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.
Make sure the bath is in the fully lowered position using the Handset Bath DOWN button.
Check the pop up waste is in the fully closed position.
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.
SAFETY EDGE TEST
Once the safety edge panel has been fitted, it is important to check that the panel is correctly activating
all 4 switches independently.
To do this, ensure the bath is fully powered up, and the bath is in the highest position.
Begin to lower the bath using the handset by pressing and holding the bath down button.
Next, starting at one corner, whilst the bath is still in motion press up on the panel to activate the switch.
Note: When pressing up on the panel make sure force is applied near the very corner of the panel. This
will ensure only the switch in that corner is activated.
When working correctly the bath will stop. Repeat this process on all four corners.
Once satisfied that all switches are working correctly, move on to the next stage.
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.
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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