deluxe toilet safety support Model 97388 Cleaning, Assembly, And Operation Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. Important Safeguards In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Danger WARNING Caution Notice Caution DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Area Safety 1. 3. Do not assemble or setup outdoors. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during assembly. Keep children away during assembly. Page 2
4. 5. Use extreme caution when moving Support. Keep setup area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Keep the work area free of obstructions and other debris. General Safety 1. 3. 4. Do not exceed Support s maximum weight capacity of 300 lb. Use properly. The Toilet Safety Support is to be used only as an aid in rising from and sitting on the toilet, but is not meant to provide complete support for an individual. Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using the Support. Distribute weight evenly and use both hands during use. Uneven weight distribution may cause the Toilet Safety Support to unexpectedly tilt or lift up on one side. 5. WARNING! Watch your step when entering and exiting the Toilet Safety Support. It is possible to get your foot, heel, or shoe caught between the two bars of the Toilet Safety Support, causing you to trip or fall. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. For household use only. Inspect and test for stability before use; do not use if parts loose or damaged or if Support is unstable. Use for intended purposes only; do not modify Support to perform a function for which it was not designed. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Support. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. This Support is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children when children are not being closely supervised. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Save these instructions. REV 08e Page 3
Specifications Material Max. Weight Capacity Handle Spacing Steel with black foam handles 300 Lbs. 23-1/2 W FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. Assembly Read the entire Important Safeguards section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. WARNING Before appliance assembly or adjustment, make sure the appliance s switch is turned off, the cord is unplugged, and the unit has cooled completely. Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 6. Assembly of this product may be easier if done by two people. 1. Place Bottom Support Bar (H) onto a flat surface. Set the Left Side Bar (E) and Right Side Bar (F) (one on each side) of the Bottom Support Bar (H). 3. 4. Slide Washer (A) onto Long Screw (D) and slide Long Screw (D) through Left Side Bar (E) and through Bottom Support Bar (H). Slide on another Washer (A) and hand thread on Nut (B) to secure in place. Repeat procedure for second hole. Secure Right Side Bar (F) in similar fashion. Fully tighten all Nuts (B). Set the U-Shaped Support Bar (G) between the Left Side Bar (E) and Right Side Bar (F). See Assembly Diagram on page 6 for proper positioning. 5. Insert a Washer (A) onto Short Screw (C) and slide through Left Side Bar (E) and through U-Shaped Support Bar (G). Slide on another Washer (A) and thread on Nut (B) to secure in place. Repeat procedure for second hole. Secure Right Side Bar (F) in similar fashion. See Figure 1 on next page. REV 08e Page 4
Washer (A), Nut (B) Short Screw (C) U-Shaped Support Bar (G) Side Bar, Left/Right (E, F) Figure 1 6. 7. Hang Magazine Rack (I) in the desired location on either bar beneath the foam handles. Upon completion of assembly, test the product for stability. Make certain that it is level to the floor surface. Hardware should be fully tightened. USE AND Operation 1. Set the Toilet Safety Support so that the open space at the bottom of the Support will fit as close to the toilet as possible (Bottom Support Bar (H) fits around base of toilet). Grasp on the Toilet Support foam handles (one hand on each handle), making certain that your weight is distributed equally. 3. WARNING! Uneven weight distribution may result in movement of the Toilet Support creating unsafe support for the user. INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE WARNING Do not use damaged appliances. Have the problem corrected before further use. 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the appliance. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Page 5
PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Part Description Q ty A Washer 16 B Nut 8 C Short Screw 4 D Long Screw 4 E Left Side Bar 1 Part Description Q ty F Right Side Bar 1 G U Shaped Support Bar 1 H Bottom Support Bar 1 I Magazine Rack 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto. Record Product s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 6