
SECTION 3—OPERATION
Part No 1096926
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Supine Bath Tub
SECTION 3—OPERATION
Overview
The
tub
is
designed
to
improve
the
efficiency
and
environmental
safety
of
your
facility
ʹ
s
operation.
However,
if
the
tub
is
not
operated
or
maintained
properly,
the
benefits
designed
into
the
system
will
not
be
realized.
The
purpose
of
this
manual
is
to
provide
you
with
recommended
procedures
to
help
you
obtain
the
maximum
efficiency
and
safety
while
using
your
tub.
When
using
the
tub,
perform
these
procedures
in
the
following
order:
1. Preparing
the
tub
for
use
2. Transferring
the
resident
into
the
tub
3. Bathing
4. Transferring
the
resident
from
the
tub
Preparing the Tub for Use
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 3.1.
NOTE:
Make
sure
that
your
tub
has
been
disinfected
before
preparing
the
tub
for
use.
NOTE:
This
procedure
must
be
performed
after
disinfecting
the
tub
to
finalize
the
disinfecting
process.
1. Open
the
whirlpool
inlet
by
pushing
the
inlet
plug
in
the
center
of
the
inlet
cover
in
until
it
stops.
2. Open
all
whirlpool
jets
by
performing
one
of
the
following:
• Turn
the
center
jet
counter
‐
clockwise
to
a
full
stop.
• Pull
the
center
of
the
jet
out.
3. Using
shower/massage
wand
on
Pulse
setting,
direct
water
spray
into
the
whirlpool
jets
to
back
‐
flush
the
system
until
water
coming
from
the
whirlpool
inlet
is
clear.
Refer
to
Operating
Shower/
Massage
Wand
on
page 15.
4. Rinse
all
interior
tub
surfaces
with
shower/massage
wand
on
Spray
setting.
5. Visually
inspect
tub
for
damage
and
to
ensure
that
all
tub
surfaces
are
clean
and
that
no
visible
disinfectant
residue
remains.
FIGURE 3.1
Preparing the Tub for Use
Whirlpool
Inlet
Shower/
Massage
Wand
Inlet
Plug
Whirlpool
Jet
Turn Counter-
Clockwise To Open
Pull Out
To Open