Savanah Raised Toilet Seat Update
Product History Original seat launched in 1995/96; 5cm and 10cm without lids were the only products Designed in the UK by Smith+Nephew Homecraft and manufactured in the UK Lidded version and 15cm versions were launched early 2000 along with the Savanah toilet frame Retooled in 2004/5 due Since the original launch, number of units sold is in excess of 1.5 million world wide
Features & Benefits Raised toilet seats allow for, or increase, independence when using the toilet, particularly by compensating for impaired movement especially after knee or hip operations Retained the contours of the original Savanah seat; supports the natural curvature of the bottom Retained the downward slope from back to front; assistance for movement on/off the toilet Retained the overall shape and style of the original seat 15cm version now reflects same contours and shape as original Savanah; complete family range of raised toilet seats Removed the internal weld seem; smooth, complete finish, thus reducing any dirt traps Internal weld is now under the seat External weld improvement; completely closed weld
Features & Benefits New design of hand wheel with ribbed affect; to provide a better grip and easier to turn Increase hand wheel size 35mm; larger surface area for user to hold Increase base bracket thread and screw; quicker and easier to fit and adjust Increase surface area of the bracket over-mould with four plugs; provided a more secure and stable fit New clip-in lid design; easier to remove and clean New shape and style to the lid; provides a improved fit to the top surface of the toilet seat Retained maximum user weight of 190kg/30st; provides strength, stability and reassurance for the user
Spares Old Savanah Raised Toilet Seat – AA Pack of 2 side brackets; for 5cm and 10cm versions only – Pack of 2 side brackets; for high versions only New Savanah Raised Toilet Seat – Pack of 2 side brackets; for 5cm, 10cm and 15cm heights – Pack of 2 lid hinges – Pack of 2 rear caps – Lid with hinges How to identify the correct spares for old and new seats? – Old seat has weld seem within the aperture – Old seat has a smaller base thread for the bracket/screw – Different style of hand wheels and bracket over mould – New seat has clips at the rear or a clip-in lid – Manufacturing clock; start date for new seats will be April 2014 (04/14) – Manufacturing clock; end date for old seats will be April 2014 (04/14)
Packaging/User Instructions All standard two colour flexographic retail packaging User manual updated
Product Codes – Product codes for the main units remain the same familiarity for customers – AA2112, AA2114Y, AA2116, AA2112L, AA2114L and AA2116L Pricing – Maintained at 2014 prices Rationalisation – Blue Savanah raised toilet seat has been discontinued; stock still available