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Getting into the bath - continued
*IMPORTANT
A central sitting position on the cushion is vital whilst
being raised or lowered. Leaning forwards slightly will
help maintain stability. Please do not lean backwards
as this may result in an uneven descent or elevation.
Should this occur during the deflate or inflate cycle,
the bather should simply stop the cycle using the hand
control and re-position so they are seated within the
coloured seating area, before continuing.
Leaving the bath
When the bather is ready to leave the bath they should
sit upright and ensure a central seating position is
achieved within the coloured anti-slip seating area
of the cushion*. This position will ensure maximum
safety during the inflate cycle. Taking the hand control
unit in either hand de-press the up button. The
cushion will slowly inflate to bring the bather back
level with the top edge of the bath. Continue to
depress the button until the blower stops
automatically. During the inflate cycle the bather
should use the grab rail to improve balance. In
addition the bather may also find it useful to rest
one or both hands on the sides of the bath to
further aid balance.
The bather can now exit the bath by either swinging
cushion or by stepping over and out of the bath.
Disconnecting
THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED
WHILST CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, AND THE
BLOWER UNIT LEFT RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD.
After use the cushion should be
deflated, at least partially to help
remove it from the bath. To avoid
putting undue strain on the cushion
or suckers, the cushion should be
removed from the bath by lifting
the sucker release tabs. Do not pull
the cushion (see diagram D). To
fully deflate the cushion for storage
simply disconnect the hose from
the blower unit by depressing the
button on the top of the connector
and pulling it away from the blower.
This will allow most of the air to
flow quickly out of the cushion.
To remove the last of the air, apply gentle pressure to
the cushion or roll the cushion into a cylinder, starting
with the end furthest away from the hose.
Cleaning
The hand control unit, hose and cushion should be
dried after use. In situations where there is a risk of
passing infection, these components should be sanitised
with water based disinfectants rinsed and thoroughly
dried. It is particularly important to store the cushion dry.
The screw fixing suckers can be removed individually
to be cleaned and then replaced.
