Invacare 9670 Owners Manual

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Part No 1148079

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Transfer Bench

Transfer Bench

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.

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WARNING

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DO NOT install or use 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.

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The transfer bench backrest and armrest MUST be installed before using the transfer bench.

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DO NOT submerge seat in water otherwise damage to seat may result.

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Check rubber tips for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these conditions exist, replace rubber tips IMMEDIATELY.

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Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the transfer bench.

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Use seat arm only to assist in transfers. DO NOT attempt to use seat arm to assist in standing in tub, otherwise tipping of the transfer bench could

result.

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This product should only be used with tub floors wider than 18-5/8 inches.

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ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of this product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.

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Most tub floors are higher than the bathroom floor. Before using, ensure that the four legs of the transfer bench inside the tub are adjusted to the

same height and the two legs outside the tub are adjusted to the same height, so as to achieve a level seat. If the transfer bench has suction feet, apply

all suction feet to the inside tub surface. DO NOT use the transfer bench if wobbly, unstable, or not level.

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After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened - otherwise injury or damage may

result.

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The seat arm is NOT intended to support the total body weight of the user.

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Model 9670 only - Make sure that the compression buttons on the back support tabs are completely visible through the notches on the back of the

seat before use.

CAUTION

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If the transfer bench has suction feet, pull the tabs up to release the feet from the tub. Otherwise, permanent damage may occur.

Set-Up

NOTE: These instructions are valid for all types of transfer benches, although models vary.

Attaching the Back

Perform one of the following depending on bench type:

Model 9670 (DETAIL “A”):

1.

Push the tabs on the bottom of the back into the holes in the seat until the

compression buttons are completely visible through the notches on the

back of the seat.

Other transfer bench models (DETAIL “B”):

1.

Position the back support on the back support tubes and secure with four

mounting screws.

2.

Align seat support tubes with the four channel guides on the underside

of the frame and slide them through the channel guides until the snap

buttons fully protrude through the channel guide holes.

NOTE: An audible

ʺ

click

ʺ

will be heard.

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Attaching the Seat Pads/Seat

Perform the following depending on bench type:


1.

Position the seat and leg frames together upside down on a level surface

(snap buttons facing inward).

2.

Attach the leg frames to the seat with mounting screws.


1.

Position the seat pads and leg frames together upside down on a level

surface.

2.

Secure the end rail to the leg frame with the short mounting screws and

locknuts.

3.

Repeat STEPS 1

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2 to attach the other end rail on the opposite end of the

leg frames.

4.

Align the mounting holes in the seat pads with the mounting holes in the

leg frames and attach with mounting screws.

Attaching the Seat Arm

Perform the following depending on bench type:


1.

On the end of the transfer bench with the soap dish, remove and retain

the hardware that secures the seat to the leg frame.

2.

Position the seat arm against the leg frame and into the slots in the seat.

Thread the mounting screws through the seat arm, the leg frame and the

seat support. Secure all in place with two locknuts.


1.

Remove and retain the hardware that secures the end rail to the leg

frame.

2.

Position the end rail against the leg frame. Position the seat arm on the

outside of the leg frame.

3.

Secure the end rail and seat arm to the leg frame with two mounting

screws and locknuts.

4.

Model 98071 only:

• To install the seat arm, push the snap buttons on the seat arm and

insert into the brackets. Make sure that the snap buttons fully protrude

through the holes in the brackets.

NOTE: An audible

ʺ

click

ʺ

will be heard.

• To remove the seat arm, push the snap buttons in and pull up.

Adjusting Transfer Bench Height

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WARNING

Make sure that all snap buttons protrude fully through the height

adjustment holes in the leg extensions before use, otherwise injury or

damage may occur.

1.

Press the snap button on the leg frame.

2.

Slide the leg extension up or down to the desired height until snap

button protrudes fully through the height adjustment hole in the leg

extension.

NOTE: An audible

ʺ

click

ʺ

will be heard.

3.

Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the other legs as required.

Back

Seat Arm

Soap Dish

Leg Extension

Seat

Leg Frame

Tabs (insert into holes in seat)

Back

Support

Seat Arm

Back Support

Tubes

Seat Pads

Snap Button

Height

Adjustment Holes

End

Rail

Leg

Extension

Leg

Frame

Channel Guides

DETAIL “B” - OTHER TRANSFER BENCH MODELS

MODEL 98071

MODEL 9871

Back

Support

Seat Arm

Back Support

Tubes

Seat Pads

Leg

Extension

Height

Adjustment

Holes

Channel Guides

Leg

Frame

End

Rail

Suction

Feet

DETAIL “A” - TRANSFER BENCH MODEL 9670

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