Info | Tilt-in-Space Model Environment Precautions – Juvo Mobile Shower Commodes
Discover how to stay safe and get the most out of your Juvo Mobile Shower Commode with these essential environment precautions for Tilt-in-Space Models.
When using the Tilt Function, transferring to and from the Juvo Mobile Shower Commodes, these are Tilt-in-Space environment precautions to check and ensure maximum safety and hygiene during transfers and general use.
- Always check the tilt function and ensure both locking gas springs and release cable assemblies are fully operational before the chair is occupied by the user.
- Always use a pelvic strap as an additional safeguard for the user in a tilted position. A pelvic support strap may be ordered as an option with the Juvo shower commode chair.
- Do not attempt to tilt an occupant if the attendant is physically incapable of safely and smoothly operating the tilt function use and operation of the tilt function.
- The Juvo tilt in space shower commode chair tilts up to 38º to provide comfort and relieve pressure for the user. Two gas assist springs facilitate this action and make the tilt smooth for the user and facilitated for the attendant.
- To tilt the chair you must squeeze the tilt trigger and move the chair into the desired angle. To lock the chair in place, the triggers are simply released. Directly after purchase the triggers and springs may seem stiff. This stiffness is normal and diminishes with use. The tilt function must only take place when the casters are locked.
Note: When the chair is mounted at the lowest height setting the maximum potential tilt angle is 38º.
To ensure correct use and utmost safety when using Juvo Mobile Shower Commodes, check out other articles found under the Shower Commodes category.