SB1 ShowerBuddy

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Package Includes 350 lb. weight capacity, Tapered cushion with tailbone recess, Low maintenance, Removable / lockable / foldaway arms Height adjustable, Safety mechanisms, Full aluminum frame (Grade 6061 T6) Stainless steel hardware (Grade 304) 360 degree rotation in shower, Fold up footrest Lap / chest belts 5" locking castors, Commode system Tool-less assembly, Rolls over standard/elongated toilets NO MORE THAN 14.5" wide (measured at widest point, rim to rim), SUBJECT TO base type and height settings

Description
Shower Buddy SB1

The ShowerBuddy SB1 alleviates heavy lifting and multiple transfers for toileting and showering. This chair is separated into three sections; rolling base (shower chair), bridge and shower base. The rolling base rolls around the house like a wheelchair allowing patient to easily transfer and then roll right over a toilet (certain toilets). Once completed with toileting the rolling base can connect to the bridge and then onto the shower base allowing the chair to slide into the shower. Once inside the shower, the bridge disconnects and the shower base turns allowing the user to face the shower controls.

How it Works

Showering

The ShowerBuddy SB1 is made up of a comfortable, sturdy chair and a bridge unit to allow transfer:
- Simply line up the unit with a step-in shower and move the seated user back in the chair, along the bridge.
- Safe, waterproof suction feet fix the chair to the shower floor.
- The bridge can be removed at this point, allowing caregiver access.
- The chair can rotate, offering different positions to suit preferences and get assistance with cleaning.
- Once finished, the chair connects back onto the bridge, allowing for easy transfer out of the shower unit.
- The base can stay in the shower, or be removed quickly so other family members can use the shower as usual.
Toileting

Use of the existing toilet in a bathroom is made easier with the ShowerBuddy SB1’s comfortable chair. It’s height-adjustable to suit the user.
- Locking caster wheels allow the ShowerBuddy SB1 chair unit to be maneuvered and secured over the toilet.
- When the chair is not in use, a full overlay cushion accessory closes the opening, making the ShowerBuddy SB1 a comfortable day chair.
- If the user needs a bedside commode, the ShowerBuddy SB1 is ready for the task with included pan and lid.
Mobility impairment no longer requires bathroom remodeling.

Converting a bathroom for mobility needs is typically a major undertaking. Often the entire bathroom requires full remodeling including bespoke shower, toilet or vanity units to cater for these special requirements. This comes at significant cost, time and stress. For people renting, coping with mobility needs can be harder still – bathroom alterations are simply not an option.

With Showerbuddy, this is no longer an issue.

The ShowerBuddy SB1 was designed to offer complete shower and toilet use for individuals with mobility requirements – all without making a single change to existing bathroom fixtures. In just under an hour of setup and configuration, the ShowerBuddy SB1 allows for transfer in and out of a step in shower unit, and positioning over a standard toilet. Moving house? Just pack down the ShowerBuddy SB1 and set it up in the new home.

ShowerBuddy SB1 is the perfect accompaniment for family members or caregivers who support a person with mobility needs, with a transfer system that removes the need for heavy lifting at shower times.

With its aluminium and stainless steel construction along with a patented chair and bridge design, a ShowerBuddy SB1 provides reliable function, day in, day out.

Features
- Weight capacity - 350lb
- Rolls over most standard toilets
- Low maintenance
- Arms removable/lockable/flipback
- Safety belts - lap & chest belts
- Caster Wheels - 125mm (5") x 4 locking
- Safety mechanisms
- No rust Aluminum frame
- Stainless steel parts and hardware
- Rotates 36o degrees inside shower (subject to space)
- Footrest - fold-up
- Commode system
- Tool-Free assembly
Specs
Specifications
- Chair Width – over caster wheels 520mm (20.5 inch)
- Chair Width – over arms 570mm (22.5")
- Chair Width – inside arms 475mm (18.75")– smaller users see accessory pages
- Chair Length – including footrest 900mm (35.5") and 830mm (32.5") when footrest is up). A straight push handle accessory can reduce this by 70mm (3")
- Backrest Width 460mm (18")
- Backrest Height from Cushion to top 440mm (17")
- Toilet Height Clearance (maximum) 510mm (20")
- Toilet width clearance at narrowest 315mm or 12.5" (centre of track, approx. 200mm or 8" above floor)
- Toilet clearance can depend upon the shape of the toilet pan
- Bridge Length (Standard) 405mm (16") or Accessory 300mm (12") or 200mm (8") or customized, see Accessories
- Seat Cushion Dimensions 460mm W x 430mm D (18" x 17"D)
- Seat Height from Floor 550mm (21.5") to 680mm (26.5") (Adjustable)
- Seat Cushion Openings - see Dimension Drawing and Accessories for options
- Shower Base unit dimensions 500mm (19.5") x 455mm (18")
- Box dimensions 760mm x 570mm x 630mm (30" x 23" x 25")
- Box GrossWeight 29.7kg (65lb)
Size Chart / measuring guide

A-
Seat Depth

Measure from the most posterior point of the body to the inside of the knee, minus at least two inches. Some prefer more leg overhang to make room for their hand when lifting their leg.

B-
Back Height

Measured from the seat base to the top of the chair back. Power wheelchair riders need upper back support, particularly for the moment of initial acceleration.

C-
Hanger Angle

Determines how far the toes extend away from the body, measured from the horizontal. A tighter angle allows the electric power wheelchair to turn around in less space. Depends in part on ability of the knee to bend towards the perpendicular.

D-
Seat Width

Determined by the widest point of the body from knee to hip, plus an inch to ensure room to move. Consider bulk of clothing, particularly a heavy winter coat, if relevant.

E-
Front Seat to Floor

Measure the leg from the back of the knee to the sole of the foot. Then subtract the thickness of the cushion when it is compressed. Next, add a minimum of two inches for footrest clearance. Electric power wheelchairs are almost never footpropelled by the user - so excluding the additional two-inch footrest height for propelling is very rare.
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Warranty Information

ShowerBuddy Warranty
2 Year Limited Warranty:
Showerbuddy warrants our Showerbuddy Transfer Systems and all Showerbuddy products for two years from the date of purchase by the consumer. The warranty will only become active once the consumer submits the warranty registration card to the company with a copy of the purchase receipt. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship on all Showerbuddy products except those listed in the Warranty Exclusions below:

Warranty Exclusions

-Product or parts failure from normal wear and tear

-Damage caused by failure to adhere to the User’s Manual

-Damage from improper installation, use or repair

-Brake line that operates the handbrake / tilt mechanism on tilting chairs (SB2T and SB3T)

-Improper use of the hand ratchet that is used in adjusting the neck support / adjustment

-Seat cushions and arm rests

Limitations

-The warranty is VOID if the original serial number tag is removed or altered.

-The warranty is VOID if the unit sustains damage from unnatural causes.

-The warranty is VOID if the unit is used to hold more than the weight limit of 300 pounds (140kg).

-The warranty is VOID if the unit has been subjected to neglect, improper maintenance, storage, cleaning or operation as defined in the User’s Manual.

-The warranty is VOID if the unit is modified without Showerbuddy’s written consent.

-This warranty applies to the original purchaser only, from the date of the purchase, provided a registration card has been submitted to the company within 60 days of purchase.

Your Responsibilities

-If your unit requires warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the Showerbuddy unit.

-If you do not receive satisfactory dealer service, contact Showerbuddy at the address below.

-Do not return the unit to Showerbuddy without first obtaining a Return Authorization Number from Customer Service.

-A defective unit must be shipped to Showerbuddy within 14 days of issuance of a Return Authorization Number by Customer Service.

Showerbuddy's Responsibilities

-Showerbuddy’s sole responsibility is to repair or replace, at their discretion, the covered components of the unit. This is the exclusive remedy for consequential or incidental damages.

-Upon pre-approval, Showerbuddy may provide exchange services for Warranty returns. Under this program, a refurbished Showerbuddy unit may be shipped after the return of the defective unit. The exchange unit may contain used parts that meet Showerbuddy quality standards. This program is provided at the sole discretion of Showerbuddy. The original warranty term will not be extended due to such a unit exchange and a return unit will become the property of Showerbuddy.