Gainsborough KENT 1800 Series 2 Quick setup guide
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KENT 1800
SERIES 2
TRANSFER SYSTEM
INFORMATION PACK
Gainsborough Bathrooms Ltd
Hewell Road, Enfield, Redditch, Worcs, B97 6BW
Tel: 01527 594203
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Table of Contents
1. Operating the Kent bath
2. Regular Inspection Document
Please read this instruction booklet carefully in order to become familiar with the
operation of your Kent bath
WARNING SAFETY NOTICE
1. Maximum user weight (22 stone) 140KG.
2. Please make sure the bather is well back into the seat before lifting into the
bath.
3. Ensure that there are no obstructions under the bath or near the transfer
trolley.
4. Do not leave the bather unattended at any time.
5. Make sure the area outside the bath is kept clear to allow the seat to
traverse.
6. Make sure the floor area around the bath is kept free from excess water to
avoid persons slipping.
7. Do not allow unauthorised persons to operate this bathing system.
8. The system batteries must be charged for 24 hours prior to using the bath.
9. Lap Strap must be worn at all times whilst using this product. This bath must only be
used with the transfer trolley provided.
WARNING
In the event of mains failure during use of the bath, back-up batteries are used to enable the
bather to exit the bath. Immediately after installation, it is vital that the bath be connected to
a mains supply for at least 24 hours before initial use, to ensure the batteries are fully
charged. Failure to observe this requirement could result in the user not being able to exit the
bath in the event of a mains failure.
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1 Operating The Kent
The Kent bath has an electronic system to operate the seat & bath lift. They both operate
independently on a “depress–to–run” basis; in that movement will stop if the button is
released. The hand held control uses air to operate the bath seat, and is therefore completely
safe to use with wet hands. The bath lift is operated by the white hold to run push buttons on
the top flange of the bath. An electronic sensor will not allow the seat to come into contact
with the base of the bath.
Seat Out Of Bath Operation
a) The bath needs to be in the fully lowered position, to allow the seat to traverse over the
bath side.
b) The bath seat should be lifted from its parked position in the base of the bath using the top
button, on the two-button hand control. Ensure there are no obstructions or obstacles
which may interfere with the raising or lowering of the bath. Once the seat is clear
of the bath it traverses out over the side of the bath to the 90˚position then lowers to the
height required. The sequence is reversed to traverse back into the bath.
The arms on the seat may be raised to make access to the seat easier.
Seat into Bath Operation
After the user is seated, the bottom button on the hand control should be operated to raise the
seat, the above sequence is reversed to return back into the bath. Rotation will not occur
unless the seat is in its highest position. The seat must be above the height of the bath before
the seat will rotate. Ensure that the bather is sat well back into the seat and the seat arms are
lowered.
Bath Lift Operation
The bath Up/Down buttons on the top flange of the bath are “depress–to–run” in that
movement will stop if the button is released. The bath will only lift when the seat is
positioned centrally inside the bath.
With the seat positioned centrally inside the bath, you have a choice of either lowering the
seat to a comfortable working height and then lifting the bath up to it or lifting the bath up to
a comfortable working height & lowering the seat into it. Remember that the bath and seat
work independently but cannot come into contact with each other.
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Transfer Chair Unit
User Operating Instructions
Maximum User weight 22 stone / 140 kg
This unit requires the assistance of a helper to make sure it is correctly positioned for lifting
or lowering. Under no circumstances must a user sitting on the chair attempt to connect or
disconnect the chair from the lifting arm without help.
The unit is fitted with armrests, which can be raised to assist entry into the chair, lockable
casters, and a moveable footrest.
Operating Procedure
1. Position the transfer chair unit next to the user requiring bathing. Ensure there are no
obstructions or obstacles which may interfere with the raising or lowering of the bath.
Additionally, ensure there are no obstructions near the transfer trolley.
2. Lock the wheels to stop the trolley moving during user transfer, and slide the footrest back
under the chair to gain better access.
3. DO NOT permit the armrests to be utilised to assist the user into the chair, as this may
cause it to detach from the trolley.
4. Lift up the armrests and transfer the user into the chair. Ensure that the Lap Strap
is fitted - this must be worn at all times whilst using this product. This bath must only be
used with the transfer chair trolley provided.
5. Lower the armrests, re-adjust the footrest to suit the user, unlock the wheels and move the
transfer chair unit to the side of the bath local to the lifting arm.
6.With the lifting arm in the out of bath position and fully lowered, reverse the transfer chair
unit up to the side of the bath, making sure the chair is central to the lifting arm. Lock the
wheels.
7. Lift the chair up from the trolley using the push-button hand control, making sure the chair
is correctly connected to the lifting arm. Remove the trolley from the area and traverse the
chair over the bath and lower.
8. Lift the chair and traverse it to the out of bath position. Locate the trolley to receive the
chair and lower it into its secured position, making sure the chair has disconnected
completely from the lifting arm prior to moving. Re-adjust the footrest to suit the user and
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move off.
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TRANSFER CHAIR UNIT
WARNING
MAXIMUM USER
WEIGHT 22 STONE
140KG
WARNING
PLEASE ENSURE
THE CHAIR IS CORRECTLY
FITTED TO THE LIFTING ARM
BEFORE LIFTING THE CHAIR
DO NOT PULL ON THE CHAIR WHILE IT IS MOVING
WARNING
THE BATH MUST ONLY
BE OPERATED
UP / DOWN WITH THE
TRANSFER CHAIR
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATH
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WARNING SAFETY NOTICE
Maximum user weight (22 stone) 140KG.
Make sure the area outside the bath is kept clear to allow the seat to traverse.
Make sure the floor area around the bath is kept free from excess water to avoid persons
slipping.
Do not allow unauthorised persons to operate this bathing system.
These regular inspections are essential to both the health of your bath as well as the safety and care of
clients. If, for ANY reason, you have concerns over the bath operation or any part of these checks fail,
please contact us immediately.
Monthly Checks
Operate the bath controls to make sure the unit functions correctly with the seat inside & outside
the bath.
Where there is a status monitor - Fig 2 fitted to the top of the bath the Green LED should be
illuminated.
Ensure the seat cannot come into contact with the bath when it is lowered inside the bath or when
the seat is traversing. –See Fig 1.
Check there are no loose cables visible including the water & waste pipes. Check all plumbing
connections for leaks.
Ensure that the handset and cable are in good condition.
Chalk mark deposits from the water or mild scratches may be removed from the bath surface with
a mild cutting fluid such as ‘T’ Cut or Brasso.
The Chrome shaft connecting the seat to the bath should be cleaned weekly using a silicone-based
furniture polish. (I.e. Mr. Sheen.) Please do not use wax-based products.
Ensure the Shepherds crook /Shower pole is firm and vertical –see below.
Make sure that the seat is unable to traverse by pushing on the seat frame when in position A. (This
is for checks only and must not be done in daily use) Fig 1
Fig 1
IMPORTANT - Check seat is in position A or Position B before lowering the seat.
STATUS MONITOR Fig 2
Normal Operation
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Shepherds Crook
Where a Shepherds Crook (Shower Pole) has been supplied and installed on the bath it is important
to carry out the following monthly check:
VISUAL
1/ Check that the base plate of the pole is flat to the rim of the bath.
2/ The Shower Pole should not be bent or out of vertical.
3/ The Shower handset should be in its holder.
PHYSICAL
4/ Grasp the base plate and ensure it will not rotate. (Note the Shower pole can rotate as it is screwed into
place so please ensure it is fully hand screwed into place.)
4/ Grasp the pole and ensure it will not ‘rock’
CHAIR
Operate the bath through its full sequence. The seat should clear the rim of the bath by a minimum
of 75mm. The seat should rotate out to 90 degrees to the length of the bath and should be in line
with the length of the bath before it lowers into the bath. (Position A and Position B)
Six Monthly Checks
In addition to the monthly checks the following should be carried out.
Visually inspect the bath all over ensuring there are no exposed wires or pipes. Panels should all be
fitted tightly and screws and fixings in place.
Load the seat to its SWL (140Kg) Operate the bath through its full sequence. The seat should clear
the rim of the bath by a minimum of 25mm. The seat should rotate out to 90 degrees to the length
of the bath and should be in line with the length of the bath before it lowers into the bath. (Position
A and Position B) Fig 1. Your maintenance company should be able to carry out this LOLER test but if
not please contact us so we can arrange.
Ensure that the tap and waste fittings are all working correctly and that the seat fixings are all in
good order.
Check condition and operation of Safety Lap belt and handset control.
Ensure your bath is serviced regularly. Please ask for details of the Gainsborough Bathrooms Ltd. Service
and Maintenance Agreement.
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