INVACARE H263 Lima Shower and Toilet Chair User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: INVACARE

INVACARE H263 Lima Shower and Toilet Chair

Product Information

Shower and Toilet Chair

The Shower and Toilet Chair is a mobile chair designed for individuals with transitional or permanent disabilities. It has a space-saving folding frame, height-adjustable footrests, and a toilet pan holder. The chair is intended for use in the shower and toilet areas.

Product General Introduction

This user manual provides information and instructions for the Shower and Toilet Chair. The manual must be read before using the product.

Product Warranty Information

The product comes with a manufacturer’s warranty in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions of Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from whom the product was obtained.

Compliance

The Shower and Toilet Chair complies with all relevant safety standards.

Service Life

The expected service life of the product is three years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance intervals, and correct use stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.

Limitation of Liability

The manufacturer is not liable for any damages resulting from improper use or maintenance of the product.

Product Safety

Safety Information

Before using the product, ensure that it is securely assembled. Refer to the user manual for instructions on proper assembly and use. If you need spare parts, refer to the local Invacare catalog or website for available options or contact your Invacare distributor.

Labels and Symbols on the Product

The product has labels and symbols indicating its manufacturer, lot number, European Conformity, maximum user weight, production date, and other information. Refer to Fig. 14 in the user manual for a detailed explanation of the labels and symbols.

Product Overview

Intended Use

The Shower and Toilet Chair is intended for use by individuals with transitional or permanent disabilities in the shower and toilet areas. There are no known contraindications when using the product as intended. Refer to section 8.1 for the maximum user weight.

Scope of Delivery

The product comes with a carton containing the frame with a backrest, toilet pan holder, and seat. Refer to Fig. 1 in the user manual for a detailed explanation of the product components.

Product Setup

Refer to Fig. 2-7 in the user manual for instructions on how to set up the Shower and Toilet Chair.

Lift the carton and the frame with backrest out of the transport carton. (Fig. 2)
Open the shower and toilet chair by pushing down on the cross braces. (Fig. 3)
Place toilet pan holder onto the frame by inserting the four toilet pan holder hooks into the four holes on the frame tubing. Insert the toilet pan from the rear side. (Fig. 4)
Position seat on frame and push down to lock seat onto frame. (Fig. 5)

General

Introduction

This user manual contains important information about the handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions. Invacare reserves the right to alter product specifications without further notice. Before reading this document, make sure you have the latest version. You find the latest version as a PDF on the Invacare website. If you find that the font size in the printed document is difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font size that is more comfortable for you. In case of a serious incident with the product, you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country.

Warranty Information

We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business in the respective countries.
Warranty claims can only be made through the provider from whom the product was obtained.

Compliance

Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working within the disciplines of ISO 13485.
This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 Class I.
We are continuously working towards ensuring that the company’s impact on the environment, locally and globally, is reduced to a minimum.
We only use REACH-compliant materials and components.

Product-specific Standards

The product has been tested and conforms to EN 12182 (Assistive products for persons with disability) and related standards. For further information about local standards and regulations, contact your local Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document.

Service Life

The expected service life of this product is three years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary according to frequency and intensity of use.

Limitation of Liability

Invacare accepts no liability for damage arising from:

Non-compliance with the user manual
Incorrect use
Natural wear and tear
Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third party
Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts

Safety

Safety Information

_ WARNING: _Risk of Serious Injury or Damage

Improper use of this product may cause injury or damage.

If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a health care professional or provider before attempting to use this equipment.
Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manual or instruction sheet supplied with this product or optional equipment.

WARNING: Risk of Falling

Do not use if defective.
Do not make any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the product.
Do not stand on the product.
Do not stand on the footrest.
Do not lift the product on the armrest/footrest.
Do not lift the product when under load.
Use only on level ground and indoors.

WARNING

Before first use, clean the product thoroughly.
Before every use, check the product for damage and ensure that it is securely assembled.

CAUTION: Risk of Injury

Non-original or wrong parts may affect the function and safety of the product.

Only use original parts for the product in use.
Due to regional differences, refer to your local Invacare catalog or website for available options or contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this document.

Labels and Symbols on the Product

A	Manufacturer	G	Lot number
B	European Conformity	H	Unique Device Identifier
C	For use on level ground only	I	Medical Device
D	Read user manual	J	Reference number
E	Maximum user weight	K	Product designation
F	Production date

The identification label is attached to the frame of the product.

Product Overview

Intended Use

Invacare Lima is a mobile shower- and toilet chair with a space-saving folding frame, height-adjustable footrests and a toilet pan. The flip-up armrest, backrest and the seat plate are softly padded, the seat plate provides a hygiene cut-out whose opening can be positioned in four directions. The product is also available as a 24″ wheels-model for self-propelling. This mobile shower- and toilet chair is intended to support personal hygiene activities with or without assistance in institutional and household surroundings.

Intended Users

Users are any adults and adolescents with restricted or limited mobility. If used without an assistant, the users must be able to keep their own balance.

Indications

Restricted or limited mobility (e.g. legs and/or hips) or
having balance issues to stand up or walk due to transitional or permanent disabilities.

There are no contraindications known when using the product as intended. For the maximum user weight, see 8.1 Technical Data (Fig. 15),.

Scope of Delivery

Frame with backrest
Seat plate
Toilet pan
Toilet pan holder
Footrest (2x)
Pelvic restrain belt plus screw and washer
User manual

Setup

CAUTION: Risk of Pinching

Take care during assembly.

Lift the carton j and the frame with backrest k out of the transport carton. (Fig. 2)
Open the shower and toilet chair by pushing down on the crossbraces l. (Fig. 3)
Place toilet pan holder m onto the frame by inserting the four toilet pan holder hooks into the four holes on the frame tubing. Insert the toilet pan from the rear side. (Fig. 4)
Position seat o on frame and push down to lock seat onto frame. (Fig. 5)
Insert the top of the outward-facing footrest p into the frame of the shower and toilet chair. Then slide and push down to lock in place. (Fig. 6)
Prepare the procedure for the other footrest assembly. (Fig. 6)
Position the two pelvic restraint belts halves on the seat frame.
Install the two mounting screws and locknuts q to secure the two halves of the pelvic restraint belts to the seat frame. (Fig. 7)

Usage

CAUTION: Risk of Trapping/Squeezing

Do not reach into the folding mechanism.
Do not put fingers between spokes or between wheel and seat.

WARNING: Risk of falling

Apply the brakes in parked position and for transfer

Unfolding the Shower and Toilet Chair

Open the shower and toilet chair by pushing down on the crossbraces. (Fig. 3)
Raise armrests for easier access to frame by squeezing the armrest release lever toward arm tubing and lift. (Fig. 9)
Place toilet pan holder onto the frame by inserting the four toilet pan holder hooks into the four holes on the frame tubing. Insert the toilet pan from the rear side. (Fig. 12)
Position the seat on the frame and push down to lock seat onto the frame. (Fig. 13)

The padded seat plates’ opening may be positioned in any desired direction. (Fig. 13)

Folding the Shower and Toilet Chair

Raise armrests for easier access to frame by squeezing the armrest releaser lever toward arm tubing and lift.
Remove seat plate from frame by pulling up on the seat.
Remove the toilet pan from the toilet pan holder.
Remove the toilet pan holder from the frame by lifting the four toilet holder hooks out of the four holes on the frame tubing.
Fold the shower and toilet chair by lifting up on the crossbraces.

Adjusting the Footrests

Lift front of footplate up until footplate adjustment pin disengages from hole.
Slide footplate to alternate footplate adjustment height.
Push down on front of footplate until footplate adjustment pin engages into desired pin hole.

Positioning Swing-Back Arms

Unlock the swing-back arm by pressing the arm release lever towards the arm frame.
Pull the front of the swing-back arm straight up/out of the arm socket and push back towards the rear of the shower and toilet chair.
To lock the swing-back arm, pull the swing-back arm forward and then push downward into the arm socket until an audible “click” is heard.

Using the Wheel Locks

Ensure the shower and toilet chair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
To engage wheel locks, push the wheel lock handle forward.
Disengage the wheel locks by reversing step 2.

Adjusting the Wheel Locks (Fig. 10)

WARNING: Risk of Injury

This procedure must be performed only by a service person

Loosen the two socket screws that secure the wheel lock assembly to the shower and toilet chair.
- ATTENTION: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 5 mm into the tire when engaged.
Adjust the position of wheel lock until 5 mm measurement is obtained for correct wheel lock adjustment.
Securely tighten the two socket screws.
Engage the wheel lock and push against the toilet shower chair and determine if the wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the shower and toilet chair.
Repeat the above sections until the wheel lock holds the shower and toilet chair.
Repeat the section for the opposite wheel lock.

Engaging/Disengaging the Castor Locks

CAUTION: Risk of Trapping/Squeezing

All castor locks are foot-operated. Do not operate the locks by hand.

To lock the castor locks step on the pedal until it engages.
To unlock the castor lift up the pedal until it disengages.

Removing/Installing the Toilet Pan

Removing: From rear of the shower and toilet chair, slide the toilet pan out of the toilet pan holder.
Installing: From rear of the shower and toilet chair, slide the toilet pan into the toilet pan holder front first.

Maintenance

General Maintenance Information

This product is maintenance-free, provided that the cleaning and disinfection instructions are adhered to.

Cleaning and Disinfection

General Safety Information

_ CAUTION: _Risk of Contamination

Take precautions for yourself and use appropriate protective equipment.

NOTICE: Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage the product.

All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be effective, compatible with one another and must protect the materials they are used to clean.
Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.) or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend an ordinary household cleaning agent such as dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in the cleaning instructions.
Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic or dissolves the attached labels.
Always make sure that the product is completely dried before taking it into use again.

Attention: For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term care environments, follow your in-house procedures.

Cleaning Intervals

_ NOTICE: _Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances smooth operation, increases the service life and prevents contamination.Clean and disinfect the product:

regularly while in use,
before and after any service procedure,
when it has been in contact with any body fluids,
before using it for a new user.

Cleaning Instructions

_ Maximum cleaning temperature: _60 °C by hand

Clean the product by wiping down all generally accessible surfaces.
Dry the parts with a cloth.

Disinfection Instructions

Method: Follow the application notes for the used disinfectant and wipe-disinfect all accessible surfaces.
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant.
Drying: Allow the product to air-dry.

After Use

Reconditioning

This product is suitable for reuse. To recondition the product for a new user, carry out the following actions:

Inspection
Cleaning and disinfection

For detailed information, see 6 Maintenance,. Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the product. If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the product.

Disposal

Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life. Disassemble the product and its components, so the different materials can be separated and recycled individually. The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging must comply with the laws and regulations for waste handling in each country. Contact your local waste management company for information.

Technical Data

Dimensions| H263| H273

(24” wheels)

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A| 1050 mm| 1120 mm
B| 460 mm| 460 mm
C| 165 mm| 165 mm
D| 570 mm| 680 mm
E| 460 mm| 460 mm
F| 475 mm| 475 mm
G| 1000 mm| 1000 mm
H| 780 mm| 780 mm
I| 580 mm| 580 mm
J| 210 mm| 210 mm
K| 325 — 460 mm| 325 — 460 mm
Height, ground to lower seat edge:

with holder for toilet pan
without holder for toilet pan

| ****

340 mm

535 mm

| ****

340 mm

535 mm

Width, cut out in seat plate| 190 mm| 190 mm
Depth, cut out in seat plate| 360 mm| 360 mm

Dimensions| H263| H273

(24” wheels)

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Total width, folded| 225 mm| 335 mm
Total depth, folded| 1050 mm| 1120 mm
Total height, folded| 1000 mm| 1000 mm
Ø Castors| 5” (127 mm)| 5” (127 mm)
Ø Drive wheel| —| 24” (610 mm)
Width between the 24” wheels| —| 550 mm

Weights| H263| H273

(24” wheels)

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Weight| 14.0 kg| 18.5 kg
Maximum user weight| 135 kg| 135 kg

Materials

Frame| Aluminium, corrosion-free
Seat plate| PUR
Toilet pan| PP

All product components are corrosion-resistant and do not contain natural rubber latex.

Environmental Parameters

Operating Conditions

Ambient temperature| 10 – 40 °C
Relative humidity| 15% – 93%, non-condensing
Storage and Shipping Conditions
Ambient temperature| 0 – 40 °C
Relative humidity| 30% – 75%, non-condensing