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TM
“... the new wave
optional wall bracket
180-03
in toileting”
Designed specifically
for children who
need help maintaining
a sitting position.
Contact your dealer
or therapist with any
questions about the
suitability of Aquanaut
for your child.
hip pad screws
1/4”-20 x 2-1/2”
(included with hip
pads)
optional
hip pads (pair)
1-1/4 inch; 180-08, or 21/2 inch; 180-09
deflector
180-07
front support
180-01
base 180-16
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anterior restraint strap
180-11
plastic deflector pin
PIF74
clips &
pulleys
182-21
base adaptor
180-17
optional wide
base
adaptor kit
180-22
knee strap
180-06
footrest
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Set Up
2.
1.
If required, insert deflector
into aperture in base, after
removing deflector pin.
The Aquanaut toilet
seat is not suitable for
all children. Consult
your dealer with any
questions about this
product’s suitability for
your child.
Insert knee strap into groove
in underside of base.
Re-insert pin through holes.
3.
4.
Standard
adaptor
Note orientation
of tabs face
downwards
Note orientation of
tabs face upwards
Wide Base adaptor
Remove toilet seat and
centre adaptor over holes.
Install either the standard
adaptor with tabs facing
down or the wide base
adaptor with tabs facing
Replace toilet seat and tighten
screws so adaptor is snug.
Install bumpers under the base
of Aquanaut if using the wide
base adaptor. Screw the two
bumpers into plastic base
positioning bumpers beside
and towards the front of the
raised plastic areas as shown.
Do not over-tighten screws
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1.
Raise toilet seat.
Lower base down
onto toilet bowl.
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2.
Slide base backwards to
catch adaptor tabs.
Properly positioned,
the seat base of
Aquanaut will not
move more than
1/2 inch (1.2 cm)
from side to side, and
1 inch (2.5 cm) from
front to back.
hooks
on
Tilt base backwards to
touch toilet seat.
3.
Fitting
Tilt forward to lock.
4.
Consult your dealer if
you are not sure about
properly installing the
seat base.
For smaller children,
two sizes of hip pad
are available, to fit hip
widths of about
9 inches (23 cm) to
12 inches (30 cm).
Without hip pads, the
seat fits children with
hip widths up to
14 inches (36 cm).
Consult your dealer or
therapist for help in
fitting your child
properly.
Small gap
Verify comfortable fit.
If provided, install hip pads
for smaller children.
Do not over-tighten screws.
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Positioning
your child
1.
2.
Hold your child in a sitting
position, hips and knees flexed.
Keeping this sitting position,
lower your child into the seat.
3.
4.
Support your child with one
hand.
Slide front support into slots.
If you have any
questions about
handling your child
properly while using
Aquanaut, speak to
your dealer and your
child’s therapist.
Take care to avoid
back problems when
lifting. Bend your knees
as you lift or lower your
child.
Never allow any child
to use Aquanaut
without the front
support in position.
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1.
2.
Adjusting
Seat
Never leave any child
unsupervised on
Aquanaut. Stay with
your child at all times.
hook
To secure front support to
the seat base, pull strap
over grooves in pulley.
Repeat for second strap.
Adjust each leg strap so it is
snug below the child’s knee.
Unsupervised children
may slip downward,
fall sideways, or go
into backwards
extension, striking
their heads on hard
surfaces.
Hook strap into position.
3.
4.
Position footrest so your
child’s feet are flat.
Turn over the footrest for a
different height.
Some children may
prefer not to use the
footrest. Consult your
therapist for advice.
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Storing and
cleaning
1.
2.
Use a mild, non-abrasive
antibacterial liquid soap.
Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Abrasives
damage plastic
surfaces.
Harsh soap residues
may contribute to skin
rashes in some
children.
Aquanaut fits into a standard
bathtub for storage and cleaning,
or use optional wall bracket.
3.
Remove detachable pieces
and wash with mild soap
and a soft cloth.
4.
Rinse well to remove
soap residue.
Toilet adaptor will not affect
normal toilet use.
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1.
2.
DO NOT...
Improper use of
Aquanaut could result
in injuries to children.
Do not use Aquanaut
for anything other
than its intended use.
Do not use or store
Aquanaut near heat,
sparks, or flames.
Do not use Aquanaut as a
bath seat. It could tip over.
Do not put Aquanaut on a
chair. It could fall off.
Do not leave your
child in Aquanaut
unattended.
4.
3.
Do not use the foot-rest as a
stool. It could tip.
Do not store Aquanaut near
heat. Plastic can melt.
Aquanaut is not
recommended if your
child has any or all of
the following:
• uncontrolled movements
• high extensor tone
• postural insecurity.
Check with your child’s
therapist if you are
unsure.
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Options and
Spare Parts
1. Choose a location which
allows sufficient space for
Aquanaut storage, and does
not interfere with other bathroom activities.
A wall bracket provides
convenient storage for
Aquanaut off the floor.
Make sure the bracket is the
right way up, level it, and mark
the centres of the holes. Drill
two 1/2” holes in dry wall.
2 Tighten screws till spring
clamps are pulled tight.
Leave the front support in place,
and hang Aquanaut from the
bracket by the side tabs.
Insert screws through the
holes in the bracket, and handtighten spring toggle clamps on
the ends. One at a time, push the
assembled spring clamps through
the holes in the dry wall.
AQUANAUT and VASI
are trademarks of
Variety Ability Systems,
Inc., Toronto, Canada.
US Patent 5778460.
Foreign design patents
pending.
OPTIONS AND SPARE PARTS
Product Number
Product Description
180-01
front support
180-02
footrest
180-03(optional)
wall bracket
180-17
base adaptor
180-06
knee strap
180-07
deflector
180-08(optional)
hip pad 1-1/4” with mounting screws (pair)
180-09(optional)
hip pad 2-1/2” with mounting screws (pair)
180-11
anterior restraint strap (2 required)
180-16
base
PIF74-10
deflector pin (pkg. of 10)
180-20
machine screws 1/4” -20 x 2-1/2” (pkg. of 10)
180-22(optional)
wide base adaptor kit with adaptor & bumpers
182-21
clips and pulleys for anterior support restraint
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