Koala Kare KB311-SSWM Surface-Mounted Baby Changing Station Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Koala Kare
Table of Contents
Koala Kare Products
Installation & Operations Instructions
KB311-SSWM
Surface-Mounted
Baby Changing Station
KB311-SSWM Surface-Mounted Baby Changing Station
Important. Retain for future reference. Read carefully.
The KB311 Baby Changing Stations have been designed to meet the following
applicable provisions of the 2010 ADA Standards (ADAS) and the 2009/2017
International Code Council (ICC) A117.1 Standards when properly installed and
maintained. To comply with these accessibility requirements the unit must be
installed in a compliant location and height in accordance with the
installation instructions.
You are responsible for the safe operation of this unit.
Please Note
To assure proper installation, it is suggested that a qualified person or carpenter install the Koala Baby Changing Station. Koala Kare Products will not be responsible if the station is not installed properly. Koala Baby Changing Stations have been tested to hold a substantially static load. The unit must be attached to a permanent wall that is capable of holding a substantial load. The maximum recommended total weight for this baby changing station is 11kg. Excessive weight may cause a hazardous or unstable condition to exist.
Inspection Criteria
A properly maintained baby changing station:
- Opens and closes smoothly.
- Has a functioning strap and buckle. The strap is held firmly in place when the buckle is depressed over it.
- Offers parents liners through a fully stocked liner dispenser. (Dispenser built into the unit.)
- Provides a clean, convenient place for customers to attend to their children.
Restraint System
Check the strap by releasing the lever on the buckle and pulling one end of the strap up through the bottom of the buckle, depressing the lever when the strap is tight. Give the strap a tug in the horizontal direction away from the buckle, checking that the strap remains in place beneath the buckle. To loosen the strap, release the lever and pull the strap from the bottom of the buckle.
EN 12221:2008+A1:2013
WARNING: Do not leave the child unattended.
All assembly fittings shall always be correctly tightened and checked
regularly.
Be aware of the risk of an open fire and other sources of strong heat, such as
electric bar fires, gas fires, etc. in the near vicinity of the changing unit.
Do not leave the child unattended. The changing unit is intended for infants
aged up to 12 months, with a maximum weight of 11kg. Do not use changing units
if any parts are broken or missing.
A changing pad is not required for this product. Additional or replacement
parts shall only be obtained from the manufacturer or distributor. The unit
should be cleaned once or more days with a clean nylon brush and spray
disinfectant.
Replacement Parts
For a list of replacement parts for this product, (such as straps, shocks and
labels) please visit www.koalabear.com.
Replacement parts and additional liners can be purchased from your local
distributor or direct from Koala at
www.koalabear.com.
Tools Needed
Hardware Provided
Step 1:
- Be sure to wear safety gloves to protect your hands from the product’s exposed metal edge.
- Remove the handle and bag hook from the packaging and set to one side.
- For Masonry or Tile over Stud Wall: Use a 1/4″ (6mm) masonry drill bit for the pilot hole until you hit the stud. Change the bit to a 1/8″ (3mm) regular drill bit.
- For walls with Metal Studs, Concrete Block: If the wall has wood studs that are not on 16″ (40.6 cm) centers, has metal studs or an underlying surface of concrete block, you may have to purchase toggles before installing. You must allow a minimum clearance inside wall space for toggles to turn depending on the toggles used. Follow toggle manufacturers instructions for installation.
Step 2:
- Remove the main unit from the flange by lifting it out and set to one side, face down on a protected flat surface. Fig. 1
- Lift the flange out of the skirt and set to one side.
Fig. 2
Step 3:
- Measure up the wall 64 3/8″ (1635mm) and mark the desired mounting location on the wall stud center. Fig. 3
- Measure across 16″ (406mm) and use a level to mark for the second mounting location. The skirt has two hangers set on 16″ (406mm) centers for easy installation.
- Predrill and screw in the provided mounting screws, make sure to leave ~1/8″ (3mm) of the thread exposed.
- Position the hangers over the screws and hang the skirt. Make sure to check it is level before securing the mounting screws.
Step 4:
- Take the flange and position it inside the skirt. Make sure the mounting holes are towards the floor. The flange should be centered inside the skirt.
- Use the mounting holes to mark and predrill for the mounting screws. Screw in the top two screws, and make sure you leave ~1/4″ (6mm) of thread exposed for hanging the main unit. Fig. 4
Step 5:
- Open the main unit by pulling up the frame and remove the plastic liner dispenser. Set it to one side. Fig. 5
- Lift the unit into the flange locating the key-holed mounting holes over the mounting screws. Fig. 6 This may be easier with the assistance of a second person.
Step 6:
- Secure the unit through the remaining mounting holes with the provided mounting screws. Fig. 7
- Tighten the upper mounting screws.
Step 7:
- With the unit open take the liner dispenser and position it over the exposed metal frame in the center of the flange.
- Use the provided key to open the liner dispenser. This will provide access to the four mounting holes.
- Use the provided hardware to secure the liner dispenser to the metal frame. Fig. 8
- Lock the liner dispenser and close the unit.
Step 8:
- Take the provided handle and position it over the handle mounting studs.
- Use provided Allen wrench to tighten the set screws in the handle, securing it to the handle mounting studs. Fig. 9
Step 9:
- Test the unit by opening and closing it multiple times, ensuring it opens and closes smoothly.
- Remove the protective film from the surface of the unit.
Step 10:
- To install the bag hook, measure up 44″ (1118mm) from the finished floor in the desired location and mark the wall.
- Position the bag hook on the wall so that the top of the mounting plate is level with the 44″ (1118mm) mark.
- Position the bag hook over a wall stud for optimal strength.
- Mark then predrill the mounting holes. Fig. 10
- Use the provided screws to secure the bag hook in position, then take the escutcheon plate and screw it over the mounting plate to cover the mounting screws. Fig. 11
Scan the QR code to view the installation video and to find product resources. Also available at: www.koalabear.com/product- catalog/kb311-sswm/
Koala Kare Products
A Division of Bobrick
6982 South Quentin Street, Centennial, CO 80112-3945
Main: 303.539.8300 | Toll Free: 888.733.3456 | Fax: 303.539.8399
Website: koalabear.com | Email:
customerservice@koalabear.com
©2021 Koala Kare Products, P/N 311-62 KB311-SSWM-EN. May 2021
References
- Home Page - Koala Kare Products Baby Changing Stations and Seating
- Home Page - Koala Kare Products Baby Changing Stations and Seating
- KB311-SSWM Vertical Stainless Steel Recessed-Mounted