etac 74949 Hi-Loo/Supporter User Manual

etac 74949 Hi-Loo/Supporter

Product Information

Specifications:

• Supporter Dimensions: 600 mm x 490 mm x 365 mm
• Supporter adj. Dimensions: 620/513 mm x 512/336 mm x 365 mm
• Hi-Loo 6 cm Dimensions: 600 mm x 490 mm x 365 mm
• Hi-Loo 10 cm Dimensions: 600 mm x 490 mm x 365 mm
• Weight Capacity: Supporter – 150 kg, Hi-Loo – 150 kg
• Materials: Fe, Zn, Al, PP, PA, TPE, HDPE
• Minimum Required Space: 355 mm

Product Usage Instructions

1. Device Description:
   Hi-Loo is fixed and Supporter is raised toilet seats available at different heights. They are fixed and mounted on the toilet and can be used with one, two, or without arm supports. The arm supports are individually foldable.

2. Intended Purpose:
   Hi-Loo Fixed and Supporter is a medical device intended for the alleviation of or compensation for functional impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed to facilitate access to the toilet for people with restricted functional ability. The raised seat and/or arm supports intend to provide stability and support when sitting down and standing up before and after performing toilet needs.

3. Assembly:
   Refer to Figure E in the manual for assembly instructions. Make sure to follow the steps carefully to avoid any damage during assembly.

4. Maintenance:
   Regularly check the device for any loose parts or signs of wear. Clean the device with mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may damage the surface.

5. Usage:
   When using the device, ensure that it is securely mounted on the toilet. The user should sit down slowly and ensure they have proper support from the armrests if equipped.

FAQ:

• Q: Can I adjust the height of the Hi-Loo and Supporter?
  A: Yes, the Supporter adj. model allows for height adjustment to accommodate different user needs.

• Q: What is the weight capacity of the Hi-Loo and Supporter?
  A: Both the Supporter and Hi-Loo models have a weight capacity of 150 kg.

Thank you for choosing an Etac product.

To avoid damage during assembly, handling and use, it is important to read this manual and save it for future reference. You can also find it at www.etac.com. You can select your language via the “International” and “Local websites” link. Here you will also find other product documentation, such as prescriber information, pre-purchase guide, and reconditioning instructions. In the manual, the user is the person sitting in the chair. The carer is the person helping the user.

Device description

Hi-Loo fixed and Supporter are raised toilet seats, available in different heights. They are fixed and mounted on the toilet and can be used with one, two or without arm supports. The arm supports are individually foldable.

• Intended purpose
  Hi-Loo fixed and Supporter (hereafter also referred to as ”the device” or ”the product”), are medical devices intended for alleviation of or compensation for a functional impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed to facilitate access to the toilet for people with restricted functional ability. The raised seat and/or arm supports intend to provide stability and support when sitting down and standing up before and after performing toilet needs.

• Intended user group
  The user group for the device is based on the individual’s functional ability and not on a specific diagnosis, health condition or age. It is intended for individuals with a height of 146 cm or more, or a mass of 40 kg or more.
  Secondary users of the device are caregivers providing assistance and clinicians/technicians who set up the device.

• Intended environment
  The device is intended for indoor use at home environments or institutions and is suitable for use in bathrooms, but not swimming pools or similar corrosive environments.

• Intended application

  • The device is intended for short-term and long-term use and can be applied several times per day. The device is intended to be used in contact with intact skin.
  • The device is intended for refurbishment and reuse

• Expected service life
  The expected service life is 10 years. For com-plete information regarding the service life of the device, see www.etac.com.

Indications

Indication for use is disability, including, but not limited to, an individual with fluctuating balance issues, physiological and/or functional impairment, and/or a history of falls.

Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.

Warnings
Warnings describing a risk element for a specific action or setting of the device can be found in the relevant section.

• Heated devices can cause burns
• Ignoring installation or assembly instructions may result in injury.
• A defective device must not be used.
• Head trap between toilet water cistern and the vertical part of the arm support
• Do not stand on the device

Declaration of conformity

• The device meets the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
• The device is tested and meets the require-ments of the EN ISO 10993-1, SS EN 12182.

Pre-purchase information
Pre-purchase information can be found at www.etac.com.

Adverse event
In case an adverse event occurs about the use of the device, it should be reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority promptly. The local dealer will forward information to the manufacturer.

Customization
is everything that goes beyond the manual’s instructions and settings. Devices specially adapted by the customer must not retain Etac’s CE marking. Etac’s warranty expires.
If there is any uncertainty regarding the execution of the customization, consult Etac. A device coupled with another device may not retain either device’s CE mark unless combination agreements exist. Contact Etac for current information.

Overview

Device description

1. Content of the delivery
2. Seat raiser with lid
3. Arm support
4. Product label
5. Item no label

Symbols

Figure B

Symbols in the manual and on the device:

• 1. Warning, precaution or limitation.
• 2. Useful advice and tips.
• 3. Material for recycling.
• 4. Tools screwdriver
• 5. The commode must be securely anchored
• 6. Maximum user weight (see technical data)
• 7-8. Cleaning (see mainte-nance)
• 9. Product weight

Explanation item no label

Figure C

1. Product name
2. Product Description
3. Serial number
4. Item number
5. Date of manufacture
6. Barcode acc. to GS1-128 GTIN-14 and serial number*

The device’s date of manufacture can be read from the barcode on the device. The number 11 is shown below the barcode in brackets. The number combination after these brackets is the date of manufacture.

Technical Data

Figure D

Mounting

Figure E

• Toilet porcelain needs to be anchored to the floor securely
• For wall-hung porcelain, mount armrests before step 4.

Mounting arm support…………………….. Figure F

Mounting fixed arm support…………….Figure G

Height adjustable arm supports……….Figure H

1. Adjusting height
2. Adjusting width
3. Folding, fixing

Maintenance

• Clean the device with a solvent-free detergent which has a pH of 5-9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution. Can be decontaminated at max. 85°C if so required.
• Constituent materials are corrosion-resistant. 5-year guarantee against material and manufacturing defects. For terms and conditions, see www.etac.com.

Storage
The device should be stored indoors in a dry place at a temperature above 5°C. If the device has been stored for a long time (more than four months), its function must be checked by an expert before use.

Accessories

• Adjustable arm supports for Supporter
• Seat unit for angled Hi-Loo
• Crossbar
• Screw and attachment kit special Supporter
• Attachment kit

Contact Information

Etac Ltd.

• Unit 60, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
• +44 121 561 2222

Promefa AG

• Kasernenstrasse 3A 8184 Bachenbülach, CH
• +41 44 872 97 79

Etac Supply Center AB

• Långgatan 12 SE-334 33 Anderstorp
• +46 371 58 73 00
• info@etac.com
• www.etac.com.

References

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