2
Use the Shower Kit strap to hang the kit over one shoulder so it’s hanging at
the patient’s side.
OR
2
Put the strap around the patient’s neck and hang the kit in front of him or
her.
Note
: The strap is adjustable.
3
Raise the outer “skirt” of the Shower Kit to expose the inner pouch under-
neath.
4
Lift the Velcro tabs on the inner pouch cover.
5
Open the inner pouch cover.
6
Place the System Controller, leads, and connectors inside the pouch.
7
Reseal the pouch by pressing down the Velcro tabs.
8
If the patient will be using PBU power during his or her shower, skip to Step
9.
OR
8
If the patient will be using battery power during his or her shower, transfer
the batteries to the Shower Kit:
a
Remove the 1
st
battery from the holster or carrying case.
Note
: Remove
batteries one at a time. Wearing the holster or carrying case until all
equipment is transferred into the Shower Kit may reduce pulling on the
exit site.
b
Insert the 1
st
battery into one of the pockets located on either side of the
inner pouch.
Note
: Insert the battery with the battery clip at the top
and the lead connector facing away from the patient.
c
Repeat steps “a” and “b” for the 2
nd
battery.
d
Remove the empty holster or carrying case.
9
Pull the outer “skirt” down over the inner pouch.
10
Press together the snaps at the bottom of the “skirt.”
11
Adjust the Shower Kit so it does not pull on the exit site while showering.
Note
: Keep the PBU away from water and shower spray!
After Showering
1
Use a clean, dry towel to dry the Shower Kit’s strap and outer “skirt.”
2
Undo the snaps at the bottom of the outer “skirt” and then lift up the
“skirt.”
3
Lift the Velcro tabs on the inner pouch cover; open the pouch.
4
Remove all equipment from the inner pouch and return it to the
holster/carrying case or PBU.
5
Remove Shower Kit and allow it to drip dry.
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