user instructions
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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 modied in any way.
• Do not operate the Airo 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 Airo 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 Airo 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 Airo 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 inate 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 Airo
compressor.
• Disconnect the Airo compressor from the Surfer Bather before transporting so as to avoid
accidental ination.
• 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.
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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
Retting 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
Specications................................................................................................................. 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 Airo 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 Airo Mk3 battery powered
compressor. PLEASE READ the separate
Airo Mk3 compressor instructions before
using your Surfer Bather.
A
C
B
F
E
D
Product Description
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4
AB
F
E
A
1
2
3
A
D
C
1
2
3
Installation and Use
Fitting/Adjustment of Backrest and Platform
Pad
• The backrest and the platform pad are
secured to the platform by means of plastic
lugs inserted into keyhole slots. Locate and
slide the lug into the slot as indicated (1 & 2
g. 1), press the locking tag down so that it
‘clicks’ into place (3 g. 1).
NOTE: The rear lugs on the platform pad do
not have locking tags.
• Fit the backrest hinges to the slots (A or B g.2)
NOTE: If the forward slots (B) are to be used,
transfer the two ‘blanking plugs’ to the rear
slots (A).
• Adjust the backrest angle by locating the
support bar in any of the three catches
(C g. 1). The backrest can be fully lowered by
releasing the support bar from the catches and
allowing the backrest to lie at.
• Adjust the backrest angle to the required
position and connect the buckle on the
backrest restraint strap (A g. 3). Tension
the strap in order to lock the backrest angle.
If the backrest angle needs to be changed,
unfasten the buckle before resetting the angle.
Re-connect the buckle and tighten the strap to
lock the backrest at its new angle.
• Fit the platform pad (D g. 1) by simultaneously
inserting the plastic lugs into the slots (E & F
g. 2). NOTE: The rear lugs on the platform
pad do not have locking tags.
To unfasten the plastic lugs in order to remove the
backrest and platform pad:-
• Locate the locking tag from the underside of
the platform and press it up (1 g. 4).
• Slide and lift the lug clear of the slot (2 & 3 g.
4).
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3
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PLEASE NOTE: The platform aps may become
stiff following long periods of storage, this can
be cured by fully opening and then closing each
ap, repeating as necessary until each ap moves
easily.
Fitting the Surfer Bather in the bath
WARNING: Ensure that the locking catches are
in the locked position before placing the Surfer
Bather in the bath (g. 5).
• Place the deated Surfer Bather in the bath
so that the rear of the platform is as close to
the non-tap end of the bath as it will go without
resting on the curve of the bath (A g. 6). Press
down on the Surfer Bather to secure the
base board suction cups rmly to the bath.
• Fully inate the bellows and check that the
narrow end of the platform has adequate
clearance, between it and any overhanging
taps (B g. 6).
WARNING: Always ensure that the suction cups
are correctly positioned and are adhering to the
bath before use.
To raise and lower the Surfer Bather
WARNINGS: 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.
• To raise the Surfer Bather, press ‘up’ on the
Airo hand control (g. 7).
• To stop at any point, release the ‘up’ button.
• To lower the Surfer Bather, press ‘down’.
NOTE: If the Surfer Bather platform rises after
reaching the bottom of the bath, press the
down button again and keep it held until the
remaining air is expelled from the bellows.
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6
5
Installation and Use
Unlocked
Locked
GAP
MIN
A
B
‘Up’
‘Down’
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1
2
To remove the Surfer Bather from the bath
• Drain the bath water.
• To aid removal from the bath, the platform
should be separated from the scissor lift.
Partially elevate the Surfer Bather and pull
the locking catch levers fully out (see g. 5)
to unlock the platform from the scissor lift.
Unclip the platform from the scissor lift (1 g.
8). Swivel the platform as indicated (2 g. 8)
to disengage the bars from the slots on the
underside of the platform.
NOTE: The locking catches must be released
before attempting to separate the platform from
the scissors.
• Lift the rim on each of the two large suction
cups on the base board to release the suction
between suction cup and bath (A g.9) and
remove the scissor assembly from the bath.
• The four small suction cups on the base board
(B g.9) will release their suction as the scissor
assembly is lifted from the bath.
NOTE: Never attempt to remove the Surfer Bather
from the bath without rst breaking the suction
under each of the two large base board suction
cups or damage will result.
A
B
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Routine Cleaning
After use, fully inate and rinse with clear water to remove soaps and impurities. The Surfer Bather can
be cleaned with a proprietary liquid cleaner or disinfectant; wiped dry or left to air dry - Do not dry using
hot air. Remove the foam inserts and launder the backrest netting and straps in accordance with the care
label instructions. The foam inserts should be hand washed in warm water with detergent and thoroughly
rinsed in clean water to remove all soap deposits. Gently squeeze the foam to remove surplus water and
leave to air dry.
The Platform Pad should be hand washed only, in warm water using a mild detergent, thoroughly rinsed
in clean water and then air dried (The surface of the pad can be wiped to remove excess water - do not
wring or put in spin drier) - Do not dry using hot air.
Disinfecting
All components should be pre-cleaned (with the bellows fully inated) by washing with detergent and
water and then disinfected using a proprietary sterilizing solution or any antibacterial cleaner. Rinse after
disinfecting - Do not dry using hot air.
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D
E
B
F
C
A
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Transportation / Storage
Disconnect the Airo compressor from the
Surfer Bather before transporting so as to avoid
accidental ination.
Ensure that the
Surfer Bather is clean and thoroughly dry before storing. Failure to thoroughly dry
the Surfer Bather before storage may result in a build-up of mould on the surface of the product
leading to a weakening of the fabric and consequential invalidation of the product warranty.
Store in a dry environment.
To maintain the Airo battery when being stored for long periods, put the Airo on charge
overnight every 3 months.
Disposal / Recycling
When the
Surfer Bather has reached the end of its working life, dispose of it at your local
household waste recycling centre (civic amenity site).
When the Airo has reached the end of it’s working life, remove the batteries for safe disposal
in accordance with your local council guidelines, and dispose of the Airo at your local
household waste recycling centre (civic amenity site).
Re-tting the Netting to the Backrest Frame
after laundering
• Insert the thigh support foam (A g.10) in the
netting lower pocket.
• Insert the backrest frame into the pocket of the
netting (B) and fasten the four buckles (C).
• Tighten or slacken the buckle straps in order to
adjust the tension of the netting on the backrest
frame.
•
Insert the headrest foam (D) in the pocket of
the headrest netting and if required, Velcro®
the headrest to the backrest.
• The chest strap (E) can be attached to the
Velcro® panel (F) as required.
Maintenance and Care
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To look after your Surfer Bather regularly check that:
• The bellows buckle (6) is properly fastened and that the bellows (4) are undamaged.
• The platform catches (2) are secure and undamaged.
• The air hose (5) is undamaged.
• Both large suction cups (7) are undamaged and secure.
• The four small suction cups (8) are undamaged and secure.
•
The relief valve (
14) is not blocked and vents air when the bellows are fully inated.
• That the backrest hinges (11) and catches (12) are undamaged and securely located within the slots.
• The Surfer Bather and accessories are kept clean.
List of Parts
1. Platform
2. Platform Catch
3. Scissor assembly
4. Bellows
5. Air hose
6. Bellows Buckle
7. Large suction cups
8. Small suction cups
9. Backrest assembly
10. Backrest Restraint Strap
11. Backrest hinge
12. Backrest Catch
13. Platform Pad
14. Relief valve
15. Base Board
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2
5
11
3
14
15
4
13
9
10
7
6
8
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Specications
Maximum user weight: 50 kg
Recommended Max. user height: 135 cm
Platform height (min/max): 8.5 cm – 48 cm
Backrest angle: From at to 70º
Platform assembly weight:
4.2 kg
Scissor Lift assembly weight:
5.5 kg
Total weight in carrying bag:
9.7 kg
Maximum Air Pressure: 0.35 bar
Max
62cm
Max 48cm
Min 8.5cm
Troubleshooting
Problem Remedy
• Surfer Bather fails to inate or will not stay at
the chosen height.
• Ensure that the air hose from the Surfer Bather
is connected to the Airo.
• Check that there are no kinks in the air hose
and that the air hose is not trapped.
• Check that the pressure relief valve is operating
properly.
• Compressor does not run when ‘Up’ is
selected on the hand control.
• Ensure that the air hose from the Surfer
Bather
is connected to the Airo.
• Compressor keeps stopping when trying
to inate the
Surfer Bather.
• Check that there are no kinks in the air hose.
• Battery State Indicator light ashing ‘Red/
Green’.
• The current overload cut-out has tripped.
Leave for 3 seconds to self reset.
• Battery State Indicator light ashing ‘Red’.
• The compressor’s internal temperature cut-
out has tripped. Leave the Airo for 60-90
minutes to cool.
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Symbols used in the instruction manual and Surfer Bather
‘Up’ button
‘Down’ button
Warning - Read the instructions before use
Surfer Bather serial number: ................................
Date of purchase: ............................. ...
Invoice/Delivery note number: ................................
Warranty
The guarantee is given against defects in material and workmanship and comprises piece, parts and
labour. The guarantee is not valid in the case of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, common neglect,
misuse or unauthorised alteration or repair by unqualied persons.
The following statements do not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. This product is sold on the
understanding that in the event of any defect of manufacture or material appearing within the warranty
period, the defect will be rectied free of charge providing that:
(a) Reasonable evidence is provided (e.g. purchase invoice, delivery note) that the claim is being made
within the warranty period.
(b) The defect is not attributable to accidental damage (either in transit or otherwise), misuse or
unauthorised repair.
Mangar International reserves the right to alter product specications and/or any of the information contained within this document without notice.
Type BF equipment (protection against electric shock)
Appendices
Surfer Bather Head Support - User Instructions
MI0164 issue 3
The Surfer Bather Head Support consists of a, U-shaped foam support with removable netting cover and a
netting strap which is attached to the Surfer Bather backrest and fastened by Velcro™.
To t the head support
• Position the head support, wrap the strap around the backrest
and secure tightly using the Velcro™ patches (A).
Note: the two narrow loop and hook strips on the inside face of
the strap (B) can fasten to the respective Velcro™ panels on the
rear of the backrest (C), in order to keep the head support in the
desired position.
To remove the cover from the foam
• Remove the foam and cover from the two pockets on the strap.
• Unzip the cover and pull it away from the foam in the direction
of the arrow, allowing the cover to turn inside out as it is
removed.
Routine Cleaning
The cover and strap can be machine washed to 60ºC and tumble
dried. Do not iron.
The foam should be hand washed only, in warm water with detergent and thoroughly rinsed in clean water
to remove all soap deposits. Gently squeeze the foam to remove surplus water and leave to air dry.
Storage
Ensure that the foam, cover and strap are thoroughly dry before storing.
Mangar International reserves the right to alter product specications and/or any of the information contained within this document without notice.
A
C
B
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that :-
The Surfer Bather - HSA0141
and its accessories
complies with:-
The requirements for Class 1 devices of the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC
Signed:
Date: August 2010
A. Barker Managing Director
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