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Recommended use     

The Blue Wave bathing system is a Class 1 medical device. The basic bath chair, with the 
optional tub stand or rolling shower stand, provides a stable, quick-drying seat for bathing. 
It provides safety and comfort for both bather and caregiver. Two types of fabric, either 
standard or soft, are available to meet the needs of different clients.

User dimensions – inches (cm)

small

medium

large

Height

up to 36 (91)

32-50 (81-127)

46-68 (117-173)

Key user dimension: height 

Select the appropriate bath chair by the user’s overall height. Choose the size that allows for 
growth.

Important:  

Make sure that seat depth, width, and back height are adequate. The user’s weight must 

not exceed the maximum working load.

Item dimensions – inches (cm)

small

medium

large

Seat depth

13 (33)

13 (33)

16½ (42)

Seat width

14½ (37)

14½ (37)

14½ (37)

Back height

18 (46)

25 (64)

32 (81)

Seat height

2-7 (5-18)

2-7 (5-18)

2-7 (5-18)

Seat height (incl. tub stand)

11-17 (28-43)

11-17 (28-43)

11-17 (28-43)

Seat height (incl. shower stand)

28 (71)

28 (71)

28 (71)

Length of mesh area when fl at

32½ (83)

38½ (98)

49½ (126)

Width of base

17 (43)

17 (43)

17 (43)

Length of base when fl at

30 (76)

30 (76)

30 (76)

Tub stand height

10 (25)

10 (25)

10 (25)

Tub stand length

32 (81)

32 (81)

32 (81)

Tub stand width

17 (43)

17 (43)

17 (43)

Shower stand height

21 (53)

21 (53)

21 (53)

Shower stand width

27 (69)

27 (69)

27 (69)

Shower stand length

33 (84)

33 (84)

33 (84)

Max. working load - Lbs. (kg)

60 (27)

120 (54)

160 (73)

Back and seat angle adjustments

0°, 22°, 45°, 67°, and 90°

User and item dimensions   

Summary of Contents for Blue Wave E541

Page 1: ...Blue Wave Bathing System E541 E542 E543 Product Manual E541 E542 E543...

Page 2: ...tem dimensions 5 Check your order 6 Basic components Legs 6 Seat and back 7 Head blocks 7 Standard fabric cover 8 Soft fabric cover 9 Leg straps 10 Accessories Tub stand 11 Shower stand 12 Conversion...

Page 3: ...anuals Key for users Use this key to determine which sections of this product manual apply to you Technical Users For professionals who order and set up Rifton products Home Users For care givers who...

Page 4: ...e provided for the safety of the user and must be carefully adjusted for comfort and security Tighten all adjustment knobs before use and immediately after making any adjustments Do not use this produ...

Page 5: ...height are adequate The user s weight must not exceed the maximum working load Item dimensions inches cm small medium large Seat depth 13 33 13 33 16 42 Seat width 14 37 14 37 14 37 Back height 18 46...

Page 6: ...se call Customer Service 800 571 8198 Figure 6a 1 1 3 3 2 2 Figure 6b The Blue Wave bath chair comes in small medium and large sizes It can be used with or without a stand Standard or soft fabric is a...

Page 7: ...just the seat see Figure 7a 1 Pull red triggers on both side of the frame 2 Rotate seat and or back to appropriate position 3 Release the triggers Head blocks Slide the head blocks in and out on the s...

Page 8: ...andard fabric cover comes with one chest strap which may be used to position and support the user Additional straps may be ordered if needed see Figure 8b Leg straps Fasten the leg straps to support t...

Page 9: ...p providing a comfortable hug for secure lateral positioning Extra padding between fabric and frame softens surface contact Attach the chest strap see Figure 9b The inside strap goes around the chair...

Page 10: ...10a Figure 10b Leg straps The leg straps thread through loops in the cover and can be adjusted around the user s legs see Figure 10a and 10b All straps can be removed Adjustments can be made with user...

Page 11: ...r the caregiver see Figure 11b Small medium and large bath chairs fit on the same stand To install the chair on the tub stand 1 Put the legs in the down position 2 Insert into sockets 3 Press down fir...

Page 12: ...r fit on the same stand To install the chair on the shower stand 1 Put the bath chair legs in the down position 2 Insert into the sockets 3 Press down firmly until the red levers click into place To r...

Page 13: ...a shower See pp 6 12 for detailed instructions on product adjustments Maintenance This product is designed and tested for an expected life of 5 years when used and maintained in accordance with this...

Page 14: ...or a solution of up to 10 bleach Rinse well The straps with hook and loop closures may be laundered Engage the closures before washing Do not iron Excessive use of bleach and high temperatures may dam...

Page 15: ...resins All materials are latex lead and phthalates free User modifications To prevent serious injury or death do not modify or alter Rifton products or components or use Rifton products or components...

Page 16: ...for your customer service representative Use only replacement parts supplied by Rifton Equipment We are glad to supply replacement parts Although Rifton makes every effort to supply correct parts and...

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