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Item Details

Aquatec Orca Bath Hoist

ILC Reference NO 44:20:005
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


Aquatec Orca Bath Hoist

Short Description
A battery operated, portable, folding bath hoist which lowers and raises a person in a seated position into a bath. The hoist can be operated by an attendant or by the user. The bath hoist is suitable for domestic use.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.

More Details
Frame
The bath hoist is made of two detachable components, the back support and the seat base.
The two attach together by the backrest locking onto the seat base.
The bath hoist is positioned in the bottom of the bath and attached with 4 large suction caps.

Seat
The bath seat has wide side flaps which are hinged and fold upwards as the seat lowers.
The seat is covered in detachable, antislip covering which can be removed and machine washed.

Backrest
The backrest has a recline function which is electrically operated by the hand held control.

Power Source
Via a battery that is found at the back of the chair.
A red light shows when the battery power is low.
The hoist is powered by a rechargeable battery which is charged after each use.
There is a power back up mechanism, allowing the seat to be raised when the battery is low.

Battery Recharging
Achieved by disconnecting the battery from the bath hoist and inserting the battery into the charging terminal.

Electric Controls
The bath hoist is lowered and raised by the user or attendant using a hand held control that is buoyant should it be dropped in water.
Handheld control on an extendable cord.
A hook attachment on the control unit allows the controls to be hung on the battery attachment on the backrest.

Dismantling/Folding
Is possible by folding the backrest down and unlocking the seat from the base.


Options
Battery
Charger
Seat cover
Backrest cover


Dimensions
Orca Bath Hoist
Seat Width........................................ 375 mm Without outside flaps.
Seat Width........................................ 715 mm With outside flaps.
Seat Depth........................................ 490 mm
Seat Height....................................... From 60 mm to 420 mm
Backrest Width.................................... 360 mm
Backrest Height................................... 665 mm
Backrest Angle.................................... From 90 degr to 140 degr
Width of Base..................................... 285 mm
Length of Base.................................... 580 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 135 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 12.5 kg Including battery.


Warranty
3 year warranty, excluding batteries and wearable parts.

Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.

Place Of Manufacture
Aquatec (Germany).

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
MICROSAFE AUSTRALIA,   GLEN WAVERLEY, VIC
SCOOTERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - DANDENONG,   SOUTH DANDENONG, VIC
SCOOTERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - EAST GEELONG,   EAST GEELONG, VIC
SCOOTERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - SHEPPARTON,   SHEPPARTON, VIC

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