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Features of the Solo and So-Lo with Heated Shower Deck:
. easy access inward opening door and low entry step
. minimises hazards and accidents
. accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities
. offers a combination shower and bathtub

Note: When ordering please specify left or right hand drain

Method Of Use

When bath door is open, the user steps into the bath. The door automatically seals when closed. Bath is filled to desired temperature and level by the user or attendant. To exit the bath, the water first needs to be drained from the bath, prior to the door being opened.

Considerations

* Suitable for ambulant users. Can be used with an over track 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.

Place Of Manufacture

Canada

Price Guide

Prices from Safe Bath Australasia
$3980 So-Lo Standard Bath
$5980 So-Lo Spa Bath (with Sanair System)

Models

The So-Lo
Comes with Safety Seat constructed high density polyethylene. The Safety Seat can be installed whenever it is required.

So-Lo with Heated Shower Deck
For new installations or installations where space allows. It provides a heated seating area for those who wish to sit while bathing or showering.

Options

* Warm Air Massage system - 12 warm air jets with check valves, warm air blower and touch pad control
* Faucet / Drain Kit -Moen Posi Temp TL 183 non scald faucet (tap), tub spout with diverter and pop up drain.
* Right or left hand drain
* Available with Shower Deck

Additional Dimensions

The So-Lo
Step height from floor 75mm
Load capacity 130kg (supplier stated)

The So-Lo with Heated Shower Deck
Shower deck width 305mm
Step height from floor 75mm
Load capacity 130kg (supplier stated)

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 (and an electrician if a spa is included).

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.

Standards

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 also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

Certification
Safety Bath Inc. has CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ANSI(American National Standards Institute)/UL(Underwriters Laboratories) approval on the bathtubs and on all the components of the bathtub.