Section 2-Disinfecting The Tub; Disinfecting The Tub Using The Closed Loop System - Invacare IH6300ADH Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2—DISINFECTING THE TUB
SECTION 2—DISINFECTING THE TUB
Disinfect the tub after EACH use to avoid resident infection and contamination of the tub.
DO NOT disinfect the tub when it is occupied otherwise injury may occur.
Read and understand all information on Invacare brand disinfectant before use.
ALWAYS wear rubber gloves, an apron and a face shield when using disinfectant. In case of eye or skin
contact, follow procedures on disinfectant container.
The disinfectant dispensing system has been factory tested and calibrated for use with Invacare disinfectant.
The use of any disinfectant with a dilution ratio (½ oz. per gallon) or viscosity level different than that of
Invacare disinfectant will result in an improper mixture of disinfectant and water. This may cause your system
to be improperly disinfected - or in some instances, not disinfected at all. If using any disinfectant with a dilution
ratio or viscosity level different than that of Invacare disinfectant or if switching from one type of disinfectant to
another type, the disinfectant flowmeter MUST be calibrated before performing this procedure. Refer to
Calibrating the Disinfectant Flowmeter on page 28.
DO NOT use the disinfectant wand for showering. The disinfectant wand is to be used for disinfecting ONLY.
NEVER use abrasive cleaners like scouring powder or liquid cleaners containing pumice stone. The use of
these types of cleaners will make the gel-coat finish of your tub scratched and dull. NEVER use cleaners
containing iodine, bromine, Betadine or methylene blue. The use of these types of cleaners will cause the
tub to stain. Never use cleaners containing bleach. Use of these types of cleaners will dry out the rubber
seals and gaskets and the tub will not function properly.

Disinfecting the Tub Using the Closed Loop System

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1.
NOTE: Ensure that the whirlpool jets and whirlpool inlet fitting are closed before starting this procedure.
1. Clean the entire tub surface to remove visible tissue residue and fluid.
2. Depending on the type of whirlpool jets that are in your tub, close all jets by performing one of the following:
• Turn the center of the jet clockwise to a full stop.
• Push the center of the jet in.
3. Close the whirlpool inlet by gently pulling the plug in the center of the inlet cover outward until it stops.
4. Open aerator by rotating aerator knob two turns counter‐clockwise.
5. Open disinfectant cabinet on the top of the tub.
6. Ensure that disinfectant siphon tube is placed in
disinfectant container.
7. Hold the disinfectant wand over the interior of the tub.
8. Adjust water temperature to 105°F (40°C).
9. Turn disinfectant On/Off valve to the On position.
NOTE: Liquid will begin flowing from the disinfectant wand into
the tub.
10. Turn the adjustment knob on the flow meter until the
floating ball rises to a level of 35 cc/min.
NOTE: At 35 cc/min., disinfectant is being mixed with water at
the proper ratio.
11. Continue to hold the disinfectant wand over the
interior of the tub.
NOTE: When disinfectant has totally filled the interior plumbing,
liquid will begin to flow from the disinfectant wand.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that you thoroughly scrub all
interior surfaces of the tub with disinfectant. The use of a long‐
handled brush will make this operation easier.
12. Spray the interior surfaces of the tub, including the
whirlpool jets, overflow fitting and whirlpool inlet
fitting with disinfectant. Scrub all interior surfaces.
13. Turn the disinfectant On/Off valve to the Off position.
14. Return disinfectant wand to its holder.
15. After scrubbing the interior surfaces, leave the
disinfectant in the loop and on the tub surfaces for ten
minutes.
16. Use the shower/massage wand on the pulse setting and
direct the spray into both whirlpool jets to back flush
until the water discharging from the whirlpool inlet is
clear.
17. Rinse all interior tub surfaces.
18. Reverse STEPS 2 and 3 to open the whirlpool jets and
whirlpool inlet.
Supine Bath Tub
WARNING
CAUTION
DETAIL "A" -
WHIRLPOOL JET
AND INLET DETAILS
Turn Clockwise
Whirlpool Inlet
DETAIL "B" -
TUB DETAILS
Flow meter
Disinfectant
Siphon Tube
Disinfectant
Wand
FIGURE 2.1 Disinfecting the Tub Using the Closed Loop
12
Whirlpool Jet
to Close
Adjustment Knob
Ball
Disinfectant Cabinet
Disinfectant
On/Off Valve
Whirlpool Jets
Whirlpool Inlet
System
Part No 1096926
Push In To
Close
Plug
Overflow