TESTING THE BATH
WARNING!
The system batteries must be charged for 24 hours prior to using the bath. You may test the bath to ensure it is
working correctly.
Ensure that hands and objects are kept away from the underside and topside when operating the bath.
Ensure the floor area around the bath is kept free from excess water to avoid persons slipping.
Do not allow unauthorised persons to operate this bathing system.
This Bath moves. Ensure there are no objects or persons that can become trapped or injured while
the bath raises or lowers.
BATH OPERATION
To operate the unit:
The handset control buttons are completely safe to use with wet hands, The up/down buttons operate
independently on a ‘depress–to–run’ basis, in that movement will stop if the button is released.
Firstly, ensure that the platform is raised to the highest position using the platform DOWN button .
Lift the platform and check the pop up waste is in the fully closed position.
Next, make sure the bath is in the fully lowered position by pressing the bath DOWN button.
Fill the bath approximately half full with water. Check the water temperature is within safe bathing limits 40
°
- 43
°
.
Raise the bath using the bath UP button on the handset.
Empty the water whilst the bath is in the up position as this will help with the draining of the bath. Fully lower
the bath using the bath DOWN button on the handset. Clean the bath as per the cleaning instructions. Ensure
the Platform can easily be lifted by the front edge for cleaning underneath.
For finer details see ‘Operating instructions’ and ‘Handset Instructions’
Where a safety lap belt is supplied this must be used for the safety of the bather.
WARNING!
If this unit is to be utilised by many different bathers, we would strongly recommend that it is
cleaned regularly with a medical disinfectant as well as following a strict cleaning routine.
WARNING
In the event of mains failure during use of the bath, back-up batteries will enable the bather to exit the bath. Do
not carry on using until mains power is restored.
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