Safety Bath is a walk-in fibreglass and spa bathtub with an outward opening door. It features a low entrance step, an integral seat and a removable booster seat. The controls are located at the side of the seat. The door can be left or right hand opening. It comes with a set of pressure balanced scald guard taps. Also included is a hand held shower and a pop-up drain valve. A whirlpool system is standard equipment in each unit.
General Details
Extra product information
Safety Bath can be used as a replacement for a regular bathtub. It can also be installed in a spare room, laundry or bedroom.
BATH
Supplied complete with
. Stainless steel door closure
. Removable booster seat - 75, 90 or 100mm high. Foam seat with waterproof cover. Clips onto integral seat.
. Stainless steel hinges
. External safety drain
. Stainless steel spout
. Hand shower unit with adjustable massage / flow
. Pop up waste drain with overflow
SEAT
Seat and back are moulded. Seat and floor have a slip resistant surface.
TAPS
Safety Bath is supplied with a set of pressure balancing, scald guard taps. The tap can be adjusted for maximum temperature setting to prevent burns and for even temperatures when other water outlets are used at the same time.
CONTROLS
All controls such as the tap, hand shower, pop up drain and the door closer are within easy reach. The door is opened and closed by means of a stainless steel lever arm on top of the door.
WHIRLPOOL SPA
Direction adjustable jets
PLUMBING
A pop up drain valve with an in built overflow prevents danger of overflow. An external drain is supplied to prevent flooding.
All plumbing fixtures are supplied with the Safety Bath
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
. Suitable for ambulant users. Can be used with a overtrack hoist. Not wheelchair accessible.
. After entering the bath, the user needs to wait for bath to fill with water. The water has to be drained out of the bath before the door can be opened to exit the bath.
Options
Safety bars can be added as needed
Installation
No major renovations are required. Safety Bath is a self contained unit. It can be installed in any convenient location in the home. Requires professional installation by a plumber.
The Bath will pass through any 760mm door opening - 710mm with jam removed.
In public buildings, fitted baths and showers must be installed in accordance with AS1428: Part 1.
Method of Use
User steps in or out of the bath. All controls are within easy reach of sitting position.
Manufacturer/Country
Canada
Warranty
Contact Supplier for Details
Websites
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Classic: A booster seat for those who find it difficult rising from a sitting position
Model Stretch: With higher seat for people over 1.8m tall and/or over 140 kg
Suppliers (2)
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All Suppliers
Mobility and You (Deception Bay)
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Safe Bath Australasia (Narrabeen)
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QLD Suppliers
Mobility and You (Deception Bay)
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NSW Suppliers
Safe Bath Australasia (Narrabeen)
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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 about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
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