce multi-jets of water, are not suitable for its use, as the suction cups may
not adhere properly. If the Surfer Bather is to be used in a different bath from that in which it is normally
used, check for suitability of use and that the suction cups adhere properly.

• Ensure that the locking catches are in the locked position before placing the Surfer Bather in the bath.

• Ensure that any oil and soap residue is removed from the Surfer Bather and bath. Pay particular

attention to the suction cups and oor of the bath. Ensure that the suction cups adhere rmly to the

bath before each use. The suction cups may not adhere to the surface in baths that have been re-
enamelled or that have rippled or textured surfaces. Do not use if the suction cups do not adhere to
the bath.

• Ensure that the child’s limbs are well within the platform area before raising or lowering the Surfer
Bather.

• NEVER leave a child unattended whilst they are on the Surfer Bather.

• The Surfer Bather should only be used as a bathing aid, NEVER use it out of a bath. NEVER use the
Surfer Bather to climb in or out of the bath. NEVER use it as a step, stand or as a device for lifting

items.

• Do not use the Surfer Bather as a support to steady yourself when cleaning the bath or when
reaching into the bath to retrieve items, as doing so may place an uneven or unbalanced load on the
Surfer Bather causing it to become unstable.

• The Surfer Bather should only be used for its stated purpose and should not be modied in any way.

• Do not operate the Airo compressor in the presence of ammable anaesthetic mixtures with air,
oxygen or nitrous oxide, as these mixtures can create a combustible environment leading to the

potential for re or even an explosion in the presence of a spark.

• Ensure that when in use, the Airo compressor, the hand control lead and air hose are laid out in
such a way as to avoid any risk of tripping or strangulation.

• Do not allow children to play with the Surfer Bather or Airo as operation of the equipment in an
uncontrolled or unsupervised situation may lead to personal injury and/or damage.

• To avoid personal injury during use and/or damage to the equipment, keep animals away from the

Surfer Bather and Airo compressor.

Safety Information

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• Before each use, ensure that there are no obvious signs of damage or lose suction cups. If in doubt,
do not use and seek advice from your supplier.

• Remove any non slip mats from the area where the suction cups will be positioned.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, NEVER recharge the battery in the bathroom, outdoors or in a
damp environment.

• Do not use any other air supply to inate the Surfer Bather.

CAUTIONS (Risk of possible problems including device malfunctions, device failure,
damage to the device or damage to other property)

• Only recharge the battery with the Mangar International battery charger supplied with the Airo
compressor.

• Disconnect the Airo compressor from the Surfer Bather before transporting so as to avoid

accidental ination.

• Do not use bath additives containing peanut oil as this can damage the suction cups. If such additives
have been used, ensure that the suction cups are thoroughly wash and rinsed to remove residues.

Safety Information

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Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 2

Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 2

Cautions ......................................................................................................................... 3

Product description ......................................................................................................... 5

Intended use ................................................................................................................. 5

Standard product contents ........................................................................................... 5

Installation and use ......................................................................................................... 6

Fitting/Adjustment of backrest and platform pad .......................................................... 6

Fitting the Surfer Bather in the bath .............................................................................. 7

To raise and lower the Surfer Bather ............................................................................. 7

Maintenance and care...................................................................................................... 8

To remove the Surfer Bather from the bath..................................................................... 8

Routine cleaning............................................................................................................. 8

Disinfecting .................................................................................................................... 8

Retting the netting to the backrest frame after laundering .......................................... 9

Transportation/Storage.................................................................................................... 9

Disposal/Recycling......................................................................................................... 9

List of parts .................................................................................................................... 10

To look after your Surfer Bather ..................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 11

Specications................................................................................................................. 11

Appendices....................................................................................................................... 12

Symbols used................................................................................................................. 12

Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 12

Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................... 13

Table of Contents

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Standard Contents

1 x Surfer Bather platform (A).

1 x Scissor lift (including bellows and base board) (B).

1 x Backrest (including Headrest pad) (C).

1 x Platform Pad with rails (D).

2 x Support straps (E).

1 x Operating Instructions.

1 x Airo Mk3 compressor (inc. user instructions).

Optional Items

• Head Support (not shown).

• Pommel (F).

• Shower Tray Clips (not shown).

Intended use

The Surfer Bather is a pneumatically powered elevating bathing platform designed to assist in the bathing
of children. The Surfer Bather is particularly suitable for children with limited upper body stability. The
adjustable backrest, together with straps if necessary, provides full support.

Power is provided by the Mangar

International Airo Mk3 battery powered

compressor. PLEASE READ the separate

Airo Mk3 compressor instructions before

using your Surfer Bather.

A

C

B

F

E

D

Product Description