Showerbuddy SB6c, SB6w Owner's Manual

Owners Manual

ShowerBuddy

SB6c & SB6w

INTENDED USAGE:
The Showerbuddy shower/commode chair is a medical device indicated for use by
persons with limited mobility who are unable to stand, walk and/or seat independently.
The device is specifically designed for individuals who require additional support and
stability during washing, toileting and other hygienic activities. It is a class 1 medical
device, which is intended to be used only as a seating option for toilet issues,
showering and bathing. Its purpose is to help physically handicapped people during
their hygienic activities. Any other use is prohibited.

INDICATIONS:
The device is specifically indicated for individuals who (because of the wide variety
of possible health problems) are unable to stand and /or walk and so they need an
assistance device to maintain some or all daily hygienic tasks.

CONTRADICTIONS:
This type of device must not be used by a disabled person alone. The user should
always be accompanied by a caregiver or assistance person. The device is not
recommended for persons with flaccid paralysis or other diseases that cause
serious body control problems. Such persons require special wheelchairs designed
for extra stability and support of the user’s body. The need for this type of specialty
wheelchair should be always estimated and indicated by a physician or a physical
therapist.

WARNING – Included in this packaging and fitted to the Showerbuddy chair are
small parts, plastic wrap and polystyrene packing that could be dangerous to
children under 5.

Keep children away from this device and do not let them play with any parts.

This Shower Chair is a Class 1 Medical Device designed to support people
with disabilities or users with reduced mobility during toileting and showering.

Exploded Parts

Parts List

Chair Assembly

Chair Operation

Accessories

24” Wheel Kit

Back Rest

Safety Restraint

Lateral Supports

Seat Cushion options

Cleaning and Maintenance

Safety Instructions

Warranty Information

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Contents Page

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500-042

500-296

SB6c ONLY

500-052

500-049

500-059

500-035

500-036

500-275

500-269

500-079

500-255

500-267

500-268

500-254

500-266

500-078

500-253

500-020

500-023

500-026

500-265

500-256

Parts List

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SB6w only

500-052

Wheelchair Main Bracket

Wheelchair Brake Assembly

Anti Tip Leg

Anti Tip Foot

24” Wheel

Wheelchair Axle

500-049

500-059

500-035

500-036

500-275

500-296

500-236

500-236

WW24 front caster leg

Step 1

Insert Caster Legs (part #500-296 Front
and 500-010 rear) into Leg Frame (part
#500-001).

SB6 caster legs differ between front &
rear. Ensure the correct ones are used

Ensure all push pins are set at the
same height location to ensure the
wheeled base is level and does not rock
when sitting on all 4 caster wheels.

Assembly Instructions

If you have purchased the SB6w model,
please refer to the rear wheel assembly
instructions on page 18.

Some factory assembly may have been
carried out for you, which may differ
slightly from the following instructions.

Step 2

Sit Seat Frame (part #500-021) on top
of Leg Frame (part #500-001) and
secure in position by screwing in 4 x
Fixing Knobs (part #500-078).

Note: This part may come
pre-assembled from the factory.

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500-010

500-296

SB6c only

refer to page 18 for SB6w

Step 3

Slide Back Rest Frame (part #500-042)
down through Arm Clips (part #500-

237) and into the Seat Frame (part
#500-021). Make sure that push pins
are fully depressed before inserting the
back rest frame.

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Step 4

Fit Left Hand Arm (part #500-043) and
Right Hand Arm (part #500-045) by
positioning the axle (smaller diameter)
part of the tube against the hollow tube
across the rear of the Seat Frame (part
#500-021) and sliding into this tube.

The Push Pin (part #500-269) will need
to be pushed in (depressed) to allow
the arms to be fully inserted into this
tube.

Once fully inserted the Push Pin will
“pop out” into the formed slot to lock
the arm into position. This prevents the
arm from being removed again without
depressing the Push Pin.

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Step 5

Note: This part may come
pre-assembled from the factory.

Fit Commode Cushion (part #500-020)
by positioning onto the Seat Frame
(part #500-021) and align the 4 fixing
locations.

Fix down using 4 x Seat Fixing Knobs
(part #500-079) and tighten.

The Cushion will have the Commode
Bucket Connectors (part #500-059)
pre-fitted at the factory.

Step 6

The Footrest Assemblies will come
pre-assembled from the factory.

To install these assemblies insert the
Left and Right hand Footrest Support
Tubes (parts #500-253 and #500-254
respectively) into the Seat Frame (part
#500-021) as shown on the diagram.

Ensure the location pins are seated
inside the location grove shown (part
#500-259)

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Adjust the Footrest height to suit the
user as shown ensuring that the screw
lock is fully tightened and the foot
supports are level.

Note: The Footrest to Seat Cushion
distance can be increased further, if
required, by raising the seat height.

To adjust the Seat Height adjust the
Caster Legs (part #500-296 front &
500-010 rear) by using the Push Pins in
the legs and ensure that the push pins
fully engage the height adjustment
holes evenly.

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