Active Birth Pools Active Birth Pool Instruction sheet

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Active Birth Pools
Installation Guidelines
Delivery, Moving and Handling
Active Birth Pools delivered within the mainland UK are wrapped in protective packaging and
placed in double walled boxes with corrugated sides.
The pools are delivered by our dedicated fragile goods carrier on a week commencing basis.
If you require delivery on a specific date or at a specific time please contact us for a quote.
Box Size and Weight
Active Birth Pool: 1880 x 1690 x 790mm 100 kilo
Venus Birth Pool: 1960 x 1390 x 790mm 90 kilo
Princess Birth Pool: 1640 x 1140 x 790mm 80 kilo
The carrier will deliver your birth pool to the receipt and distribution point.
You’ll be responsible for moving it to the room where it will be installed.
The pool should be moved from the delivery point in its cardboard box by turning it gently on its
side onto a movers dolly or two. This will enable it to be easily moved along corridors and
through doorways. Once the pool is in the room where it will be installed carefully open the
cardboard box and remove the protective packaging.
Active Birth Pools that are delivered outside the mainland UK are wrapped in protective
packaging and placed in timber framed crates with plywood sides that conform to ISPM15 and
are stamped accordingly.
Crate Size and Weight
Active Birth Pool: 1910 x 1720 x 890mm 225 kilo
Venus Birth Pool: 1950 x 1420 x 890mm 185 kilo
Princess Birth Pool: 1670 x 1170 x 890mm 145 kilo
The birth pool should be unpacked from the timber crate but left in its protective packaging for
moving from the delivery point to the room where it will be installed.
The pool should be gently turned on its side onto a padded movers dolly or two to enable it
enable it to be easily moved along corridors and through doorways. Its best to handle the pool
by the rim as this is the strongest point.

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Fitting
All feet MUST be in solid contact with the floor. If the floor is not level or smooth be sure to
adjust the feet or level the floor so that all of the feet are in firm contact with the floor and there
is no rocking or movement.
The bottom flange of the outer panel should be in contact with the floor but IS NOT the primary
support structure of the pool and must not bear the full weight of the filled birth pool.
The water birth pool is supplied with 2 x 100 mm x 30 mm brackets to fix it to the floor. You’ll
find the brackets taped to the pool just inside the access panel that can be opened with a 10
mm Allen Key.
It is essential these brackets are securely fixed to the floor with suitable hardware to immobilise
the pool and prevent it from moving when empty.
Failure to fix the pool to the floor with the brackets will VOID the guarantee.
Zinc Plated Fixing Bracket
Step 1: Mark the central position of the water birth pool on the IPS Panel or wall that it is being
fitted on.
Step 2:
Active Birth Pool - measure 1220 mm from the centre point on the wall and mark this as the
point to locate the bracket so that the long flat piece is projecting away from the wall and raised
short section faces forward into the room.

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Venus Birth Pool - measure 1070 mm from the centre point on the wall and mark this as the
point to locate the bracket so that the long flat piece is projecting away from the wall and raised
short section faces forward into the room.

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Princess Birth Pool Pool - measure 1020 mm from the centre point on the wall and mark this
as the point to locate the bracket so that the long flat piece is projecting away from the wall and
raised short section faces forward into the room.
Secure the bracket to the floor using suitable hardware.
Step 3: Place the birth pool at least 60 mm away from the rear wall to avoid resting on the now
secure bracket.
Push the birth pool towards the wall so that the flange of the pool slides under the bracket.
This secures the front of the pool to the floor
Step 4: The 2nd fixing bracket should be located on the flange below the access panel as
indicated in the images above.
The long flat piece should be fixed to the floor with suitable hardware so that the short section
is holding the flange securely to the floor.
Step 5: Seal the water birth pool to the floor and wall using a suitable sealant to prevent
ingress of water and dirt.

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Taps
Fix a 3/4" thermostatically controlled mixer tap with a 180mm spout on an IPS panel 15 cm
above the rim of the pool (rim height 75cm).
We suggest that you consider the Rada
Sense Bath T3 as it is a digital tap that not
only enables you to programme the water
temperature but also the fill time.
A filling time of 20 - 25 minutes is
acceptable. Be sure that water pressure is
optimised to maximize flow
Drainage
The pool is supplied with a high quality bespoke 40mm pop up waste (below left) that is
operated by a control mounted on the rim.
The waste is fit with a P Trap connected to a McAlpine T25 adaptor (below right).
Height to the centre of the McAlpine T25 adaptor is approx.111mm.

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Remote Operated Multi-Colour Chromotherapy LED Lighting System
1 x Remote control.
1 x Remote control holder.
1 x Infa red sensor.
1 x Chrome casing for above.
1 x Multicolour LED light.
1 x Electronic control box including dry running protection sensor
1 x Connection lead - 2 metres
Operating voltage 220/230 volt - 50/60 hertz.
The system should be protected by a 6 AMP RCD with 30 -32 MA Sensitivity.
The LED is transformed down to 12 volt and has a power rating of 12 watt.
A separate means of Isolation should be provided for future maintenance.
The water level must be above the light fitting before the lighting system is activated.
The system incorporates a sensor to protect it from damage that will turn the light off if the
water level is not at the correct depth.
Connect the light to a circuit breaker, then to the power supply and operate by the remote
control
Single Clear Manually Operated LED Light
Connect the factory fitted underwater light to a circuit breaker and then to the power supply.
A remote switch such as a pull cord should be used to operate the light.
The power is transformed to 12 volts and LED light is 5 Watts. The light should be switched off
when the pool is empty.
Trouble Shooting LED Lights
The lights are tested at the factory prior to delivery.
Occasionally the fitting becomes loose during shipment and installation preventing the unit
from functioning.
If the light is not operational please follow these instructions:

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Gently pull O-ring seal from light casing
Loosen nut on cable gland and pull
through approximately 1” of cable
Attach cable tie to secure in place,
re-tighten nut and re-connect to light
casing, ensuring to push white
connector back into block
Remote Operated Bluetooth Sound System
1 x Remote control.
1 x Remote holder.
1 x Infa red sensor.
1 x Chrome casing for above.
1 x Set of two bluetooth speakers
1 x Electronic control box.
1 x Bluetooth sensor.
1 x Chrome casing for above.
1 x Connection lead - 2 metres
Connect the system to a circuit breaker, then to the power supply and operate by the remote control.

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Cleaning & Disinfecting
This is a two-step procedure – first cleaning of the pool and surround, then disinfection of the pool and
surround.
1. Prior to emptying the pool remove debris and larger particles from the water with a sieve to
prevent it from blocking or obstructing the outlet.
2. Use the standard infection control precautions (plastic apron, disposable gloves and eye
protection) when cleaning the pool. Ensure the area is well ventilated.
3. Cleaning - use a non-abrasive detergeant with non-abrasive sponge or cloth to thoroughly
clean the pool. Ensure the tap is cleaned first, so as not to transfer micro-organisms from
the “dirty” pool area to the cleaner tap region. Rinse well with warm water.
4. Disinfecting - use chlorclean or similar hypochlorite disinfectant following the directions on
the packet for mixing the solution to the correct concentration for disinfecting the birth pool
and surround.
5. Apply the solution to the tap and spout prior to disinfecting the pool.
6. There are 3 methods for disinfecting the pool that are commonly used in hospitals:
1) Fill the pool with cold water and add the requisite amount of disinfectant – leave for ten
minutes.
The advantage of this method is that it is 100% effective but wasteful of water, time
consuming and uses a large amount of disinfectant
2) Make up 2-3 litres of solution and pour it around the inside of the rim. Then use a new
disposable mop or cloth to spread the disinfectant over the surface of the pool. Leave for
ten minutes.
The advantage of this method is that it is economic in terms of time and cost but relies
upon the person carrying out the task to ensure that 100% of the pools surface is
disinfected.
3) Fill a spray bottle with disinfectant and thoroughly spray the surface of the pool and
surround. Then use a new disposable mop or cloth to spread the disinfectant over the
surface of the pool. Leave for ten minutes.
The advantage of this method is that it is economic in terms of time and cost but relies
upon the person carrying out the task to ensure that 100% of the pools surface is
disinfected

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7. Open the drain outlet and empty the pool of the disinfectant.
8. Using cold water, rinse the tap then the pool to remove all traces of the disinfectant, to
prevent any residue being left on the pool surface.
9. Dry the entire surface of the pool using a new cloth or disposable mop head.
10. Keep the drain outlet closed when not in use.
Damage resulting from higher water temperatures, steam cleaning or use of products not approved by
Active Birth Pools will not be covered by our guarantee.
For further information please go the resource section of our website where you’ll find a large volume of
guidelines and protocols relating to the use of water birth pools.
The Water Birth Safety Initiative is essential reading for anyone involved with the use of water birth pools.
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