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Penner Manufacturing Cascade Safe Operation & Daily Maintenance Instructions

Wide tub w/swivel lift bathing systems with aqua-aire
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Cascade™ Wide Tub W/Swivel Lift
Bathing Systems with Aqua-Aire®
Safe Operation & Daily Maintenance
Instructions Manual
PENNER PATIENT CARE, INC
Box 523 / 102 Grant St.
With AQUA-AIRE™
Aurora, NE 68818
360750WT Revision B- 11/07/12
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 Video Operation Cascade™ Wide Tub W/Swivel Lift Bathing Systems with Aqua-Aire® Safe Operation & Daily Maintenance Instructions Manual PENNER PATIENT CARE, INC Box 523 / 102 Grant St. With AQUA-AIRE™ Aurora, NE 68818 360750WT Revision B- 11/07/12 1-866-PENNERS 1-866-736-6377 1-800-732-0717 E-mail Address: pennersales@hamilton.net...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BATHING PROCEDURE WITHOUT RESERVOIR ................14 USING CASCADE™ WITH RESERVOIR ..................... 15 BATHING PROCEDURE ........................17 TRANSFER OUT OF CASCADE™ SWUIVEL LIFT BATHING SYSTEM ..........20 SYSTEM CLEANING (AFTER EVERY BATH) ..................21 DAILY MAINTENANCE ......................... 23 DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR CASCADE™ TUB AND RESERVOIR ........... 24...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift is designed to improve the efficiency and environmental safety of your nursing care operation. However, the benefits designed into the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift System will be realized only if the system is operated and cared for properly. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with a recommended procedure to help you obtain the maximum efficiency and safety from your Sit-Bath System.

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

    102 Grant St / PO Box 503 Aurora, NE 68818 (402) 694-5003 Models: Cascade™ - with Swivel Lift Aqua-Aire® Model 360010-1WT - Low Wide - Right Hand - White- With Swivel Lift) Aqua-Aire® Model 360010-XWT - Low Wide - Right Hand - Color- With Swivel Lift) Aqua-Aire®...

  • Page 5: Safety Informaiton

    For example, patients with unpredictable behavior due to dementia may require additional help if their behavior poses risk of injury to themselves, staff members, or patients being lifted and bathed in the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift.

  • Page 6: Cascade™ Swivel Lift Patient Criteria

    Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift. Basic Components The Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift is composed of the following components:  Cascade™ Tub ...

  • Page 7: Cascade™ Tub

    Cascade™ Tub The Aqua-Aire® Cascade™ tub is a specialized tub with built-in air jets. It has been designed 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, see Figure 1.

  • Page 8: Cascade™ Door

    Cascade™ Door The Cascade™ Door see Figure 2, is a specially designed reinforced door with locking lever to open and close the door. DOOR LOCK LEVER DOOR HANDLE RELEASE Figure 2 Locking the Cascade™ Door 1. With lever in the upright position, close the door tight against the tub.

  • Page 9: Unlocking Cascade™ Door

    3. The door is now unlocked and able to be opened. Cascade™ Reservoir The optional Cascade™ Reservoir see Figure 3, is a specially designed water holding tank that you fill with water first, and then once the resident has been transferred into the tub you release the water into the tub.

  • Page 10: System Preparation (Before Bath)

    WARNING Only personnel who have been thoroughly trained in the operation of the Cascade™ Wide Tub with Swivel Lift 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 operation.

  • Page 11: Preparation To Transfer Into Bath

    5. Lock the brakes of your transport equipment before transferring the resident into the Swivel Lift of the tub. WARNING Failure to insure the floor, near the entry of the Cascade™, has a non- slip surface, could result in injury to the operator or patient. Dry any damp or wet areas on floor.

  • Page 12: Belting Technique And Transfer Procedure With Penner Swivel Lift

    Belting Technique of Transfer Procedure with the Penner Swivel Lift All residents must always be securely belted at the waist when using the Penner Swivel Lift system. For residents who are unable to support themselves in an upright position, Penner supplies a second (chest) belt which allows you to secure the resident in an upright position as shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 13: Weighing Procedure

    Weighing Procedure Figure 7 1. Before seating the resident in the chair, ensure all belts are on the chair and the patient is properly secured. 2. Press the “ON / ZERO” button once to turn on. Press again to zero. 3.

  • Page 14: Transfer Into Bath

    Transfer into Bath WARNING Failure to insure hands, arms and legs are clear of any objects when transporting or lifting could result in injury to the resident or operator. Release the Up or Down button located by the water door to stop the lift at any time during raising and lowering of the resident.

  • Page 15: Using Cascade™ With Reservoir

    4. When filled, press the Fill Button (see Figure 1) again to stop the water flow. Using Cascade™ Tub with Reservoir See Figure 3 for locations of the controls listed in this section. 1. Press the reservoir fill ON button to begin filling the reservoir.
  • Page 16 Refer to instructions on pages 10, 11 and 12 for proper transfers into Cascade™ Swivel Lift Bathing system. 9. Once the resident is securely in Cascade™ Tub, and all the above steps have been followed, and the water in the reservoir is suitable for bathing, you are ready to release the water from the reservoir, and give a bath.

  • Page 17: Bathing Procedure

    12. In order to fill the tub with the water from the reservoir and fill with the spigot at the same time after transferring your resident into the Cascade™ Swivel Lift Bathing system, close and locked the door, and put the drain plug in the drain, open the reservoir release valve.
  • Page 18 WARNING In the following bathing instructions you are required to rinse the resident with the shower sprayer (Figure 1). Before doing so each time, make sure the temperature is between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit by viewing the temperature readout (Figure 1). As a further precaution, always test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning the shower sprayer toward the resident.
  • Page 19 e) Adjust the water temperature by turning the Temperature Control Knob to the normal bathing range of 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit as shown below. Monitor the temperature by viewing the Fill/Shower Temperature Readout. f) While pointing the sprayer into the tub, not onto the resident, press the Shower Trigger, located on the sprayer.

  • Page 20: Transfer Out Of Cascade™ Swuivel Lift Bathing System

    6. Rotate or Swing resident completely out of the tub 7. Lower the Swivel Lift completely. 8. Insure the floor has a non-slip surface before removing the resident from the Cascade™ bathing system and that the floor is not wet.

  • Page 21: System Cleaning (After Every Bath)

    WARNING Failure to insure the floor, near the entry of the Cascade™ Bathing System, has a non-slip surface could result in injury to the operator or patient. 9. With resident secure, remove the belting from the resident. 10. Use proper nursing techniques to transfer to a wheelchair or other chair.
  • Page 22 9. Press and hold the Rinse jets button located on the left side of the control panel until clear water runs from all the air jets. Then release the Rinse jets button. 10. Finish rinsing the Cascade™ Swivel Lift Bathing system and the interior surfaces of the tub with the shower sprayer.

  • Page 23: 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™ Tub looking great for years to come. Reservoir Cleaning The lid of the reservoir can be removed to allow access for cleaning and disinfecting when necessary.

  • Page 24: Daily Safety Checklist For Cascade™ Tub And Reservoir

    Daily Safety Checklist for Cascade™ Tub and Reservoir WARNING Failure to perform the daily safety checks and take corrective action, when required, prior to the operation of the equipment each day could result in injury to the resident or operator.
  • Page 25 Perform the following safety checks daily for the Cascade™ Reservoir: 1. Temperature Read-Out Accuracy - Close the reservoir release valve and partially fill the reservoir with 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit water.
  • Page 26 You’re Penner Distributor and his personnel are trained to provide in- service instruction and maintenance on your Cascade™ Swivel Lift Bathing system. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your Cascade™ Swivel Lift Bathing system, please contact your Penner Distributor.

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