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- Page 1 ALERA USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Introduction
Copying part of the manual for the purposes detailed above is not permitted under any circumstances © 2024. Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd., 10 & 11, The Oaks, Clews Rd, Redditch, England B98 7ST. -
Page 3: Recycling
• Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and Wood • Batteries and other Electrical Components as applicable FUTURE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd operates a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice. ALERA USER MANUAL 3... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Easy Shower 5 ..............................23 Footboard (1700mm Bath) ..........................24 Autofill .................................25 Twin Lever Bath Filler ............................26 Maintenance and Cleaning ..........................27 Troubleshooting ..............................30 Warranty ................................32 Declaration of Conformity ..........................33 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..........................35 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity ..........35 4 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 5: Bath And Equipment Overview
BATH AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 BATH AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW ALERA USER MANUAL 5... - Page 6 Air spa and chromatherapy lighting (Option) Chromatherapy lighting (Option) Sound system compatible with smart phone and tablets (Option) Leg lift Arms - moveable Powered seat Pop-up waste release Pop-up waste Footboard (1700mm Option) Twin lever bath filler (Option) Autofill (Option) 6 ALERA USER MANUAL...
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Page 7: Specifications And Dimensions
Relative humidity range: 10-80% Atmospheric pressure range: 50 kPa to 106 kPa This bath includes BioCote® technology which has been proven to reduce bacteria and even some viruses, including influenza A H1N1, E.coli, MRSA and Pseudomonas. ALERA USER MANUAL 7... -
Page 8: Dimensions
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 DIMENSIONS Alera 1500 and 1700 mm Dimensions in millimetres (mm). Right-hand example (handing of a bath is indicated by the exit point of the bath when in a seated position). 8 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Modifying the bath/equipment could cause serious injury or prove fatal. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you modify the bath/equipment. Your bath, supplied by the Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd., is part of a range of products designed and built for bathers in care homes, hospitals and other specialist care environments. -
Page 10: Purposes Of Warnings, Cautions And Notes
WARNING RISK OF SLIPPING: Water left on the floor could cause serious injury or be fatal by slipping. Ensure the floor area around the bath is always free from water. Clean and dry ANY spillages immediately. 10 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 11: Health And Safety Cautions
Use cleaning methods outlined in the Maintenance and Cleaning section only. CAUTION: Do not exert excessive pressure on the bath panels as this may cause them to become ill-fitting or damaged over time. ALERA USER MANUAL 11... -
Page 12: Health And Safety Notes
NOTE: Expected lifetime of this product is 8 years and approximately 5 years for the battery back-up system, when adhering to our service and maintenance guidelines. 12 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 13: Labels
LABELS VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 LABELS ALERA USER MANUAL 13... -
Page 14: Identification Label
Maximum number of baths allowed per hour No domestic waste. Separate electrical and electronic components for recycling in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) Application part 'Type B' according to DIN EN 60601-1 This product is powered. Warning dangerous voltage 14 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 15: User Information
If you are in any doubt or you cannot answer yes to ALL the above steps, then seek advice from your authorised representative or contact Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd. on 01527 400022. ALERA USER MANUAL 15... -
Page 16: Remote Handset
In Battery Back-Up mode, the seat will operate at half speed. When the Battery Back-Up begins to lose power, there is an audible beep each time a button is pressed on the handset. 16 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: Close The Pop-Up Waste
This aids the carer to observe the depth of water. CAUTION: Do not exert excessive pressure on the bath panels as this may cause them to become ill-fitting or damaged over time. ALERA USER MANUAL 17... -
Page 18: Transfer Bather Into The Bath
NOTE: The arms lift to allow easier access for the bather. CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to use this equipment if you have not been fully trained. Escalate to your local representative or contact Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd. on 01527 400022 and ask about product training sessions. - Page 19 4. Continue to press the Seat in button until the operation is complete and the bather is in the bath. CAUTION: Do not exert excessive pressure on the bath panels as this may cause them to become ill-fitting or damaged over time. ALERA USER MANUAL 19...
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Page 20: Top Up The Bath
3. This operation will raise the seat out of the bath to its maximum height. The seat will then turn out 45°, lower the leg lift, then turn fully and lower the bather outside the bath. 4. Raise the seat arms, release the safety lap strap and the bather can then exit the seat. 20 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 21: Empty The Bath
EMPTY THE BATH The bath comes with a pop-up waste as standard. 1. Refer to Fig 0011. Open the pop-up waste by turning the chrome handle (1) clockwise. The waste plug (2) then opens to drain the bath. ALERA USER MANUAL 21... -
Page 22: Optional Equipment
3. When showering is complete, turn shower control clockwise fully. 4. Press the trigger spray to de- pressurise the shower and return the shower head to its holder. 22 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 23: Easy Shower 5
6. With the shower head over the bath, press the trigger to depressurise the system and then return the shower head to its holder to ensure that any excess water goes into the bath. ALERA USER MANUAL 23... -
Page 24: Footboard (1700Mm Bath)
FOOTBOARD (1700MM BATH) 1. Refer to Fig 0005. Using the cut- out handle (1) locate the footboard into the appropriate recesses (2), depending on the size of the bather. When in position, push footboard fully down. 24 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 25: Autofill
10mm below the overflow. Once the bath is filled to its maximum level, the lights will go out on the buttons to indicate that they cannot be pressed again. ALERA USER MANUAL 25... -
Page 26: Twin Lever Bath Filler
(2) clockwise. To close the hot tap, turn the hot water handle anticlockwise. 3. To open the cold tap, turn the cold water handle (3), anticlockwise. To close the cold tap, turn the cold water handle clockwise. 26 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning information is provided for maintenance staff employed to look after the bath equipment supplied. Contact: Please ask for details of the of Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd. Service and Maintenance Agreement on 01527 400022. It is of the utmost importance to follow the Health and Safety information (see... -
Page 28: Six Monthly
Check operation of • Check the operation of the button controls ensure the Air optional electrical Spa, Chromatherapy Lighting and/or Sound System work in line equipment with the operation information contained in the Accessories User Manual 28 ALERA USER MANUAL... - Page 29 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 ANNUALLY Routine Method • Servicing by Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd or a trained Servicing approved company with guidance It is of the utmost importance to follow the Health and Safety information (see safety information, page 9), before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance procedures.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
The following is a basic troubleshooting guide in the event of failure, it is not intended as a comprehensive diagnostic routine. If the bath or equipment fail to operate as intended following these basic checks, please contact your authorised representative or a Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd. service support engineer on 01527 400022. - Page 31 • Have you paired you device with the sound system? Pair your device and retry. (See Accessories User Manual) Noise Heard After The • This is normal operation of the Automatic Purge System. Spa Is Switched Off (See Accessories User Manual) ALERA USER MANUAL 31...
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Page 32: Warranty
VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 WARRANTY For information on the warranty supplied with this bath, please refer to separate warranty documentation. Contact: For further details regarding extended warranties with Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd., please call 01527 400022 or email warranties@ghg-uk.com. 32 ALERA USER MANUAL... -
Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity
B98 7ST Equipment Type: Bath Chassis with Powered Seat Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd solely declares that the below products comply with the essential requirements and fulfil the provision of the CE marking. Bath Model Gentona 1500 - Height Adjustable Bath with Powered Seat... - Page 34 B98 7ST Equipment Type: Bath Chassis with Powered Seat Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd solely declares that the below products comply with the essential requirements and fulfil the provision of the UKCA marking. Bath Model Gentona 1500 - Height Adjustable Bath with Powered Seat...
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Page 35: Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC instructions included in the accompanying documents. For the devices and systems from Gainsborough Healthcare Group Ltd., no special measures must be observed. NOTE: Portable and mobile HF-communications equipment can interfere with electrical medical equipment. - Page 36 <5% Ut <5% Ut (>95% drop of Ut) (>95% drop of Ut) For 5s For 5s Radiated RF Field 3 V/m 80MHz - 3 V/m Immunity 2700MHz Spot check frequencies in accordance with BS EN 60601-1-2 requirements 36 ALERA USER MANUAL...
- Page 37 The field strength of fixed HF-transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic field survey - should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range. In the vicinity of equipment marked with this symbol, interference may occur. ALERA USER MANUAL 37...
- Page 38 NOTE: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. NOTE: These guidelines could not apply to all situations. The dispersion of electromagnetic waves is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and persons. 38 ALERA USER MANUAL...
- Page 40 CUSTOMER TRAINING RECORD VERSION 1.3 ~ 12.24 CUSTOMER TRAINING RECORD CUSTOMER DETAILS Date: Address: Postcode: PRODUCT(S) DISCUSSED AND DEMONSTRATED Bath Type Serial Number Bath Location Trainer’s Name: Trainer’s Signature: 40 ALERA USER MANUAL...
- Page 41 CAUTION: These products are Class 1 medical devices and should only be used by the above trained people in accordance with the manufacturer’s User Manual provided. A copy of the manufacturer’s User Manual has been left with: Name: Signature: Position: ALERA USER MANUAL 41...
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