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Penner Manufacturing CASCADE ALCOVE Safe Operation & Daily Maintenance Instructions

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Safe Operation
Alcove In-service video
& Daily Maintenance
Instructions
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CASCADE ALCOVE
PENNER PATIENT CARE, INC
Box 523 / 102 Grant St.
Aurora, NE 68818
360750A Revision A- 8/31/07
1-866-PENNERS
1-866-736-6377
1-800-732-0717
E-mail Address:
pennersales@hamilton.net
Web Site: www.pennercareinc.com

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Alcove In-service video & Daily Maintenance Instructions With AQUA-AIRE™ CASCADE ALCOVE PENNER PATIENT CARE, INC Box 523 / 102 Grant St. Aurora, NE 68818 360750A Revision A- 8/31/07 1-866-PENNERS 1-866-736-6377 1-800-732-0717 E-mail Address: pennersales@hamilton.net Web Site: www.pennercareinc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRANSFER INTO BATH – ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENT ......8 TRANSFER INTO BATH USING SIT-TO-STAND LIFT ........8 BATHING PROCEDURE ................. 9 TRANSFER OUT OF BATH ................11 SYSTEM CLEANING (AFTER EVERY BATH) ..........12 DAILY MAINTENANCE ................. 15 DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST ................ 16 CASCADE ALCOVE TUB ................16...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Technical Description The Cascade Alcove Bath is an “Aqua-Aire” bathing system intended for use in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to bath residents under the direct supervision of trained staff. The Alcove System is mainly constructed of gel-coated fiberglass laminate on a steel frame.

  • Page 4: Model Numbers, Ratings, And Regulatory Information

    Temperature range -40º F (-40º C) to 120º F (49º C) Relative Humidity 10% to 90% Atmospheric Pressure 7.5 PSI to 15.5 PSI Basic Components The Cascade Alcove Sit-Bath System is composed of the following components:...

  • Page 5: Cascade Tub

    Cascade Tub The Cascade Alcove Tub is a specialized tub with jets (Aqua-Aire). It has been designed for assisted living patients and to help bathe your patients automatically. The tub has a built-in control panel, which provides controls for all the functions of the tub, as shown below.

  • Page 6: Cascade Door

    Cascade Alcove Sit-Bath System Cascade Door The Cascade Door is a specially designed reinforced door with locking lever to open and close the door by the assisted living patient or supervised operator. DOOR LOCK LEVER Figure 2 Locking Cascade Door 1.

  • Page 7: Unlocking Cascade Door

    System Preparation (Before Bath) WARNING Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained in the operation of the Cascade Alcove System should operate this equipment. Operation of this equipment by untrained personnel could result in injury to the operator or patient. Your Penner Patient Care distributor is available at your request to provide complete in-service training on the equipment’s proper...

  • Page 8: Transfer Into Bath - Assisted Living Resident

    1. Make sure the bathing area is clear of all unneeded equipment. 2. Open door to widest position. 3. The Cascade Alcove was designed with an opening under the tub to allow the use of sit-to-stand lifts. 4. Using your sit-to-stand lift according to manufacturers instructions, transfer the resident onto the Cascade Seat.

  • Page 9: Bathing Procedure

    7. Close and lock the door. 8. The tub is now sealed and you are ready to fill the tub with water. Bathing Procedure 1. Place the drain plug in the drain. 2. Press the Tub Fill Button to begin filling the tub. (Reference Figure 1).
  • Page 10 1. Start the air blower by pressing the Aqua-Aire ON/OFF button. 2. Apply desired amount of bath oil and shampoo. WARNING In the following bathing instructions the resident is required to rinse themselves with the shower sprayer. Before doing so each time, make sure the temperature is between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit by viewing the temperature readout.

  • Page 11: Transfer Out Of Bath

    Readout. As a further precaution, always test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning the sprayer toward the resident. e) Repeat the washing and rinsing steps for the upper body a second time. 5. Resident Bathing of the perineal area as follows: a) The resident lifts right leg and lets the Aqua-Aire bubbling action wash the perineal area.

  • Page 12: System Cleaning (After Every Bath)

    WARNING Failure to have the tub completely drained before unlocking the door could cause injury. 2. Unlock door by pulling the door handle back or towards you. 3. Open door to widest position. 4. Dry off. 5. Swing legs around and place on the floor. 6.
  • Page 13 Some cleaners, disinfectants, and floor strippers contain ingredients that are corrosive or abrasive. These solutions or compounds may contain chlorine, acid, basic ingredients or abrasives. DO NOT allow such solutions or compounds to come in contact with your Penner equipment. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the equipment and void the warranty.
  • Page 14 WARNING Housekeeping personnel should wear protective glasses and gloves to prevent disinfectant from damaging their eyes or skin. If disinfectant gets on the skin or in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if irritation occurs. 6.

  • Page 15: Daily Maintenance

    14. If there is a delay of one or more hours before the next bath, we recommend using a towel to wipe off all excess water. This will keep your Cascade Alcove tub looking great for years to come. Daily Maintenance To properly maintain the Cascade Alcove System, perform the following daily maintenance procedures.

  • Page 16: Daily Safety Checklist

    YOUR CASCADE ALCOVE SYSTEM. Cascade Tub Perform the following safety checks for the Cascade Alcove Tub: 1. High temperature limit – Press the Fill Button and turn the Temperature Control Knob all the way to the left to the highest setting.
  • Page 17 Your Penner Distributor and his personnel are trained to provide in- service instruction and maintenance on your Cascade Alcove System. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your Cascade Alcove System, please contact your Penner Distributor. For your nearest Penner distributor, contact Penner Patient Care, Inc at 1- 866-736-6377 OR 1-800-732-0717.

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