Apollo Advantage 6000 Series User manual

450 Main Street Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.apollobath.com
Advantage™ Bathing System
Operating Manual
(Manual Part Number 990-044)
6000 Series 6300 Series

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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
In no event will Apollo Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein; nor for direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing,
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Product Identification
Product
Model
Serial Number
Tub
Cabinet/Shroud
Rapid Fill™ Reservoir
Level Glide™ Transfer System
Scale
Optional Features
Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System
For Assistance Contact:
Apollo Corporation
450 Main St
Somerset, WI 54025
[phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
http://www.apollobath.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forward..........................................................................................................................7
Plumbing and Electrical Codes....................................................................................8
Critical Warnings...........................................................................................................9
Bathing System Operation .........................................................................................13
Emergency Resident Removal................................................................................................................................13
Pre-Bathing Session Checkout................................................................................................................................14
Resident Transfers in or out of Chair......................................................................................................................15
Chair/Resident Transfers into Tub..........................................................................................................................16
Chair/Resident Transfers out of Tub.......................................................................................................................19
Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System (if applicable)....................................25
Cleaning & Disinfecting..............................................................................................25
With Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System...............................................................................................25
Without Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System..........................................................................................25
Whirlpool Advantage™ Bathing System...................................................................29
Whirlpool Control Panel.........................................................................................................................................29
Rapid Fill™ Reservoir Panel (if applicable)...........................................................................................................29
Select Water Temperature ......................................................................................................................................30
Tub Filling from Manual Valve..............................................................................................................................30
Operate Shower Wand............................................................................................................................................30
Whirlpool Operation...............................................................................................................................................30
Drain Bathing System.............................................................................................................................................30
Rapid Fill™ Reservoir Filling (if applicable).........................................................................................................30
Tub Filling from Rapid Fill™ Reservoir (if applicable).........................................................................................30
Drain Rapid Fill™ Reservoir..................................................................................................................................30
Whirlpool Cleaning Procedure ...............................................................................................................................31
Whirlpool Disinfecting Procedure..........................................................................................................................32
Reservoir Holding Tank Cleaning & Disinfecting Procedure ................................................................................33
Air Spa Advantage™ Bathing System.......................................................................37
Air Spa Control Panel.............................................................................................................................................37
Rapid Fill™ Reservoir (if applicable) ....................................................................................................................37
Select Water Temperature ......................................................................................................................................38
Tub Filling from Manual Valve..............................................................................................................................38
Operate Shower Wand............................................................................................................................................38
Air Spa Operation...................................................................................................................................................38
Drain Bathing System.............................................................................................................................................38
Rapid Fill™ Reservoir Filling (if applicable).........................................................................................................38
Tub Filling from Rapid Fill™ Reservoir (if applicable).........................................................................................38
Drain Rapid Fill™ Reservoir..................................................................................................................................38
Air Spa Cleaning Procedure ...................................................................................................................................39
Air Spa Disinfecting Procedure..............................................................................................................................40
Reservoir Holding Tank Cleaning & Disinfecting Procedure ................................................................................41
Level Glide™ Transfer System ..................................................................................45
Level Glide™ Transfer System Installation ...........................................................................................................46
Apollo Mobile Digital Scale Operation..................................................................................................................51
Apollo Digital Scale Calibration (FFI) ...................................................................................................................52
Maintenance ................................................................................................................55
UV Lamp/Quartz Tube Installation/Replacement Instructions...............................................................................55
Replace the UV Lamp........................................................................................................................................55
Replace the Quartz Tube....................................................................................................................................55
Chemical Injection Orifice......................................................................................................................................57

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Rada® 222 Thermostatic Mixing Valve.................................................................................................................58
Set Maximum Water Temperature.....................................................................................................................58
Thermostatic Cartridge Removal and Replacement...........................................................................................59
Preventative Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................................................60

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Apollo Bathing System Operating Manual
Forward
Thank you for purchasing your new Apollo Bathing System. Please read this manual carefully
before operating your new bathing system.
Apollo Bathing Systems are designed and built to give you years of reliable service. To assure
the safety of caregivers and residents and to realize the maximum benefits from your system, it
must be properly operated and maintained. This System Operating Manual gives you the
information needed for safe, effective day-to-day resident hygiene and hydrotherapy.
The primary purpose of this operating manual is to introduce the key information and features of
this Apollo Bathing System, present the benefits of this system, explain and define the critical
warnings and precautions that are required to be taken with the bathing system, and define the
pre-bath, bathing and post-bath procedures. It is important to refer to this manual, the parts
manual, troubleshooting section, or maintenance manual if you have any questions concerning
safe and proper use.
The information in this Operating Manual is important. All personnel operating the Apollo
Bathing System must read and understand this manual completely. They must have hands on
training from an Apollo representative or your authorized trainer. Any questions should be
directed to the Apollo Corporation, your local authorized Apollo representative or our website:
www.apollobath.com.
You may reach Apollo product support by phone: [phone] or by email:
[email protected]

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Plumbing and Electrical Codes
All states and municipalities may differ extensively in their plumbing
and electrical codes. Therefore, it is Apollo Corporation’s
recommendation that you check with the proper enforcement agencies in
your area before installation.
All Apollo bathing systems are manufactured with built-in backflow
prevention. However, due to different plumbing codes, it is advisable
that you ask your installer whether there is a need to install additional
backflow prevention valves (such as RPZ valves) on any new
construction.
Transportation and Storage Conditions
•Ambient Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
•Relative Humidity Range: 10% to 100%
•Atmospheric Pressure Range: 500 to 1060 hPa
Operation Conditions
•Ambient Temperature: 75°F to 95°F (24°C to 35°C)
•Relative Humidity Range: 10% to 100%
•Atmospheric Pressure Range: 500 to 1060 hPa

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Critical Warnings
Apollo Bathing Systems with the Level Glide™ Transfer System are designed and built to give
you years of reliable service. To realize the maximum benefits from your system, it must be
properly operated and maintained. This System Operating Manual gives you the information
needed for normal day-to-day resident bathing.
Attention
Hot water above 110° F (43° C) can scald people causing
severe injury or death. Some residents may not be able to
tell attendant about painful or uncomfortable conditions.
•Monitor water temperature entering the bathing system
and in the reservoir with thermometers provided.
Assure proper adjustment of the Level Glide™ Transfer
System and lock chair onto carrier to assure safe resident
transfer.
Before moving Level Glide™ Transfer System:
•Verify chair is locked to carrier.
•Properly secure resident to chair with upper and lower
seat belts.
•Be sure arm rests are in the down position.
•Never leave resident unattended in chair or tub.
Before transferring resident between carrier and tub or tub
and carrier:
•Be sure carrier rails are aligned with tub rails.
•Be sure carrier is latched securely to tub.
•Be sure arm rests are in the down position.
Failure to clean and disinfect the bathing system could help
to spread infection or disease.
Clean and disinfect bathing system and chair before
bathing each resident.
Do not leave water in reservoir between bathing sessions or
overnight.

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Bathing System Operation
6000 Series 6300 Series

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Bathing System Operation
Emergency Resident Removal
In a life threatening situation all attention must
focus on resident welfare, removal from the
tub, and acquiring medical assistance. Open
door and allow the water to drain to the floor.
Remove Resident and attend to emergency.
Turn off Whirlpool/Blower (if on).
Push in Tub Fill Lever (if open).
Turn off Tub Fill Valve (if on).
Open the Tub Drain.

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Pre-Bathing Session Checkout
Verify that carrier latches securely to tub. Dock
carrier to tub. Pull carrier away from tub to
ensure it is securely latched and will not
release.
Ensure carrier rails are tight and aligned to rails
in the tub.
Check that chair transfers smoothly in and out
of tub and chair wheels do not bind on rails.
Ensure that chair is locked to carrier. Verify
that the Primary Lock moves freely and that it
contacts the bottom of the Carrier Rail when
released. Push chair forward and back to verify
that the Primary Lock does not allow the
Chair Tab to pass by.
Check that seat belts are in good condition and
secure snugly to white knobs on back of chair.
Make sure door gaskets are in place on tub
door.

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Resident Transfers in or out of Chair
Before using the Level Glide™ Transfer System:
üCarrier rails are aligned with tub rails.
üCarrier latches securely to tub.
üChair locks to carrier.
üSeat belts are installed properly.
Before transferring resident in or out of chair…
Lock casters on carrier.
Verify the chair is slid all the way forward on
carrier and Primary Lock is engaged! The
Chair Tab should touch Stop Block. Verify
that Primary Lock touches bottom of Carrier
Rail to block the Chair Tab from moving
backwards.

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Chair/Resident Transfers into Tub
Before using the Level Glide™ Transfer System:
üCarrier rails are aligned with tub rails.
üCarrier latches securely to tub.
üChair locks to carrier.
üSeat belts are installed properly.
Transferring Chair/Resident into tub…
Fasten seat belts by securing the belt over
white attachment knobs on back of chair.
Lower arm rests into the down position.
Ensure that chair is locked to carrier. Verify
the chair is slid all the way forward on carrier
and Primary Lock is engaged! The Chair
Tab should touch Stop Block. Verify that
Primary Lock touches bottom of Carrier
Rail to block the Chair Tab from moving
backwards.
Dock carrier to tub. Verify the carrier is secure
by pulling the carrier away from tub. The
carrier should not release from tub.

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Lock casters on carrier.
Lift Primary Lock to release chair
Glide chair into tub. It should move easily and
smoothly.

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While Chair/Resident is in tub…
Be sure chair safety strap is hooked while resident is in tub.
Attach black Safety Strap on chair to black
strap on tub.
Unlock casters.
Step down on Release Lever to unlatch carrier
from tub. Move carrier safely out of the way.
Close and latch door.

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Chair/Resident Transfers out of Tub
Before using the Level Glide™ Transfer System:
üCarrier rails are aligned with tub rails.
üCarrier latches securely to tub.
üChair locks to carrier.
üSeat belts are installed properly.
Transferring Chair/Resident out of tub…
Open door.
Dock carrier to tub. Verify carrier is secure
by pulling carrier away from tub. Carrier
should not release from tub.
Lock the casters on the carrier.
Lower arm rests into the down position.

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Disconnect black Safety Strap connecting
the chair to the tub.
Glide chair out of tub and fully onto the
carrier until the Chair Tab touches the stop
block and the Red Rail Caps are fully
behind the front edge of chair. Ensure that
the Primary Lock is engaged. Verify the
chair is locked to carrier by pushing the
chair back towards tub. If chair is secure, it
will not be able to move into the tub.
Unlock the casters on the carrier.