INVACARE H160 Bath Tub Handle User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: INVACARE

INVACARE H160 Bath Tub Handle User Manual

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 unauthorised alterations or modifications to the product.
Do not use the product as sports equipment or climbing aid.

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 catalogue or website for available options or contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this document.

Labels and Symbols on the Product

Identification Label (Fig. 6)

A	Manufacturer	F	Medical Device
B	European Conformity	G	Lot number
C	Read user manual	H	Reference number
D	Maximum user weight	I	Product designation
E	Production date

The identification label is attached to the fixing bracket.

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.

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.

Scope of Delivery (Fig. 1)

A Bath tub handle H160
B User manual

Fig.1

Product Description

Invacare® H160 is a plastic grab bar to be installed on the bathtub rim with a clamping mechanism at its base.

Intended Use

This product is intended to be used as a transfer and mobility aid for using the bathtub (e.g.: getting in and out of the bathtub).

Indication

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.

The maximum user weight is 120 kg.

Setup and Usage

Installing the Bath Tub Handle

WARNING!

Risk of Falling

Mount only to bath tubs with solid and suitable sidewalls with a wall thickness between 75 mm and 150 mm (Fig. 2).
Dry and clean all mounting surfaces.
Do not overtighten.

Refer to figure 3:

Clean all mounting surfaces at the bath tub.
Thoroughly dry all mounting surfaces.
Flip the lever upwards.
Rotate the lever counterclockwise to open the clamp mechanism.
Place the bath tub handle on the bath tub sidewall.
Rotate the lever clockwise to close the clamp mechanism until the bath tub handle holds in place. Do not tighten too much.
Carefully push the lever downwards until it locks in place.
Check if the bath tub handle is securely fastened by pulling vertically and horizontally.

To dismount the bath tub handle reverse steps 7 to 5.

Using the Bath Tub Handle

WARNING!

Risk of Falling or Slipping

Before each use, check that the bath tub handle is securely fastened and sits firmly. Readjust if necessary.
Do not jerkily tear on the bath tub handle.

Refer to figure 5:

Getting into the Bath Tub

Grip the top end of the bath tub handle with one hand and carefully step into the bath tub.
Grip the middle part of the bath tub handle with one hand and slowly lower yourself into the bath tub.

Getting out of the Bath Tub

Grip the middle part of the bath tub handle with one hand and carefully stand up.
Grip the top end of the bath tub handle with one hand and carefully step out of the bath tub.

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.

IMPORTANT!

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.

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

Cleaning Intervals

IMPORTANT!

Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances smooth operation, increases the service life and prevents contamination.

Clean and disinfect the product

regularly while it is 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

IMPORTANT!

Clean by hand
Maximum cleaning temperature 60 °C

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

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.

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 11 Maintenance, page 4 . Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the product.

If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse the product.

Technical Data (Fig. 4)

Dimensions

A| 215 mm| Ⓓ| 405 mm
B| 170 mm| E| 75 – 150 mm
C| 550 mm| F| 250 mm
Weights

H160| 2.2 kg
Maximum user weight| 120 kg
Materials

Corpus| HDPE
Clamp mechanism| Steel, powder-coated

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

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. The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity.

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 the standard ISO 17966 (Assistive products for personal hygiene that support users) and related standards.

For further information about local standards and regulations, contact your local Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document.

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.

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.

Customer Support

Belgium & Luxemburg:
Invacare nv
Autobaan 22
B-8210 Loppem
Tel: (32) (0)50 83 10 10
Fax: (32) (0)50 83 10 11
belgium@invacare.com
www.invacare.be

Danmark:
Invacare A/S
Sdr. Ringvej 37
DK-2605 Brøndby
Tel: (45) (0)36 90 00 00
Fax: (45) (0)36 90 00 01
denmark@invacare.com
www.invacare.dk

Deutschland:
Invacare GmbH
Am Achener Hof 8
D-88316 Isny
Tel: (49) (0)7562 700 0
kontakt@invacare.com
www.invacare.de

España:
Invacare SA
Avda. Del Oeste n.50, 1a , 1a
Valencia-46001
Tel: (34) (0)972 49 32 14
contactsp@invacare.com
www.invacare.es

France:
Invacare Poirier SAS
Route de St Roch
F-37230 Fondettes
Tel: (33) (0)2 47 62 64 66
Fax: (33) (0)2 47 42 12 24
contactfr@invacare.com
www.invacare.fr

Ireland:
Invacare Ireland Ltd,
Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus
Seatown Road, Swords, County Dublin
Tel : (353) 1 810 7084
Fax: (353) 1 810 7085
ireland@invacare.com
www.invacare.ie

Italia:
Invacare Mecc San s.r.l.,
Via dei Pini 62,
I-36016 Thiene (VI)
Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59
Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34
italia@invacare.com
www.invacare.it

Nederland:
Invacare BV
Galvanistraat 14-3
NL-6716 AE Ede
Tel: (31) (0)318 695 757
Fax: (31) (0)318 695 758
nederland@invacare.com
www.invacare.nl

Norge:
Invacare AS
Grensesvingen 9, Postboks 6230,
Etterstad
N-0603 Oslo
Tel: (47) (0)22 57 95 00
Fax: (47) (0)22 57 95 01
norway@invacare.com
www.invacare.no

Österreich:
Invacare Austria GmbH
Herzog-Odilo-Straße 101
A-5310 Mondsee-Tiefgraben
Tel: (43) 6232 5535 0
Fax: (43) 6232 5535 4
info-austria@invacare.com
www.invacare.at

Portugal:
Invacare Lda
Rua Estrada Velha, 949
P-4465-784 Leça do Balio
Tel: (351) (0)225 193 360
Fax: (351) (0)225 1057 39
portugal@invacare.com
www.invacare.pt

Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera:
Invacare AG
Benkenstrasse 260
CH-4108 Witterswil
Tel: (41) (0)61 487 70 80
Fax: (41) (0)61 487 70 81
switzerland@invacare.com
www.invacare.ch

Sverige:
Invacare AB
Fagerstagatan 9
S-163 53 Spånga
Tel: (46) (0)8 761 70 90
Fax: (46) (0)8 761 81 08
sweden@invacare.com
www.invacare.se

United Kingdom:
Invacare Limited
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
Bridgend CF35 5AQ
Tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222
Fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220
uk@invacare.com
www.invacare.co.uk

USA:
Clarke Health Care Products
7830 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071, USA
Toll Free: 888-347-4537
Phone: 724-695-2122
Fax: 724-695-2922
info@clarkehealthcare.com
www.clarkehealthcare.com

Canada:
Invacare Canada L.P.
570 Matheson Blvd East, Unit 8
CDN Mississauga, On. L4Z 4G4
Phone: (905) 890 8300
Toll Free: 800.668.5324
www.invacare.ca

Suomi:
Camp Mobility
Patamäenkatu 5, 33900 Tampere
Puhelin 09-35076310
info@campmobility.fi
www.campmobility.fi

Invacare GmbH Am Achener Hof 8 D-88316 Isny Germany