Mountway Limited Tafarnaubach Ind. Est. Tredegar NP22 3AA UK
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1. ACCESSORY PART No Pommel AB248 Separates legs for maintaining correct posture or improving hygiene access Knee wedge AB249 Supports legs maintains correct posture or prevents sliding Soft cover set back and seat AB224 Increases comfort Cushioned cover set back and seat AB225 Provides even greater comfort Cushioned cover set paediatric back and seat AB226 For use with pommel and knee wedge Thoracic harness including fixture kit Adult AB232 Child AB231 Helos maintain upper body posture or prevents slipping Pelvic harness Adult AB230 Child AB229 Helos maintain body posture or prevents slipping Slide and swivel aid AB247 Facilitates transfer on and off the seat Must be used with seat cover Height adapter set 25mm AB213 Fits to the suction feet to increase height of bath lift in exceptionally deep baths Centre sucker fixture kit AB228 Attaches front suckers to middle of base frame in baths with rippled surfaces Carry bag AB250 Protects bath lift while travelling and facilitates transport Operating Instructions ITEM DESCRIPTION PART No 17 Parts list Be 1 ACTUATOR SNAP PIN ABOO3 2 BACK REST ABO14 3 LH SIDE FLAP ABO16 4 HINGE A167 5 SEAT ABOTS 6 SNAP WASHER ABO08 J SLIDE2. Red light on hand control is on but bath lift does not move e Battery is flat and has not been charged for long period typically 7 10 days e Charge battery immediately e Charge battery before use if bath lift has not been used for long periods typically 7 10 days Do NOT start bath with RED light on hand control Charge immediately e Ensure battery is placed on charge as soon as you finish your bath if FLASHING GREEN light appears on hand control e When bath lift is not in use leave battery connected to hand control Disconnect only for charging or when moving bath lift Section 2 page 2 Section 6 page 5 amp Section 8 page 7 e Battery fault e Contact supplier or authorised service repair centre n a Bath lift only moves intermittently e Battery is not fully charged e Excessive user load e Charge battery e Do not use bath lift if you weigh over 22st 140kg 308lbs Section 2 page 2 Section 15 page 10 e Bath lift has encountered obstruction during lifting e g bath handles soap dish e Lower bath lift pull flaps free from obstruction then resume lifting operation e Fit side flap protectors to any bath handles Section 7 page 6 Battery does not appear to be charged Power to charger is not switched on Ensure charger plug is connected to power socket and switch on Check for light indicator on charger Dox Section 2 page 2
3. e Battery is not connected correctly to charger cradle e Insert battery correctly into both tracks on charger cradle and slide all the way to the end until it clicks Section 2 page 2 e Battery has discharged before use e Ensure battery is disconnected from charger cradle when mains socket is switched off or when charger is removed from mains socket e Charge battery after long periods of non use typically 7 10 days Section 2 page 2 Operating Instructions SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SECTION PAGE Battery does not appear to e Interruption to mains e Check for charger indicator lights at alternative n a be charged cont power supply faulty mains power socket socket e Check if other electrical appliances are working e Charger fault e Contact supplier or authorised service repair n a e Battery fault Centre e Contact supplier or authorised service repair centre n a Charger is plugged into power socket but charger indicator lights do not appear e Battery is not connected correctly to charger cradle e Insert battery correctly into both tracks on charger cradle and slide all the way to the end until it clicks Section 2 page 2 e Charger fault e Contact supplier or authorised service repair centre n a No lights appear on hand control when buttons are pressed e Battery is not connected e Insert battery correctly into both tracks on ha
4. Mountway Limited 2009 Mountway Limited reserve the right to alter specifications to products or packaging at any time Tunstall and Lifeline are registered trademarks of Tunstall Group Limited Mountway Limited Tafarnaubach Ind Est Tredegar NP22 3AA UK tel 44 0 1495 723300 fax 44 0 1495 723360 FREEPHONE 0800 014 1852 e mail mail mountway co uk www mountway com INVESTOR IN PEOPLE Part N ABO33 Issue N 04 03 09 aquila bath lift telecare enabled aquila bath lift neptune reclining bath lift Operating Instructions mountway bringing independence to life Operating Instructions Please ensure both yourself and any helpers read these instructions carefully before using your bath lift This bath lift is designed and manufactured to assist individuals in getting in and out of the bath It should not be used for any other purpose Do not use it in combination with other lifting or moving devices If you are unable to get out of the bath unaided do not bathe without someone on call to help in an emergency Contents Page Unpacking the bath lift 1 Unpacking the bath lift 2 Before you start 2 Charging the battery 2 3 If you have a telecare enabled bath lift 3 4 Preparing the bath for installation 3 5 Installing the bath lift 4 Using the bath lift 6 Connecting the hand control 5 7 Using the bath lift 6 Removing and storing the bath lift 8 When the bath lift is not
5. BLOCK UPPER ABOQ7 8 SCISSOR OUTER ABOOS5 9 SLIDE BLOCK LOWER ABOO6 10 BASE FRAME ABO18 11 SUCKER SWIVEL PIN FRONT AND REAR ABO19 12 RECTANGULAR WASHER ABO10 13 SUCTION FOOT FRONT ABOO2 14 REAR SUCTION FEET ASSEMBLY AB251 15 COVER LOCK LEVERS ABO15 16 ACTUATOR LOCK LEVER ABO11 17 SCISSOR LOCK LEVER ABOO9 18 HINGE PIN BACK AND FRONT AB001 19 SCISSORS INNER AB004 20 RH SIDE FLAP ABO17 21 ACTUATOR CLAMP ABO12 22 CABLE WINDER ABO21 23 CABLE WINDER WITH RETAINER CLIP ABO22 24 ACTUATOR ABO20 25 SIDE FLAP PROTECTOR NOT SHOWN AB212 26 BAT TERY A230 27 SMART CHARGER NiMH CU 3000 28 SEAT UNIT BLOCKS WITH FITTINGS AB280
6. the backrest rests in the fully reclined position Check the hinges are still located in both seat unit slots Operating Instructions Side flap protector Figure 5 Backrest Actuator Figure 6 Front suction release Rear of feet handle base frame Base frame Figure 7 Backrest unit Seat unit blocks slot Figure 9 A Operating Instructions NOTE If either backrest hinge has detached from the slots during assembly the blocks at the rear of the seat unit should guide them back into position If the backrest is forced OVER either block it will not be assembled correctly and the bath lift SHOULD NOT be used Follow steps v to ix again if this occurs x Unfold the two side flaps so they rest against the sides of the bath Side flaps Battery Weiss Hand control ease transfer on and off the bath lift and also prevent finger entrapment Figure 10 xi Fill the bath with water to the required level and check the temperature before using the bath lift xii The battery can now be connected to the hand control on your bath lift see section 6 NOTE Hand control Do not connect the battery to the hand control until the backrest is fully assembled to the seat unit Battery Figure 11 6 Connecting the hand control NOTE If the battery has not been used before or has not been used for a long period typically 7 10 days ensure you place it on charge before usin
7. Lifeline 400 4000 and Connect li The control centre operator will summon the appropriate assistance from your carer warden or emergency services NOTE An alarm call cannot be raised unless a Tunstall Lifeline 400 4000 or Connect home unit is installed in your home and the telecare enabled battery is programmed correctly to this home unit see section Programming the telecare enabled bath lift to Tunstall Lifeline 400 4000 and Connect home units above Telecare enabled battery Red light Red button Lifeline Connect Figure 3 Red alarm button Green cancel key Figure 4 4 Preparing the bath for installation i Remove any non slip mats from the bath ii Ensure the bottom of the bath is clean and smooth with no oil or bath cleaner residues that will prevent the suction feet from sticking iii The suction feet may not be suitable in baths that have been re enamelled or that have rippled or textured surfaces For some baths with rippled or textured surfaces the front suction feet see fig 7 can be relocated to the middle of the bath lift base frame to clear the bath s textured area A centre sucker fixture kit is available if required see section 16 iv It is essential that the side flaps do not catch under any obstructions such as bath handles handrails or soap dishes when rising If your bath has handles fit the side flap protectors to them see fig 1 and fig 5 to prevent t
8. an become trapped when transferring onto the seat iv Turn as you lift each leg over the side of the bath then make yourself comfortable on the seat You may find it easier to transfer if you wet the seat and the side flaps first A slide and swivel aid is available should you find transferring difficult see section 16 v Before lowering the bath lift extend your feet out in front of you and keep hands above the seat to avoid any risk of entrapment vi To lower yourself to the bottom of the bath press the DOWN button on the hand control see fig 12 When the button is released the bath lift will stop and remain at that position until the button is pressed again vii When you have reached the bottom of the bath continue to press the DOWN button to begin the backrest reclining Release the DOWN button when you find your desired recline position Maintain pressure on the DOWN button to stop the backrest at its fully reclined position To reduce the backrest angle press the UP button viii Whilst bathing use the suckers on the battery to attach the hand control and battery to the edge of the bath or to a tiled wall If the hand control and battery fall into the water there is NO danger as both are waterproof Ensure you wipe the battery dry before charging ix When finished bathing press the UP button to raise the bath lift The backrest will move into the upright position first then the bath lift will begin to rise When the button is rele
9. ased the bath lift will stop and remain at that position until the button is pressed again x Once the side flaps are level with the top of the bath remove your finger from the UP button and move sideways onto the side flap xi Turn whilst lifting each leg out of the bath xii Drain the bath NOTE e f the RED light appears on the hand control whilst lowering the bath lift will not go down any further If this happens press the UP button and the bath lift will raise you to the top of the bath Charge the battery immediately e In the event of an emergency sliding the battery out of the hand control can instantly terminate all bath lift movement e When the bath lift reaches its maximum limit of travel up or down there will be a short delay before it will operate again e The bath lift is not designed for continuous operation Allow at least 15 minutes between baths e The bath lift should not be used under a constant flow of water e g running tap and ensure the actuator is not totally Submerged in water Operating Instructions 8 When the bath lift is not in use i The bath lift may be stored in its lowest position at the bottom of the bath with the backrest fully reclined If the bath lift is stored in the bath leave the battery connected to the hand control unless it is being charged li The bath lift may be removed from the bath for storage see section 9 below 9 Removing the bath lift from the bath i Ensure t
10. ch on the electricity supply iii The light indicator on the charger box will initially flash in a quick sequence of red green red green before a constant red light appears to indicate charging is in progress see fig 2 iv When the battery has been fully charged the red light turns to a constant green light which indicates the battery is ready for use and can remain continuously on charge until you are ready to take your bath v When you are ready to use your fully charged battery see paragraph iv ensure it is removed from the charger cradle and that the mains socket is switched off or that the charger is removed from the mains socket This prevents the battery discharging and will reset the charger ready for its next use The battery can be charged after each bath without the risk of overcharging NOTE Do not charge in the bathroom or any humid area Always charge in a dry area ensuring your hands are dry first Do not cover the battery or charger whilst charging Always charge on a hard surface Ensure that no metal objects touch the contacts on the battery as this will damage the battery Use only the Mountway charger supplied to charge the battery and for no other purpose Operating Instructions 3 If you have a telecare enabled bath lift The telecare enabled bath lift has been designed to integrate with the Tunstall Lifeline 400 4000 and Connect units The telecare enabled bath lift ca
11. g the bath lift Slide the fully charged battery into the tracks on the hand control see fig 10 until it clicks into place see fig 11 Always check the battery status indicator on the hand control before using the bath lift See fig 12 Press the UP button and observe the following guidelines If GREEN light proceed with your bath provided the battery has been charged within the last 7 10 days Hand control If FLASHING GREEN LIGHT proceed with your bath provided the battery has been charged within the last 7 10 days Then charge immediately afterwards Figure 12 see section 2 If RED light do NOT use the bath lift Charge IMMEDIATELY see section 2 If in any doubt recharge the battery before use see section 2 NOTE The battery is for use solely with Mountway bath lifts and cannot be used to operate any other product Operating Instructions 7 Using the bath lift i To raise the bath lift press the UP button on the hand control see fig 12 If the side flaps are caught immediately lower the bath lift by pressing the DOWN button on the hand control Pull each side flap free from the obstruction then resume the lifting operation ii As the bath lift reaches the top of the bath the side flaps will fold out to form a transfer platform iii When the bath lift s seat and side flap are level with and supported by the top of the bath sit on the side flap and move onto the seat Ensure no part of the body c
12. he bath lift is in its lowest position with the backrest fully reclined ii Remove the battery from the hand control iii Fold both side flaps onto the seat iv Fold the backrest forward until it lies flat on the seat v Wind the hand control cable around the cable winders on the rear of the backrest then attach to the retainer clip see fig 13 This will prevent potential damage to the hand control caused by the trailing cable vi Hold the actuator and lift the backrest assembly upwards and clear of the seat unit and place the backrest carefully on the floor out of the way vii Pull the sucker release handle attached to the rear suction feet at the back of the seat unit and the rear feet will be released see fig 14 viii Now hold the rear of the base frame NOT the sucker release handle and tilt the seat unit forward until the front suction feet automatically release ix Firmly grip the base frame by the rear and lift out of the bath x The bath lift may be stored with the backrest folded flat onto the seat unit see fig 15 The backrest will not be locked to the seat in this position and care should be taken whilst handling NOTE Do not attach the battery to the hand control when the backrest is folded flat Only operate the bath lift when the backrest is assembled and locked to the seat unit Cable Cable winder Hand winder with retainer clip control Figure13 Rear of base frame Sucker re
13. he side flaps from catching 5 Installing the bath lift i lf your bath lift is supplied with optional soft or cushioned covers fit them at this stage see cover fitting instructions ii Place the backrest assembly carefully on the floor when not attached to the seat unit The actuator forms a useful handgrip for transporting see fig 6 iii Pick up the seat unit see fig 7 The rear of the base frame forms a useful handhold for this purpose NOTE Never use the sucker release handle see fig 7 to carry the seat unit iv Place the seat unit in the bottom of the bath and as far back as possible at the opposite end to the taps Ensure there is enough clearance at the rear of the bath for the backrest to fully recline without resting on the bath or wall v Press firmly down on the seat unit ensuring all four suction feet are stuck to the bath surface All suction feet swivel and can stick to the contours of the bath as required vi Before fitting the backrest assembly to the seat unit ensure the actuator end is fully retracted see fig 8 vii Place the backrest assembly face down onto the seat unit whilst aligning the hinges at the bottom of the backrest with the slots located at the rear of the seat unit see fig 9 viii Ensure the backrest hinges locate into BOTH slots with the bottom edge of the backrest positioned in front of the two blocks see fig 9 ix Hold the top of the backrest and lift upwards until
14. in use 7 9 Removing the bath lift from the bath 7 10 Cleaning 8 Warranties maintenance amp servicing 11 Maintenance and servicing 8 12 Warranty 8 Symbols 13 Symbols 10 Technical data 14 Technical data 11 Troubleshooting 15 Troubleshooting Parts list 16 Accessories 12 17 Parts list 13 Operating Instructions 1 Unpacking the bath lift Open the packaging and ensure the bath lift is not damaged If it has been damaged in transit contact your supplier immediately Inside the box you will find Hand control e A bath lift complete with two side flaps and hand control attached see fig 1 e Side flap protectors x 2 see fig 1 e A battery see fig 2 e Battery charger and charger cradle attached see fig 2 We recommend that the bath lift is always separated and carried as two lighter Front suction feet Side flap individual sections Refer to section 5 Installing the bath lift for details on how to Figure 1 move the bath lift Tracks Charger cradle Charger 2 Charging the battery Before first operation of your bath lift or after long periods of non use D 7 4 Batter Light indi typically 7 10 days fully charge the battery as follows A flat battery will take i AE pacato up to 2 hours to charge Figure 2 i Slide the battery into the track on the charger cradle until it clicks into place see fig 2 ii Plug the charger into the mains socket outside the bathroom and swit
15. lease handle Figure14 Figure15 Operating Instructions 10 Cleaning Clean the bath lift as frequently as you clean your bath using non abrasive cleaners If used communally we recommend disinfecting the bath lift after each use SOLVENT based cleaners such as white spirit should NOT be used i To disinfect the bath lift use a soft brush or cloth and wipe down with a sterilising solution or anti bacterial cleaner Rinse the product with clean water then wipe and dry using a clean cloth li Bath medicinal oils and other solutions are easily removed with washing up liquid Do not allow oils or other additives to build up They should be removed frequently otherwise over the course of time they may lead to degradation of the suction feet iii The bath lift can be cleaned in an automated washing machine to a maximum temperature of 73 C for 3 minutes however the battery MUST be removed and washed by hand The battery must not be subjected to high temperature cleaning iv Do not clean or rinse the actuator under a constant flow of water e g running tap or submerge it in water iv If your bath lift is fitted with comfort covers ensure you remove them on a regular basis to clean the bath lift surfaces It is also advisable to clean the bath surface under the suction feet from time to time Cleaning agents should be used in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines 11 Maintenance and servicing There are
16. n be added to an existing monitoring solution or as part of a new installation to suit individual needs If you have a telecare enabled bath lift you will find a telecare enabled battery inside your bath lift box rather than the standard battery see fig 3 Programming the telecare enabled bath lift to Tunstall 400 4000 and Connect home units i Press and hold down the green cancel key located on the Lifeline unit see fig A until it bleeps approx 5 seconds then release the green cancel key and the LifeLine unit will bleep twice The red alarm button will flash slowly ii Press the green cancel key again until the LifeLine unit bleeps then release the cancel key and the LifeLine unit will bleep twice The red alarm button will now flash rapidly iii Press the red button on the end of your bath lift s telecare enabled battery see fig 3 and a red light will illuminate at the end of the battery The Lifeline unit will bleep to confirm acceptance iv Press and release the green cancel key on the Lifeline unit and the unit will bleep v Make a test call using the programmed telecare enabled battery see fig 4 by pressing its red button and ensure it raises an alarm call Making an alarm call i To raise an alarm while using the bath lift press the red button on the end of the battery see fig 3 This will allow you to talk to the control centre operator hands free using the powerful speaker and microphone of the
17. nd Section 6 page 5 correctly to hand control control and slide all the way to the end until it clicks e Faulty electronics in hand e Contact supplier or authorised service repair n a control Centre Backrest is not secure on seat unit e Backrest not assembled correctly onto seat unit e Ensure actuator end is fully retracted e Place backrest face down on seat in front of rear seat blocks and ensure hinges locate in both seat unit slots e Hold top of backrest and tilt upwards until it locks into fully reclined position Section 5 page 4 Suction feet will not stick to the bath surface e Front suction feet are lo e Contact supplier for advice on suitability of centre Section 4 page 4 cated over rippled surfaces sucker fixture kit for use with your bath lift e Base of bath too narrow e Seat is too wide for lower contours of bath n a feet not making contact with bath surface Contact supplier for advice on suitability of height adapter kit e Bath surface is dirty dusty e Clean bath surface before installing bath lift and Section 4 page 4 or enamel is worn moisten underneath suction feet e Suction feet are old or e Contact supplier or authorised service repair cen n a damaged tre for replacements 12 Operating Instructions 16 Accessories The bath lift can be supplied with a wide range of optional accessories
18. no user serviceable parts on the bath lift Repairs and servicing must be entrusted to a Mountway authorised dealer The bath lift should be inspected annually by a Mountway authorised dealer who will check that there are no loose fittings or any other evidence of mechanical damage 12 Warranty This product is sold with the benefit that in the event of any defect of manufacture or material appearing on the frame within 5 years of the date of receipt of the product the defect will be rectified free of charge provided that i Reasonable evidence is provided e g purchase invoice or delivery note that the product was purchased not more than 5 years prior to the date of claim and ii The defect is not attributable to accidental damage either in transit or otherwise fair wear and tear willful damage misuse or unauthorised repair The battery is guaranteed for 2 years to power when fully charged one bathing cycle at full load 22 stone 140kg 308lbs The actuator and consumables e g suction feet and the charger are also guaranteed for 2 years Consumers statutory rights are not affected The bathing cycle For one bath it is assumed that the bath lift will be raised from the bottom to the height of the bath and then lowered into the water supporting a person of up to 22 stone 140kg 308lbs After bathing the bath lift will raise the person to the height of the bath then be lowered to the bottom of the bath for s
19. rdance with BS EN 60601 1 1990 BS EN 10535 e The European Council Directive 89 336 EEC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 179mm 7in 360mm 14 2in 179mm 7in The European Council Directive 93 42 EEC relating to Medical Devices e The European Council Directive 73 23 EEC relating to Electrical Safety The bath lift complies with the WEEE directive Operating Instructions 860mm 33 9in 475mm 18 7in 676mm 26 6in DISPOSAL The plastic metal parts packaging materials and suction feet are recyclable but the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery should be disposed of only by returning it to your supplier the manufacturer or an authorised disposal point Lifting capacity person Net weight excluding battery 22 stone 140 kg 308lbs 9 6 kg 21 16lbs Seat base weight 6kg 13 22Ibs Backrest weight 3 6kg 7 94lbs Seat height UP 440mm 17 3 in Seat height DOWN 75mm 2 9 in Backrest height 680mm 26 77 in Power input 14 4V dc nominal 7A max Duty cycle One bath per 15 minutes Degree of protection IP66 Angle of recline eri Hand control battery Input 14 4V dc nominal 1 0A Output 14 4V dc nominal 7A max Degree of protection IP68 Battery stick IP67 Battery charger Input 100 240V ac 50 60HZz 1 0A Output 14 4V dc nominal 1 0A Opera
20. ting and charging Temperatures Max 40 C 104 F Min OPC 32 F Shipping and storage Weight packaged 11 5 kg 25 4 Ibs Shipping volume 0 07 m 2 48f Temperatures Max 40 C 104 F Min 10 C 14 F Humidity Max 90 RH Min 10 RH Pressure Max 125 kPa 18 4 psi Min 73 kPa 10 7 psi This product is suitable for transport in pressurised aircraft holds 10 Operating Instructions 15 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SECTION PAGE Bath lift does not move Battery is flat Charge battery Section 2 page 2 No sound from the motor e Battery is not connected to hand control e Insert battery correctly into both tracks on hand control cradle and slide all the way to the end until it clicks Section 6 page 5 centre e Not pressing correct area e Press arrowhead on either UP or DOWN buttons Section 6 page 5 on hand control buttons Continue to press e Faulty electronics in hand e Contact supplier or authorised service repair n a control centre e Battery fault e Contact supplier or authorised service repair n a centre Replace battery e Actuator fault e Contact supplier or authorised service repair n a Red light on hand control is on and bath lift only moves up e Battery is flat or has not been fully charged and Stop Descent has been activated to prevent the bath lift lowering e Charge battery immediately Section 2 page 2
21. torage Operating Instructions 13 Symbols To comply with international standards for medical equipment the following symbols are found on the Aquila labels SYMBOL EXPLANATION Only direct current from a small battery is used to power your bath lift There is NO connection to mains electricity when in use so there is no risk of electric shock a Si The bath lift is categorised as type B medical equipment and meets international standards for electrical x safety The bath lift is sealed to the international standard against the effects of water spray IP66 The battery stick is sealed to the international standard against the effects of immersion in water to a IP67 depth of 1 metre The hand control is protected against long periods of immersion in water under pressure IP68 This symbol is found on the hand control and means the light represents the battery status PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE b Do not bin dispose 14 Technical data The bath lift seat is made of glass filled polypropylene nylon The hand control and battery are made from ABS The hand control button cover is made of Thermoplastic Elastomer The bath lift is in the official category of internally powered equipment and is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or nitrous oxide The equipment is tested in acco
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