Apollo Essence User manual

Essence™ Spa Operating Manual
450 Main Street, Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.apollobath.com
(Manual Part Number 990-101)

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For Assistance Contact:
Apollo Corporation
450 Main St
Somerset, WI 54025
[phone]
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[e-mail]
http://www.apollobath.com
Product Identication
Product:
Model:
Essence™ Spa Serial Number:
Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System

Table of Contents
Forward ....................................................................................................................................................5
Critical Warnings .....................................................................................................................................6
Key Features - Whirlpool .........................................................................................................................7
Key Features - Air Spa ..............................................................................................................................8
Prior to Operating the Essence™ Spa .......................................................................................................9
Proper Training.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Door Safety..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Check proper operation of the mixing valve ............................................................................................................................. 9
Transportation and Storage Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Operation Conditions................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System (if applicable) ...................................................................10
Cleaning & Disinfecting.........................................................................................................................10
With Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System................................................................................................................... 10
Without Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System ............................................................................................................. 10
Replacing Solutions..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Emergency Resident Removal................................................................................................................11
Electrical Failure ....................................................................................................................................12
Essence™ Spa - Whirlpool.......................................................................................................................13
Whirlpool Control Panel............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Tub Filling..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operate Shower Wand ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Whirlpool Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Drain Bathing System ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Bathing Process - Whirlpool..................................................................................................................14
Whirlpool Cleaning Procedure.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Whirlpool Cleaning Process ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Whirlpool Disinfecting Procedure............................................................................................................................................ 16
Whirlpool Disinfecting Process................................................................................................................................................. 16
Essence™ Spa - Air...................................................................................................................................17
Air Spa Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Tub Filling..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Operate Shower Wand ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Air Spa Operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Drain Bathing System ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Bathing Process - Air Spa.......................................................................................................................18
Air Spa Cleaning Procedure....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Air Spa Cleaning Process............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Air Spa Disinfecting Procedure................................................................................................................................................. 20
Air Spa Disinfecting Process...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Trouble-Shooting Guide ........................................................................................................................21

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Forward
ank you for purchasing the Essence™ Spa Bathing System from the Apollo Corporation. 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 realize the maximum
benets from your system, it must be properly operated and maintained. is System Operating Manual gives
you the information needed for normal day-to-day resident bathing.
e primary purpose of this operating manual is to introduce the key information and features of the Essence™
Spa, present the benets of this system, explain and dene the critical warnings and precautions that are required
to be taken with the bathing system, and dene the pre-bath, bathing and post-bath procedures.
Read the Operating Manual thoroughly.
e information in this Operating Manual is important. All personnel operating the Essence™ Spa must read
and understand this manual completely. Any questions should be directed to the Apollo Corporation or an
authorized representative.
[phone] or techser[email protected]

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Critical Warnings
is Operating Manual provides you with the information required for normal day to day bathing. To realize the
maximum benets from your bathing system, it is important that you read and understand all of the information
in this manual. If you do not understand or require additional information, please contact Apollo Corporation at
[phone].
Critical Warnings
Symbol Description
Warning/Caution
is symbol warns that failure to follow or understand
the accompanying instructions could potentially result
in injury.
Electrical Current Warning
Electrical current can cause server injury or death.
Hot Water Warning
Hot water above 110° Fahrenheit (43° Celsius) can
scald people, causing severe injury or death.
Wet Floor Warning
Damp or wet oors can be slippery. is may result in
falls and serious injuries.
Infection/Disease Warning
Failure to clean and disinfect bathing equipment can
foster the spread of infection or disease.
Watch for Legs and Fingers
Be aware of arms, legs, and ngers when raising and
lowering the tub door.
NOTE Important Notice
is symbol represents additional and useful
information that will aid in the proper use of the
Essence™ Spa.

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Key Features - Whirlpool
Bath Oil Dispenser
Shampoo Dispenser
Tub Fill Spouts
Solutions Drawer
On/O
Control Valve
Selector Valve
Solutions
Drawer Lock
Emergency Seal
Release Button
Solutions (bottles)
Color Coded Thermometer
Thermostatic Mixing ValveShower ValveHand Held Shower Wand
Whirlpool On/O Button
Tub Fill Valve
Water Sensor
Removable Panels
Dashboard
(See Figure 1)
Emergency Button
Door Open/Close Button
Solutions/Disinfecting
Access Panel
(See Figure 3)
Solutions Dispensing Panel
(See Figure 2)
Grab Bar
Drain Pushbutton/Overow Drain
Whirlpool Jets
Remedy® Indicators
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3

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Key Features - Air Spa
Water Sensor
Removable Panels
Dashboard
(See Figure 1)
Emergency Button
Door Open/Close Button
Solutions/Disinfecting
Access Panel
(See Figure 3)
Solutions Dispensing Panel
(See Figure 2)
Grab Bar
Drain Pushbutton/Overow Drain
Air Spa Jets
Bath Oil Dispenser
Shampoo Dispenser
Tub Fill Spouts
Solutions Drawer
On/O
Control Valve
Selector Valve
Solutions
Drawer Lock
Emergency Seal
Release Button
Solutions (bottles)
NOTICE - TURN ON BLOWERFIRST
BEFORE DS SYSTEM
FAILURETO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGETO INTERNAL PARTS
Color Coded Thermometer
Thermostatic Mixing ValveShower ValveHand Held Shower Wand
Air Spa Touchpad
Tub Fill Valve
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3

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Prior to Operating the Essence™ Spa
Prior to operating the Essence™ Spa, it is critical that the following items be performed.
Proper Training
Proper training in the use of the equipment is required and will enhance the pleasure of the bathing experience.
It will also provide the required safety awareness that must be observed with this and all bathing equipment.
Door Safety
e Essence™ Spa has a unique powered door system that provides a large door with a low entry height to
provide an easy entry. is door can also sense obstructions or resistance during operation to protect the
resident from injury. Because of the sensitivity of this system, the door must be stored in the up position when
not in use. If the door is le in the down position for an extended period of time, the safety system in the door
may prevent the door from rising completely. is occurs because the door material can retain a curl from being
le in the down position. is extra resistance is sensed by the safety system and the door stops. If this occurs,
it may be necessary to lightly assist the door while it is going up, until the door gets to the full up position and is
sealed. e door should function normally aer it has been in the up position through the next bathing cycle. To
prevent this, be sure to leave the door in the up position between baths.
Check proper operation of the mixing valve
Hot water can scald. It is important that a comfortable bathing water temperature be reached and maintained.
Open the drain and turn on the water to the bath. Monitor the incoming water by watching the color coded
thermometer and by feeling the water as it enters the bath. Adjust water to desired temperature by rotating
the control knob of the mixing valve. e mixing valve is number coded as well as color coded. Rotating
the knob toward the lower numbers delivers cooler water and rotating the knob toward the higher numbers
delivers warmer water. If comfortable water cannot be reached or maintained, immediately contact a qualied
maintenance person, or the Technical Service Department at the Apollo Corporation.
To prevent possible personal injury from slippage, be sure the oor around the bathing area
is kept dry and a non-slip mat or towel is available to step on when exiting the bath.
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
is unit is considered a continuous use - Class I Electrical device.
PLEASE LEAVE DOOR IN THE UP POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE
THIS
NOT THIS

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Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System (if applicable)
Your bathing system may be equipped with the Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System, an electronic
germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light disinfecting system.
When you operate the bathing system, the bath water is continuously circulated through two ultraviolet
chambers, where the water passes over and around two UV lamps.
e UV light is monitored electronically, and the two green indictor lights show that the UV light is sucient to
disinfect.
e Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System is automatic; it turns on and o with the whirlpool operation and
has no separate controls.
Use only ultraviolet transmissible cleaners, disinfectants, soaps, and bath oils; such as Apollo’s Turbo Clean™
Pre-disinfectant Chelating Detergent, Cid-A-L™ II Quaternary Disinfectant, Hygena™ Shampoo and Body Wash,
and erasol™ Natural Bath Oil. Use of other cleaners, soaps, and bath oils is not recommended and could
compromise the Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
Your Essence™ Spa has a built-in cleaning and disinfecting system and arrived with an Essence™ Spa Intro Pack
which includes Turbo Clean™ Pre-disinfectant Chelating Detergent and Cid-A-L™ II Quaternary Disinfectant.
Turbo Clean™ is used aer each bath to remove residue, bacteria and gross soils. Cid-A-L™ II is used aer each
cleaning to eectively kill bath-borne bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Your Essence™ Spa is calibrated to dilute Turbo Clean™ and Cid-A-L™ II at the mixture stipulated by the
manufacturer’s instructions. Use of other cleaners and disinfectants is not recommended and could compromise
the overall process.
With Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System
• Always follow the Cleaning Procedure aer every bath.
• It is not necessary to follow the Disinfecting Procedure aer every bath in the same bathing session.
• For a Special Care Resident or in the event potentially infectious matter is released into the tub (e.g. fecal
matter, wound debridement, blood, mucus, etc.), consult infection control management to determine if
terminal disinfecting (Disinfecting Procedure) is required before using again.
• Always follow the Disinfecting Procedure aer the last bath of the bathing session.
Without Remedy® UV Infection Protection™ System
• Always follow the Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedure aer every bath.
Replacing Solutions
• Place solutions in the drawer as indicated by the label located on the side of the drawer. e correct order
from back to front is Soap, Bath Oil, Disinfectant, and Tub Cleaner.